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wase471111
Apprentice
Mar 29, 2020
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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...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Mar 30, 2020

    Keep what is working. I wouldn't change anything. 

    :smileywink:

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wase471111
Apprentice
Mar 30, 2020

yeah, I am using one satalite in wired backhaul, connected to a switch that is connected to the router. the oither one is connected wirelessly..

 

the "problem" is I get 600-800 mb WIRELESS speed all over my house with my 1 gig Cox connection, so, I hate to mess with ANYTHING, since  I worked so hard to get those kinds of speeds all over the house and back yard..

 

thanks!

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 30, 2020

Keep what is working. I wouldn't change anything. 

:smileywink:

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    dglsmcd_USMC
    Luminary
    Mar 31, 2020

    Another solution to internet security would be to have a VPN installed on the computer(s) that you use to conduct financial or private communications on. That way the packets transmitted are encrypted and even though they might be intercepted they would be unintelligible to all-even your ISP. Most VPN's utilize their own DNS servers as well so your ISP will not be able to log your activity and even if they did again it would be unintelligible. I have my RBK852 running in AP mode behind an ASUS GT-AX11000 router with my VPN installed on the router-the default mode for all devices is the internet with an exception list of those devices I wish to be on the VPN. No system and I repeat no system is entirely hack proof-you just want to make it as difficult as possible without compromising stabiltiy to the would be hacker so he moves on bypassing your network.

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    wase471111
    Apprentice
    Mar 31, 2020

    thanks; thats exactly what I do now, as far as using a vpn...I wanted to install the VPN natively on the Orbi, but, thats not possible right now, plus, I dont like how vpn kills your download speeds. I have many IOT devices, and those are the ones I was concerned aboiut being "unprotected"..

    I had the same ASUS ax11100 when it first came out, and it was great at first..I like your idea of combining the systems the way you are; my warden wouldnt allow me to spend ANIOTHER 500 to get that again, after spending 1000 on the 3 unit Orbi...