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Disabling the Windows XP computer’s built-in firewall
Windows XP has a built-in firewall that provides security by limiting or preventing access to your computer from the Internet. Sometimes software firewalls, like the one included with Windows, conflicts with the built-in hardware firewall of the Linksys router. In such cases you have to disable the built-in firewall.
To learn how to disable your computer's firewall on a different operating system, click on the links below for instructions:
Windows 10/8/8.1
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Mac OS X®
If you’re using a third-party firewall, refer to the manufacturer’s website for instructions on how to disable it.
Disabling Windows XP’s Built-in Firewall
Step 2:
When the Control Panel window appears, double-click Network Connections.
Step 3:
Right-click Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection (depending on which connection you want to configure) and select Properties.
Step 4:
Click the Advanced tab, then click the Settings… button.
Step 5:
Under Windows Firewall, select Off (not recommended) then click OK.
To check your connectivity, try to ping your Linksys router. For instructions, click here.
QUICK TIP: A ping test helps determine your computer's connection to the Linksys router.
NOTE: If the computer is unable to ping your Linksys router, it’s possible that your router’s IP address has been changed or your computer was not able to establish a connection with the router. For instructions on how to check your router’s IP address, click here.
To learn how to disable your computer's firewall on a different operating system, click on the links below for instructions:
Windows 10/8/8.1
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Mac OS X®
If you’re using a third-party firewall, refer to the manufacturer’s website for instructions on how to disable it.
Disabling Windows XP’s Built-in Firewall
Step 1:
Click Start, then select Control Panel.
Click Start, then select Control Panel.
Step 2:
When the Control Panel window appears, double-click Network Connections.
Step 3:
Right-click Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection (depending on which connection you want to configure) and select Properties.
Step 4:
Click the Advanced tab, then click the Settings… button.
Step 5:
Under Windows Firewall, select Off (not recommended) then click OK.
To check your connectivity, try to ping your Linksys router. For instructions, click here.
QUICK TIP: A ping test helps determine your computer's connection to the Linksys router.
NOTE: If the computer is unable to ping your Linksys router, it’s possible that your router’s IP address has been changed or your computer was not able to establish a connection with the router. For instructions on how to check your router’s IP address, click here.
