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Mac OS X Firewall and SideCar

Note: Most services no longer need SideCar. See the SideCar FAQ.

Problem: When I have the built-in Firewall enabled in Mac OS X 10.2 or 10.3, I cannot use SideCar.

Solution:

  1. From the Apple menu choose System Preferences.
  2. In the "Internet & Network" section click on Sharing.
  3. Click on the Firewall tab.
  4. Click on the button marked New...
  5. Choose Other where it says "Port Name".
  6. Type 913 where it says "Port Number, Range, or Series".
  7. Type SideCar for the "Description" field.
  8. Click OK to save these changes.
  9. Click Stop and then Start to restart the firewall.
  10. Quit System Preferences and try again to use SideCar.

Last updated Ocotber 19, 2005