Netgear Armor Disabled Automatically on Nighthawk Router

I have a Netgear Nighthawk router installed in my home that helps me get WiFi signals throughout my home. I have activated Netgear Armor on my Nighthawk router to keep my home network as well as connected devices secure. But while I was checking my mobile device security using the Nighthawk app, the pop-up appeared saying, “ Please enable your Armor.” I don’t know how the Netgear Armor disabled on its own.

I remember enabling the Netgear Armor on my Nighthawk router using the app. I haven’t turned it off. Now I can’t enable it. I need help! Are you facing issues to enable the Netgear Armor? The information in this post will help you.

Netgear Armor Disabled: How to Fix It?

Netgear Armor provides an automatic shield of protection for your network and the devices connected to it. Armor is pre-installed on the Nighthawk routers. You need to activate the subscription using the Nighthawk app.

If you have enabled it but it shows the Armor is disabled, then you should give a shot at the troubleshooting tips given next:

1. Check Subscription

We mentioned earlier that Armor needs an active subscription so that you can begin getting its benefits. So, first of all, check the validity date of the Netgear Armor subscription. If it is disabled automatically, then there are chances that the validity is over. You again need to activate the subscription and then see if it helps.

2. Update your Nighthawk Router

Your router might be in need of an upgrade. Check if an update is pending for your Nighthawk router. Netgear Armor disabled can also be because of outdated firmware on your router. So, access the Nighthawk login page and log in to your router either on your PC or the Nighthawk app and update your router right away. The instructions for the same can be found in the user guide.

After the router is updated, enable the Netgear Armor on it. You need to use the Nighthawk app to get this job done.

3. Update Nighthawk App

In case the Armor is enabled but the Nighthawk app shows it is not enabled, then you should consider fixing the Netgear Nighthawk app. Get the app updated to the most recent version. You should head to the Play Store if you own an Android phone and the App Store if you have an iPhone to update the Netgear Nighthawk app. After the app is updated, you should won’t face the same Netgear Armor issues. Make sure that the app runs on the most recent version of the software to avoid any issues with it.

4. Power Cycle the Nighthawk Router

You might be facing the Netgear Armor disable issue due to some technical glitches on your Nighthawk router. We recommend you reboot or power cycle your router once to fix any glitches.

Power off the router and power it on after about 5 minutes. This completes the power cycle process. You should now log in on your router on the Nighthawk app and check if the Armor security is enabled or not. If not then enable it right away.

5. Delete the Nighthawk app & Reinstall it

If the issue is adamant to leave your side and the Netgear Armor is still not showing up on the Nighthawk app then you should delete the Nighthawk app and install it once again. So, go ahead and delete the app from your smartphone right away. After the app is uninstalled, restart your phone once. After that, install the app once again.

Now, make sure that your phone is connected to the router’s network and launch the app. See if the Netgear Armor is still disabled.

The Final Note

Netgear Armor security helps you secure your network and keeps hackers, ransomware, password thieves etc. at bay and keeps your family, network and connected devices safe. If Netgear Armor disables automatically and does not show up on the Nighthawk app, then using the solutions given in this post can help you enable the Armor once again.