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  1. Julio Urquidi

    Amazon Introduces Its Own Indoor Security Camera

    Following closely on the coattails of its Amazon Key in-home delivery service, Amazon just added its Cloud Cam security camera to its growing list of smart home products. The new Amazon Cloud Cam can be installed as a mounted or free-standing wireless device with a feature set that includes...
  2. Julio Urquidi

    Circle With Disney Adds Connections for Amazon Alexa and IFTTT

    Circle with Disney, an app-managed smart home device that lets parents manage their family’s connected devices, just announced new integrations with Amazon Alexa and IFTTT. Circle provides parental controls that help manage content filtering, bedtime hours, and internet access for devices...
  3. XabiX

    Your recommendations on my Home network architecture

    Hello SNB friends, I have been reading a lot around but most of the time, I don't find a similar network to get the best ideas on how to setup my home network. Usually companies will have a network architect and security guru that would be able to help :) Here is what I had in mind: The...
  4. Julio Urquidi

    NETGEAR Arlo Pro 2 Cam Gets 1080p Video, Intros Solar Power Option

    NETGEAR’s update to its Arlo Pro security camera gets a few new features added, as well several standard capabilities found in other cameras. New stuff first… First, Arlo Pro 2 is a 1080p high-definition camera, touted to produce clearer pictures with its 130-degree field of view, providing...
  5. thiggins

    Norton Core Router Reviewed

    Symantec thinks better security can sell its first Wi-Fi router, the Norton Core. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  6. Julio Urquidi

    Nest Expands Into The Smart Home Security Market

    Google’s Nest just jumped into home security in a big way. Known for their home environmental products, Nest just added three products and several additional supporting pieces to their smart home line-up. Nest Secure, shown above, is a home security starter kit that includes Nest Guard – a base...
  7. Julio Urquidi

    TP-Link Reveals New Smart Home Camera With Night Vision

    The 1080p TP-Link KC120 Kasa Cam with Night Vision has a range of 25 feet in the dark, shoots at 30 fps, and has a wide-angle view of 130 degrees. The KC120 is controlled via TP-Link’s Kasa app, giving its owners remote viewing capabilities with the option of storing up to 1 GB of video in the...
  8. Julio Urquidi

    Logitech Circle 2 Wired Security Cameras Now Apple HomeKit Compatible

    Logitech updated its Circle 2 camera to work with Apple’s HomeKit smart home automation tech. Whether using a “Hey Siri” voice command or motion detected alerts, customers can now use the Home app and Circle 2 cameras to keep a remote eye on at home through thier iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch...
  9. Julio Urquidi

    New ONVIF-Compliant Security Camera From NETGEAR

    The NETGEAR FlexPower Wire-Free IP Camera (VNC4030) is compliant with the open standards put out by the Open Network Video Interference Forum (ONVIF), making security cameras compatible with other ONVIF products such as the FlexPower Base Station (VNB4000), as well as NETGEAR 4G LTE modems and...
  10. thiggins

    Bitdefender Box Reviewed

    Bitdefender Box is a security appliance for the home that leaves a lot to be desired. Read on SmallNetBuilder
  11. M

    psad as an intrusion detection system for Merlin?

    Recently I've known about such util as psad which serves for analyzing iptables logs and detection/prevention of intrusions and suspicious activity in realtime. Is it worth it to install it locally on router as an security solution and have anybody ever had such experience? Just out of...
    • Marko Polo
    • Thread
    • attack bruteforce fail2ban iptables iptables log packet loss security
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Asuswrt-Merlin
  12. ByDemonsBeDriven

    IoT - how to wall off devices while keeping them usable

    Quick background - not a newb but definitely no packet networking pro. I have advanced knowledge in TDM circuit switching which is dying a quick death and I adapt quickly to new tech when I'm thrown in the fire so to speak. I've been teaching myself packet switching/routing as I can, and have a...
  13. J

    Network for safe work environment without compromising personal usage

    Hi, Thanks in advanced for anyone that is willing to help (my first post). I am moving to a house that has a smart network infrastructure that will allow many spots in different rooms to access the network with LAN for best performance (such as TV for example). I would like to connect...
  14. P

    Home Networking Security Fail

    This might be of interest to SNB readers: https://specklepattern.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/the-mystery-ipv6-forwarder-on-our-home-network-part-i/ An easy failure for home networking security.
  15. Julio Urquidi

    Luma Launches Subscription Security Service

    Wi-Fi System maker Luma has announced a subscription security service. Luma Guardian provides customers with basic network support centered around security, privacy and performance, including VPN, antivirus, ISP performance monitoring and US-based technical assistance. Designed through a...
  16. netware5

    Router phoning home???

    @RMerlin, I've just discovered that maybe my router is "phoning home". The following connection appears immediately after each boot and then after 1-2 minutes disappears: tcp 0 0 <router WAN IP>:47172 104.27.145.248:https TIME_WAIT - tcp 0 0 <router WAN...
  17. Julio Urquidi

    Latest TP-Link Firmware Update Adds AV, New Alexa and IFTTT Skills

    HomeCare is a new security feature adding anti-virus and malware protection by TrendMicro. It detects network intrusions and quarantines infected devices, while enhancing parental controls and QoS operations. HomeCare will get its updates from TrendMicro, so supported devices such as TP-Link’s...
  18. J

    Asuswrt-Merlin RT-AC87R

    I noticed that when configuring the 5 Ghz guest wifi the users are able to scan the internal network and can ping internal nodes. Used IP Network Scanner (Lite) on IPAD Pro to test. I validated that on the Guest Network configuration, Access Intranet is set to OFF on the 5 Ghz. network. Is...
  19. sfx2000

    applied crypto hardening - bettercrypto.org

    Interesting read... some sections probably could be updated (see OpenSSH and OpenVPN for example) https://bettercrypto.org/static/applied-crypto-hardening.pdf They have a github as well - more good stuff there... https://github.com/BetterCrypto
  20. Julio Urquidi

    Bullguard’s Smart Home Security Solution, Dojo, Now Shipping

    The Dojo security device includes a network-connected base and wireless battery-powered "pebble". It uses Bullguard’s cloud-based AI engine to learn about devices in a home’s network. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning, Dojo keeps track of services and device patterns connected...
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