How to stop Windows firewall from blocking Bonjour hostname resolution

Solution 1:

Create a new Inbound Rule that allows traffic over UDP port 5353 in the needed security zones.

Step-by-step:

  1. Open Windows Firewall Advanced Settings

  2. Create a new rule in Inbound Rules

  3. Under Protocols and Rules, choose Protocol Type > UDP and Specific Ports > 5353

  4. Choose the appropriate security zones for your network. For more information on security zones, read the Microsoft documentation: How Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Works