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The FCC has extended the software update deadline for foreign-made drones and routers already in use across the US, pushing the cutoff from early 2027 to January 1, 2029. The waiver covers security patches, bug fixes, and compatibility updates for previously authorized devices on the agency's Covered List. New foreign-made models remain banned unless manufacturers secure conditional approval from the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.

Aiming to address the business and medium enterprise market and provide better support for partners and customers in India, global networking firm netgear has announced a new direct hotline number for its customers.

Networking products maker netgear has launched two Wi-Fi 6 mesh extenders–Nighthawk AX1800 and AX6000–in India.

"India is the nerve centre of our R&D activities. It is a big part of our growth story," said Patrick Lo, CEO and chairman of netgear.

netgear has announced one-year of free Insight subscription with the registration of a selected list of Insight Managed switches, wireless Access Point and Routers. The new offer is applicable for devices added April 27, 2020, onwards, for both existing and new Insight accounts.

The netgear Orbi Mesh WiFi System (RBK12) AC1200 is priced at Rs 11,000 while the RBK13 AC1200 comes at Rs 16,000.

netgear has launched one of its most powerful Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems – the Orbi RBK753–in India.

Networking product maker netgear showcased its solutions for home and SMB’s at CES 2019 in Las Vegas.

If you are using an old Wi-Fi router at your home to stay connected to the internet then it may be time to update its firmware or get a new one. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding a new malware named Mozi is affecting IoT devices globally.

US Networking Giant To Boost India Sales Base

Wi-Fi 7, the next standard of internet connectivity, is set to enter the Indian market soon. This revolutionary technology offers faster connections, lower latency, and the ability to manage more connections than previous standards. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India is considering delicensing the lower band of the 6GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi 7 use, allowing individuals to upgrade to routers that provide ultra-high-quality content at speeds 5 times faster than Wi-Fi 6E routers. Wi-Fi 7, also known as IEEE 802.11be, operates over 2.5GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, bringing numerous benefits to the interconnected world.

The Wi-Fi Alliance has certified devices that support Wi-Fi 7, the next-gen wireless home internet, offering faster data transmission and stability. Wi-Fi 7 devices guarantee interoperability and are backward-compatible. Smartphones, laptops, routers, and AR/VR equipment will be early adopters. Companies like Broadcom, Intel, MediaTek, Qualcomm have Wi-Fi 7-certified devices. MediaTek Dimensity 9200, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, and Intel's 14th generation processors are Wi-Fi 7-ready. netgear, TP-Link, and Eero offer Wi-Fi 7 routers, compatible with the network.

The attack is carried out by Volt Typhoon, a state-sponsored actor based in China that typically “focuses on espionage and information gathering.”

4G mobile signal boosters are available on all major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart. Users can purchase these devices at affordable prices that claim to offer wide-area coverage, easy installation and network support for the 4G network with data services and VoLTE connectivity. However, popular brands with expertise in network equipment such as Huawei and netgear don’t have any such products listed on the e-commerce platforms.

While Nvidia nears a $4 trillion market cap, senior analyst Jay Goldberg remains the sole bear, holding a sell rating. He warns that the AI boom's massive infrastructure spending, driven by tech giants, mirrors the dot-com bubble's unsustainable hype, predicting a potential market reset when demand falters.

When asked about Wi-Fi 6 with Sanjay Naronha, Google Nest Wi-Fi’s product head, he said that end customer still won’t be able to get the most out of it and won’t see Wi-Fi 6’s true potential until unless they use multiple Wi-Fi 6 supporting devices at home simultaneously.

Two US lawmakers have urged an investigation into TP-Link, citing potential national security risks from its Wi-Fi routers. They highlighted vulnerabilities in the firmware and instances of TP-Link devices which was exploited to target European officials.

Indian telecom companies and VoICE group push for govt action against Chinese imports, advocating self-reliance in the sector with stricter controls on traders and measures to blacklist shell companies.