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Gab516
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Jun 21, 2016
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Netgear wireless N-150 Router WPN824N compromised

I just downloaded the most recent firmware today.  When I run the Avast scan on my Mac it is giving me the Vulenerability ID NON-2015-0211.  It says an upgrade of the device's software/firmware may f...
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Jun 23, 2016

    Gab516 The model number you have has been EOL for a long time.

    Therefore, there will be no future firmware updates for the unit.

    I suggest that you upgrade your router to a newer one.

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microchip8
Master
Jun 21, 2016

Sounds like a false positive from Avast...

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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 22, 2016

At least it isn't Kaspersky blocking access to the modem completely.

 

  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jun 23, 2016

    Gab516 The model number you have has been EOL for a long time.

    Therefore, there will be no future firmware updates for the unit.

    I suggest that you upgrade your router to a newer one.