Re: FCC issues new rules about foreign made routers

[John Levine via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

It appears that Saku Ytti via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org> said:
> Relevant URLs are
>
> https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-420034A1.pdf
> https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist
>
> 'Routers^ produced in a foreign country, except routers which have
> been granted a Conditional Approval by DoW or DHS.'
>
> I wonder what 'Routers^' are 'produced' in the US, in such a way that
> it meaningfully improves security posture.

As far as I know, the answer is none.  There are plenty of routers designed in the
US but they're all built offshore.  It would make sense to ask where the software is
written, but they don't do that.

The conditional approval procedure is absurd. It requires the vendor
to commit to manufacture in the U.S.

R's,
John
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