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Admin password is prominently displayed on the start page by default
This seems like a really bad idea, guys: The administration password is always displayed in plain text by default when you log into the administration interface. Questions: 1. Is there a ...
Not sure why the screenshot image I added to my post didn't show up, since the post preview showed it just fine. But you can see the screenshot here instead:
https://i.imgur.com/n3HFHuz.png
The password is displayed in plain text on the front administration page in all web browsers I have tried.
Passwords should never be displayed on web pages in plain text if you care about security - especially immediately upon login. This is considered a bad security practice in general.
My questions are:
1. Is there w way to disable this behavior?
2. If not, how do I officially request that this be disabled (made optional and OFF by default) in future firmware updates?
What model orbi do you have?
It's the CBR750.
Firmware is up to date (currently at V3.2.16.18_1.4.8).
You may want to post your questions here
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/bd-p/en-home-orbi-ax