On 15/10/13 14:06, Bob Dunlop wrote:
Hi,
On Tue, Oct 15 at 01:38, Peter Merchant wrote:
Just to resolve this problem: I changed the wireless settings on the new
d-link router from b/g/n to just b/g and now it all works OK. The
3com had been set to 'b' only.
I don't know what models TalkTalk are shipping but are you aware that
theres a fairly massive security hole in many on the D-link domestic
routers.
Covers at least models DIR-100, DI-524, DI-524UP, DI-604S, DI-604UP,
DI-604+ and TM-G5240 see [1] and [2].
Firmware fixes promised by the end of the month.
[1] http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/13/dlink_routers_have_admin_backdoor/
[2]
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/10/14/dlink_plans_firmware_update_to_disable_dbackdoor/
[3] http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/support/security
[4]
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2300615/d-link-put-a-back-door-in-its-wifi-routers
Thanks Bob.
The talktalk one is a D-Link DSL-2780 completely talktalk-ified from the
outside. I cannot find it on the d-link site. Talktalk discuss in their
forums being able to automatically update the firmware without the
owners intervention, so this backdoor doesn't surprise me.
Cheers,
Peter
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