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Software/Hardware Security /Firewall/ device that works with newest orbi
So, wondering if anyone has tried any hardware or software devices or solution to add some serious protection to the Orbi AX; devices like BitDefender Box, or Rat Trap, or software solutions that are...
Keep what is working. I wouldn't change anything.
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Aside fromt he built in Firewall, I haven't tried anything different. Thought I've never used Armor. Haven't seen any problems using Orbi AC or AX out of the box with just it's own firewall.
Hopefully NG may implement Armor at a future date.
well, the "built in" firewall isnt really much, and, with whats going on around the world, there is way too much time for hackers to spend trying to attack systems, so I have little confidence that the "firewall light" built into the Orbi will stop much, if anything..
I've used devices in the past, like Cujo and Bit Defender box 2, which have stopped hundreds of attacks and probes on my system, but I am not sure those would work on the Orbi..
I'm looking at this now, seeing if this might do the job..
https://firewalla.com/products/firewalla-blue
You can install a firewall then configure the RBR for AP mode would be a suggested configuration that would work.
Hacking and scamming as been on going for years, regardless of current events. I haven't seen any need for any additional defensive items over the years. Even if additional defenses are in place, something could get thru. Doesn't hurt to be proactive as well.
yeah, I am trying to find a soloution that wont requiore using AP mode, since so many people seem to have issues doing that; plus, a couple of these solutions would require changing dhcp assignments, and I dont want to have to "reset" all of the 55 devices on my network with new IP addresses..
I'll keep looking, thanks for the suggestions
Well you could use AP mode and set up your host router or firewall to use same IP address as your using now.
AP mode does work, RBS just need to be connected wirelessly when in AP mode. They can be connected wired however need a directly connection to the RBR. Switches are having problems in recent v10.11 FW when in AP mode with RBSs.
Good Luck.