WinXP Internet Connection Firewall Settings for iSpQ
Windows XP includes an Internet Connection Firewall (ICF)
that can prevent iSpQ from receiving QMs or calls when the firewall is enabled.
This firewall can either be disabled, or configured to allow iSpQ to operate
while the firewall is enabled.
To disable or configure the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall for use
with iSpQ:
1) Right Click on 'My Network Places' on your desktop. Choose 'Properties'.
This will open the ‘Network Connections’ window.
2) This will open the ‘Network Connections’ window. Locate your internet
connection in the ‘Network Connections’ window and click on it with your mouse.
Your current internet connection should now be highlighted. Under 'Network
Tasks', select 'Change settings of this connection'.
3) This will open the 'Local Area Connection Properties' window. Choose the
'Advanced' Tab.
[I don't reccomend this option: If you would like to
disable the firewall, simply uncheck the box under Internet Connection Firewall
and click OK. iSpQ will work properly with the firewall disabled.]
Otherwise, check the box
under Internet Connection Firewall to enable the firewall, and then press the
'Settings' button to configure the Internet Connection Firewall for use with
iSpQ.
4) This will open the 'Advanced Settings' window with the 'Services' tab
selected. Click the Add button.
5) This will open a 'Service Settings' window. iSpQ requires open access to
ports 2000-2003 to run properly. You will need to make a separate rule for each
of these four ports for iSpQ to function properly. The example below shows the
configuration for port 2000.
Description of Service: iSpQ port 2000
Name or IP address of the computer hosting this service on your network:
localhost
External Port: 2000
Internal Port: 2000
Check the button next to TCP
Press OK to set this rule. 'iSpQ port 2000' should now be shown in you list of
services with a check next to it.
6) Repeat the above and create a rule for ports 2001-2003.