How to Disable Router Firewall

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Start menu.

   To do so, either click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen, or press your computer's ⊞ Win key. , You should see the Command Prompt icon, which resembles a black box, pop up at the top of the Start window., Doing so will invoke a drop-down menu., This option will allow you to request information about your computer's network that only an administrator account can view.
   
   If you're on a guest, shared, or school account, you won't be able to access the administrator version of Command Prompt. , After doing this, Command Prompt will open., This command forces command prompt to display the addresses of all connected networks., Doing so will run the "ipconfig" command.
   
   You should see several sections of text appear., You'll find this option under the "Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi" heading.
   
   The number listed to the right of this category is the router's IP address.
   
   The number should look something like this:
   123.456.7.8 , Once you have this number, you're ready to proceed with disabling your router's firewall., It's in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen.
   
   Doing so will open the Apple Menu., You'll see it near the top of the drop-down Apple Menu., This is the purple, globe-shaped icon in the third row of options., It's a button near the bottom-right side of the window., This tab is at the top of the Advanced window., The number listed next to "Router" on this page is the router's IP address.
   
   The number should look something like this:
   123.456.7.8 , Once you have this number, you're ready to proceed with disabling your router's firewall., To do so, click the URL bar at the top of the browser window to select its current contents, type in the "Default Gateway" or "Router" number exactly as it appeared, and press either ↵ Enter (PC) or ⏎ Return (Mac)., Normally, you won't have to enter your router's password if you're accessing its page via the IP address., This button's location will vary depending on your router's brand.
   
   For some router pages, this option might just be called "Settings". , Again, this option's location will vary depending on your router, but it will typically be in the "Firewall" section of the Settings area., By default, your router's firewall should have a checkmark in the Enable box, so clicking Disable will switch your router's firewall off.
   
   This option may also say Off. , Doing so will disable your router's firewall, though you can turn it back on at any time from this page.
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   Step 2: Type cmd into Start.

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   Step 3: Right-click the Command Prompt icon.

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   Step 4: Click Run as administrator.

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   Step 5: Click Yes when prompted.

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   Step 6: Type ipconfig /all into Command Prompt.

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   Step 7: Press ↵ Enter.

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   Step 8: Locate the "Default Gateway" number.

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   Step 9: Write down your router's IP address.

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    Step 10: Click the Apple icon.

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    Step 11: Click System Preferences.

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    Step 12: Click Network.

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    Step 13: Click Advanced.

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    Step 14: Click TCP/IP.

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    Step 15: Locate the "Router" number.

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    Step 16: Write down your router's IP address.

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    Step 17: Enter the router's IP address into your browser.

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    Step 18: Enter your router's password if prompted.

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    Step 19: Locate and click the Advanced Settings option.

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    Step 20: Locate and click the Firewall option.

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    Step 21: Click Disable.

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    Step 22: Click OK if prompted.

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