Netgear RAX200 Nighthawk
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Netgear RAX200 Nighthawk

Question about Netgear RAX200 Nighthawk

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GavinP

2 years ago

Hello all. Unfortunately I only found out after the fact, but the router(s) from Netgear have an integrated anti-virus/firewall from Bitdefender, the so-called Netgear Armour. Like everything else today, this is free for a few days and then costs a steep 100Fr. a year. An absolute bloody cheek!!!! I'm pissed off, because other suppliers like Fritz or Asus don't have chargeable protection, where it's included with the router costs. Now the joke is, I have had Bitdefender Internet Security on my PC/laptop/mobile for a long time. My question now; Do I need the Netgear Armour on the router? You can also deactivate it, then you have no protection directly on the router. What do you think? Maybe there is a computer scientist here who is familiar with cyber security. Many thanks in advance. Kind regards

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chrisweberzh

2 years ago

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I have been using this device for over a year and have never heard of Netgear Armour, nor have I ever had to pay anything for it. Maybe it didn't come with it before. In any case, it is not needed for the function of the router.
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loris.santi

2 years ago

Hello, if you have a lot of devices connected to your network such as fridge lights etc... on which a WAF cannot be installed locally, a firewall at network level is a very good layer of security but above all of prevention.

100 chf VS a hack or pirating of your security cameras. It's up to you to decide where your digital conscience lies.

Personally, I've tested it
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rogerbrüngger

2 years ago

Hello
I have had it for about 1 year now. The Netgear Armor option is on it, but I never activated it.
I was asked if I wanted to activate it.
I don't need it, my computers are sufficiently protected elsewhere.
It's best to cancel again if you don't need this option.
Maybe you can discuss a refund with Netgear.
Good luck and greetings
Roger