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Quentin5 wrote: I have the 515AC but i wonder how secure it is, since the last router i had was a Netgear N300, which was hacked by Russia...
All routers are vulnerable to hackers from anywhere. All you can do is common sense stuff like:
1. change admin userid/password from the defaults
2. disable remote access (which I believe is the default on the SmartRGs)
3. update firmware as it's issued

Perhaps one benefit of using a SmartRG modem/router is that because it's a relatively obscure brand, hackers are less likely to target it compared to Asus, Netgear, TP-Link, D-Link, etc. But that's no substitute for the above list.
I do wonder if there are ever firmware updates for this SmartRG...
An update came out just recently: SMARTRG 515AC: FIRMWARE UPGRADE
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As part of this deal, we get a discount from TekSavvy for the first 12 months.

If we stay with them for less than 12 months, will we still get the discount?

I will be moving to a new address in 9 months and will need to switch providers.
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bylo wrote: All routers are vulnerable to hackers from anywhere. All you can do is common sense stuff like:
1. change admin userid/password from the defaults
2. disable remote access (which I believe is the default on the SmartRGs)
3. update firmware as it's issued

Perhaps one benefit of using a SmartRG modem/router is that because it's a relatively obscure brand, hackers are less likely to target it compared to Asus, Netgear, TP-Link, D-Link, etc. But that's no substitute for the above list.

An update came out just recently: SMARTRG 515AC: FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Nice, thanks
How did you find out about it, it doesn't seem to be listed under anything.
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Quentin5 wrote: Nice, thanks
How did you find out about it, it doesn't seem to be listed under anything.
New firmware, 515AC, 2.6.1.6

One peeve I have with TekSavvy is they seem to assume all their customers follow their subforum on DSLReports. Otherwise they rarely inform customers of stuff like this.
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bylo wrote: New firmware, 515AC, 2.6.1.6

One peeve I have with TekSavvy is they seem to assume all their customers follow their subforum on DSLReports. Otherwise they rarely inform customers of stuff like this.
Indeed, well i am up to date now, all is working fine. Thanks
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