Why is the forwarder not working on Windows 10?

[rayeverestnatur]

I configured a Splunk Universal Forwarder on Windows 10. I also installed Splunk light on another Windows 10 computer. The forwarder is not recognized by Splunk Light. Can you offer any suggestions?

[rayeverestnatur]

I would like an option besides turning off the entire firewall.

[rayeverestnatur]

One option is to turn off the Windows 10 Defender Firewall on both computers.

[rayeverestnatur]

This is one possible solution.

[rayeverestnatur · Accepted solution]

I solved this problem by modifying the Windows 10 Defender Firewall on both computers.

[andrewb_splunk]

You didn't mention if you've already tried looking at the documentation: http://docs.splunk.com/Documentation/SplunkLight/7.1.1/GettingStarted/GettingdataintoSplunkLightusin...

[rayeverestnatur]

The link provided does not discuss firewall issues or other network related issues.