Firmware

Adtran 411 Security Audit Adtran produces equipment for fiber ISPs. I was provided an Adtran 411 by my current ISP for Internet access and decided to take a deep look into it. Hardware The Adtran 411 is a small GPON fiber ONT (Optical Network Terminal) designed to give symmetrical gigabit fiber Internet to SOHO users. It connects to the ISP via a GPON uplink and provides the user a normal ethernet RJ-45 connector to plug their router into and a RJ-11 port for a landline to be tunneled over VOIP. ...

This post outlines the process to replace a Tuya radio module with one running ESPHome to fully control a heated mattress pad locally with Home Assistant. I purchased a Sunbeam Heated Mattress Pad for those cold winter nights. The mattress pad controller connects to WiFi and has a remote control app. However, it has a safety feature that limits functionality. The app can only adjust heat levels and turn the pad off unless you’ve recently pressed a physical button on the controller, effectively limiting the app to changing heat levels and turning the device off. ...

This post outlines a security assessment of the new Sena Wifi Adapter I performed last summer for fun. With the world on lock-down due to COVID-19, I spent a lot of time last summer escaping the city going on motorcycle rides through the mountains and forests surrounding the bay area. It’s the perfect social distance activity because if you get within 6ft of someone you are likely to crash. One of my favorite motorcycle accessories is my Sena headset. It allows me to listen to navigation or music from my phone over Bluetooth while riding, and talk to other riders in my group. ...