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NightHawk X4S AC2600 Model R7800 VU#582384
I tried using the http://[router-address]/cgi-bin/;uname$IFS-a link to see if my computer was affected with the bug. And I got the number 0 on the screen. Which makes me wonder if my router is affect...
It's not one of the known affected models at this time. Please see the Security Advisory for VU 582384
You should keep an eye on that advisory for now as we are updating it regularly.
StephenB wrote:If you are affected, you can power-cycle the router ...
I respond this time only to pass on a salutary anecdote from another conversation that came up here the other days.
"What does power cycle mean?" a user asked.
This reminded me how easy it is for some of us to lose sight of what people do and don't know.
I advised that it just means turn it off and then back on at the mains.
But was that correct? Is there a difference between that and using the switch on the back?
michaelkenward wrote:
But was that correct? Is there a difference between that and using the switch on the back?
The goal in this case is just to get the router to reboot. The switch on the back will do the job (and so will disconnecting/reconnecting the power).