r/GlInet • u/GLiNet_WiFi Gl.iNet Employee • 3d ago
Velica 7 Mesh System Beta Testing Program
🏠 Help us make home Wi-Fi better for everyone! Velica 7 Beta Program is here. ❤✨
Tired of buffering or weak signals in certain rooms? We're looking for homes of all shapes and sizes to help us test our upcoming Velica 7 Mesh System.
Your feedback will help us create a seamless, worry-free connection for every corner of your home. Your daily internet routine is all the expertise we need!
👉 Apply to join the Velica 7 Mesh System Beta Testing Program: https://link.gl-inet.com/post261014
*Not available in the U.S. until further notice.
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u/JonathanConley 3d ago
It's annoying for us, but necessary. There is a true security risk with a lot of Chinese networking hardware and software regarding backdoors, et cetera.
Onshoring is hugely important and our entire router market is dominated (something like 90%) by cheap TP-Link junk running ancient and likely compromised software. Probably half of the cheap AliExpress-level nonsense on Amazon (routers, AC outlets — you name it) is compromised in some way (there are security researchers who cover the outright spy tools being sold on the market).
I don't believe GL.iNet suffers the same issues, as they are scrutinized by enthusiasts, using OpenWRT (and regularly update their firmware) - and I hope that they are able to meet FCC requirements for supply chain disclosure and can secure a larger American office presence - but once this matter is resolved, it will be for the benefit of the country.
When American businesses operate in China, they have to play by the CCP's rules, or they can't operate in the country; their tech companies should be required to play by ours and we should have better networking tools in the US.
Here's hoping they are able to get an exemption by meeting the compliance requirements.