Re: FCC issues new rules about foreign made routers

[Scott Fisher via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

The takedown was also due to the help of network operators, many of whom are on this list. Huzzah! 

Thanks,
Scott 

> On Mar 24, 2026, at 1:27 PM, cosmo via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org> wrote:
>
> The news is likely a response to recent events. Props go to the FBI Alaska
> field office!
>
> District of Alaska | Authorities disrupt world’s largest IoT DDoS botnets
> responsible for record breaking attacks targeting victims worldwide |
> United States Department of Justice https://share.google/oNBQGeRtp05TtSbMI
>
> On Tue, Mar 24, 2026, 10:05 AM John Levine via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>
> wrote:
>
> > 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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