Install NETGEAR Armor by Bitdefender on macOS

13. If you have High Sierra, you will be notified that a system extension has been blocked. This is not an error, just a security check. Click on OK.

The notification appears because of a new feature introduced with High Sierra. This feature enforces that only kernel extensions (KEXT) approved by the user will be loaded on a system. When a request is made to load an extension that the user has not yet approved, the request is denied and macOS displays an alert similar to the one shown below.

14. The setup assistant will display a window indicating the next steps. Click on System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General as shown below.

15.  The Security & Privacy window will appear on your screen. Click the padlock icon in the bottom left corner to make the changes.

16. When prompted, input an administrator name and password, then press the Unlock button.

17. Click the Allow button, in the lower part of the window.

ⓘ Note: If more than one system software requires your attention, select NETGEAR in the list, then click on OK to allow it.

NETGEAR Armor is now installed on your Mac.

13. If your Mac is using macOS Mojave (10.14), Catalina (10.15), Big Sur (11) or Monterey (12) you will be notified that a system extension has been blocked. This is not an error, just a security check. Click Open Security Preferences in the small pop-up.

14.  This will open the Security & Privacy window. Click the padlock icon in the bottom left corner to make the changes.

15. When prompted, input an administrator name and password, then press the Unlock button.

16. Click the Allow button, in the lower part of the window.

ⓘ Note: If more than one system software requires your attention, select Bitdefender in the list, then click OK to allow it.

17. Next, open the Privacy tab at the top and then select Full Disk Access in the column on the left.

18. In the list of applications that require full disk access, check:

• Core Security
• NETGEAR Armor

19. The following message appears: NETGEAR Armor will not have full disk access until it is quit. Press Quit Now.

NETGEAR Armor is now installed on your Mac.

13. If your Mac is using macOS Ventura (13) or macOS Sonoma (14) you will be notified that a system extension has been blocked. This is not an error, just a security check. Click on Open System Settings.

14. The Privacy & Security window will pop up. Scroll down to the Security section and then click the Allow button.

15. When prompted, input an administrator name and password, then press the Unlock button.

16. While still in the Privacy & Security window, scroll up and click on Full Disk Access.

17. Next, in the list of applications that require full disk access, toggle to the on position (blue switch):

• Core Security
• Netgear
• NETGEAR Armor

18. The following message appears: NETGEAR Armor will not have full disk access until it is quit. Press Quit & Reopen.

That’s it! NETGEAR Armor is now installed on your Mac.

13. If your Mac is using macOS Sequoia (15) you will be notified that NetgearAgent would like to use a new endpoint security extension. This is not an error, just a security check. Click Open System Settings in the pop-up.

• Or go to System Settings > General > Login items & Extensions.

14. The Login Items & Extensions window will appear on the screen. Scroll down to the Extensions section and then click on the information icon ⓘ next to Endpoint Security Extensions.

15. Toggle NETGEAR Armor Agent to the on position (blue switch).

16. When prompted, enter your administrator name and password, then click OK.

After enabling Netgear Agent, click Done to exit the Endpoint Security Extensions window.

17. Next, click on Privacy & Security on the left side menu (scroll down until you see this option).

18. After opening the Privacy & Security section, click on Full Disk Access on the right-side menu.

19. In the list of applications that require full disk access, toggle to the on position (blue switch):

• Core Security
• Netgear
• NETGEAR Armor

20. Enter your administrator name and password when prompted to modify settings.

21. Choose Quit & Reopen when you see the message NETGEAR Armor will not have full disk access until it is quit.

That’s it! NETGEAR Armor is now installed on your Mac.