Gathering Configuration Information; Troubleshooting Applications - HP T5720 - Compaq Thin Client Quick Reference Manual

Display a notification when the Windows Firewall blocks a program is selected by default.
You can set a scope for each exception. For home and small office networks, it is recommended
that you set the scope to the local network only where possible. This will enable computers on the
same subnet to connect to the program on the machine, but drops traffic originating from a remote
network.
● Advanced Tab: Enables you to configure the following functions.
◦ Network Connection Settings: Select connection-specific rules which apply per network
interface.
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Security Logging: Create a log file for troubleshooting.
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ICMP: With Global Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) the computers on a network
can share error and status information.
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Default Settings: Restore Windows Firewall to a default configuration.

Gathering configuration information

To examine the current policy configuration for Windows Firewall, you can use the following
command: netsh firewall show configuration.

Troubleshooting applications

Modifying an application to work with a stateful filtering firewall is the ideal way to resolve issues. This
is not always possible, so the firewall provides an interface for configuring exceptions for ports and
applications.
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