diff --git a/src/content/en/pages/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/how-can-i-access-local-network-devices-like-printers-and-media-servers.md b/src/content/en/pages/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/how-can-i-access-local-network-devices-like-printers-and-media-servers.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..0d933c31d --- /dev/null +++ b/src/content/en/pages/knowledgebase/troubleshooting/how-can-i-access-local-network-devices-like-printers-and-media-servers.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +--- +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/ +sections: + - troubleshooting +sectionTitle: Troubleshooting +layout: help-details +weight: 170 +--- +# How Can I Access Local Network Devices like Printers and Media Servers? + +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. + +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.