Configuring Windows Firewall

Question 1

Enabling and disabling Windows Firewall

Answer 1

• Your firewall should always be enabled (unless troubleshooting)
• Temporarily disable from the main screen
• Different settings for each network type - Public/Private

Question 2

Windows Firewall configuration

Answer 2

• Block all incoming connections - Ignores your exception list
• Modify notification - App blocking

Question 3

Creating a firewall exception - Configuring Windows Firewall

Answer 3

• Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall
• Port number - Block or allow
• Predefined exceptions - List of common exceptions
• Custom rule - Every firewall option