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What security do I get without Armor? (AX6000 - SBK853)
Hi all, For privacy reasons I'm reluctant to use the Orbi phone app or to use an account setting up my Orbi's: AX6000 (SBK853). So far, the web configuration interface has worked out fine. Bu...
MartinoBianco wrote:
My question: What is the default security set-up without adding Armor?
The default security is that the Orbi (like all modern routers) does not accept connections from the internet. Not to the Orbi and not to any devices on the Orbi LAN. Unless the owner deliberately activates UpNP or Forwards ports, this protection is absolute.
In addition, most devices in modern homes include the same sort of firewall protection.
Modern web traffic is all encrypted.
What Armor claims to provide is here: https://www.netgear.com/home/services/armor/
A large component is Bitdefender software for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. If you already subscribe to an anti-virus product then I don't know if buying Bitdefender is a good idea or not.
Another component is Bitdefender VPN to install on devices that are carried outside the home and used with other WiFi systems (airports, hotels, coffee shops, etc.) If you have not already purchased a VPN product, this may have value. Although, once again, most things people do remotely are already encrypted.
The thing that is "different" is that Armor appears to periodically scan devices that are connected inside the LAN and report on their vulnerabilities. People come to this forum now and then asking, "How do I get Armor to quit complaining about my TV's 37 vulnerabilities?"
There isn't.
but you can always use your own setup for security. You're in no way obliged to use Armor.
There is always a 30 day free trial you can use to see if you like it.
To be honest, I was not expecting this to be the answer. I buy a four digit system and it doesn't come with basic security... Not without an added subsription anyway... Wow.
What do you practicaly mean when you say "use your own set up"? Install someting manually on the Orbi (that would be ok-ish) or having extra hardware between the WAN and the Orbi (not so ok)? Can you point me in the right direction to find out more?