There are those here who do all sort of things for a living. Some work firearms and this site is wealth of information. I am not sure I could keep up with 90% of those who post here. Computer Networks are my domain. I earn a lot keeping things secure. I travel the world.
I quoted this because I think your right but also not right. Its too big of a topic to take generically. A wireless router is just that. A device made for home use. It is only secure as who wrote the code and who configured it. Yes it does provide some protection, but like it was said earlier if it connects to the Internet it can be hacked. The reason for a home network intrusion is because its easier. Governments and Business spend big bucks on security. Look at Solar Winds. It is a network monitoring and management software suite. Yet they got hacked. Yes, you have less of interest on your network than other targets. That doesn't remove you from being one.
Someone is out there wanting into your network. I see them in my firewall logs right now probing. A 16 digit password can be broken in 60 days. Even less for an eight digit one. Your home network can be an easy target. It pays off when accounts and passwords information to your treasures are compromised. Identities are stolen this way. An 800 credit score is valuable. It also pays off as a location to do other attacks. Would you really want to use your own network to attack a juicy target or break into someones home wireless? Protect your home like you would your firearms. With some care. Pay attention to what you can.
Do you lock your doors at night? Make sure the Firearms are unloaded when they need to be? Its the same with your home network. Get camera's, but maybe set them up a little different. Read the reviews before you buy. Do a search on the Camera Model and Security Flaws. Share what your learn. Ask questions.
If Netgears were unhackable then why do they have a Security Vulnerability Page? And they make a fine home router.
https://kb.netgear.com/000061982/Se...-Mobile-Routers-Modems-Gateways-and-Extenders
Your points are all well taken, but the context of what someone is after is a little wider than one might think. I have worked in Government and Private. The network equipment they use to protect their networks is pretty advanced. Most compromises happen due to mistakes and then flaws in software. A co-work told me yesterday that he found a TV connected to his wireless that wasn't his. Which means compromised wireless which is as simple as someone learning the password. Which if not changed can eventually be broken if one wants to go through the trouble. He turned off wireless to change the passwords but before he left, he streamed Barney Videos to the TV.
Lastly who puts a camera to watch their gun safes?