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Swapping a BitDefender BitBox with a Orbi 6E
I am using a bit defender bitbox with an Orbi 5 system. I use Bit Defended Ultimate Security software. I have an Orbi 6E system (by not installed).
Question: Can I just put the Orbi 6E in place of the Bitbox and get a subscription for Netgear Armor to replace the bit box and get the same protection?
Question: Can I leave the Orbi 5 still down stream so I have outside coverage, knowing the outside will be slower but better than no coverage?
Question: It states you get Bit Defender software when you get service with Netgear Armor. How does that compare to Bit Defended Ultimate Security software.
jackbr2 wrote:
I am using a bit defender bitbox with an Orbi 5 system. I use Bit Defended Ultimate Security software. I have an Orbi 6E system (by not installed).
Question: Can I just put the Orbi 6E in place of the Bitbox and get a subscription for Netgear Armor to replace the bit box and get the same protection? Yes.
Question: Can I leave the Orbi 5 still down stream so I have outside coverage, knowing the outside will be slower but better than no coverage? Yes. I would run the 6e alone and see if you really need to have the older Orbi online or not. 6e is pretty good.
Question: It states you get Bit Defender software when you get service with Netgear Armor. How does that compare to Bit Defended Ultimate Security software. No idea since you maybe the only one running BD. I Presume it would compare Ok.
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jackbr2 wrote:
I am using a bit defender bitbox with an Orbi 5 system. I use Bit Defended Ultimate Security software. I have an Orbi 6E system (by not installed).
Question: Can I just put the Orbi 6E in place of the Bitbox and get a subscription for Netgear Armor to replace the bit box and get the same protection? Yes.
Question: Can I leave the Orbi 5 still down stream so I have outside coverage, knowing the outside will be slower but better than no coverage? Yes. I would run the 6e alone and see if you really need to have the older Orbi online or not. 6e is pretty good.
Question: It states you get Bit Defender software when you get service with Netgear Armor. How does that compare to Bit Defended Ultimate Security software. No idea since you maybe the only one running BD. I Presume it would compare Ok.
I've seen several comments/posts in the forum that the bitdefender version on armor isn't as up to date as the bitbox or bitdefenders own software. It has a lag period from when bitdefender releases to when its integrated into Armor.
So if your wanting the latest versions of bitdefender when its released, I'd stick with the bitbox.
