Norton Core
Norton Core is a discontinued mesh WiFi router that was introduced at the 2017 CES[1][2] by Symantec (now NortonLifeLock) as a part of their Norton brand. It was marketed as a "Secure WiFi Router," as it protects connected devices by defending the network against online threats and blocking unsafe websites.[1][3] The network can be controlled through a mobile app where users can view their "security score," set up and manage their router, and manage devices connected to it.[3][4] It competes with the Bitdefender Box and CUJO AI. Time (magazine) rated Norton Core as one of the "25 Best Inventions of 2017."[5]
Norton Core faced limited acceptance from the public, and was criticized for requiring an expensive subscription.[1][3][6] As a result, the Norton Core router was discontinued on January 31, 2019, with the sale of it ending immediately.[3][6][7] Support ended on April 15, 2022, revised from its original January 2021 date.[3][6][7]
Specifications
Norton Core consists of a 2.4 to 5 GHz frequency band, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of memory, a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm processor, Bluetooth 4.0 support, four Ethernet ports (1 WAN, 3 LAN), and two USB ports. There were silver and gold color options for the router.[8]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ngo, Dong. "Norton Core is a powerful home router with real-time security" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/reviews/norton-core-preview/.
- ↑ "CES 2017: New routers defend smart homes against hacks" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2017-01-07. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-38415067.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Symantec Norton Core Router Review" (in en). https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/symantec-norton-core-router.
- ↑ November 2017, Brian Nadel 06. "Norton Core Router Review" (in en). https://www.tomsguide.com/us/norton-core-router,review-4827.html.
- ↑ "The 25 Best Inventions of 2017" (in en). https://time.com/5023212/best-inventions-of-2017/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "EXCLUSIVE: Norton Axe Dud Core Security Router Worldwide – channelnews" (in en-US). https://www.channelnews.com.au/exclusive-norton-axe-dud-core-security-router-worldwide/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "How do I purchase Norton Core?". https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/norton-core-security/current/solutions/v131932667?abproduct=Norton+Core+Security&abversion=current&inid=hho_supp_htm_coresecurity-cur-retail-topfaq-01-v131932667.
- ↑ "Norton Core Specs" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/products/norton-core/specs/.
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