TP-Link Deco XE5300 Mesh Wi-Fi Router | 1 Month Review - Is it SECURE??

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Hello My Buddies!!
After over a month of testing the TP-Link Deco XE5300 and having traffic going through OpenDNS and NextDNS, I’m ready to provide you with a review of how I personally view this for my home environment and if I think it’s secure.
I hope my review helps you become a more informed consumer.
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Home Environment
01:33 - Purchase History
01:58 - Old Setup
03:48 - Ease of Setup
04:13 - Speed and Consistency
07:05 - Security Concern
13:31 - Overall Thoughts
17:42 - BIG DISCLAIMER - MUST WATCH
18:44 - Matter Compatible?
18:52 - Outro
TP-Link Deco XE5300 Unboxing and Setup Video
- • TP-Link Deco XE5300 Un...
Concerning post/article:
- www.xda-developers.com/tp-lin...
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How to change DNS server settings on my Deco
- www.tp-link.com/us/support/fa...
TP-Link Deco XE5300 (3-pack from Amazon) - amzn.to/40t8Skv
TP-Link Deco XE5300 (3-pack from Costco) - www.costco.com/tp-link-deco-a...
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@claudestewart9599 Год назад

Kim. Thank you so much for the info in the video. I really do appreciate the level of coverage and meticulous attention to detail in your report. Keep up the great work!

@kimandtech Год назад

Hi Claude! Thank you so much for the kind comment! Greatly appreciate it! 🙏

@TheJoseG 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! I recently discovered your channel and am looking for a mesh system right now. This is exactly what I wanted to know about these; safety was my concern as well.

@kimandtech 5 месяцев назад

@TheJoseG Thank you so much for your kind comment!

@andyanton4676 8 месяцев назад

Kim, This is a phenomenal video. Excellent job!!! I appreciate the security side of the video and was about to purchase it, but I think you are the only one who tested the security. I will review some other mesh networks.

@kimandtech 8 месяцев назад

Hi Andy, thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad you find it helpful!!!

@perrysebastian6928 2 месяца назад

Thank you for dissecting the security concerns.

@PSM-IPADZ_OX 9 месяцев назад

Recommended by RU-vid during my TPLINK search, saw that your channel is new but I stick around to watch the whole video … informative and good … just wish you success in this endeavor and keep the videos coming

@kimandtech 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching the entire video and the kind comment!!! 🙏Comments like yours are what keep me going!

@PSM-IPADZ_OX 9 месяцев назад

@@kimandtech most welcome ... I will be following your channel for more informative and helpful tips , cheers !!!

@danielmisc 9 месяцев назад

Excellent and Helpful Reviews! I am about to buy a Mesh WIFI system but cannot make up my mind which one to buy (TP-Link or Google Nest). After reviewing your videos, I know for sure I will buy the TP-Link one and deal with the potential security concern later. At least, I know for sure it will give me a seamless connection experience. I watched so many review videos but yours are the most helpful and honest reviews. Thank you, Kim!

@kimandtech 9 месяцев назад

@danielmisc Thank you so much for the kind comment! Glad I could help! If I were in your shoes, I would do the same thing too!

@JerichoTsai 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your test and verification, very helpful and confirming the security risk on their products

@kimandtech 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for stopping by and your kind comment!!

@AFiB1999 Год назад

Hi Kim, I just wanted to say congratulations on your channel! I'm currently studying to become CISSP certified, and it's definitely a challenge. I found your channel while I was looking for a quick setup for my friend's device. I personally don't trust anything but pfSense, Sophos, or MikroTik. I was wondering if you could do a packet inspection using wireshark on the TP-Link just to see what kind of data is being sent. I think it would be awesome if you could perform tests like this on different devices and routes in the future. It would be really interesting to see what you find! Thanks for all your great content!

@kimandtech Год назад

@AFiB1999 Didn't see this comment until now - my apologies. Thank you for your kind words and suggestion. Unfortunately, I returned the TP-Link routers already, but I'll definitely keep that in mind for potential future videos. Good luck with your CISSP study!! 🍀 Once you pass, don't forget to share the good news! 🙂

@yonyindio5492 8 месяцев назад

Thank You for this information. I am going to be buying the TP-link X20 series , I hope my Mcafee subscription will help in detering unwanted outbound traffic. So far the service has kept us safe by not allowing webpages to reroute. And also it throws up red flags whenever there is unwanted web traffic. Once again thank you for covering something that non of the other reviews covered. All the best for your family and your channel. Just Subbed.

@kimandtech 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the kind comment, subscribing, and sharing your experience! Feel free to stop by again and let me know how the X20 goes with the McAfee subscription since I haven't tried the home subscription before. 😁

@kimandtech Год назад

Hello My Buddies!! I hope my review helps you become a more informed consumer. Please watch the BIG DISCLAIMER @ 17:42 if you're not going to watch anything else because that's an important takeaway. Thanks all and hope to talk to you again soon! 😊 00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Home Environment 01:33 - Purchase History 01:58 - Old Setup 03:48 - Ease of Setup 04:13 - Speed and Consistency 07:05 - Security Concern 13:31 - Overall Thoughts 17:42 - BIG DISCLAIMER - MUST WATCH 18:44 - Matter Compatible? 18:52 - Outro

@TS-ys5jw 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for your info

@pds4927 4 месяца назад

YES PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ON HOW TO ADD THE DNS. THANKS MUCH KIM

@user-zo3nh4mn4n 2 месяца назад

Very helpful and informative video. I'm truly thankful for the information and advice. I'm convinced that there is so much tracking everywhere, that my paranoia is justified and they already have so much data on me that it is inevitable, no matter what you do. I just purchased the AZXE5300 and based on the performance and ease of setup, I've decided to keep the router

@kimandtech 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the kind comment! Agreed, the performance and setup are great 👍 !

@AinzOoalG0wn 4 месяца назад

this video is very under rated and deserves more likes. it brings attention to privacy concerns for tplink products. Good hardware and performance sure, but with the privacy concern to with it.

@kimandtech 3 месяца назад

@AinzOoalG0wn Thank you so much for the kind words. Completely agreed!

@andrewwhite889 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video! Thank you. Like you, I don't like having anyone track me if I haven't opted in. Furthermore, such antics are unethical. I was considering TP-Link to upgrade my mesh network but after seeing your detailed analysis, TP-Link is off my list. I'd previously seen numerous review videos touting TP-Link's mesh networks but none checked the product's security. Thanks again.

@kimandtech 5 месяцев назад

@andrewwhite889 Thank you so much Andrew for your kind comment! Agreed, so many people are saying how great it is, which I think is true for performance. However, not everyone is looking at all the pieces. I'm glad I'm able to share from a different perspective.

@davidbalch3216 6 месяцев назад

Nighthawk BE19000 wifi 7 for me. Excellent review you did your homework.

@kimandtech 6 месяцев назад

Nice choice! Thanks for the kind comment!

@comesee989 3 месяца назад

Kim, I could not buy a better review. I just purchased a TP-Link mesh system and needed to know the exact info that you addressed. I can see that your review is unbias and information driven. Thanks for your report and please continue your magic.

@kimandtech 3 месяца назад

@comesee989 Thank you for the kind comment and stopping by. Glad you find it helpful!

@CAnn-ko8nq Месяц назад

Thank you for teaching

@kimandtech Месяц назад

You are welcome!

@showbiznow 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for making this video. I was looking for a system to replace my router and extender and someone told me about the mesh system which is all new to me. I saw this product at Costco on sale and came home to research on RU-vid which brought me to your video. I was impressed with the thoroughness of your video that I subscribed to your channel. I don't know much about the technology, but the price is right compared to other brands so I may still go with it. Would a VPN solve the security problem?

@kimandtech 6 месяцев назад

@showbiznow Thank you so much for the kind comment and sharing your story! If set up correctly, yes, it can "hide" the traffic from your router since the data since it's encrypted. Thus, making it unreadable by your router. However, you now have a new security/privacy concern that your VPN can see your traffic. Thus, if you're going to using a VPN, please use one that is "safe".

@rcald-gz5jd Год назад

*Kim* Hello, and great video, by the way. *Fast Roaming:* The feature that allows wireless devices to switch connection automatically to different Deco nodes is disabled by default. The option to enable it is below. Load Deco app -> More (located in bottom right of app) -> Advanced -> Fast Roaming -> Enable slider TP-Link's decision to disable that feature by default is a strange one.

@kimandtech Год назад

Thank you for the kind compliment and sharing. I don't recall this feature, and we already returned the Deco. However, I think the reason Fast Roaming is disabled by default because "some of ... wireless clients may fail to connect to the Deco Wi-Fi when the Fast Roaming feature is turned on." Source: community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/180194

@ksnax 4 месяца назад

Nice recap. I just bought this mesh yesterday after seeing your first video. Didn't watch this one until today, but I have gained the mindset that any router seller that requires an app or internet setup to get it online is always a security compromise. They insist on control and or harvesting of data as part of their system. But the reality is that the internet itself is a massive security risk for even the most cautious of users, so it comes down to backstopping the risks with contingencies and by doing business only with companies that depend upon their reputation remaining intact. I just wish a standard web interface was available for managing these, but with a limited budget of cash and patience, I can't say they have not delivered well despite those caveats. Also, they are just $269 at Costco now!

@kimandtech 4 месяца назад

@ksnax Thank you for sharing. Agreed that the Internet is security risk on its own! I wouldn’t mind the security/privacy concern of the Deco sending my traffic to its 3rd party antivirus vendor if I had joined their HomeShield protection program because it makes total sense since the 3rd party antivirus vendor needs to see my traffic to manage what is secure or not secure. Or if TP-Link are transparent - explicitly stating it - and maybe even give the ability to opt out. Besides that, I completely think the Deco works great!

@jright121 11 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@kimandtech 11 месяцев назад

Oh Wow! Thanks John!! You're the first Super Thanks! Greatly appreciate it!!!

@jmanjr Год назад

You’re awesome for posting this. I own 5 of these; they work amazingly well. I’m not at a point where I want to replace. Any chance they can be configured to not send this data?

@kimandtech Год назад

Thank you so much for the kind compliment!! Completely agreed, they work GREAT! I haven't tried reaching out to TP-Link support to address this concern. From the Reddit post and XDA's article, both say that TP-Link support told them that with the firmware update, the sending of traffic should have been fixed. However, that didn't fix it for them, and I'm on the latest firmware update. This is NOT a big deal for most, and especially not a big deal at all for consumers who are using their security subscriptions. I just can't keep them because I'm in Security, and it would be very contradicting and hypocritical of me to keep them knowing this in the back of my mind, which will eat away at my ethics - if that make any sense. LOL Also, I'm still able to return them to Costco before it's too late. Hahahaha

@dannschlueter4405 3 месяца назад

Great video, what is your stance on the remote management that it cannot be disabled and accessed from anywhere? Also the login credentials sitting on TP Link servers?

@kimandtech 3 месяца назад

@dannschlueter4405 Thanks for the comment. Want to confirm I understand the first question correctly. Do you mean being able to see your network from the TP-link Deco app from anywhere? As for the second question, I honestly don't have much concern about this since a login credential is needed for almost all the mesh system app, at least the ones I've tried to far. The reason being is because I think of it like if I have a Nest WiFi pro, I'd use my Google account, which to me is way riskier as it's tied to my emails rather than just a single independent account for the TP-Link Deco app. Of course I can create a separate Google account just for the Nest WiFi pro, but that's besides the main point. Unfortunately, we cannot control if the TP-Link databases leaked our credentials as it can always happens along with any databases. We can only do what we can, which I normally like to change my password every time I set up a new router. Now that I'm thinking about it, I should also practice changing my complex password maybe once or twice a year just to be safe as well. Thanks for giving me the idea!

@fastmoto4483 10 месяцев назад

That is unfortunate. I purchased this device from Costco as well and I am glad I came across your video, as security is also a big concern for me. Would you be able to block the data being sent to third party using the DNS service you subscribe to block the connection to those sites?

@kimandtech 10 месяцев назад

Yes, you can try blocking it using the DNS service. There have been 2 recommended ways: (1) Setting up a firewall, which is more complicated (2) Block outbound traffic using the web interface of the router. I didn't get a chance to test blocking with the DNS service or with the web interface HAHAHA and had to return the product to stay within the return policy. However, I might pick up their new router with WiFi 7 next year and test blocking outbound traffic because I really did like the performance of the Deco. Please let me know how it goes for you. Thanks for stopping by!

@gear987-zo3wo Год назад

Great content. I recently bought this device from Costco and have it all set up. They work great! After watching your video, I was a bit concern about my security. Does TP-Link aware of this, and when will they update the firmware? This router works very well and I rather not return it if possible!

@kimandtech Год назад

Thanks!! They do work great! I was sad to return it last week. I think TP-Link is aware because they told the 2 writers of the XDA's article and the Reddit post that the firmware update should have fixed the problem, but it hasn't, and it's been over a year. If you're paying for the TP-Link's security system - HomeShield - then you have nothing to worry about because you're paying it to look at your traffic.

@barrywilmeth3554 Год назад

@@kimandtech How much is the Security system and is it really worth it.

@kimandtech Год назад

@barrywilmeth3554 HomeShield has 2 plans: Basic and Pro. Basic is Free. Pro is $5.99/mo or $54.99/yr. I don't know it's worth or not since I didn't try it.

@barrywilmeth3554 Год назад

@@kimandtech Mahalo. I looked through it as much as I could - doesn't seem worth the price.

@SoFlaGuy612 5 месяцев назад

Kim, since it's been a year since you evaluated The Deco AXE5300, and you found security concerns which made you want to return the unit, have you replaced your unit with a new mesh system which means your security requirements? If so can you please let us know which system you found acceptable? Thank you for taking the time to broadcast these messages and evaluate these products

@kimandtech 5 месяцев назад

@-sparks8155 To be honest, I'm still on my search to find a mesh system that would not give me a problem whether its connectivity or privacy issue out of the box without me having to do more. I recently picked up the new Deco BE16000 at Costco to wrap up some testing that I didn't get to test the first time around. Then, I plan to hopefully move on to testing Asus. I apologize that this process is taking longer than expected. Please bear with me. Thank you for the follow-up.

@warhawke82 3 месяца назад

I really like how detailed you were in this video. I haven’t used NextDNS in maybe 3-4 years but correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t there a way to block the Avira domain completely with NextDNS? I can’t remember if they allow custom domain blocking or not. I would imagine if that was capable it may cause their app to work incorrectly though. That’s a shame they don’t offer the Home Shield for free like they do for Home Care on this mesh system. I’m pretty technically inclined though and there are methods to have this type of protection through self hosting app/services. Thanks for the review though!

@kimandtech 2 месяца назад

@warhawke82 Thank you for the kind comment! You are correct! There is a block feature on NextDNS. Unfortunately, we were so close to the returned date that I didn’t have time to test further. However, it worked when I was testing with the Netgear Orbi. Maybe I’ll work my way toward the self hosting one day, but I still have so much to learn. 😅

@VegasVaron 23 дня назад

Thanks for your reviews of XE5300. With respect to your security concerns, how valid is it if I’m using VPN all the time? Keep up the good work.

@kimandtech 21 день назад

@VegasVaron If set up correctly, yes, it can "hide" the traffic from your router since the data since it's encrypted. Thus, making it unreadable by your router. However, you now have a new security/privacy concern that your VPN can see your traffic. Thus, if you're going to using a VPN, please use one that is "safe".

@codyl1992 7 месяцев назад

I have a device called a firewalla gold plus that i'm using some deco's in access point mode with. I'll have to keep an eye on the traffic it sends. I know it will send stuff simply for the cloud service it uses for the app.

@kimandtech 7 месяцев назад

NICE! I was just using DNS logs to check, so I haven't set a firewall for my home. Appreciate you for sharing what you're using!! I'll check it out and potentially add it to my home network as another layer of security.

@samuelcollie2050 Месяц назад

Just watched this. i have been considering the TP-Link mesh system to replace my 8 year old Orbi system. Not sure now.

@kimandtech Месяц назад

@samuelcollie2050 - Yes, if privacy is a major concern for you, then I wouldn't advise it. Other than that, the performance is great if you don't mind the privacy concern.

@deoxideo 8 месяцев назад

Hi Kim, in order for a company to provide security for you, wouldn’t they have to have input from customers. Eg. Making a list of re-directs

@kimandtech 8 месяцев назад

@deoxideo Hi. Agreed that a company needs customers' data and inputs to provide security management. My only 2 wishes are that the company is transparent about it and there's a way to opt out especially if we don't want to use their security management.

@cedarfish 10 месяцев назад

What's the mesh router you use at home? What's a great alternative you would recommend that wont put us under monitor? Thank you. It's great see female tech reviewer!

@kimandtech 10 месяцев назад

Awww, thanks for the kind comment! 🙏 I'm currently using the Netgear Orbi AX5400, but we ran into an issue this week with it being super slow. When I checked the app, there was a firmware update. I ran the update and forced the router and its satellite units to reboot, which didn't fix the problem. I had to manually reboot all the units. I was quite annoyed because this happened at around 9 PM. HAHAHA The TP-Link Deco was the only that was working smoothly in terms of connectivity and consistency out of the ones I've tried - Nest WiFi Pro and Netgear Orbi. I'm planning to buy the TP-Link Deco with Wi-Fi 7 next year and test a few ways to block outgoing traffic to see if it will work as intended. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to test it before returning this one. 😓😢 If you're curious, here are some ways that you can try blocking outgoing traffic, which have been recommended by other commentors as well: (1) Firewall - too complicated for home setup but you're free to try (2) DNS block (3) Use the config web page of the router to block the outgoing traffic If you do try any of them, please stop by again and share your experience. Always love to hear others' experiences. 😁 Sorry for the long response. >.

@SpectralightPhoto 9 месяцев назад

Kim, thank you for your review of the TP-Link Deco XE5300 Mesh Wi-Fi Router. You mentioned that you returned it because of TP-Link's of security issues and couldn't trust their routers because of this. In the comments below this video, you wrote a couple times that you are planning to buy the TP-Link Deco with Wi-Fi 7 next year and test a few ways to block outgoing traffic to see if it will work as intended. Do you really think TP-Link will fix this issue since they haven't in previous firmware updates for the Deco XE5300 Mesh Wi-Fi Router? Thanks you.

@kimandtech 9 месяцев назад

Hi There! Very good question! No, I don’t think TP-Link will fix this issue, which is why I’m planning on purchasing their newer model next year and test the blocking of outgoing IP to see if it will work with the different methods since I really did like the performance and consistency the XE5300. I’m currently using the NETGEAR Orbi AX5400 and there was a recent hiccup, and it’s only been a little bit over a month or not even a month yet (can’t completely recall 😆), so I’m not too pleased about it. How I see it is that it’s harder to fix performance and consistency because they may relate to the capabilities of the hardware versus fixing security if I can fix the security concern by blocking a domain or IP. Hope it makes more sense now on why I want to purchase from TP-Link again. 🙂

@axolotl5 8 месяцев назад

Mmm, do you think the trade off of this traffic breach vs convenience of set up, control and performance is worth it? (So far, i like my 1 day old tp link mesh from a basic user experience perspective.) How might this deficiency impact you/us adversely?? Are you any worse off or just philosophically opposed to traffic you haven't consented to???

@kimandtech 8 месяцев назад

There's no apparent deficiency that can adversely affect you in terms of speed and connectivity that I can tell. I'd recommend try blocking the traffic with the router itself from the portal. I didn't try it with TP-Link Deco when I briefly had it because I was short on time. I think it should work, and it's something I want to try when I buy a different TP-Link Deco to test because I'm not liking the Netgear Orbi we currently have, but it's past the return date now. 😥LOL

@RegondiMusic 7 месяцев назад

Hi where you able to do a video on DNS? thank you.

@kimandtech 7 месяцев назад

I haven't bought another TP-Link Deco to try blocking with a 3-rd party DNS, but it seems to be working with the Netgear Orbi traffic.

@deborahmontesinos2843 7 месяцев назад

So since the deco is sending info to a third party what mesh extender do you suggestion ?

@kimandtech 7 месяцев назад

If you use a cloud DNS or a firewall, the traffic can be blocked. I tried blocking traffic with OpenDNS for the Netgear Orbi, and it seems to be working. I'd pick the Deco XE5300 over the Orbi I have any day with my recent test.

@Herosade 9 месяцев назад

Which router do you recommend?

@kimandtech 9 месяцев назад

@Herosade Thank you for stopping by! To be honest, I don't have a recommendation at the moment. 😔 I'm currently testing the Orbi AX5400 from Netgear, and I'm not too happy about it because there has been major slowness when there's firmware update that need to be installed. Hopefully, I'll have a recommendation next year when I'm done testing a few more routers.

@matthew.tamasco 10 месяцев назад

would it be possible to simply block this url to stop the connection back to tp-link?

@kimandtech 10 месяцев назад

Yes, you can try blocking it using the DNS service. There have been 2 additional recommended ways: (1) Setting up a firewall, which is more complicated (2) Block outbound traffic using the web interface of the router. I didn't get a chance to test blocking with the DNS service or with the web interface HAHAHA and had to return the product to stay within the return policy. However, I might pick up their new router with WiFi 7 next year and test blocking outbound traffic because I really did like the performance of the Deco. Please let me know how it goes for you. Thanks for stopping by!

@AbdulQadirMesiya 10 месяцев назад

Please use tplink 841n n means without detachable antennas and nd is detachable antennas please be aware that first gets the web revert files for all these version from 5 till 12 all are qualcomm atheros chipset based routers because cross flashing or revert back is only possible through webrevert file which original tplink factory firmware files that way you can go back to tplink again as far as i know i am using ddwrt firmware on more than 3 tplink routers with best results in speed options and range please remember ddwrt free version is 2.5 ghz and paid version is 5 ghz but tplink 841n or nd are 2.5 ghz routers so no need to go for paid version for these models because all are 2.5 ghz ones. as you know tplink had change its products to mediatek based chipsets

@devoncsmith2696 6 месяцев назад

If its not TP-Link doing it, your ISP is already logging your whereabouts anyway?

@kimandtech 6 месяцев назад

Correct that ISP is logging my traffic! However, that's more known - if not already public info - while the privacy concerning routers are not - especially with routers sending traffic to its 3rd-party security vendor. That's pretty much the purpose of this video, to make it publicly known for people who are unaware.

@a.d.c7941 Год назад

I have read several times in different places that the software updates are very very slow and even problematic. I think I’m going to stay clear of this one.

@kimandtech Год назад

When I had it, I didn't encounter any issue with slowness or slow updates. Thank you for sharing though, so others can be aware!

@a.d.c7941 Год назад

@@kimandtech Thanks for the video!! I think I am going to go with the google nest pro Kim.

@kimandtech Год назад

@a.d.c7941 I got it when I returned the TP-Link, and to be honest. I'm not happy with it. I'm going to record my review of it this weekend, so it won't be up for another week. To be short, the customization for the settings is not granular like the TP-Link, no web portal, and the coverage of 2,200 sq ft/ 1 router is not accurate. I'll go into a bit more details in the review if you can wait for the video to go live. LOL But hey..it may work for you. 😃

@a.d.c7941 Год назад

@@kimandtech oh my!! I need this review now Kim!!!! 😂😂😂😂😁😁😁. Can you just call me and give me your review first!? Lol.

@kimandtech Год назад

😆🤣 I'll skip the call, but I can offer you the following...😉 If your home is larger than 2,200sq ft. and you like granular settings, then I don't recommend the Nest WiFi Pro.

@educationalandtechnicalcha9425 Год назад

Does it have WPS privilege?

@kimandtech Год назад

Hello. Yes it does.

@AbdulQadirMesiya 10 месяцев назад

Salam ddwrt or custom router firmware will definitely helps removes tplink firmware and spyware i trying my best for researching matter through google but its not easy everything is hidden in keywords science and hidden phrases please help her give all your support for removal of tplink firmware to custom firmware the best with all best options and free from hassle

@TheArchitect101 4 месяца назад

I’m so disappointed with TP-Link! They should be take to court regarding GDPR!

@kimandtech 3 месяца назад

@TheArchitect101 is this model from TP-Link being sold in the EU? If yea, then they may be implicated under GDPR.

@AbdulQadirMesiya 10 месяцев назад

Please dont use openwrt because its just like apple it just discontinues firmware supports they also did for open wrt for TP-Link 841n models version 11

@kimandtech 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing. I have not heard of OpenWrt. I'll look it up when I get a chance to understand better of your recommendation. Thanks!

@vincentwilkes9611 Год назад

What about WPS? Also since you are CISSP rated, why the heck do you not have a firewall ? You could just block that traffic...And you will also notice you need to block the Roku traffic calling home. Check your crappy Samsung TV traffic also.

@kimandtech Год назад

Appreciate for your input as everyone is entitled for their own opinions, but this review is to create awareness for the average consumers as most don't normally set up firewall at home nor know how to block traffic. Thanks for stopping by.

@petera1117 8 месяцев назад

Subbed and liked, Kim.

@Anton13569 6 месяцев назад

Consumer routers are only equipped with very BASIC built in firewalls. It may have SPI enabled but this is enough for a home network. Just make sure UPnP and remote management is disabled, turn off Ping from WAN, and you should be fine. I would also make use of their client or AP isolation for IoT devices or devices you cannot trust. If you desire more granularity in control then I would suggest a step up such as a Ubiquiti router with VLAN capability.

@Sarah_sprudel Год назад

add music will be better,keep it up. Good Kim👍👍

@kimandtech Год назад

Thanks for the suggestion and nice comment!! 🙂 Do you mean music for the entire video as background music because I do have music at 12:13 when I was doing my search and not talking?

@Sarah_sprudel Год назад

@@kimandtech entire video maybe good. subscribed. Keep it up.

@kimandtech Год назад

Got it! Will keep that in mind for future videos! Thanks!!

@mpounds2002 Год назад

@@kimandtech In regard to the suggestion to add music to your videos, there is nothing more annoying to me than background music. The reason people come to watch is for the information you provide. I am a newbie to your videos and this one is excellent as is, very thoughtful and informative. I am subscribing and will use your channel as one of my tech sources. Thank you and keep up the most excellent work.

@kimandtech Год назад

@mpounds2002 Thank you so much for your kind comment and subscribing! Appreciate the straightforward feedback!!!

@russellstall169 7 месяцев назад

If you don’t know what device is making the requests (the router or the phone) or what the data is- then idk how to take you serious. You are making statements about things with no proof of what is happening. If this concerns you then I suggest you never look at how much is shared with apple, Microsoft, google or any other big player. Did you even identify the source of the dns request? How about doing that and maybe *if* you really wanted to be serious do a pcap on that device and try to determine what type of connection it is and how much data it is. It could literally be the iOS app checking for new data like EVERY APP ON YOUR DEVICES ALREADY DOES. This is paranoia based on some dns requests and tbh makes me question your claim of having a security cert. I mean sheesh you could run a local dns on a raspberry pi but apparently you needed to search for a solution? Cmon. Maybe use the fancy cert you have and mitm the connection to see what is actually in the packets payload before sounding alarm bells and getting folks riled up. The darn thing could be looking for a firmware update but you wouldn’t know.

@kimandtech 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for taking the time and sharing your thoughts. You are correct that I don't know what the packet is transferring. However, please let me clarify with the following: (1) If it's pinging TP-Link, then I can accept that it's trying to look for a firmware update, but it's not. It's pinging Avira, which is their 3rd-party security software. (2) Thank you for considering my security cert as fancy. However, the CISSP is more of an overall understanding from a management point, not the nitty gritty of networking. Thus, I'm still learning the finer details of networking security as I go. (3) Agreed that Microsoft and Apple have lots of tracking - even for each app. Since I own an iPhone, I do go into each app and disable what I don't need. It's annoying, but not much I can do about it if I'm going to use an iPhone. If you don't agree with my clarifications, that's totally fine - to each their own.

@thecrowing1989 Месяц назад

"hello I would like to"... *looks at right monitor repeatedly to read script*...."discuss the TP-Link Deco"....*looks at right monitor again for the script*