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FINDING NEW ISSUE WITH NEW FIRMWARE V 12.1.11.10_5.4.8
Basically we know we would find issues eventually here is the major issue I am facing, while watching a video on which ever platform the video will freeze for a few seconds then load and come back, m...
Some info about PE:
NETGEAR Nighthawk/Orbi - Protection Engine Feature FAQ | NETGEAR Communities
Also you can test PE differences over on http://www.grc.comand select there ShieldsUP! test that tests the ports for being OPEN, Closed or Stealth. Stealth is preferred and passing there.
Orbi AX, AXE and BE series had failing results in earlier FW versions. Most recent FW has now been passing with all Stealth results. NG now gives users control of PE to have it enabled or disabled for troubleshooting purposes. Recommend keeping it enabled if no issues are seen. I've not had any issues with it enabled since we've been testing with it.
Stealth is preferred and passing there.
Yeah. But people here should keep in mind that stealth is not inherently better, especially if you allow some inbound connections to a home server.
There is an article here that outlines some of the tradeoffs:
- https://www.ronwoods.us/2021/06/closed-ports-vs-stealth-ports-drop.html