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ScottNt
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Aug 25, 2018
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ReadyNAS RN3138 Antivirus Questions

I’m thinking of buying a ReadyNAS RN3138, but I would like to know more about the antivirus software that comes with it. The specs say it has Real-time Antivirus, but then says nothing more about it. There are many different antivirus products; most are good and some not so good.
Questions:

  • If a server-based antivirus product scans files on the 3138, will the scan interfere with the antivirus software on the 3138?
  • Who makes the antivirus software?
  • Are virus definitions updated regularly?
  • How good is it?
  • Will it be supported for the next 5 or 10 years?
  • Can it be replaced with a different antivirus product?

Thanks for any info. Scott

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  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Aug 26, 2018
    ScottNt wrote:
    • Can it be replaced with a different antivirus product?

    CLAM_av is the only built-in option.  If you enable ssh, you could probably install your own - you'd need a package that works with debian linux.

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  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Aug 26, 2018
    ScottNt wrote:
    • Can it be replaced with a different antivirus product?

    CLAM_av is the only built-in option.  If you enable ssh, you could probably install your own - you'd need a package that works with debian linux.

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