Is the D-Link DSL-2540B still getting security updates?
The D-Link DSL-2540B stopped receiving security updates on 1 August 2017. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
The date after which a device gets no more security fixes is also called its end of life (EOL) or end of support.
Security updates ended on
1 August 2017What to do. Replace it. Until then, turn off remote administration and UPnP, and keep it off the Internet.
Support timeline
Questions
Is the D-Link DSL-2540B still getting security updates?
The D-Link DSL-2540B stopped receiving security updates on 1 August 2017. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
What does end of life mean for the D-Link DSL-2540B?
After its end of life, the D-Link DSL-2540B receives no more security fixes from D-Link. It keeps working, but any vulnerability found later stays open, which makes it an easy target once attackers know about it.
Where does this date come from?
From the manufacturer: D-Link | Legacy Products (Model / Last Day of Support). Each date is shown exactly as published.
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