How Can I Access Local Network Devices like Printers and Media Servers?

    By default, the IVPN App’s kill switch firewall blocks access to local networks and local devices to prevent leaks.

    Check the IVPN App’s Settings > IVPN Firewall area and enable the Allow LAN traffic and Allow Multicast options to gain access to local network devices, like your printer, media server, or other systems.

    Not all network services require Multicast access, so feel free to experiment with this option to see if it is required or not.

    If your computer system travels to other networks, we recommend disabling the two Allow... options for security. Not only are outgoing connections permitted, like to access a printer, but incoming connections are permitted as well.



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