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Firewall PF set

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Who can post the best settings for MAC OS Firewall PF!

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thank you very much

Posted on Aug 29, 2021 9:47 AM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2021 9:55 AM

The "best settings" are those that best meet your specific needs. For most users the "best settings" are the default settings.

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Aug 29, 2021 10:10 AM in response to zhong-han

If you have a desktop Mac at home behind a good router with WPA2 Personal wireless security and a strong password your don't need the Firewall activated.


However, if you have a laptop Mac and access the internet frequently from public WiFi networks then you should enable the Firewall. I can't help you on the settings as I'm sitting behind a very good router at home and don't need it.


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