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title: 'How Can I Access Local Network Devices like Printers and Media Servers? - IVPN Help' | ||
h1: 'How Can I Access Local Network Devices like Printers and Media Servers?' | ||
url: /knowledgebase/troubleshooting/how-can-i-access-local-network-devices-like-printers-and-media-servers/ | ||
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- troubleshooting | ||
sectionTitle: Troubleshooting | ||
layout: help-details | ||
weight: 170 | ||
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# How Can I Access Local Network Devices like Printers and Media Servers? | ||
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By default, the IVPN App's [kill switch firewall](/knowledgebase/general/do-you-offer-a-kill-switch-or-vpn-firewall/) blocks access to local networks and local devices to prevent leaks. | ||
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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. | ||
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Not all network services require **Multicast** access, so feel free to experiment with this option to see if it is required or not. | ||
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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. |