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keyman_019
Aug 15, 2019Follower
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, iP...
OrbM
Oct 10, 2019Aspirant
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!!
DexterJB
Oct 10, 2019NETGEAR Moderator
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