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Discussions tagged with firewall exceptions on WindowsForum.com focus on configuring Windows Firewall to allow specific network traffic, particularly for Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) and port forwarding. Users report issues where Windows Firewall blocks ICS connections, requiring exceptions for ports like 80 to enable internet sharing between computers. Other threads involve troubleshooting port forwarding for applications such as Warcraft 3, where firewall exceptions for ports 6112 and 6114 are needed to host games. Common themes include adjusting firewall settings on Windows 7, verifying port status, and resolving conflicts between firewall rules and network adapters. These topics highlight practical challenges in managing firewall exceptions for home networking and gaming.
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Windows 7 windows firewall blocking ICS
Hello I'm currently sharing my internet connection with another computer (both run windows 7). The other computer can only access the internet if the computer holding the dial up connection has windows firewall turned off. I tried to add an exception in windows firewall for port 80 but did not...- Ben Yermak
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- adsl modem cable dns firewall firewall exceptions internet connection sharing ipv4 local area connection network settings windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Windows firewall and port forwarding problems [Mystery]
Hello, I am having serious issues with my port forwarding. This is my long story made short: I used to have a modem which couldn't be port-forwarded, so I got a new one from my ISP. I called my ISP (I have ADSL internet connection) so they opened 2 ports, they did so successfully. The ports are...- Craphter
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Networking
