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8.12. Resolving a Windows Firewall Issue
If you a running a personal firewall on your Windows PC, the firewall might prevent
the you from accessing the Network Storage over your network.
Follow this procedure to add an exception for the Network Storage:
1.
From the Windows Start menu, choose Settings, then Network Connections.
2.
The Network Connections window opens.
3.
Right-click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties from the popup
menu.
4.
The local Area Connection properties dialog box opens.
5.
Click on the Advanced tab.
6.
Click the Settings button.
7.
The Windows Firewall dialog box opens.
8.
Click on the Advanced tab.
9.
Under Network Connection Setting, click the Settings button.
10. The Advanced Settings dialog box opens.
11. Click the Add button.
12. The Service Settings dialog box opens.
13. In the Description of service field, type LevelOne NAS utility.
14. In the Name or IP address field, type the IP address of the Network Storage.
15. See “Finding the Network Storage’s IP Address”
16. In the External Port field, type 49152.
17. Click on the UDP option button.
18. In the Internal Port field, type 49152.
19. Click the OK button.
Windows Firewall Advanced Service Settings
20. Click the OK buttons in the Advanced Settings, Windows Firewall, and Local
Area Connection Properties dialog boxes.
