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Re: security vulnerability for my R6250 modem/router

net2gear
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security vulnerability for my R6250 modem/router

i received notifications that my Netgear R6250 (modem/router) may be vulnerable to external attacks.  How can I find out if it is.  What can I do to protect my Netgear?  Appreciate any help the community can help.

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Re: security vulnerability for my R6250 modem/router

Is this the advisory you are talking about?

 

Security Advisory for VU 582384, PSV-2016-0245 | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

Have you told the router to look for new firmware?

 

Manual here:

 

R6250 | Product | Support | NETGEAR

 

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Re: security vulnerability for my R6250 modem/router

Is this the advisory you are talking about?

 

Security Advisory for VU 582384, PSV-2016-0245 | Answer | NETGEAR Support

 

Have you told the router to look for new firmware?

 

Manual here:

 

R6250 | Product | Support | NETGEAR

 

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net2gear
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Re: security vulnerability for my R6250 modem/router

Thank yu, Michael for the links that helped me to solve my problem.

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