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Modems/Routers : Add HTTPS when connecting to the NETGEAR Genie page
Hi NETGEAR, I have recently configured a few different NETGEAR ADSL Modems/Routers, to be specific the D6400 and DGND3700v2, but both of these don't appear to support a HTTPS connection to the NE...
chopin70, Yes I agree that SSL is needed for external remote connections, however you have SSL within a secure trusted internal network I don't see the need, especially within a home router. The only time you will need SSL in my eyes, is when you have a open WiFi network, or when you have remote connection running - yet normally only people with knowledge will have this running. So it shouldn't be a concern.
Also how would a SSL certificate be applied to the mass market? You would have to have a self signed cert, but that will most likely cause lots of issues for NETGEAR. For instance, Google Chrome will recognise it's not a trusted site, due to the self signed cert and will cause an alert to popup, making sure the user want's to proceed. - Again this will cause the normal user to get worried and not visit the site, possibly causing a demand for support. Also, MITM attacks will still be able to occur.
Macecho, I believe you can already edit the port in the remote management page.