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RBR50 + RBW30 satellites = Armor?

Dahana
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RBR50 + RBW30 satellites = Armor?

I've been using a RBK33 system for about a year now and have been really happy with the wifi coverage and performance. I have it running in AP mode behind a dedicated firewall. 

 

I would like to get rid of the dedicated firewall to simplify my home network and utilize Netgear Armor. I understand my current router doesn't support Armor. Can I purchase a single RBR50 router, pair it with my existing RBW30 satellites...and then utilize that system to run Netgear Armor? Are there any downsides to doing so?

Model: RBR50|Orbi AC3000 Tri-band WiFi Router
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FURRYe38
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ekhalil
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@Dahana wrote:

......... I understand my current router doesn't support Armor.......


According to this (https://kb.netgear.com/000061071/RBR40-RBS40-Firmware-Version-2-3-5-30). The latest 2.3.5.30 has support for Armor in RBR40 which you currently have as part of your RBK33.

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Dahana
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Nice! You just saved me an unnecessary purchase. Thank you, kind sir/ma'am. 

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ekhalil
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You're most welcome sir/ma'am 🙂

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