AC791L firmware addressing KRACK WPA2 vulnerability

Question

Is NETGEAR Model: AC791L Jetpack® 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot currently safe against KRACK WPA2 Vulnerability?&nbsp; I don't see anything mentioned yet on the Verizon or Netgear sites.

DarrenM · Answer

No this device is not affected by KRACK.

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DarrenM

WhatAPrawn · Answer

Given how widespread the Krack vulnerability is, how is this possible?

To be clear, we're not talking about the LTE connection - we're talking about the wireless connection between the AC791L and client devices.

JasonN · Answer

Hi WhatAPrawn,

As what my colleague has said a few months back. The AC791L is not affected by KRACK. :]

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- Jason N

WhatAPrawn · Answer

JasonNwrote:Hi WhatAPrawn,As what my colleague has said a few months back. The AC791L is not affected by KRACK. :]&nbsp;&nbsp;- Jason NThanks Jason - it feels like there's a disconnect here that's disconcerting. The reporting on KRACK descibes it as a near-universal problem. Can you give us some context to better understand why the Jetpack isn't affected? It'd go a long way to reassure.

JasonN · Answer

Hi WhatAPrawn,

Here is the NETGEAR KB on the devices that are affected. The AC791L is not listed. :]

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https://kb.netgear.com/000049498/Security-Advisory-for-WPA-2-Vulnerabilities-PSV-2017-2826-PSV-2017-2836-PSV-2017-2837

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- Jason N

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AC791L firmware addressing KRACK WPA2 vulnerability

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