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The FCC says foreign routers are a security risk, but still allows firmware updates to the ones you already own

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The FCC says foreign routers are a security risk, but still allows firmware updates to the ones you already own
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On March 23, the FCC added all foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List, and if you only read the headlines, you might think your Wi-Fi was about to go dark. The coverage was understandably everywhere, with allegations of national security threats, Chinese espionage, a looming router shortage, and the end of cheap networking equipment as we know it being the main talking points. It's easy to assume you should be worried when the very technology that runs your home network is portrayed a

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