HISTORICAL SUPPORT REPORT
Security support dates in 2018
13 reviewed records have a security-support date in 2018, across 6 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.
January 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-817LW RevADIR-817LW · All Regions | Jan 31, 2018DAY | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A D-Link ↗Source checked: 2026-09-28 |
February 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Pavilion Chromebook 14HP Pavilion Chromebook 14 · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Feb 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
May 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-860L RevBDIR-860L · All Regions | May 12, 2018DAY | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A D-Link ↗Source checked: 2026-09-28 |
June 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Chromebook 11 (C720)C720, C720P · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jun 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
| Google Chromebook PixelGoogle Chromebook Pixel · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jun 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
| HP Chromebook 14HP Chromebook 14 · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jun 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X131e ChromebookLenovo ThinkPad X131e Chromebook · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jun 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
July 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP Chromebook 11 G1HP Chromebook 11 G1 · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jul 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
| HP Chromebook 11 G2HP Chromebook 11 G2 · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jul 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
| Samsung Chromebook - XE303Samsung Chromebook - XE303 · Worldwide ChromeOS Auto Update policy | Jul 2018MONTH | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A Google Chrome Enterprise and Education Help ↗Source checked: 2026-09-24 |
August 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-850L RevADIR-850L · All Regions | Aug 31, 2018DAY | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A D-Link ↗Source checked: 2026-09-28 |
| D-Link DIR-850LKRDIR-850LKR · Non-US | Aug 31, 2018DAY | Manufacturer-stated end | Grade A D-Link ↗Source checked: 2026-09-28 |
December 2018
| Device and region | Recorded date | Date basis | Evidence and source |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-Link DIR-645 RevADIR-645 · All Regions | Dec 31, 2018DAY | 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.