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VerneArase
Apprentice
Feb 14, 2023

Getting messages from Netgear Armor

I'm getting the message:

 

Orbi

NETGEAR Armor has detected that Arase-iMac5K wifi is sending unencrypted authentication information and blocked that page.

 

Trouble is, I'm getting it when no one's using the computer, and even when it's turned off.

 

Anyone have any clue what's going on?

 

-- Thanks, Verne

 

Model: RBK853

Firmware: V4.6.14.3_2.3.12

Alerts on iPhone 14 Pro Max iOS 16.3.1

Arase-iMac5K running macOS Ventura 13.2.1

(OS levels irrelevant - been getting these alerts for some time now)

 

1 Reply

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Is the computer off or in standby? I've seen the mac's send requests in standby for updates on certain services