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epsom11
Oct 29, 2019Tutor
Orbi and Netgear Armor - cannot activate
Hello I have an Orbi setup (1 router + 2 satellites). I purchased the Netgear Armor subscription from Bitdefender. I got the approval and the activation code. If I login to armor.netgear.com, I ca...
- Sep 09, 2020
Netgear support had me hold the reset button for 15 seconds and then reconfigure the Netgear router as if it was new. I had a few issues working through the reconfiguration. It may have helped if I had thought to unplug the satellites before doing the reset. In any event, it worked. After reconfiguration the security software was activated in the app.
DexterJB
Oct 29, 2019NETGEAR Moderator
Hi epsom11, welcome to the community! When logging in to the UI of the Orbi router, does it say that the status is enabled for Armor? Also, what firmware version is the Orbi?
Dexter
Bgzaza
Apr 21, 2020Tutor
I have the Orbi app. Trying to activate the Netgear Armor and it fails to connect to activate. It came with a 1 year free trial and it wont active. It keeps telling me it is loading than it times out saying it is not responding.
- Christian_RApr 23, 2020NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi Bgzaza,
May you try enabling/disabling remote management in the Orbi app and see if you're able to activate Armor.
Christian
- BgzazaApr 27, 2020TutorHave tried to turn on and off the remote access and still not able to add armor to my orbit. It comes free for a year. Why can’t i?? Please help me. Getting frustrated.
- Christian_RApr 29, 2020NETGEAR Employee Retired
dj0 & Liorh - Thanks for getting back with an update!
Bgzaza - Please send me a private message with your email address and serial number and I'll have support reach out to you for assistance.
Thanks,
Christian