Windows Firewall
The Windows Firewall is a personal firewall that comes installed on Windows XP.
Configuring
To configure the Windows Firewall, perform the following steps:
- Open the Network Connections Control Panel.
- Right-click on your Local Area Connection and select Properties.
- On the Advanced tab, make sure "Protect my computer..." is checked.
- Click "Settings."
- Click "Add."
- You will need to add four services to connect to your home directory:
| Description of service | Name or IP address | External Port | Internal Port | TCP or UDP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Networking 1 | any | 137 | 137 | TCP |
| Windows Networking 2 | any | 138 | 138 | TCP |
| Windows Networking 3 | any | 139 | 139 | TCP |
| Windows Networking 4 | any | 445 | 445 | TCP |