[KB3318] How do I disable the firewall in ESET Cyber Security Pro?

• Temporarily disable Network traffic filtering for troubleshooting purposes
   

Disable Network traffic filtering

1. Open ESET Cyber Security Pro. How do I open my ESET product?

2. Click Setup → Firewall.

   

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3. Click the toggle to Network traffic filtering to disable it. At the prompt, click Disable. Firewall activity will now be suspended until you re-enable Network traffic filtering. You are now ready to troubleshoot your issue.
   

   Re-enable the firewall when you finished

   After troubleshooting, continue to Part II below and re-enable the firewall to ensure maximum protection.

   

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Re-enable Network traffic filtering

1. Open ESET Cyber Security Pro. How do I open my ESET product?

2. Click Setup → Firewall.

3. Click the toggle to Network traffic filtering to enable it. Firewall protection is now re-enabled for your system.

   

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4. The New network connection detected window will open. Select your desired network from the Profile drop-down menu, select the check box next to Remember network, and click OK.