Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall interfering with file sharing

ixfd64 · 10-19-2010, 02:15 AM

I just set up my Windows XP laptop to allow file sharing so that I could easily copy files to my MacBook Pro. However, Symantec Endpoint Protection always blocks access attempts from the other computer.

I added my MacBook Pro's IP and MAC addresses to the whitelist, but it didn't help. I also set the firewall to allow all incoming traffic, but this works only some of the time. The only way I could reliably access the shared files is to disable Networ Threat Protection, which I don't want to do.

Below are my firewall settings:

Anyone know what I should change?

Thanks.

ixfd64 · 11-18-2010, 09:29 PM

A whole month and no replies?

Oveneise · 12-04-2010, 03:17 PM

... Erm... Sorry dude. I'd help you, but I don't use a Symantec firewall. I'd try asking on their forums if no one is replying here. Hopefully someone will come on and post something though...

10-19-2010, 02:15 AM	#1
ixfd64	Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall interfering with file sharing I just set up my Windows XP laptop to allow file sharing so that I could easily copy files to my MacBook Pro. However, Symantec Endpoint Protection always blocks access attempts from the other computer. I added my MacBook Pro's IP and MAC addresses to the whitelist, but it didn't help. I also set the firewall to allow all incoming traffic, but this works only some of the time. The only way I could reliably access the shared files is to disable Networ Threat Protection, which I don't want to do. Below are my firewall settings: Anyone know what I should change? Thanks. __________________ fires Devastator at next poster Visit my forums!

11-18-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
ixfd64	Re: Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall interfering with file sharing A whole month and no replies? __________________ fires Devastator at next poster Visit my forums!

12-04-2010, 03:17 PM	#3
Oveneise	Re: Symantec Endpoint Protection firewall interfering with file sharing ... Erm... Sorry dude. I'd help you, but I don't use a Symantec firewall. I'd try asking on their forums if no one is replying here. Hopefully someone will come on and post something though... __________________ Take his BED.