This is one of the better routers on the market — and it still has gaps that matter. Relatively new model. Without router-level VPN or strict network segmentation, your work laptop, banking sessions, security cameras, and any infected smart device all share the same flat network.
A B grade is a relative ranking in a market where the floor is low. The gaps are real, they just aren’t urgent.
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New hardware sees fewer eyes from researchers — undiscovered flaws are statistically more likely
New hardware sees fewer eyes from independent researchers, so undiscovered flaws are statistically more likely. Anything an attacker finds first hits your work laptop, banking app, and smart devices before a patch exists.
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New hardware - limited independent auditing: Relatively new model. Undiscovered vulnerabilities are statistically likely in any router.
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Verizon can change settings on your router without telling you
Your ISP can access this router remotely to push updates and diagnose issues. This is normal for ISP-owned equipment, but it means there’s another party with admin access to your home network.
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ISP remote access: Standard ISP gateway management capability.
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