Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 18:17 Post subject: Is it safe to use firmware from 2010?
Hey guys!
I needed a second router so I digged into my boxes with old stuff and found Asus RT-N16 :)
First thing - checked DD-WRT version available for this device and realized that latest version was uploaded back in 2010
So I asked myself a question (and now asking you :) is it safe to use 6 year old firmware? I am worry about potential security issues that could be found over those years.
Posted: Wed May 25, 2016 19:52 Post subject: Re: Is it safe to use firmware from 2010?
jazzfog wrote:
First thing - checked DD-WRT version available for this device and realized that latest version was uploaded back in 2010
Where did you check that? I hope not the Router Database (which does -not- show recommended builds). But yes the 14929 from 2010 is still a recommended build, as noted in the Peacock announcement; have you read that yet?
Of course you should look at the Changelog and 'new build' threads before considering any build. You can also peruse the router-specific thread(s) for a given device. _________________ #NAT/SFE/CTF: limited speed w/ DD#Repeater issues#DD-WRT info: FAQ, Builds, Types, Modes, Changes, Demo#
OPNsense x64 5050e ITX|DD: DIR-810L, 2*EA6900@1GHz, R6300v1, RT-N66U@663, WNDR4000@533, E1500@353,
WRT54G{Lv1.1,Sv6}@250|FreshTomato: F7D8302@532|OpenWRT: F9K1119v1, RT-ACRH13, R6220, WNDR3700v4
But yes the 14929 from 2010 is still a recommended build, as noted in the Peacock announcement; have you read that yet?