Firewall

[Guest]

How can I keep Windows Firewall on AND allow a second computer access to a
share I create on the firewalled computer? When I turn off the firewall, the
share works fine. Once I turn it on, the share is disconnected. I'm using
the share as a location for a backup image of the second computer.

 

[Guest]

A firewall works like a lock on a door. You'll have to provide a way of
gaining entry.

In all cases, you'll have to tell the firewall the "IP address" of the other
computer, or computers that needs access, and it'll allow it. Did you do
that??

By turning the forewall off, you're keeping the door unlocked.

 

[Guest]

Use the Network Setup Wizard
How to configure file sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875356
scroll down

 

[Guest]

My problem is that the laptop with the firewall is part of a domain (work
laptop) so I can't use the Network Setup Wizard.

How can I create an Exception within Windows Firewall for the IP address of
the other computer? I can't seem to figure this out.

 

[Guest]

Why don't you read thru this:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/smallbusiness/prodtech/windowsxp/cfgfwall.mspx

Hope this helps.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

How can I keep Windows Firewall on AND allow a second computer access to a
share I create on the firewalled computer? When I turn off the firewall, the
share works fine. Once I turn it on, the share is disconnected. I'm using
the share as a location for a backup image of the second computer.

Simply enable the Windows Firewall's built-in exception for File and
Print Sharing.


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[Bruce Chambers]

My problem is that the laptop with the firewall is part of a domain (work
laptop) so I can't use the Network Setup Wizard.

You'll need to consult the domain's admin before proceeding, then.

How can I create an Exception within Windows Firewall for the IP address of
the other computer? I can't seem to figure this out.

You don't. Just enable the built-in exception for File and Print
Sharing. There's no need to specify an IP address.


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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. -Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. -Bertrand Russell