What is the US ban on foreign-made routers — and is yours affected?

The US is restricting routers from foreign manufacturers it considers security risks because a router is the front door to every connected device in a home; compromised equipment could enable spying or sabotage, while blocked products may eventually lose updates or need replacement. Check the brand and model printed on your router, review your internet provider’s equipment page, then sign in to the router’s admin panel and install current firmware. If you replace it, favor a maker with a clear security-update record. The deeper everyday risk is simpler: most people never update their router, regardless of who built it.