Norton Core is a discontinued mesh WiFi router that was introduced at the 2017 CES 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. 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. It competes with the Bitdefender Box and CUJO AI. TIME rated Norton Core as one of the "25 Best Inventions of 2017."
Norton Core faced limited acceptance from the public, and was criticized for requiring an expensive subscription. As a result, the Norton Core router was discontinued on January 31, 2019, with the sale of it ending immediately. Support ended on April 15, 2022, revised from its original January 2021 date.
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.
Notes
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- "CES 2017: New routers defend smart homes against hacks". BBC News. 2017-01-07. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Norton Axe Dud Core Security Router Worldwide – channelnews". Retrieved 2020-03-14.
- ^ "How do I purchase Norton Core?". support.norton.com. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- "Norton Core Specs". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-14.