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ZeddsDeadBaby
Jan 25, 2026Tutor
Blocked Texts
Hello, I recently noticed some of my texts are being blocked on my iphone but only when I am connected to the RS700 router. I also use Netgear Armor on the router and downloaded app on the phone...
ZeddsDeadBaby
Feb 04, 2026Tutor
And I still have Private Wifi address turned off.
Still turned off:
PE
RCS texts
Private Wifi
Auto DNS
Turned on:
NordVPN
Threat Protection
All Netgear Armor w/o VPN on router and phone
FURRYe38
Feb 05, 2026Guru - Experienced User
So for my RS700:
Turned on:
Protection Engine
RCS default setting on phone.
Using Custom DNS.
Trial Armor Enabled
Still turned off:
Don't use Nord VPN
Don't use Armor on phone.
I'm getting texts with this configuration on my iphone 17.