using a web browser, can enable "debug" mode using and then connect via Telnet directly to the router's embedded Linux system as 'root', which gives unfettered access to the router's operating system via its Busybox functionality. In January 2017, various Netgear products were found to be vulnerable to an exploit that allows third-party access to the router and the internal network and to turn the router into a botnet. This vulnerability occurs when an attacker can access the internal network or when remote management is enabled on the router. Remote management is turned off by default; users can turn on remote management through advanced settings. Firmware fixes are currently available for the affected devices. In 2020, a vulnerability was discovered that affected many Netgear home WiFi routers. The problem was in a web server built into the router's firmware. When launching the administration interface, the owner had to enter their password, which was not protected by security. The exploit was posted on GitHub. Netgear issued a security advisory and firmware update to address the issue. See also Bay Networks#Acquisition by Nortel Netgear DG834 (series) Netgear SC101 Netgear WGR614L Netgear WNR3500L References External links American companies established in 1996 Computer companies established in 1996 1996 establishments in California Companies listed on the Nasdaq Computer storage companies Manufacturing companies based in San Jose, California Technology companies based in the San Francisco Bay Area Networking companies of the United States Networking hardware companies Nortel Routers (computing) 2003 initial public offerings Computer companies of the United States