Internet Connection Firewall question

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When the ICF is enabled, will other pc's on the LAN be able to connect to
shares? I tried it, and it didn't seem like the shares were available to
other LAN machines. In some support files on the MS website, some mention
was made of issues about the private networking, and a FAQ link was given
that was supposed to explain, but it had nothing at all on the subject. In
other help files, the subject is very ambiguous or not discussed at all.
I couldn't find any config mechanisms to set trusted IP's, etc like software
firewalls always have.
Anyone know of some real info on the subject?
thanks
bill
 
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bill said:
When the ICF is enabled, will other pc's on the LAN be able to
connect to shares?
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No - if it is configured in the default manner, File and Print sharing is
BLOCKED.
True for ICF and Windows Firewall (SP2).
I tried it, and it didn't seem like the shares
were available to other LAN machines. In some support files on the
MS website, some mention was made of issues about the private
networking, and a FAQ link was given that was supposed to explain,
but it had nothing at all on the subject. In other help files, the
subject is very ambiguous or not discussed at all.
I couldn't find any config mechanisms to set trusted IP's, etc like
software firewalls always have.
Anyone know of some real info on the subject?
Click to expand...

Well, for ICF, the information on how to open the correct ports to allow for
File and Printer sharing is here:

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

What ports do I need open?
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp


With Windows Firewall(SP2), it's a checkbox.
 
Much better info !
Thanks, Shenan
Bill

Shenan Stanley said:
Answers "inline"...



No - if it is configured in the default manner, File and Print sharing is
BLOCKED.
True for ICF and Windows Firewall (SP2).


Well, for ICF, the information on how to open the correct ports to allow for
File and Printer sharing is here:

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

What ports do I need open?
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/ports.asp


With Windows Firewall(SP2), it's a checkbox.
Click to expand...
 
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