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Q: Firewall keeps asking to allow or deny

I already marked an incoming connection (a DIRECTV plug-in) as "always allow" under Firewall preferences. And also in Safari under security preferences. Still, every time the computer wakes it asks me again...

MacBook Air, OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Nov 26, 2014 8:52 AM

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  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Nov 26, 2014 1:29 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Nov 26, 2014 1:29 PM in response to goldfilm

    Why is the firewall turned on? It serves no purpose if you're on a private network behind a router.

  • by goldfilm,

    goldfilm goldfilm Nov 26, 2014 1:37 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Nov 26, 2014 1:37 PM in response to Linc Davis

    I use the computer in many different wifi networks... sometimes at home, sometimes at work, at a café...

     

    You raised a good question: who needs a firewall in Yosemite?

     

    And I don't have an answer...

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Nov 26, 2014 2:54 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Nov 26, 2014 2:54 PM in response to goldfilm

    Please open the Security & Privacy preference pane and select the Firewall tab. Click the lock icon to unlock the settings, if necessary. Click the button marked

              Firewall Options...

    In the sheet that opens, the box marked

              Automatically allow signed software to receive incoming connections

    should be checked.

    If the applications that you're having trouble with is on the list above that checkbox and is blocked, change the setting to

              Allow incoming connections

    If the application is not on the list, add it with the same setting.

    If it's already on the list and already allowed, delete the entry, then add it back.

    Click OK. Test. If there's no change, ask for further instructions.

  • by goldfilm,

    goldfilm goldfilm Nov 26, 2014 9:21 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Nov 26, 2014 9:21 PM in response to Linc Davis

    It was already allowed —also on Safari's preferences—, I deleted the entry. It's not working. The error message keeps on popping up. Thanks

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Nov 26, 2014 9:51 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Nov 26, 2014 9:51 PM in response to goldfilm

    What exactly is this software? Is it an application? Where is it installed?

  • by goldfilm,

    goldfilm goldfilm Nov 26, 2014 10:10 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Nov 26, 2014 10:10 PM in response to Linc Davis

    NDSPCShowServer.DTV.bundle. It's a DIRECTV Player to watch online content. Installed on user/Library/NDSPCShowServer.DTV

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Nov 26, 2014 10:16 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Nov 26, 2014 10:16 PM in response to goldfilm

    The firewall won't recognize an application that's installed your home folder. It would have to be installed in the system-wide Library folder and protected by permissions. I can't tell you how to make that happen because I know nothing about this particular software. My advice is to turn off the firewall except when you really need it. If no sharing services are enabled, you never need it.

  • by goldfilm,

    goldfilm goldfilm Nov 26, 2014 10:26 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Nov 26, 2014 10:26 PM in response to Linc Davis

    What do you mean by "won't recognize"? The application is already listed in the Firewall and in the Safari Security Preferences. It's marked as "always allow", and it even has a version (under Safari preferences/security/plug ins/website settings): DIRECTV Player 4.2.

     

    The problem is that it doesn't register the fact that it's "always" allowed. I had to click on "Allow" every single day again and again. Then it works. But a couple of hours later, if the computer goes to sleep, I have to allow again.

     

    I understand that to make it simple I should turn off the firewall. But I want to understand why this is happening only with this plug in. Do you believe that if the plug in were installed in the system library folder this wouldn't be happening?

  • by Linc Davis,

    Linc Davis Linc Davis Nov 26, 2014 11:09 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Nov 26, 2014 11:09 PM in response to goldfilm

    The problem is that it doesn't register the fact that it's "always" allowed.

    That's what I mean by "won't recognize."

    Do you believe that if the plug in were installed in the system library folder this wouldn't be happening?

    I don't know. I do know that since it's installed in your home folder, it will happen. If you have any other questions about the DirecTV product, contact its developer. I've never used it and I'm not even sure what it is.

  • by goldfilm,

    goldfilm goldfilm Nov 29, 2014 12:07 PM in response to Linc Davis
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    Nov 29, 2014 12:07 PM in response to Linc Davis

    I contacted DIRECTV (the satellite tv provider) but they say they can't do anything to install the player (to watch online) in the system wide library... can I simply move the folder or would i get a problem with permissions?

  • by bmintzer7,

    bmintzer7 bmintzer7 Dec 9, 2014 12:56 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Dec 9, 2014 12:56 PM in response to goldfilm

    I have this same issue and it is really annoying. I saw your post on the Directv website but couldn't log on to respond there. So keep on plugging for an answer and if I can figure anything out I'll post too.

    Barb

  • by goldfilm,

    goldfilm goldfilm Dec 11, 2014 9:25 PM in response to bmintzer7
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    Dec 11, 2014 9:25 PM in response to bmintzer7

    I'm giving up... I guess I'll turn the firewall off while I'm at home, and turn it on at work and deal with annoying messages

  • by bmintzer7,

    bmintzer7 bmintzer7 Dec 14, 2014 11:25 AM in response to goldfilm
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    Dec 14, 2014 11:25 AM in response to goldfilm

     

  • by bmintzer7,

    bmintzer7 bmintzer7 Dec 20, 2014 6:39 PM in response to goldfilm
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    Dec 20, 2014 6:39 PM in response to goldfilm

    Goldfilm,

    This seems to have worked!

    http://forums.directv.com/thread/11175687

     

    Open a FINDER window, then on the MENU BAR, click on GO while holding the OPTION key.  this will display your LIBRARY and click on it.  Now find "internet plug ins" and delete "PlayerPlugin.bundle"


    At this point I don't care about watching Directv on my Mac, and to not see that pop-up it is worth it.


    Barbara

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