Ideas on replacing firmware in tplink routers

[Digilog]

Hi, looking at options and what other people use as firmware in TPlink routers.

People found out about their backdoor the built in and I'm looking for alternatives so me and others can slow the e-waste.

 

[OzarkEdge]

I think TP-Link/any router security deserves consideration but not by watching some guy trying to make a buck on YouTube.

OE

 

[RandomUser777]

I have had at least three tplink routers, including currently, and they all run great.

They have also been behind a firewalling router (yes, I use double and triple NAT), and have NEVER seen them try to dial home, nor seen a third party attempt backdoor access.

 

[Crimliar]

So I understand that there are concerns about potential spying by the Chinese authorities through our IT devices. But that's very different to one uninformed YouTuber basing a video on what other people talking about what more potentially uninformed people are saying. The facts and reasons for the legislation are public, why not just go with that!

 

[Tech9]

Hi, looking at options and what other people use as firmware in TPlink routers.

Third party firmware availability is model specific. You can't just run whatever you want on any random embedded device.

 

[RMerlin]

Since when are people taking their technical advice from a bunch of 60+ years old politicians...

 

[Justinh]

The Internet says to check support for your model with FreshTomato, OpenWRT, dd-wrt, and others ...

 

[Tech9]

I don't mind if US politicians decide to ban all the devices/manufacturers listed below...

Massive China-state IoT botnet went undetected for four years—until now

75% of infected devices were located in homes and offices in North America and Europe.

arstechnica.com

...as long as Canada is not the 51st US state.