Preventive Actions to Safeguard GL.iNet Users from BSSID-Based Location Tracking
In response to recent studies revealing that individuals can be tracked through Wi-Fi routers, GL.iNet is taking proactive measures to safeguard the privacy and security of our users. We assure our customers that we take your privacy extremely seriously, and our support team is actively addressing this issue.
While we believe Apple and Google should impose restrictions on querying their databases, we have decided to implement Randomized BSSID in our routers as soon as possible. You can find the release schedule at the bottom of this page.
Temporary Measures to Enhance Your Privacy
1. Add _optout_nomap to Your SSID: Including “_optout_nomap” in your SSID signals to Apple, Google, and Microsoft not to track the location of your Wi-Fi network.
2. Hide Your SSID: Concealing your SSID prevents nearby individuals from knowing your network name.
3. Use Randomized BSSIDs: Until we implement this feature in the user interface, you can manually use randomized BSSIDs.
4. Turn Off Phone Location Services: Disabling location services on your phone can help, although it might not be a preferred choice for everyone.
5. Temporary Data Deletion: If you stop your phone from tracking your location for one or two weeks, your data may be deleted from tracking databases.
These quick and easy modifications will help prevent your BSSID from being identified and your location from being exposed. We will continue monitoring this issue and provide updates as needed.
Release Schedule for Adding the Randomized BSSID Feature
We plan to release v4.6 firmwares to address the above issue and introduce other feature updates. Currently, the models that have been upgraded to v4.6 inlcude:
First batch
- Flint 2 (GL-MT6000)
- Beryl AX (GL-MT3000)
- Slate AX (GL-AXT1800)
- Flint (GL-AX1800)
- Brume 2 (GL-MT2500/(GL-MT2500A)
The next batch of models scheduled for upgrade includes:
- Marble (GL-B3000)
- Slate Plus (GL-A1300)
- Mudi/Mudi V2(GL-E750/GL-E750V2)
- Spitz (GL-X750)
- Opal (GL-SFT1200)
- Puli (GL-XE300)
- Beryl (GL-MT1300)
- Convexa-B (GL-B1300)
- Mango (GL-MT300N-V2)
- Collie (GL-X300B)
- Slate (GL-AR750S-Ext)
(Last updated on Oct 17, 2024)
Please note that we may update the list and remove certain models due to hardware limitations. We appreciate your understanding.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at support@gl-inet.com. Thank you for choosing GL.iNet.
About GL.iNet
GL.iNet builds network hardware and software solutions that bring affordable and secure network connectivity to families and businesses all over the world. We work with a wide range of industries, solving everyday internet problems in offices, and providing complex networking solutions such as smart buildings and IoT Networks. At GL.iNet, We believe all successful businesses build upon a strong and secure foundation, which is why our highest priority is perfecting network security and reliability for our partners.