Neither Fail-Safe nor Fail-Seldom

Made in China. That should say it all. I had this modem for just over a year. Pointedly, that took it just beyond the warranty. While it lasted, it ran well, but hot. Then, the converter in the AC power cord failed, nearly bursting into flames. Unfortunately, it failed in a mode that took the modem out with it. Thus, I got to replace not just the $15 power cord, but the whole modem. Needless to say, I purchased a different brand, with a 3-year warranty. But, it is also made in China, like everything now.