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N450 CG3000dv2 "LAN access from remote" log entries
Modem: Netgear N450 CG3000DV2 Firmware Version: V3.01.06 ISP: Time Warner Hi folks, I’m concerned about the “LAN access from remote” entries in the attached logs. I do not know how to configu...
Hi Mattf,
I think we only see these logged for port 161 because that's the only port that is opened on the WAN side. If you open up other ports with port forwarding, you may begin to see similar messages being logged for those ports too - but I haven't actually tested this myself. What I have tested is that merely scanning the SNMP port produces these messages.
Unfortunately, problems maintaining wireless connectivity with the N450 after firmware update 3.01.06 as well as newly discovered problems with logging delays (events are not showing up in the logs for sometimes hours after they occur) and Netgear's policy of not permitting customers to submit bug reports without paying for support have made me realize that it's time to abandon this device for something more reliable and secure. I was a loyal Netgear customer but this experience has forced me to re-evaluate that loyalty
After doing a full factory reset via the physical reset button and then using the Netgear Genie interface, I was able to solve the wifi disconnect issue after the firmware update. It's been going strong for about 2 weeks without any issues.
When I opened and forwarded other ports (specifically port 21) the log entries showed the internal address of my server as the "target". With port 161, the "target" is always shown as the external IP address assigned by my ISP.
Factory reset did not fix the issue for me - tried twice. But thanks for the suggestion.
Hello everyone. I am having this same issue of "LAN access from remote" but Cox Communications is my ISP. I am no expert but have read as much as I can, and the issue persists. Is it the general consensus of those in this discussion that the best solution is to buy a new modem and router? Many thanks for your insight,
The factory reset fix to stop the disconnects is still holding strong for me months later. I have no idea why it seems to work for some but not for others. I'm still getting the "LAN access from remote" entries about 3-4 a day from all over the world on port 161. I contacted Netgear support about this and they told me that a technician would be calling me to do some diagnostics. The call never came.
I assume this unit is going to be another Netgear modem that gets identified as being hopelessly insecure like the JNR1010v2 / WNR614 / WNR618 / JWNR2000v5 / WNR2020 / JWNR2010v5 / WNR1000v4 / WNR2020v2 / R6220 / WNDR3700v5 units. I just ended up buying a replacement from a different company, I just have yet to get it installed.