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mikepetro

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This is the router I have, yeah it's kind of old, like me, but somehow manages to still get the job done, like me...
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-N300-Wireless-N-Router/dp/B00SWKM4M2
I don't see any way to load any software onto it, factory firmware is up to date, is there a way to load other then factory firmware to it? Is that necessary? Or do I need to buy a new one? Hate to spend the money for something that still seems to work fine.

How does just shutting down and restarting the router fix anything?
Not on that router. Some routers allow you to load different firmware other than the manufacturers, like
DD-WRT, OpenWRT, and Tomato.

Here is a place to start digging into your router and looking for Firmware updates.
N300 - WiFi Router
 

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Pseudo fly-by...

My 250 board somehow got doused with juice and now drains the battery in less than 12 hours without being activated. A good 10 drops, at least, somehow got into the ERM+ enclosure and caused the board to not be able to read the 3rd cell of the battery. Hooray for 200 backup board.

Too lazy to send the 250 board back in...don't necessarily want to buy a new board (with or without the C next to the number).

IME, Dead Rabbit > Drop so far and by the slightest margin. I prefer the smooth flow of the DRabbit, but the juice well of the Drop.

Must remember XT30s in my order from wherever!

Side note: work's been so "challenging" the last few months, I recently rewarded myself with a Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 in .44mag (50AE barrel to come at a later date). :D
 

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Pseudo fly-by...

My 250 board somehow got doused with juice and now drains the battery in less than 12 hours without being activated. A good 10 drops, at least, somehow got into the ERM+ enclosure and caused the board to not be able to read the 3rd cell of the battery. Hooray for 200 backup board.

Too lazy to send the 250 board back in...don't necessarily want to buy a new board (with or without the C next to the number).

IME, Dead Rabbit > Drop so far and by the slightest margin. I prefer the smooth flow of the DRabbit, but the juice well of the Drop.

Must remember XT30s in my order from wherever!

Side note: work's been so "challenging" the last few months, I recently rewarded myself with a Desert Eagle Mark XIX L5 in .44mag (50AE barrel to come at a later date). :D
Might be worth trying a good alcohol bath on that board.
 

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What the FBI doesn’t yet know is how VPNFilter is getting on people’s systems.

There are several actions those with home routers can do to stop it. Turning the router on and off temporarily disrupts the malware and erases parts of it, though the router can be reinfected.

The best protection is to make sure the router’s software has been updated and a strong password has been set. Many routers come with default passwords such as “password” or “1234,” which the owners never reset, making them vulnerable to hacking.

For the more technically inclined, Talos suggested owners might disable remote management settings on their routers.

Not on that router. Some routers allow you to load different firmware other than the manufacturers, like
DD-WRT, OpenWRT, and Tomato.

Here is a place to start digging into your router and looking for Firmware updates.
N300 - WiFi Router

Thank you, I ran the "check for new firmware" and did an update, made sure remote management was still turned off, changed my long jumbled password for giggles, pull the power cord, waited a few minuets and rebooted the router. Also had to reboot the cable modem for get an IP address to show but now it's all back up and running. Hopefully the hackers (be it ours or another government) will see me as a small fish and leave me alone. ;)
 

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While I'm bugging you guys for advice, would it be possible to use another router in my shop to send a signal and connect to my router in the house? I have a spare second security camera DVR and some extra hard wire cameras, instead of buying new expensive wireless security cameras my thought is to put a couple of the hard wired camera's in the shop, connect the cameras to the second DVR, hook the DVR to a router out there and use that router to send out a signal and connect to the one in the house, is that possible?
 

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While I'm bugging you guys for advice, would it be possible to use another router in my shop to send a signal and connect to my router in the house? I have a spare second security camera DVR and some extra hard wire cameras, instead of buying new expensive wireless security cameras my thought is to put a couple of the hard wired camera's in the shop, connect the cameras to the second DVR, hook the DVR to a router out there and use that router to send out a signal and connect to the one in the house, is that possible?
can't help you there, willy! way past my limited abilities! :laugh:
 

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Don't buy wireless security cameras. The terms "wireless" and "security" are mutually exclusive.

There are WiFi extenders, Ubitquiti makes a ton of stuff for point to point extensions like that but it can be a little pricey. Alternately, especially if your house and garage are on the same electrical service, the are "plug-in" WiFi extenders that should do the trick. They, basically, use you AC wiring for network transmission.

Depending on your actual layout and WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) maybe consider a second switch out in the garage hardwired back to the switch in you house. That would mean either an overhead or underground CATx cable but would provide the most reliable and secure method.

While I was typing this a video was on the TV of a whale broaching, almost entirely out of the water, off the coast of Long Branch, NJ. Gorgeous sight and the ocean looked so inviting.
 

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can't help you there, willy! way past my limited abilities! :laugh:

Welcome to my world... :)

As I've said many times before, if I can get a wrench on it I can fix it, otherwise I'm lost....

Went to get my Jeep inspected yesterday, I use to inspect vehicles, now I have to have someone do mine. There's a small shop here in town I go to for limited things I can't do myself because I don't have access to the equipment, tire changes, alignments and inspections. Years ago when another guy owned that shop and when I was still twisting wrenches I use to work on the side there at night and weekends, I'd help them diagnose problems they couldn't figure out. It was strange to stand there in that shop, thinking back to those days, when I was younger and fit, where did the time go.... :(
 

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There's apparently a 3 stage russian spyware/malware going around... I didn't have anything on mine but I don't have the stock nighthawk firmware since I use dumaOS. So far I'm the only one I know who's reset my router, but I'm going over to my dad's tomorrow to do his.

F.B.I.’s Urgent Request: Reboot Your Router to Stop Russia-Linked Malware

the news places have been saying "reboot" but keep in mind you need to completely wipe the thing or risk it re-downloading.

The weird thing is I work in the field & haven't heard much about it... That could mean anything though.
Thanks for the info there is always something, I don't have any of the gear on the list so I should be good. My ISP should post a fix if it affects their provided Actiontech R1000H.
 

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Don't buy wireless security cameras. The terms "wireless" and "security" are mutually exclusive.

There are WiFi extenders, Ubitquiti makes a ton of stuff for point to point extensions like that but it can be a little pricey. Alternately, especially if your house and garage are on the same electrical service, the are "plug-in" WiFi extenders that should do the trick. They, basically, use you AC wiring for network transmission.

Depending on your actual layout and WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor) maybe consider a second switch out in the garage hardwired back to the switch in you house. That would mean either an overhead or underground CATx cable but would provide the most reliable and secure method.

While I was typing this a video was on the TV of a whale broaching, almost entirely out of the water, off the coast of Long Branch, NJ. Gorgeous sight and the ocean looked so inviting.

The shop is detached from the house, about forty feet away. Years ago I took down the old overhead power lines from the house to the building and buried new power lines out there, I put a 50 amp breaker box out there so yes it is connected to the house wiring. I don't want to dig and bury another cable out to there, my back won't take it, even using a rented trench digger it would cause me pain hauling and using it.

The DVR needs to plug into a router (or something) with a CAT cable, it doesn't have wireless capability, cheap China DVR. I'll look into the plug in power line wifi extenders, of course, me being me, I'm looking to get out of this as cheap as I can. ;) I thought if a router can be used to send out a signal and be connected to the existing home wireless network, that would be the cheapest and easiest (on my back) solution, I can get another router like I have now for $35 on Amazon.
 

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Yeah I'm like her until I crash, my bs is usually around that, a lot of people in my family have type one diabetes, I was thinking it was that for a while but after now knowing what I know it's not possible.... I have a super high metabolism & often feel dizzy when I stand up, the tests I've had show too much insulin & I can't eat sugar bc i crash super hard & it makes me feel like crap after. So far it's not diabetes or thyroid & that seems to be the only 2 option that endocrinologists will do diagnostic for, after that they seem to be not able to do their job & figure out what it is, I've been to 6
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still looking for maybe an old school one who knows how to do diagnostics. Rn I'm doing OK but it seriously affects my energy about halfway through the day & I have to be careful what I eat bc if I eat too much carbs or something I'll have energy for 30 mins or so & then straight up pass out.
Oh man! That has to be tough. You have "reactive hypoglycemia". Eating high complex carbohydrates (like pasta, breads, sweet potatoes, etc) and high protein should smooth things out a bit for you.

Cells needs food 24/7 a day. And you might wonder how is that possible when you are not eating 24/7? Ah... your liver has another secret job. During periods when you are not consuming food, your liver pumps out glucose to keep everything alive until next time you eat again. So you might have one or more things going on.

  1. Your pancreas is overproducing insulin, or
  2. Your liver isn't putting out enough glucose, or
  3. Hormone imbalance
I don't know, maybe this will also be helpful to read.

Hypoglycemia Without Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and More
 

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How does just shutting down and restarting the router fix anything?

I got an email telling me to shut mine down and restart. I had the same question as you did.

EDIT: And, as I read further into the thread, I got my answer.
 

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For the more technically inclined, Talos suggested owners might disable remote management settings on their routers.
I've never understood why anyone would enable remote management on a home router. I've never seen one that had it enabled by default either.
 

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I've never understood why anyone would enable remote management on a home router. I've never seen one that had it enabled by default either.

I agree, the only reason I can think of is if you wanted to access files or your home cloud system or a computer while away.
 
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A few months ago I upgraded to a much faster Internet speed. And the telephone company came out and make some changes and gave me a new DSL modem/router. And when I asked how do I access it to change the WiFi password or something. He said, oh we don't allow you to go in there. Need something changed, call the telephone company. So I've been trying from time to time to hack into the BEC8920AC. But so far all of my attempts have been futile. :(
 
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I agree, the only reason I can think of is if you wanted to access files or your home cloud system or a computer while away.
That would involve setting up a VPN via your router, which is not at all the same as "Remote Management".
 

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