Netgear engineers - make me laugh! They saying that to me years ago with DGND3700 to get the bottom of issues problem but they give up!
Never trust Netgear engineers!
I have had numerous issues with numerous manufacturers in the many many years of working in IT and also as a customer like many people.
But -
a). this is a thread for people that have bought the D7000 or are considering buying it, at what point does all your dislike for them help the people in this thread.
b). Issues in the past don't necessarily mean issues now, people change, companies change and adapt or go bankrupt.
c). I have never had issues with Netgear, I have been lucky that way, despite owning 4 different devices form them over the years.
d). I don't have any issues with the D7000 or the D6400. The D7000 is very fast for me and no fluctuations, does everything I need it to and the cost of the unit is cheap for me.