How to open port and ip protocol on windows firewall?
Posted by admin on Jun 25th, 2007
Hi, I have problem connecting to a VPN server. I searched all over the web sites and understand that I need to open up port 1723 and ip protocol 47 on the firewall, and I know to open up the port 1723 is just using Add Port on the Windows Firewall Settings page under Exceptions. However, I don't know how to open IP Protocol 47? Some web pages said it is not a port, then how to I open that? Appreciate the help.
Jun 26th, 2007 at 05:55 pm
"iii_thebest" You may need to set up a firewall rule with 'Windows Firewall with Advanced Security'Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Windows Firewall with Advanced SecurityClick on 'Inbound Rules' left pane Then rightclick on 'Inbound Rules' > New Rule.. > Custom > ... On the 'Protocols and ports' screen, choose 'GRE' in the 'Protocol type' dropdown box..... Jon
Jun 28th, 2007 at 04:03 pm
Hi guys. Actually, you can do this through the regular Windows Firewall. On the Exceptions tab, click "Add port" and then give it a name, put 47 as the port number, and select TCP. That should do it!Thanks for posting, Gloria Gloria Boyer Windows User Assistance team Microsoft Corporation