Is the D-Link DSL-2740B still getting security updates?
The D-Link DSL-2740B stopped receiving security updates on 31 January 2021. 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
31 January 2021What 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-2740B still getting security updates?
The D-Link DSL-2740B stopped receiving security updates on 31 January 2021. New vulnerabilities will not be fixed.
What does end of life mean for the D-Link DSL-2740B?
After its end of life, the D-Link DSL-2740B 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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