Summary
In October, Microsoft published an analysis which found that a Chinese hacking entity had access to a trove of compromised TP-Link routers.
The Justice Department is also investigating whether TP-Link’s low pricing violates U.S. antitrust laws.
TP-Link denies selling below cost and claims its security practices meet U.S. standards.
The potential ban highlights growing scrutiny of Chinese tech products used widely in homes, businesses, and even U.S. federal agencies.
I mean… I heard about security issues with TP-Link years ago. I’ve been avoiding them thus far. And now they are thinking about banning them?
Well FUCK!
I just got a B800 WiFi 7, 10GB router last month when I dumped Xfinity and went with Sonic. Less than $400 was a great deal for top shelf specs.
Now what?
If you can, sell it and buy a low-power used mini or micro PC with two RJ45 ports or the ability to install a second network card. Install OpnSense on it and buy a standalone WiFi AP.
Yeah I’m kind of regretting my Reyee router right now. Guess we should look up rooting them and seeing what we can find.
I have a TP-Link router. Oh no! Anyway…
Currently checking my kids toys for bugs. /s
What do kids toys have to do with routers?
Half my shit is imported from China 🇨🇳
Ok. Do you understand what a router is?
Yes, that picture has the word ‘router’ in it. Very good.
It was a joke. Lighten up.
You sound like a boomer haha 😄
Thanks