DS2 Docking Station
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3.14. Configuring the Firewall
3.14.1 Windows XP Firewall
If you are running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, the firewall will need to be set to allow the
DS2s to communicate to the server. To properly set the firewall, follow the instructions below.
Step Instruction
1. Select
Start/Settings/Control
Panel/Security Center.
The Windows Security
Center Screen will be
displayed.
Figure 3-31. Windows Security Center Screen
2.
Select Windows Firewall. The Windows Firewall screen will be displayed.
3.
The default setting shows the Windows Firewall “On”. Select the Advanced tab.
Select “Local Area Connection” and click the Settings button next to it.
4.
Check the box next to “Web Server (HTTP)” Click OK and exit.
5.
NOTE: This procedure
does not disable the firewall
. Adding the Web Sever (HTTP)
setting allows this service to communicate through the firewall. This allows the DS2
IDSs to communicate to the DSS software package installed on the PC.
6.
NOTE: When updating Windows XP, the firewall may be enabled and may stop
communications. When this occurs, the firewall must be disabled.
