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Greetings,

I am using a Windows 10 laptop to try and configure this device:
https://www.synaccess-net.com/np-02b/

The way it is supposed to work is the device comes preloaded as
192.168.1.100
255.255.0.0
192.168.1.1

and you connect to it directly with a crossover cable and set your computer to:
192.168.1.150 (or whatever host portion you want)
255.255.0.0
192.168.1.1

Typing 192.168.1.100 loads a web interface to control the device.

On my laptop, this only works with Avast Web Shield disabled. 
I get the login prompt for the device, but the web interface doesn't load.

I added the following exclusions to both the general software settings and the web shield settings
http://192.168.1.100*
https://192.168.1.100*

yet I still have the same issue.  The web interface won't load.

Any other thoughts what I can try?

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2017, 05:46:17 PM »
What exact version of avast ?
What exact OS/SP ?
Any other security (related) software installed ? (or was there)
Already performed a repair of avast ?
Already performed a clean installation of avast ?

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2017, 08:02:26 PM »
- It is Avast Free 17.4.2294 (build 17.4.3482.0).  Virus definitions 170525-2
- Windows 10 Home Version 1607 Build 14393.1198
- It's always been only Avast.  Even Windows Firewall is disabled

Do you really think a repair or fresh install of Avast could resolve this particular issue?  Or was your reply a canned reply?    :)

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2017, 08:31:17 PM »
A repair or true clean install can solve the problem.

Why do you have the windows firewall disabled ?
Doe you have a hardware or other software firewall installed ?

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2017, 08:41:57 PM »
A repair or true clean install can solve the problem.

Why do you have the windows firewall disabled ?
Doe you have a hardware or other software firewall installed ?
Ok I will try a repair and then a clean install if the repair doesn't work.
Any further suggestions if neither work?

Windows Firewall was blocking something unrelated to this so I disabled it indefinitely.
No there's no other security software on this computer and there never was. 
Hardware-wise, this current setup (direct crossover cable connection) wouldn't even go through a physical firewall even if we had one (which we don't).

Thank you!

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2017, 09:29:13 PM »
Well, since Avast Free doesn't have a firewall, your only software firewall would be Windows Firewall.  The other firewall you would have would be the hardware firewall in your router. 

So you are running a hardware firewall but no software firewall.

What was Windows firewall blocking?
Windows 10 Home 64-bit 22H2 Avast Premier Security version 24.1.6099 (build 24.1.88821.762)  UI version 1.0.797
 UI version 1.0.788.  Windows 11 Home 23H2 - Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Avast Premier Security version 24.2.6105 (build 24.1.8918.827) UI version 1.0.801

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2017, 09:49:10 PM »
Well, since Avast Free doesn't have a firewall, your only software firewall would be Windows Firewall.  The other firewall you would have would be the hardware firewall in your router. 

So you are running a hardware firewall but no software firewall.

What was Windows firewall blocking?
No I am not running ANY firewall, hardware or software.
I was just stating that when I am plugged directly into this device with a crossover cable, that the computer isn't even on a network.  So there's no firewall at all.

Windows firewall was blocking this computer serving out something completely unrelated to this topic.  I could turn it back on, but I don't think that would help with my current Avast problem??

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2017, 09:58:43 PM »
I've to comment this is not the usual setup.  Might be why I assumed wrongly.

Any particular reason for running only with a crossover cable?
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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2017, 10:09:51 PM »
I've to comment this is not the usual setup.  Might be why I assumed wrongly.
I'm afraid I am not sure what you mean.  Are you asking me a question here?

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Any particular reason for running only with a crossover cable?
That is what this device requires to communicate.  That is actually pretty normal from an IT perspective when connecting two devices directly with a network cable; needing a crossover cable is common.
But the physical communication between my laptop and the device isn't the issue.  They see each other just fine.
The issue is that I cannot get to the web interface of the device unless I turn off the Avast Web Shield.

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2017, 10:24:46 PM »
Got it.

Eddy's advice to either Repair the avast installation or do a clean install would be recommended.  Reason for that is because WebShield needed an Avast EmUpdate.exe run to resolve exactly the same symptoms/issues you are reporting earlier in the month, and a repair and/or clean install is the fastest way to resolve.
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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2017, 10:26:45 PM »

Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204
If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2017, 10:30:27 PM »

Eddy's advice to either Repair the avast installation or do a clean install would be recommended.  Reason for that is because WebShield needed an Avast EmUpdate.exe run to resolve exactly the same symptoms/issues you are reporting earlier in the month, and a repair and/or clean install is the fastest way to resolve.

Repair Avast:
Control Panel> Program and Features (Add/remove program)>Select Avast> Select Repair. Reboot when completed
https://www.avast.com/faq.php?article=AVKB204
If Repair doesn't fix the problem, try the following:
Clean Install of Avast:
https://goo.gl/4Ptzkf



Thanks, guys!  A repair didn't work.  I will try the clean install as instructed and let you know if that does the trick.

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2017, 12:18:36 AM »
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No I am not running ANY firewall, hardware or software.
Why installing avast (or any other av for that matter), and at the same time putting your system at risk ?
That is like putting locks on your front door and leaving the back door and all windows open.
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That is actually pretty normal from an IT perspective when connecting two devices directly with a network cable; needing a crossover cable is common.
Connecting two devices with a x-over cable is not common and not normal anymore for many years.

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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #13 on: May 26, 2017, 10:36:12 PM »
If arguing the point would only solve it.  :(
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Re: Web shield blocking access to 192.168.1.100, even with exclusions
« Reply #14 on: June 14, 2017, 06:06:32 PM »
@eddy

I appreciate you trying to help, but I've been doing IT for 17+ years, so I don't need a lecture on the pros of using a Firewall :-)

Regardless of how common crossover cables are, it's what the manufacturer says we need, so I am using it.
The type of cable I am using is irrelevant; because as I previously stated, as soon as I turn off the Avast Web Shield, the problems all go away.