Accessing Workgroup computers with Firewall enabled

[Dave]

What steps do I take to allow access to my XP workstation
from other computers on my wireless network while the
frewall is enabled?

 

[Roger Abell]

You need to use the advanced configuration in where you
turn on the firewall and tell it what should be allowed to
listen and respond.

 

[Shain Wray [MSFT]]

Hello Dave,

The following KB articles should assist you -

290403 How to Set Security in Windows XP Professional That Is Installed in a
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=290403

304040 Description of File Sharing and Permissions in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=304040

298804 Internet Firewalls Can Prevent Browsing and File Sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=298804

308127 How to Manually Open Ports in Internet Connection Firewall in
Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308127


Best regards,
--
Shain Wray
Microsoft PSS Security Team

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