Just like Mobos, and other Hardware, it takes time and Firmware (bios), until a product stabilized.
SMC, Netgear, D-link, Linksys, and others, released serious of firmwares upgrades to correct problems.
The Barricade 7004ABR is new product, and there will be some difficulties at the beginning.
You can compare side by side using the following link:
Comparing Cable/DSL Routers.