How To Make Sure Your Firewall Is On?
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1. Check your operating system’s settings.
For Windows:
• Open the Control Panel.
• Click on Network and Internet.
• Click on Windows Defender Firewall.
• If the firewall is enabled, you will see a green check mark and the words “Firewall is on.”
For Mac:
• Go to System Preferences.
• Click on Security & Privacy.
• Click on the Firewall tab.
• If the firewall is enabled, you will see the words “Firewall: On” at the top of the page.
2. Check your router’s settings.
• Log in to your router’s administrative interface.
• Look for a menu labeled “Firewall” or “Security.”
• If the firewall is enabled, you should see a green check mark or the words “Enabled” or “On.”
3. Use a third-party security program.
• Install a third-party security program that includes a firewall.
• Open the program and look for a menu labeled “Firewall” or “Security.”
• If the firewall is enabled, you should see a green check mark or the words “Enabled” or “On.”