What the FCC router ban means for FOSS
3 hours ago
- #FCC regulations
- #OpenWrt
- #router security
- FCC banned sale of new non-US-made home routers citing national security risks, with exemptions requiring US manufacturing plans.
- OpenWrt One is unaffected by FCC ban as it already has approval; decision doesn't impede near-term FOSS hardware development.
- FCC's focus includes potential software update restrictions, but users' right to install custom firmware like OpenWrt remains unaffected.
- OpenWrt advocates for security via independent standards like NIST IR 8425A, aiming to demonstrate safety globally, not just in the US.