# Wireless Ethernet Solution (I've seen CISA.gov flagged extenders) **URL:** \ **Category:** Ruida controllers\ **Tags:** ruida, ethernet\ **Created:** [September 11, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688 "2024-09-11T23:04:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/dapeake)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/1 "2024-09-11T23:04:28Z")
I am trying to improve the workflow of my office shop by eliminating reliance on USB to transport files to my Ruida controller. Another forum member enjoyed success with a device that can be found for under $2 on ebay, called a Vonets VAP11G… However, before ordering, since it will have local, internal access to my network, I checked the .gov cybersecutiry database, CISA, and found it has serious security vulnerabilities, such as hard set admin credentials, and un-deletable admin account. Any suggestions on a more secure solution? Dan Campbell ---
**Author:** ![patricr](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/patricr/32/68256_2.png) [@patricr](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/patricr)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/2 "2024-09-11T23:23:25Z")
I tried the Vonets “bridge” for a while, it did not work consistently so I got a TP Link product that worked well consistently. ![TPlink wifi travel router](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/uploads/default/original/3X/4/1/411c09be76a67b9c86a582d547b8872accce118c.png) ---
**Author:** ![dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/dapeake)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/3 "2024-09-12T00:19:30Z")
Thanks for the recommendation Patrick. I just ordered it - CISA shows a few vulnerabilities, but (i) from within the same, host network, or (ii) if outside the network, the attacker needs authorization (credentials). There is an old stack-error entry, but to force a stack you need a way in. This one looks good to me. ---
**Author:** ![patricr](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/patricr/32/68256_2.png) [@patricr](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/patricr)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/4 "2024-09-12T10:19:53Z")
When you get it, be aware that the set up “steps” operate rather slowly. Several time during my initial set up I assumed something had failed to happen and I quit. Just be patient. ---
**Author:** ![dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/dapeake)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/5 "2024-09-12T17:22:20Z")
Thanks for the heads-up! ---
**Author:** ![jkwilborn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/jkwilborn/32/63089_2.png) [@jkwilborn](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/jkwilborn)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/6 "2024-09-12T18:03:32Z")
I used a low cost [bridge by TP-Link from Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GS211V9/). Last time I looked it’s about $20 USD. ![bridge-router](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/uploads/default/original/3X/8/2/82f063fc6466ac93f65c16dc1426edef64a7274a.jpeg) Just set it up as a bridge. Any bridge or router that can be configured as a bridge should work. * * * The Lightburn Bridge is actually better if you have a PI or wish to buy one already setup from Lightburn. I had a couple then we had the monsoon season roll in… 🤷‍♂️ The advantage or the Lightburn Bridge is there’s a code layer written by Lightburn that helps with the UDP communications with the Ruida… Technically a bridge would normally connect from one network to another… Have fun 😸 ---
**Author:** ![dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/91b2a8/32.png) [@dapeake](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/dapeake)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/7 "2024-09-12T21:20:02Z")
Looks great Jack! I ordered a TP, per Patrick’s comments. That said - I was unaware of the Lightburn bridge based on an RP. I’ve got an unused RP sitting around from a failed bridge project for my CNC mill that only reads USB thumb drives. I may play around with it. All the best! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/user_avatar/forum.lightburnsoftware.com/system/32/64335_2.png) [@system](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.lightburnsoftware.com/t/wireless-ethernet-solution-ive-seen-cisa-gov-flagged-extenders/149688/8 "2024-10-12T21:20:39Z")
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