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How do I close a port?
I opened a port for Sling TV, but I don't watch it on my computer anymore. I want to close the port, but I can't find anything on Help. TIA!
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How do I close a port? (Original Post)
Holly_Hobby
Jun 2016
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steve2470
(37,468 posts)1. do you have a router ?
If not, we'll go to Step Two.
Holly_Hobby
(3,033 posts)2. No router, just a cable wifi box n/t
steve2470
(37,468 posts)3. does your cable wifi box have a firewall in it ? sometimes they do
Look at the documents that came with it.
If not, we'll talk about the Windows firewall, if you use Windows.
Holly_Hobby
(3,033 posts)4. Cable provider says no firewall,
I had to call them, they didn't furnish any paperwork.
steve2470
(37,468 posts)5. ok I'm assuming you have Windows operating system
click the Start button in the lower left hand corner
Find the Control Panel icon, click that
click System and Security
click Windows Firewall
click Allow an app or Feature through Windows Firewall (left hand side)
Now tell me if you see anything that looks even remotely related to Sling. Then we'll proceed.
Holly_Hobby
(3,033 posts)6. Got it, removed it
Thank you SO MUCH! I was going nuts trying to figure out how to do it.
steve2470
(37,468 posts)7. my pleasure! :) nt
Old Codger
(4,205 posts)8. try here
Holly_Hobby
(3,033 posts)9. Thank you, my dear, bookmarking n/t