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How to Boost Your Router Security
Router manufacturers typically release software updates throughout the year to address security threats, fix bugs, and improve performance. The easiest way to make sure your router always has the latest, safest software is to activate the automatic firmware update feature available on many of today’s models. Newer routers make this relatively easy through a companion mobile app. For other routers,…
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TP-Link Archer BE230 review: The Wi-Fi 7 router under 100$!
Since I started testing Wi-Fi 7 networking devices, I have been interested in reviewing affordable devices. At first, such devices weren’t available on the market, but things have changed for the better. Today, you can buy Wi-Fi 7 routers that cost less than 100 USD, marking an important milestone in the adoption rate of this wireless networking standard. TP-Link Archer…
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ASUS RT-BE92U review: The router for IoT devices
Smart homes are no longer a futuristic concept but a reality for many people worldwide. In a smart home, many devices require wireless connectivity on the 2.4 GHz frequency band: sensors, surveillance cameras, vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, smart bulbs, smart plugs, and so on. Having a router that offers more bandwidth to IoT devices is an excellent idea in this…
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Hackers exploit Four-Faith router flaw to open reverse shells
Threat actors are exploiting a post-authentication remote command injection vulnerability in Four-Faith routers tracked as CVE-2024-12856 to open reverse shells back to the attackers. The malicious activity was discovered by VulnCheck, who informed Four-Faith about the active exploitation on December 20, 2024. However, it is unclear if security updates for the vulnerability are currently available. “We notified Four-Faith and our…
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How to tweak the channels on your ASUS router for faster Wi-Fi
Unfortunately, not many people spend time delving into the more advanced settings of their wireless routers. For simplicity, they prefer to use the default settings provided by their manufacturer. However, this doesn’t always lead to great results, and you may end up not using all the potential of your router or mesh Wi-Fi system. If you use an extendable ASUS…
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How to set up the Wi-Fi on your ASUS router for IoT devices or your guests
If you’re using a modern ASUS router or ZenWiFi mesh system with Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7, connecting older IoT devices may be problematic because they aren’t compatible with newer wireless standards. The same can happen with your guests and their devices. If they have older phones or laptops, they might not even detect your home Wi-Fi. To solve such…
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Japan warns of IO-Data zero-day router flaws exploited in attacks
Japan’s CERT is warning that hackers are exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in I-O Data router devices to modify device settings, execute commands, or even turn off the firewall. The vendor has acknowledged the flaws in a security bulletin published on its website. However, the fixes are expected to land on December 18, 2024, so users will be exposed to risks until…
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QNAP addresses critical flaws across NAS, router software
QNAP has released security bulletins over the weekend, which address multiple vulnerabilities, including three critical severity flaws that users should address as soon as possible. Starting with QNAP Notes Station 3, a note-taking and collaboration application used in the firm’s NAS systems, the following two vulnerabilities impact it: CVE-2024-38643 – Missing authentication for critical functions could allow remote attackers to…
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How to check browsing history on a WiFi router
Local networks can see the websites you visit every time you use the internet. Network admins know how to find the history of a wifi router. This creates serious privacy risks. In this guide, we explain how to check browsing history on a wifi router and stop it from happening to you. Many wifi routers store logs of the websites…
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Reyee RG-E6 review: The budget gaming router to beat
Reyee RG-E6: Specs Wi-Fi Spec: AX6000 (802.11AX)Antennas (removable): 8/NoPorts: 1 2.5 Gbps WAN/4 Gbps LAN Processor/Memory: 2GHz dual-core/512MBWi-Fi chip: MediaTek Filogic 830Peak 802.11AX Performance: 1.148 Gbps (15 feet)Range: 95 feetSize: 10.2 x 10.2 x 6.2 inchesEst. Annual Electricity Cost: $10.50 Priced like a budget router, but with the power to help the gamer at home master the universe or just tap into that final fantasy, Reyee’s RG-E6 looks like a…
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