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Windscribe Blocking Printer and Local Network Devices

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Workaround available Windows, macOS, Linux Updated November 13, 2026Based on 3 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

Local devices disappear because the VPN tunnels everything. Turn on Allow LAN Traffic in Preferences > Connection, or add the printer's IP to split tunneling exclusions.

Most likely fix: Enable Allow LAN Traffic

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Enable Allow LAN Traffic

    1. Open Preferences > Connection
    2. Scroll to Allow LAN Traffic and toggle it on (green)
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  2. 2. Use split tunneling exclusions

    1. Add the printer's IP address to the exclusion list
    Did this fix it?

  3. 3. Check custom DNS

    1. Set DNS to Auto if local names don't resolve
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Symptoms

Printers, NAS and smart devices stop working when Windscribe is connected.

Why it happens

  • LAN traffic routed through the tunnel
  • Split tunneling configuration or version regression
  • Custom DNS interfering with local names

This guide also covers

  • windscribe printer not working
  • windscribe local network
  • windscribe allow lan traffic
  • windscribe can't access local devices

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