Is my network actually at any risk? Should I take any steps now that I’m not receiving security updates? This was a really expensive router and I’m going back to school so I’m definitely not going to be in the market for a new one for quite a while. Probably wouldn’t be going back to tplink even if I did.

Thoughts?

  • CyberSeeker@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
    8·
    10 days ago

    While I don’t disagree, how long should hardware vendors be required to support their products? I agree five years is probably too short, but there needs to be a limit to their liability.

    Though in a perfect world, they’d open source their drivers well before then… Looking at you, Broadcom…

    • philpo@feddit.orgEnglish
      5·
      10 days ago

      That router has been on the market for almost 10 years depending on the exact sub model OP has. That’s decent enough, imho - and most versions absolutely can still be used longer with OpenWRT.

      (But I really hope the people don’t let their routers/firewalls run unlatched beyond EOL. That can get nasty)

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      10 days ago

      For stuff like routers, I think 10 years is reasonable.

      I use a Mikrotik router and they are solid with software support. I don’t know if they have an official support cycle, but their products typically get 10+ years of support. I’m never buying consumer grade crap again.