This wikiHow teaches you how to disable a firewall or WiFi router firewall. Keep in mind that disabling firewalls can increase the risk of virtual intruders and malware entering the network.
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Part 1 of 3: Finding the Router's IP Address (Windows)
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
Click the Windows logo in the lower-left corner of the screen or press Win on your computer keyboard.
Step 2. Type cmd into the “Start” menu
You should see a Command Prompt program icon that looks like a black box at the top of the Start window.
Step 3. Right-click the Command Prompt icon
After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Click Run as administrator
With this option, you can request information about computer networks that only an administrator account can review.
If you're using a guest, shared, or school account, you won't be able to access Command Prompt with the administrator version
Step 5. Click Yes when prompted
After that, Command Prompt will be opened.
Step 6. Type ipconfig /all into the Command Prompt window
This command will display the addresses of all the networks connected to the computer.
Step 7. Press Enter
After that, the "ipconfig" command will be executed. You can see several segments of text in the program window.
Step 8. Look for the "Default Gateway" number
This number is under the "Wireless LAN Adapter Wi-Fi" heading. The entry next to this category is your router's IP address.
The number will look like this: 123.456.7.8
Step 9. Write down the router's IP address
Once you've got your number, you're ready to deactivate your router's firewall.
Part 2 of 3: Finding the Router's IP Address (Mac)
Step 1. Click the Apple icon
It's in the upper-left corner of your computer screen. After that, the Apple menu will open.
Step 2. Click System Preferences
It's at the top of the Apple drop-down menu.
Step 3. Click Network
This purple globe icon is in the third row of options.
Step 4. Click Advanced
It's in the lower-right corner of the window.
Step 5. Click TCP/IP
This tab is at the top of the “Advanced” window.
Step 6. Look for the number "Router"
The number displayed next to the text " Router " on this page is the IP address of your router.
The number will look like this: 123.456.7.8
Step 7. Write down the router's IP address
Once you get the number, you are ready to disable the router firewall.
Part 3 of 3: Disabling Router Firewall
Step 1. Enter the router's IP address into the browser
Click the URL bar at the top of the browser window to select the current content. After that, type in the "Default Gateway" or "Router" number as it appears, and press Enter (PC) or Return (Mac).
Step 2. Enter the router password if prompted
Usually, you don't need to enter your router's password if you access the page via an IP address.
Step 3. Locate and click on the Advanced Settings option
The location of the buttons may differ depending on the brand of router used.
On some router pages, this option may be labeled " Settings"
Step 4. Locate and click on Firewall option
Again, the location of this option may differ depending on the router in use. However, it's usually in the "Firewall" section of the router's settings area.
Step 5. Click Disable
By default, the router firewall option displays a check in the box “ Enable By clicking on the option “ Disable ”, the router's firewall will be turned off.
This option may also be labeled “ Off ”.
Step 6. Click OK if prompted
After that, the router firewall will be disabled. You can reactivate it at any time via the same page.
