[lucaspiller]

I'd actually prefer my router didn't need updates. When I buy it I expect it to 'just work', like my microwave or toaster. If I wanted to upgrade from ADSL to Fiber or have the latest 802.11z standard I'm going to need different hardware, so I don't see an issue with replacing it then.

[witty_username]

No security updates either? Even normal updates in general can bring better performance, user experience, etc.

[IgorPartola]

I don't update my router often, but I did it the day HeartBleed came out. Security updates are a big deal for something that sits on your network like that.

[AdmiralAsshat]

I don't think anyone actually WANTS updates to their device. But I'd certainly prefer that I be ABLE to in case some sort of catastrophic security failure occurs like the router having the telnet port open or a default root password open. I'd much rather have something that can be patched than something that is "locked down" yet vulnerable.

And yes, I'd prefer that the routers not have security holes in them in the first place. But I'm also realistic.