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MWCA's avatar
MWCA
Aspirant
Jan 09, 2017

Orbi WiFi System

How does the router manage security for hacks and attacks on all types of IoT devices

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4 Replies

  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Jan 11, 2017

    Hello Mwca

     

    Orbi works just like any other router with encrypted wifi. Can you be more specific what you want to know.

     

    DarrenM

    • MWCA's avatar
      MWCA
      Aspirant
      Jan 11, 2017

      Darren,

      I understand ORBI can either bridge to a router, or be the router.  I'm using the latest Arris Docsis modem and Apple Airport Extreme as my router (last/current version) firewalling everything this side of the router.  If I use invest now in ORBI, how will it handle or obviate the need for the type of hacks like  the  Mirai attacks that compromised net-connected CCTV cameras, televisions and media servers in December.  Companies are coming out with new routers that expand (supposedly) secuity for Internet of Things type of device.  Intel is embedding it's security into some providers units.  Etc.

       

      All I want to kow is that I am addressing this type of hacking exposure with new gear I buy.  Future proofing...

       

      Thanks for your help

       

       

      • DarrenM's avatar
        DarrenM
        Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
        Jan 12, 2017

        Hello MWCA

         

        Any vulnerability that come out will be addressed by our engineering team in Firmware updates if they happen so yes it will be supported and patched if needed.

         

        DarrenM