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Your router is infected!

Your router has been compromised and your network connections are being routed through a malicious remote server.

Important:

Before trying to solve this problem, make sure to solve all other router problems detected by Avast. Otherwise the following fix will not be effective.

To configure TP-LINK wireless router:


  1. From the Wi-Fi Inspector results screen, select Go to your router settings to open the administration page of your TP-LINK router.
  2. Enter your router username and password, or contact the party who provided the router (e.g., your ISP).
  3. Go to Dynamic DNS ▸ ensure that the Enable DDNS option is unchecked.
    - or -
    Go to AdvancedDynamic DNS ▸ ensure that the Enable DDNS option is unchecked.
  4. Go to NetworkWAN.
    - or -
    Go to AdvancedNetworkWAN.
  5. If your ISP supports automatic configuration:
    • Change WAN Connection Type to Dynamic IP, or Automatic IP.
    • Ensure that all DNS server records are blank, or set to 0.0.0.0, i.e. IP with zero values (this applies also for static DNS records, if available in your router's LAN or DHCP settings when a local DHCP Server is Enabled).
    - otherwise -
    If your ISP doesn't support automatic configuration (e.g. WAN Connection Type is set to Static IP), fill in DNS server fields with IP addresses of reliable DNS servers, such as Google Public DNS, as shown below:
    Primary DNS: 8.8.8.8
    Secondary DNS: 8.8.4.4
  6. Confirm your changes by selecting Save and reboot your router if necessary.

Note:

Due to the wide range of different router types by TP-LINK, we can offer vendor-specific instructions for frequently used routers, or general instructions for all other routers. For exact instructions please consult documentation for your router model or contact TP-LINK for further assistance.


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