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TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Re: TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Post by ktta »

xamlhacker wrote: post #2

Well I run a TP-link repeater and now thinking of getting something better. Someone know any routers or repeaters with reputation for good firmware?

Why not use LEDE firmware? It's beats most consumer routers' firmware by a long shot. Search your router's model here - https://lede-project.org/toh/start

Re: TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Post by alpb »

My most recent frustration with TP-LINK was they they DO NOT provide their firmware updates over HTTPS. They do not provide checksums for their firmware files either. (When I asked for these things, their support weren't helpful on Twitter.)

So you're expected to download some unsigned binary over an untrusted connection and trust that with all your traffic.

Definitely not buying TP-LINK next time. Good to know this there's a bandwidth problem like this!

Re: TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Post by cthalupa »

I use a TP-Link travel router while on the road to get access for all of my devices in hotels that have device caps, and for my Android TV devices which don't gracefully handle hotel login prompts.

I have to say that the convenience, ease of use, and reliability of the product far outweighs any concerns I have over ~715MB over the course of a month. It boots quickly once plugged in, it reliably handles 4-5 devices utilizing it as a bridge for the hotel wifi, and I have never had it crash, give me any sort of wonky behavior, or anything of that nature.

Re: TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Post by jsjohnst »

cthalupa wrote: post #5

I use a TP-Link travel router while on the road to get access for all of my devices in hotels that have device caps, and for my Android TV devices which don't gracefully handle hotel login prompts. I have to say that the convenience, ease of use, and reliability of the product far outweighs any concerns I have over ~715MB over the course of a month. It boots quickly once plugged in, it reliably handles 4-5 devices ut…

> I have to say that the convenience, ease of use, and reliability of the product far outweighs any concerns I have over ~715MB over the course of a month.

So your convenience trumps the impact you’re causing to global infrastructure? Yes, you’re just one among millions, but still a slippery slope.

Re: TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Post by ktta »

PSA

Anyone with commodity routers, repeaters, etc. please check out LEDE project https://lede-project.org. Check if your device has support here - https://lede-project.org/toh/start

LEDE firmware is amazing. You will be able to do a lot more with your router and they have quick security fixes. The recent krack vulnerability was fixed within 2 days after the announcement.

Re: TP-Link firmware sends six DNS requests and one NTP query every 5 seconds

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Post by 0x0 »

cthalupa wrote: post #5

I use a TP-Link travel router while on the road to get access for all of my devices in hotels that have device caps, and for my Android TV devices which don't gracefully handle hotel login prompts. I have to say that the convenience, ease of use, and reliability of the product far outweighs any concerns I have over ~715MB over the course of a month. It boots quickly once plugged in, it reliably handles 4-5 devices ut…

Don't forget that those 715mb you take have to be delivered by someone running those servers at the other end, multiplied by the number of devices. Don't be a vandal on the internet. Don't be the reason for why we can't have nice things like community ntp pools.
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