FBI- wants everyone to reboot their router

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Motomom34, May 29, 2018.


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  1. Asia-Off-Grid

    Asia-Off-Grid RIP 11-8-2018

    I wish I could, but I have a 4G modem / router here at the farm. It broadcasts a (very) localized 2.4 Ghz WiFi signal. No LAN ability with it. And, only 6 IP addresses can be connected. I was able to issue all static IP addresses, one for each of our devices. Real cutting edge technology we have here. :rolleyes: :rolleyes: It is the CPE168W. Have a look at it.

    If I had a way to even extend the WiFi range, I would. I would prefer having access all over the farm. But, with only an internal antenna broadcasting - inside a sea container, it's not exactly going to have widespread coverage. :D

    Oh, we are the only people, apparently, on the farm road with an actual ISP. Most people here tend to just use their cell service, which isn't so very reliable, for internet access. In the cities, yes. But, in the provincial areas, not so much.
     
    Asia-Off-Grid, May 30, 2018
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  2. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    we do not recomend WiFi but we have ways to extend the WiFi range ;) ;)
     
    sec_monkey, May 30, 2018
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  3. Asia-Off-Grid

    Asia-Off-Grid RIP 11-8-2018

    If that is the case, you would be THE answer to my prayers. Sending PM.
     
    Asia-Off-Grid, May 30, 2018
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  4. Altoidfishfins

    Altoidfishfins Monkey+++ Site Supporter+

    [applaud]
     
    Altoidfishfins, May 30, 2018
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  5. mysterymet

    mysterymet Monkey+++

    How “not cheap” are we talking here for one with wifi?
     
    mysterymet, May 31, 2018
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  6. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    it would be in the hundreds with integrated WiFi .. possibly $400 - $600 depending on the configuration .. even at that :eek: price there would be nothing left to donate back to the monkey :(

    if we go with a less expensive device we can build them cheaper than that, but still more expensive than store bought routers
     
    sec_monkey, May 31, 2018
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  7. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    DIY ROUTER:

    Software installer: pfSense® - World's Most Trusted Open Source Firewall
    PC to use as router: (any micro tower will work as long as you have enough card slots)
    Basic instructions:

    I absolutely hate networking, however. If you've got the cash, a good Trunk Monkey would be indispensable. But, for those interested in a project, this is one way to do it.
     
    Brokor, Jun 1, 2018
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  8. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    yep yep

    that is one of the software options (y)

    a Dell PC is not the best option, far from it
     
    sec_monkey, Jun 1, 2018
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  9. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    Brokor, Jun 1, 2018
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  10. sec_monkey

    sec_monkey SM Security Administrator

    it only has 1 ethernet port plus it is vulnerable to all of the Intel Meltdown plus related vulnerabilities

    there are other options ;) ;) (y) (y)
     
    sec_monkey, Jun 1, 2018
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