Bitdefender - BOX 2 Smart Home Cybersecurity Hub - Black/White
- Key Specs
- Wireless: true
- Firewall Type: Application (The method the firewall uses to filter and process data to increase network security, primarily by blocking malicious traffic requests while allowing legitimate traffic through.)
- Maximum Throughput: 1 gigabytes per second (The maximum rate of data that is successfully delivered over a communication channel.)
- Security Features: Anti-malware protection, anti-phishing protection
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Product Name: BOX 2 Smart Home Cybersecurity Hub
- Brand: Bitdefender
- Model Number: BIT940800F153
- Color: Black/White
- Security
- Encryption Type: Other (The security protocols or certification programs that protect the Wi-Fi network.)
- Network
- Wireless Standard: AC (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Antenna Type: Internal
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 4 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Frequency: 2.4GHz Digital, 5.0 GHz (A measurement of the electromagnetic radio waves a device emits.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- Certifications and Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
- Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Form Factor: Freestanding (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Type: ARM Cortex-A9
- Flash Memory Installed: 4000 megabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 1 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Ports
- Number of LAN Ports: 1 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Power
- Power Supply: External power adapter
- Other
- UPC: 812813014309
Make your smart home digitally secure with this Bitdefender BOX 2 cybersecurity hub. It protects your connected home and your family from hackers and privacy intruders. You get complete, multilayered cybersecurity for an unlimited number of internet-connected devices. Bitdefender BOX 2 is 100 percent compatible with your home network and lets you control all your connected devices from a single app.
- Cybersecurity for all Internet-connected devices: Complete, multi-layered cybersecurity for your computers, smart phones, tablets, baby monitors, game consoles, smart TVs, and everything that's connected in your home.
- Simple device management: Receive notification in smart application when new device connected to your home network and control what that device is allowed to do.
- Parental controls: Easily monitor your kids online activities, pause internet access and manage screen time.
- Safe Browsing: Blocks all unsafe or malicious URL to protect against phishing & online fraud.
- Vulnerability Assessment: Continuously scans, identifies and highlights network security flaws.
- Exploit Prevention: Detects and blocks attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in your devices and network.
- Anomaly Detection: Understands how devices should behave under normal circumstances and is able to accurately identify, block and alert you upon any malicious activity.
- Sensitive Data protection: Makes sure no sensitive information should be sent without encryption.
- Brute-Force Protection: The brute force protection technology will prevent hackers from taking control of your devices.
- Full speed: With powerful dual-core processor and advanced Wi-fi technology allows you to stream 4K video, play online games and download content without slow-downs.
Whats Included
- Bitdefender BOX 2 Smart Home Cybersecurity Hub
- Getting Started Guide
- Network cable
- Power adapter
Q: does it include 1 year subscription to the internet security anti-virus like on Bitdefender site
A: Yes, this includes 1 year of antivirus. https://www.bitdefender.com/box/faq/ Do I still need to purchase Antivirus for my devices? The Bitdefender BOX subscription includes Bitdefender Total Security and allows you to install the security software on Windows, Mac OS, Android and iOS devices. Bitdefender Total Security is recommended for devices that may leave the home network and need to stay protected on the go. It also protects your computers that may get infected via USB sticks or other storage devices.
Q: What happens if my kids decide to unplug the box to get past the firewall?
A: They will be disappointed. Unplugging the unit will cut the ISP signal to all connected devices.
A: Yes. Orbi does have a firewall, but not a good one. I use the Orbi mesh system. Adding the BOX 2 has prevented all attacks on my network. You will have to bridge your orbi to the box.
A: Ive never heard of a release of Box 3, I have the 2 and impressed with it. If a Box 3 is out, I would like to see the differences between 3 from 2.
A: Yes, it will work as long as it's bridged.
Q: will this device clean out all problem items that are already in my network?
A: You have option of removing anything in your network that is not suppose to be there. But you need to do it manually.
