AlexanDior/Shutterstock In recent months, a lot's happened regarding banned electronics and networking equipment like routers. Back in March, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission banned consumer-grade routers made in foreign countries  by many brands. Some companies weren't effected. For example, Netgear received an exemption from the FCC , and while newly imported routers aren't covered, TP-Link routers are still considered safe to use — and will still receive software updates for a time. Unfortunately, most  foreign routers were given an expiration date . What makes things confusing is that previously approved versions of products are still allowed to be imported and sold, including foreign-made drones. The FCC just announced it's walking back some of its proposed guidelines, extending the window that allows products sold in the U.S. to receive critical updates. The waivers will now expire at the end of 2028, and are valid until January 1, 2029.…