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Security Flaw - Orbi App - LogOut All
Hi I felt that someone has cracked my orbi App ie Netgear portal username and password. As a security measure I have now enabled 2 FA. This should protect me from all future threats but what...
Hi,
Tried rebooting, but it did not fix the problem.
Yes anywhere access was on. When I connected locally it allowed me to log out from my App - But not all other instances.
I use gmail, they have this feature - signout from all logged in locations; particularly when you change the password.
Thanks for investigating this. Requesting a new feature in the Orbi app appears to be appropriate, although how Netgear will prioritize developing such a feature is anyone's guess. One could argue that 2FA and the need for local access reduce the chances of this happening to such a low level that the benefit may not be worth the cost.
- A device must be connected to the local network to access the router the first time. Having learned the account email/password is of no value without the ability to connect locally.
- Once connected locally, the Anywhere Access feature could be enabled to allow access remotely using that device. (This is a per device activation. Some devices can be enabled and others not enabled.)
The battle between parents and children over internet use is a feature of modern life. If someone gets physical access to your phone and can open apps, the "game is lost".