Do you trust it? Could it be spying on you?
But wait! Are not all routers made in CN these days? Or at least the parts are all sourced from there?
Rather than banning, I’d rather them enforce a rule that they have to keep producing security updates for them for 10 years.
Main problem is that the hardware itself is getting fast outdated. If you really want security get a Wi-Fi 6 or 7 router. Our household has recently replaced the family old Wi-Fi 5 rig. The security only works if the connected devices also support Wi-Fi 6 or 7. And very soon we will have Wi-Fi 8.
The main reason is that TP-Link was originally a CN company that still has major infrastructure in CN. The greatest risk is that these routers can be hijacked and used to launch attacks on other organizations. Last thing one want is to have the secret service knocking on their door.
One rogue state complaining about another rogue state… Neither are trustworthy…
Actually the idea for this ban originated during the Biden Admin. Still it convinced me to get an Asus instead.
don’t most people get a router from their isp ? (i can’t imagine many people go out and buy another one to replace the ‘free’ one)
Free ones often lack the capabilities of many routers - static IP address allocations, network security allowing only known MAC addresses and so on. Many also have multiple ports so act as a Switch too.
Can’t imagine anyone using the ISP router. Unless you want to provide an open door to anyone working at you ISP to any of your devices. Depends on how much you trust your ISP and it’s employees and associates.