Configuring Windows Firewall with API Tools

Configuring the Windows Firewall

1. Open Windows Firewall (search for Firewall or Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall)
2. Click “Advanced Settings” to open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
3. Click “Inbound Rules”
4. Click “New Rule…”
5. Select “Port” and click “Next >”
6. Check that “TCP” and “Specific local ports:” are selected, type a port number into the text box (1234 is the default port in use by the HEX API tool), and then click “Next >”
7. Select “Allow the connection” and click “Next >”
8. Make sure “Domain”, “Private”, and “Public” are checked and click “Next >”
9. Give your new Firewall Rule a name and click “Finish”

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