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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 har...
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.
I would return it.
But, hey read all threads started by many frustrated owners. Also to be fair most don't post to say how excited they are to own it either.
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.