Start the Built-in Firewall in
Mac OS X
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- Pull down the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Desktop
- Select System Preferences from the menu.
- Under the category Internet & Network click on the Sharing icon.
- Make sure the Firewall tab is selected.
- Click the Start button to enable the built-in firewall in your operating system.

