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Andreas17 · 07-27-2026

HelloThe backhaul SSID is entered permanently into the firmware and cannot be modified by the user. Therefore it's just a question of time until a potential attacker is able to penetrate the WLAN network.I've just one device and can therefore not app...

Andreas17 · 07-27-2026

HalloDie Backhaul SSID ist in der Firmware fest einprogrammiert und kann vom Benutzer nicht geändert werden.Somit ist es für einen potentiellen Angreifer theoretisch nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis er ins WLAN-Netzwerk eindringen kann. Ich habe genau ei...

Andreas17 · 12-13-2025

HelloI wanted to disable the defauls WLAN SSID in my new router ZenWifi-BT8 but I couldn't. I could also not find a way to change its default password. So even I'm the owner I've no chance to close this backdoor.The actual firmware is 3.0.0.6.102_583...

Andreas17 · 07-31-2026

In my opinien- Hiding is better than nothing but I'd still prefer the possibility to disable it. ASUS knows that.- Since the Backhaul SSID is unique per device I see the threat much less than in case it would be the same for all devices.

Andreas17 · 07-31-2026

I've sent a message to the customer service and received the following reply:Dear Mr. Manz,Thank you for your patience while we checked this with our technical department in Taiwan.Here is what they confirmed regarding the BT8 Backhaul SSID:- Disabli...

Andreas17 · 07-28-2026

I was able to connect to the WLAN network using the backhaul ID. It is a 32 digit hex number. So it means it is accessible. And my browser was also able to store the password. So I could use it.Please provide me the info how to modify the backhaul SS...

Andreas17 · 12-23-2025

I've testet and found out it is accessible I would be curious about the liability when an attacker uses that backdoor which cannot be closed by the owner.And - I assume the same bug exists in some similar products like BT10.I hope ASUS will provide ...

Andreas17 · 12-15-2025

I need neither a backhaul nor a fronthaul because one router is enough for my home. AiMesh is fine for me as long as it doesn't open a security gap which cannot be closed by any configurable settings. My "old" RT-AX58U doesn't have this security gap....

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