Windows port exceptions

On the client operating system, go to Start > Run and type firewall.cpl. The Windows Firewall window opens.
Click on the “Advanced Settings” link on the left pane. The Windows Firewall with Advanced security window opens.
Click on the “Inbound Rules” option.
On the left pane, click on “New rule”.
Under “Rule Type” select the option “Port” and click next.
Select “TCP" or ”UDP”and “specific local ports” options.
Key in the port number.
Click Next.
Select the option “Allow the connection”.
Click Next, do not change any option here and click Next again.
Specify a name for this rule.
Click Finish.
Do the same steps for “Outbound Rules”.

Last updated 3 years ago

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On the client operating system, go to Start > Run and type firewall.cpl. The Windows Firewall window opens.
Click on the “Advanced Settings” link on the left pane. The Windows Firewall with Advanced security window opens.
Click on the “Inbound Rules” option.
On the left pane, click on “New rule”.
Under “Rule Type” select the option “Port” and click next.
Select “TCP" or ”UDP”and “specific local ports” options.
Key in the port number.
Click Next.
Select the option “Allow the connection”.
Click Next, do not change any option here and click Next again.
Specify a name for this rule.
Click Finish.
Do the same steps for “Outbound Rules”.

Last updated 3 years ago

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