Orbi RBR760 – Netgear Armor Kills Network When Downloading

Without a doubt, Netgear Armor is one of the finest features housed by Netgear devices. Orbi being a byproduct of Netgear also possesses this feature. Once activated, this feature helps in keeping the Orbi network and the connected devices safe from online threats. It means there will be no hacking, password thefts, and brute force attacks. But, many users are complaining that the Netgear Armor kills network when downloading. Recently, a user owning an Orbi RBR760 stated that he was not facing any connectivity issues before enabling the Armor. Slow download speeds were also a major concern with the Netgear Armor utility.

Are Netgear Armor and WiFi Connectivity Issues Related to Each Other?

Why is the Armor killing the network and slowing down internet speeds? We will discuss the same in this very post. But, before all that, we suggest you ensure that you have completed Netgear Orbi setup properly. Otherwise, the entire troubleshooting process will go in vain.

As far as network speeds are concerned, Netgear Armor has no impact on them. Therefore, the allegation that Armor kills the WiFi network and slows down the internet is baseless. The issue might have arisen due to some other reasons.

But, if you still think that Netgear Armor is the reason behind the problem you are facing, you should move ahead to disable it on your Orbi RBR760.

How to Disable Netgear Armor Using Orbi App?

The steps to disable the Netgear Armor on your WiFi router are given below. But, before that, you are suggested to ensure that you are using the latest version of the Orbi app.

• Connect your mobile phone to the Orbi WiFi network.
• Once done, consider launching the Orbi app.
• If you are not logged in, log in using the Orbi router credentials.

• You can also log in using Netgear account details.
• Now, go to app menu and select Settings.
• Tap Security.
• You might be asked to input the Netgear account details once again.
• Input the correct details and tap Netgear Sign In.
• Go to Netgear Armor page.
• Toggle the Enable Netgear Armor toggle to the off position.
• Your changes will be saved by the app.

In this manner, you can disable Netgear Armor on your Orbi RBR760. Now, check if there is any improvement in the network performance. If there is, you are suggested to keep the Armor off. On the off-chance, nothing happens; you should reboot your Orbi mesh system and check cable connections. There needs to be zero faults related to connection in your Orbi home network.

You can also enable the Netgear Armor feature using the aforementioned features. In case, you are using Armor trial, the feature will no longer work on your Orbi network. Apart from this, there’s no need to manually turn off the feature.

How to Cancel Netgear Armor Subscription?

Chances are that you will no longer want to use Armor if the Netgear Armor kills network when downloading via the Orbi RBR760 network. Thus, you should cancel the Armor subscription. If it was purchased in the last 30 days, you can cancel it by filling in the Armor Cancellation form. It will also allow you to refund the amount you paid for the subscription.

However, there is no privilege to cancel the yearly subscription if the Armor was purchased a month ago. It will remain active even after you turn auto renew. Auto renewal can be turned off via the Orbi app using the Netgear Orbi login details or via the MyNetgear website.

The Final Words

The Netgear Armor kills network when downloading is just a misconception. Generally, there’s no impact of Armor on the network. However, if you still feel that, turning off the Armor feature is the only thing you can do.