HISTORICAL SUPPORT REPORT
Security support dates in 2017
4 reviewed records have a security-support date in 2017, across 3 brands.
Some dates mark a published minimum or a calculated policy horizon. They do not all mean that updates stopped.
Historical year, current evidence: this report is rebuilt from the current catalog. It is not an archived snapshot of what we knew at the time.
Most recent source check among these records: 2026-09-28
Records by brand
These counts describe our reviewed coverage, not sales or market share.
Month-by-month evidence
Only documented months are assigned to a month. A year-only date is listed separately.
May 2017
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-818LW RevBDIR-818LW · All Regions | May 1, 2017DAY | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A D-Link ↗Source checked: 2026-09-28 |
June 2017
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550Samsung Chromebook Series 5 550 · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jun 2017MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
October 2017
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer C7 ChromebookAcer C7 Chromebook · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Oct 2017MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
December 2017
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-815 RevBDIR-815 · All Regions | Dec 29, 2017DAY | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A D-Link ↗Source checked: 2026-09-28 |
What to do with a device on this list
- Open the model record and match its model number, hardware revision and region.
- Check whether the recorded date is a final end, a minimum or a policy calculation.
- Compare the installed firmware and patch level with the manufacturer's current release information.
- Review repair options and remaining support before buying a replacement.
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Questions about this report
Did every device in this report lose updates?
No. A manufacturer-stated end, a calculated policy horizon and a minimum commitment mean different things. Passing a minimum date does not confirm the final patch. Check the date basis and linked source for your exact model.
Is this a complete historical list?
No. This is a retrospective view of today's reviewed catalog, not a snapshot captured in that year or a list of every device sold. Missing models and empty years indicate a coverage gap; they do not establish continued support.
Does the date identify the last security patch?
Not necessarily. A support commitment is different from a firmware release date or its security patch level. Month-only and year-only evidence must not be read as a precise final day.
What should I do before replacing a device?
Match the model and region, check the manufacturer's current notice and install applicable updates. Compare remaining support, repair cost and the accounts you use before choosing a supported replacement. A support date alone is not a safety assessment.