TP-LINK forced to allow open source

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 23:29    Post subject: TP-LINK forced to allow open source Reply with quote
Looks like the FCC slapped them.

http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/08/fcc-forces-tp-link-to-support-open-source-firmware-on-routers/

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 15:34    Post subject: Reply with quote
Maybe TP-Link misunderstood FCC. I don't see why TP-Link would want to cut off 3rd party firmware market since it is a great way to test their equipment.
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2016 21:00    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, the "easiest, cheapest" way for them to comply was to just make it so you couldn't change it. Which is not what the FCC intended.
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