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NetGear Armor compared to BitDefender Box 2
Hi, I am curious if anyone compared NetGear Armor on the Orbi router (or any othe NetGear router) to the standalone BitDefender Box 2? I am currently using the BitDefender Box 2 with an Orbi router ...
I am considering upgrading my currrent Netgear Router. I have been looking into the Orbi Mesh System. I have a Bitdefender Box 2 and I am very satisfied with the Bitdefender product. I could not find any good information on Orbi and Bitdefender Box 2, on Netgear's site, so I contacted Bitdefender. Here is what I learned.
1. The Orbi mesh system is fully compatible with BOX2.
2. Regarding comparing the two, there is no comparison available as the protection they offer is virtually identical, The interface is different tho.
3. As the interface differs, some features might be different or lacking entierly.
4. The Netgear does not come bundled with Total Security software for unlimited devices as the BOX2 does.
Based on this conversation with Bitdefender, I would say that the Bitdefender Box 2 is the product that I would continue to use. Of course it would come down to what features you need and use in your situation. For me, I want to be able to protect my devices with Bitdefender Total Security, and keep the protection that I feel the Bitdefender Box 2 provides for my Home Network. I hope this information helps someone else.
This is good to know. I have BOX 2 and Orbi RBK20. Orbi is in AP mode and I just installed the new update for Orbi. I was wondering if I could get rid of BOX 2 also and just have one less thing plugged in upstairs. I think I'm going to just stick with my current set up. It would be nice if we could get a side by side comparison of the differences between the two.
I am considering upgrading my currrent Netgear Router. I have been looking into the Orbi Mesh System. I have a Bitdefender Box 2 and I am very satisfied with the Bitdefender product. I could not find any good information on Orbi and Bitdefender Box 2, on Netgear's site, so I contacted Bitdefender. Here is what I learned.
1. The Orbi mesh system is fully compatible with BOX2.
2. Regarding comparing the two, there is no comparison available as the protection they offer is virtually identical, The interface is different tho.
3. As the interface differs, some features might be different or lacking entierly.
4. The Netgear does not come bundled with Total Security software for unlimited devices as the BOX2 does.
Based on this conversation with Bitdefender, I would say that the Bitdefender Box 2 is the product that I would continue to use. Of course it would come down to what features you need and use in your situation. For me, I want to be able to protect my devices with Bitdefender Total Security, and keep the protection that I feel the Bitdefender Box 2 provides for my Home Network. I hope this information helps someone else.
Hi Smalltowntx, thank you for your input. The NETGEAR Armor does come with the Bitdefender Total Security that can be installed on your compatible devices. You can check the link below for additional info.
What features does NETGEAR Armor offer?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059435/What-features-does-NETGEAR-Armor-offer
What is the NETGEAR Armor Bitdefender Total Security feature?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059440/What-is-the-NETGEAR-Armor-Bitdefender-Total-Security-feature
How do I install Bitdefender Total Security on my Windows or MacOS device?
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