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major security problem: new Orbi RBK50 router + wireless : SSID does not ask for login or password
Hello, Just bought new Orbi RBK50 router + extender. Login to orbilogin.net, system configuration no problem (which I am used to) Setup SSID login and pass as well as Orbi login and pass. Hit the...
Every time you connect to a new AP from one iOS or Mac device the password is stored in iCloud Keychain. This means ALL your iOS/Apple devices will connect automatically without entering a password, just as you described.
To prove this to yourself, do the following on your iOS device. Settings, Wi-Fi, click the little i in the cicle next to your Orbi. Now click "Forget this Network"
Now, try to connect again. Your device will ask for the password this time.
Thank you for your answer.
You make an interesting point.
1- In other words, is the SSID and password are different from that of my old router, you are confident that all the people in my building are not going to login to my SSID without a password?
I read that Netgear had some security issues. Can I be confident that this is not a security issue, or some configuration glitch that makes my wifi public (given that I clearly defined a password) ?
2- do you selectively allow devices or is that overkill?
thanks again very much
Every time you connect to a new AP from one iOS or Mac device the password is stored in iCloud Keychain. This means ALL your iOS/Apple devices will connect automatically without entering a password, just as you described.
To prove this to yourself, do the following on your iOS device. Settings, Wi-Fi, click the little i in the cicle next to your Orbi. Now click "Forget this Network"
Now, try to connect again. Your device will ask for the password this time.
I can't thank you enough for your most intelligent answer and patience
No problem. You're welcome.
Hi,
Very sorry to bother you again. 2 questions have popped up since my last message:
1- I configured the router so that in addition to the password only allowed devices can access.
Orbilogin ➤ advanced ➤ security ➤ access control ➤ Turn on access control + Block all new devices from connecting boxes checked.
Funny thing: I had an old iPad lying around in my closet. I turned it on ➤ wifi ➤ chose orbi network ➤ it logged automatically into the Orbi Network, and I could freely browse the internet. If I understand correctly, iCloud Keychain access overrides Netgear Orbi access control (block new devices).
2- My orbi is plugged into my cable modem. I cannot turn my cable modem WiFi off because according to my ISP contract, I must allow for guest login via their cable modem (not just any router) (long story short: they want all customers to have city wide access). So I end up with 2 wireless networks: my cable modem and that of orbi. Could that cause any problems?
thanks again very much
1. iCloud would not be able to override Orbi access control. The access control takes place at a lower level. I use Orbi in Access Point mode, so that feature is not available to me. However, the manual says you need to enable this feature before a device has ever connected to Orbi. So, if you have ever connected the old iPad to Orbi then Orbi might be remembering it. On the Orbi GUI Access Control page, try clicking "View list of allowed devices not currently connected to the network" and see if your iPad is listed there.
2. If it's Comcast, I've read that some people have called them and had that feature turned off. If you cannot turn off the cable modem WiFi, then you need to manually set the 2.4G and 5G WiFi channels on both the cable modem and Orbi to ensure they are not using the same channels. You should use only channels 1, 6, or 11 on 2.4G. Also, if you can lower the WiFi radio power on the cable modem WiFi, do that. You should also look into buying your own cable modem, which would save you rental fees.
thank you very much