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9.5 Set Windows firewall
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Fire safety
The aim of changing the firewall settings is to establish a functioning Ethernet
connection between the configuration tools on the PC and the control panel.
The Windows firewall may prevent the PC from connecting to the panel. In this
case, the firewall must be switched off in Windows XP or firewall rules set in
Windows 7 when working with the fire detection installation.
Proceed as follows:
You must have administrator rights for the following settings.
Windows XP
1. Open the Windows start menu.
2. Select 'Settings' > 'Control panel' > 'Administrative Tools' > 'Services'.
3. Right-click 'Windows Firewall/Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)' in the new
window.
4. Select 'All Tasks' > 'Exit' in the context menu.
5. Once the work is complete, reactivate the firewall. To do this, proceed as
described above but select 'All Tasks' > 'Start' in the context menu.
NOTICE
Security vulnerability in operating system due to deactivated firewall
Unauthorized access to your PC
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Activate the firewall after the firmware update.
Windows 7
There are different ways of adjusting the firewall rules in Windows 7. The
following settings apply for Siemens PCs which use group guidelines controlled
by the domain.
Set the following for the Windows 7 firewall:
w You have administrator rights on your PC.
w The PC is connected to the Siemens intranet.
1. Open the Windows start menu.
2. Select 'Control Panel' > 'All Control Panel Items' > 'Administrative Tools' >
'Local Security Policy' > 'Windows Firewall with Advanced Security'.
3. Expand the menu.
4. Right-click 'Inbound Rules' > 'New Rules'
a The 'New Inbound Rule Wizard' window is open.
5. Select 'Rule Type' and activate 'Program'.
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