The FCC's plan to lock down WiFi routers

[Geek-9pm]

Yes, they do have such a plan. They  do not want you to flash the firmware.
A number of authors have caught this. Here are some links:
http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/07/fcc-wifi-router-lockdown/
http://www.wired.com/2015/09/hey-fcc-dont-lock-wi-fi-routers/
https://libreplanet.org/wiki/Save_WiFi/Individual_Comments
http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/09/fcc-accused-of-locking-down-wi-fi-routers-but-the-truth-is-a-bit-murkier/

The extra capabilities can sometimes be unlocked through software updates issued by the manufacturer, or by software made by third parties. Lots of users install open source firmware on routers to get a better user interface and better functionality than what is provided by the vendor, and the wording of the FCC’s proposal has some worried that such software will effectively be outlawed.

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