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 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
editNorton 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
edit- ^ a b c Ngo, Dong. "Norton Core is a powerful home router with real-time security". CNET. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ "CES 2017: New routers defend smart homes against hacks". BBC News. 2017-01-07. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ a b c d e "Symantec Norton Core Router Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ November 2017, Brian Nadel 06. "Norton Core Router Review". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2020-03-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "The 25 Best Inventions of 2017". Time. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- ^ a b c "EXCLUSIVE: Norton Axe Dud Core Security Router Worldwide – channelnews". Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ a b "How do I purchase Norton Core?". support.norton.com. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- ^ "Norton Core Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-14.