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just bought-not opened-something about hacking software patch-return the router?
just bought router-not opened.Came across some hacking possible article-read a patch available.
Should I just return the router and buy another manufacurers- or go ahead and install?
if another hardware please recommend.
Obviously I'd recommend keeping it.
There is beta firmware available with a fix with production firmware to follow. See https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/Two-leading-Netgear-routers-are-vulnerable-to-a-severe-security/m-p/1186149#M44242
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Obviously I'd recommend keeping it.
There is beta firmware available with a fix with production firmware to follow. See https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/Two-leading-Netgear-routers-are-vulnerable-to-a-severe-security/m-p/1186149#M44242
Please continue the discussion there.