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Orbi-Roc's avatar
Orbi-Roc
Luminary
May 02, 2019

Windows Defender, ClamXAV, Nord VPN

I have the latest firmware version and have MacBook Pros and Windows 10 computers used daily on my WiFi network. The Windows 10 computers use Miscrosoft Defender, while the MacBooks use ClamXAV. NordVPN is also used occasionally when surfing the Web for on-line shopping. 

Q1 - If I go ahead and install Armor, does it mean I a must first disable Defender on the Windows 10 computers; and delete ClamXAV on the Macs?

Q2 - What about NordVPN - will this conflict with Armor? Note that NordVPN is not installed on the router but only on the Macs.

Q3 - Once I install Armor, am I to expect any significant performance deterioration in 4K video streaming?

 

Thank you for your help!

4 Replies

  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    NETGEAR Moderator
    May 09, 2019

    Hi Orbi-Roc, Armor can work alongside your installed AV's since it does its' check on the router side. There has been no report that it causes issues with VPN's and it shouldn't be an issue. Also, there shouldn't be any performance hit on your streaming services.

    • Orbi-Roc's avatar
      Orbi-Roc
      Luminary
      May 09, 2019

      I just installed Armor on my Orbi. The installation/activation went without any issue whatsoever. So I'm happy so far and look forward to the ability to flag trusted devices as such in order to reduce the notifications to devices other than 'trusted devices.'

      • DexterJB's avatar
        DexterJB
        NETGEAR Moderator
        May 10, 2019

        Good to know! Please let us know if you encounter any issue with any of the features.