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Should I install Netgear Armor on a new Orbi RBK23
I just purchased an Orbi mesh router system that comes with a trial version of Armor. Our home has all Apple computers with their own paid version of Sophos anti virus software installed, iPhones, iPads, and various wifi connected devices including Ring cameras, Sonos and Google speakers. Do you recommend that I install that Armor Guard on the Orbi router? Can the Sophos antivirus software be removed from the computers then?
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Hi keyman_019, welcome to the community! The links below may help explain some features of the Armor feature and help you decide.
What features does NETGEAR Armor offer?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059435/What-features-does-NETGEAR-Armor-offer
What kind of URLs does NETGEAR Armor block?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059439/What-kind-of-URLs-does-NETGEAR-Armor-block
How often does NETGEAR Armor run a vulnerability scan?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059456/How-often-does-NETGEAR-Armor-run-a-vulnerability-scan
How is NETGEAR Armor different from an anti-virus software?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059436/How-is-NETGEAR-Armor-different-from-an-anti-virus-software
What type of vulnerabilities does NETGEAR Armor protect me from?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059438/What-type-of-vulnerabilities-does-NETGEAR-Armor-protect-me-from
How frequently is the NETGEAR Armor vulnerability database updated?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059441
Let me know if you have more questions.
Dexter
Currently have Sophos Home protecting all macs. Have Netgear Orbi and interested to know if Netgear Armor was similar or an addditional effective protection for all my computers, phones, cameras etc. as trial coming to an end and should I need to pay for both?? Many thanks!!
Hi OrbM, thanks for your interest! The link below may provide some answer.
How is NETGEAR Armor different from an anti-virus software?
https://kb.netgear.com/000059436/How-is-NETGEAR-Armor-different-from-an-anti-virus-software
Since Armor is router-based, this allows all connected devices to be covered and not only on specific devices.
Dexter
