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sktn77a
Apr 05, 2020Virtuoso
R7000 Firmware Version 1.0.9.60 and above still require changing default password?
When I updated my R7000 router to Firmware Version 1.0.9.60 I was forced to change the default password from "password" to something else. I really don't care to do this so I went back to the previo...
- Apr 05, 2020
"Yes, and for good reasons. But if you're thick-headed, stay at your current firmware version":
But security clearly does not matter to someone who leaves a gaping great hole in their system by sticking with the "out of the box" settings.
^^^^^^^ Just the kind of responses I was trying to avoid. I guess that's what the internet does to people.
Forget it, I'm outa here.
microchip8
Apr 05, 2020Master
Yes, and for good reasons. But if you're thick-headed, stay at your current firmware version
- michaelkenwardApr 05, 2020Guru - Experienced User
One reason for updating firmware is that it often tightens up on the router's security. That is one of the claims made in the new firmware for the R7000.
R7000 Firmware Version 1.0.11.100 | Answer | NETGEAR Support
But security clearly does not matter to someone who leaves a gaping great hole in their system by sticking with the "out of the box" settings.
- sktn77aApr 05, 2020Virtuoso
"Yes, and for good reasons. But if you're thick-headed, stay at your current firmware version":
But security clearly does not matter to someone who leaves a gaping great hole in their system by sticking with the "out of the box" settings.
^^^^^^^ Just the kind of responses I was trying to avoid. I guess that's what the internet does to people.
Forget it, I'm outa here.
- michaelkenwardApr 05, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Oh dear, another one who refuses to move into the real world.
Ask a silly question get silly answers.
Three people say it won't work, they are clearly all wrong.
- additudeApr 06, 2020Virtuoso
Hi Keith,
I felt that I provided a non-condecending reply supporting your request......
Was this a setup?