Bambu Lab Authorization Control System: Difference between revisions

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This change has drawn criticism for many reasons:

* '''Privacy concerns''': Requiring authentication for LAN mode raises concerns about data being unnecessarily exposed to Bambu Lab's servers, even for local-only operations, though previously, the printer was also connected and could be controlled by the cloud even when sending prints locally.

** Confidentiality required by US Law - This is in conflict with those that have to comply with 18 CFR § 3a.61, 32 CFR § 117.15, 32 CFR § 2001.47, and other restrictions.

* '''Loss of offline independence while also using cloud''': Before, users could have hybrid offline setups. The requirement for authentication removes this option unless users revert to older firmware versions, which Bambu does not allow people to do once they have updated to the firmware using the new scheme.

* '''Increased complexity''': The added authentication layer complicates workflows for users who built custom setups or relied on third-party integrations for LAN control while retaining cloud functionality<ref>https://forum.bambulab.com/t/full-non-cloud-based-network-option-needed/3643</ref>.

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 This change has drawn criticism for many reasons:
 * '''Privacy concerns''': Requiring authentication for LAN mode raises concerns about data being unnecessarily exposed to Bambu Lab's servers, even for local-only operations, though previously, the printer was also connected and could be controlled by the cloud even when sending prints locally.
+** Confidentiality required by US Law - This is in conflict with those that have to comply with 18 CFR § 3a.61, 32 CFR § 117.15, 32 CFR § 2001.47, and other restrictions.
 * '''Loss of offline independence while also using cloud''': Before, users could have hybrid offline setups. The requirement for authentication removes this option unless users revert to older firmware versions, which Bambu does not allow people to do once they have updated to the firmware using the new scheme.
 * '''Increased complexity''': The added authentication layer complicates workflows for users who built custom setups or relied on third-party integrations for LAN control while retaining cloud functionality<ref>https://forum.bambulab.com/t/full-non-cloud-based-network-option-needed/3643</ref>.