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This topic is intended as reference information in setting up the firewall configuration for Splashtop Remote Streamer, to enable receipt of incoming connections from the network.

Step 1:  Launch the System Preferences and click on Security.

Step 2:  Click on Firewall.  If your Firewall is Off as shown below, then you can skip the rest of this guide.

Step 3:  If your Firewall is set to On, click the Advanced... button.

Step 4:  Make sure the Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections checkbox is checked.

Step 5:  Click the "+" button indicated below.

Step 6:  Scroll down the Applications folder to locate Splashtop Remote Streamer.  Select it and click the Add button.

If you have performed Steps 3-6, you should see "Splashtop Remote Streamer" listed in the firewall's white list as follows:

  NOTE:  In normal practice, if your firewall setting matches Step 4, then Step 5 and 6 are only needed if you are having difficulties in allowing your tablet/phone to discover your computer.