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Netgear armor removes web protection feature for Android in latest release
I have an Orbi RBRE mesh system with Netgear armor running on it. Previously i was using native Bitdefender with a Bitdefender box but the Orbi gives me higher throughput. The subscription included ...
Hello gdborch ,
Welcome to the NETGEAR Community!
I understand that you are interested in utilizing the security features of NETGEAR Armor. As mentioned by @FURRYe38 NETGEAR Armor has two tiers. You are currently on the basic tier that allows for 200 MB of NETGEAR VPN use per day. For unlimited use of NETGEAR VPN you would need to upgrade to NETGEAR Armor PLUS.
Best,
Kevin
Community Team
I already have a good VPN solution in place which is rated much better than the Bitdefender / armor VPN and i have no need to use a VPN when i am on my home network - it just slows things down.
I do agree with you that Netgear is effectively forcing me to upgrade to their (not-leading) VPN solution at extra cost for protection that i have already purchased. But that's not really a good solution for me:
on the plus side - the higher VPN solution from Netgear would give me the same web protection that I previously had with my subscription (not really a plus)
on the negative side - i would have to use a worse VPN service and pay more money
If you have a working VPN solution then go with that. Use what works for you.
that's really my point - i had web protection before but now i need to pay extra for it
