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Netgear Adds Support For "Collecting Analytics Data" To Popular R7000 Router

Posted by EditorDavid on from the watching-the-wifi dept.

An anonymous reader writes: Netgear's latest firmware update for the R7000 includes new support for collecting analytics data. The update release notes include this caution:

NOTE:It is strongly recommended that after the firmware is updated to this version, log back in to the router s web GUI and configure the settings for this feature.

An article on Netgear's KB states updated last week that Netgear collects information including IP addresses, MAC, certain WiFi information, and information about connected devices.

3 of 110 comments (clear)

  1. Their answer by markdavis · · Score: 3, Informative

    "What router analytics data is collected and how is the data being used by NETGEAR? Technical data about the functioning and use of our routers and their WiFi network can help us to more quickly isolate and debug general technical issues, improve router features and functionality, and improve the performance and usability of our routers. Such data may include information regarding the routerâ(TM)s running status, number of devices connected to the router, types of connections, LAN/WAN status, WiFi bands and channels, IP address, MAC address, serial number, and similar technical data about the use and functioning of the router, as well as its WiFi network."

  2. Re:Clarification: Netgear collects your data by GrumpySteen · · Score: 4, Informative

    If you'd clicked on the link,, or even hovered over it to see the url, you'd have seen "What router analytics data is collected and how is the data being used by NETGEAR?" which makes it pretty obvious that they're talking about data that's sent to the company.

  3. You can turn that off by Deadstick · · Score: 1, Informative

    ..and they tell you so in, y'know, the update message.