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mrfranc
Apprentice
Dec 25, 2020

Orbi RBR50 Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102

A new Router Firmware Version V2.7.2.102 installed automatically during the night. So far so good!
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CrimpOn
Guru
Dec 30, 2020
alokeprasad wrote:
CrimpOn wrote:

No, Anywhere Access can be turned off only on the Orbi "app".  The web interface knows nothing about Anywhere Access.

 

Which is dumb.  Anyone with access to my Netgear password (passwords do get leaked or guessed.. maybe not mine :smileyhappy: but there are people who use easy to guess passwords) can then turn it on and muck around with my network.

I have never seen an explanation of how Anywhere Access works, but my impression is that it can be turned on only when the Orbi app is connected to the Orbi over the local LAN.  I have a vague impression that the Orbi serial number is involved in the Cloud connection.  So, a hacker knowing the Netgear login for someone could not load up the Orbi app and connect to the Orbi remotely.

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alokeprasad
Mentor
Dec 31, 2020
CrimpOn wrote:
alokeprasad wrote:
CrimpOn wrote:

No, Anywhere Access can be turned off only on the Orbi "app".  The web interface knows nothing about Anywhere Access.

 

Which is dumb.  Anyone with access to my Netgear password (passwords do get leaked or guessed.. maybe not mine :smileyhappy: but there are people who use easy to guess passwords) can then turn it on and muck around with my network.

I have never seen an explanation of how Anywhere Access works, but my impression is that it can be turned on only when the Orbi app is connected to the Orbi over the local LAN.  I have a vague impression that the Orbi serial number is involved in the Cloud connection.  So, a hacker knowing the Netgear login for someone could not load up the Orbi app and connect to the Orbi remotely.

You are correct. 

 

I have Anywhere Access turned off. When switched to LTE connection on my iPhone, the Orbi app says that there are no registered Orbi devices available and asks me to connect locally to WiFi of my Orbi to make any changes.  Or words to that effect.