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# Disabling the Mac Firewall

If you are using the Mac firewall and are experiencing connection problems, you may wish to disable it to see if doing so solves the problem.

## To disable the Mac firewall:

1. Click the Apple icon, then click System Preferences.
2. Double-click the Sharing icon.
3. Click the Firewall tab.
4. If the firewall is on, click the Stop button to disable it.

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