User's Manual

9–18 Hardware and Software Guide
Security
DRAFT Revised: 8/24/04
File: Chap9.fm
PN: HP-367186-001
hp CONFIDENTIAL
August 24, 2004 4:02 pm
To manually add an application to the Windows Firewall
Exceptions list so that it will not be blocked by the firewall:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet
Connections > Windows Firewall.
2. Select the Exceptions tab.
3. Select Add Program and enter the required information
about the application.
4. Select OK. The application is added to the Exceptions list
and will not be blocked by Windows Firewall.
If you are using an optional firewall and you want to allow a
blocked application to connect:
■ Temporarily solve the problem by disabling the firewall,
performing the task, and then reenabling the firewall.
■ Permanently resolve the problem by reconfiguring the
firewall. Refer to the firewall documentation or contact the
firewall manufacturer.