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Jasm61
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May 01, 2021
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Nighthawk Mesh 6 WiFi Router vulnerabiity software update needed

I just bought the Nighthawk Mesh WiFi 6 system AX1800 MK63. The app is telling me that the router is vulnerable and at high risk from cyber threats.  They recommend I check for the latest manufacturer software updates.  It already did that on its own during the set up plus I've already done that and still there's no change.  How do I fix this?

  • Hello Jasm61,

     

    If you recently purchased the device I would recommend contacting our support team as newly purchased devices are provided with 90 days of complimentary support. You may open a ticket by registering your device using the link below. 

     

    https://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx

     

    Christian 

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    Christian_R
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    Hello Jasm61,

     

    If you recently purchased the device I would recommend contacting our support team as newly purchased devices are provided with 90 days of complimentary support. You may open a ticket by registering your device using the link below. 

     

    https://www.netgear.com/support/contact.aspx

     

    Christian 

    • Jasm61's avatar
      Jasm61
      Initiate
      Thanks Christian! I was looking for a number to contact them but couldn't find it; your link to open a case was really helpful. It turns out that it was the Armor that was causing the vulnerability issue plus it started blocking some websites that I knew were good. I removed the Armor and the issues stopped. I was also told that Armor isn't necessary to keep the router or my internet safer; it's just an anti virus add-on like many others - that costs extra money after 30 days.

      Again, thanks for your help :)