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Furthermore, in an age of escalating cyber threats, registration plays a crucial security function. Netgear frequently releases firmware updates that patch vulnerabilities, improve performance, and add features. However, a manufacturer cannot notify a user about a critical security patch if it does not know who owns the device. By registering a product, the owner opts into vital security alerts and firmware update notifications. This proactive communication channel ensures that the home network remains fortified against known exploits, such as those targeting unpatched router firmware. An unregistered device effectively exists in a silo, invisible to the manufacturer and vulnerable to evolving threats.