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https://hothardware.com/news/netgear-adds-data-collection-to-r7000-router-firmware Any opt out? Mdoerator please find out. Thanks.
Hello everybody, here is our latest update regarding Router Analytics Data Collection.
1. This thread has turned to a discussion of QOS data, which I think is different than the data NG added in the new firmware.
2. That link is not more insightful. It's basically the same high level as in the original KB, and at least I can't post a reply to that thread. Even after reading it the same concerns as I outlined above are still true.
Netgear just shouldn't be doing this IMO. Nobody actually wants their router leaking information. This is one strength NG used to have over e.g. ASUS and Google WiFi devices.
2. That link is not more insightful. It's basically the same high level as in the original KB, and at least I can't post a reply to that thread. Even after reading it the same concerns as I outlined above are still true.
Netgear just shouldn't be doing this IMO. Nobody actually wants their router leaking information. This is one strength NG used to have over e.g. ASUS and Google WiFi devices.
Well if you feel that NG shouldn't be doing anything, maybe you need to find a different router Mfr. Though there are some that I presume don't collect any data, I think that NG isn't collecting any private data other then what is seen under QoS and for there QoS feature since NG seems to be using this kind of database to help them in there QoS feature to make users expereinces better when using QoS. I don't think NG is collecting any other kind of data thats private. I think your trying to apply your fears as a blanket concern about any kind of data collection. Most router Mfrs don't collect any private data and maintain good security to prevent threats and problems surrounding this. If you don't feel this is right when using NG, then go with a different Mfr. However, again, you have major sites like Google, FB and all the rest who have more information on your then some router Mfr. Go take a look at what Google Analytics does. :smileyfrustrated:
Good Luck.
Diggie3 wrote:
1. This thread has turned to a discussion of QOS data, which I think is different than the data NG added in the new firmware.
2. That link is not more insightful. It's basically the same high level as in the original KB, and at least I can't post a reply to that thread. Even after reading it the same concerns as I outlined above are still true.
Netgear just shouldn't be doing this IMO. Nobody actually wants their router leaking information. This is one strength NG used to have over e.g. ASUS and Google WiFi devices.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/2/7/14527360/vizio-smart-tv-tracking-settlement-disable-settings Business model?
Theres far more info available from a router than a TV set IMO.Hello everybody, here is our latest update regarding Router Analytics Data Collection.
Elaine
- IP address, MAC address, serial number,
Is this for the router? if so, this post should be more specific... IP address, MAC address, serial number of the router only.
Don't leave any doubts. :smileyfrustrated:
ElaineM wrote:Hello everybody, here is our latest update regarding Router Analytics Data Collection.
I am waiting for a clarification on that.