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TP-Link Breaks $100 Price Barrier with Its New Wi-Fi 7 Router
- fodmap 2y agoSome acquaintances of mine have TP-Link routers, and they've asked me what they should do because they're concerned about the latest news about the security and privacy of these devices. News: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-lawmakers-urge-probe-wifi-router-maker-tp-link-over-fears-chinese-cyber-2024-08-15/ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-lawmakers-urge-probe-wif... Letter to Congress: https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2024-08-13%20Letter%20to%20Commerce%20re%20TP-Link%20(filed).pdf https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites... HN what is your take on this issue?
- GauntletWizard 2y agoMy view on this is, I already distrust the network. My real computers are only accessible through encrypted connections, there exists a very small number of unencrypted open ports for compatibility. There's a honeypot in place for when my iot devices inevitably get popped so I can further isolate them or replace them. Until I see it actively acting malicious, my tp-link networking gear can stay.
- hi-v-rocknroll 2y ago1. Use a reliable and separate FOSS router like a physical OPNsense (Deciso DEC740 or DEC850). 2. Use above router to VLAN (or use a physically-separate interface and network topology) and isolate less trusted devices.
- floam 2y agoMeh, TP-Link has bitten me so bad with a product they originally put on the market claiming it would soon receive a WPA3 update, as well as some kind of mesh feature, then they set it aside and declined to even introduce basic security updates, they simply removed the model from their webpage touting the WIP features. The router was junk.
- navigate8310 2y agoI've been let down by promised feature updates from other companies before. Now, I only choose products with fully functional features, even if they're more expensive than the competition.
- floam 2y agoHere’s the page that years later still has lies: https://www.tp-link.com/us/wpa3/product-list/ https://www.tp-link.com/us/wpa3/product-list/ And a good number of products added and removed.
- throawayonthe 2y agokeep in mind no 6GHz band and 2x2 MIMO
- PhilipRoman 2y agoOh, now the price makes sense... So the best it can do is 160MHz on one of two supported channels, both of which need DFS.
- blackeyeblitzar 2y agoWarning to everyone: the TP Link router’s Deco app has dark patterns. Nudges and unread message badges trying to get you to subscribe to their services. Forced acceptance of new terms of service to keep using the app (with no other way to configure the router). Etc. Look elsewhere