Cannon CAV 4.2 - Configure firewall rules

CAV® 4.2 Operator's Manual, Rev. 2.0
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Connecting with VISCPRO II CANNON®
Configure firewall rules
The Windows® Firewall on the PC on which VISCPRO is installed must be configured to
permit inbound, outbound, and ping communications on port 1982 (default).
1. If necessary, close VISCPRO.
2. Open Control Panel > Windows Firewall > Advanced Settings. This opens the Windows
Firewall with Advanced Security window.
3. Configure an inbound rule:
• In the upper left corner, click Inbound Rules.
• In the upper right corner under Actions, click New Rule.
• Select Port. Click Next.
• Select TCP and Specific local ports. Enter 1982 in the port field.
• Select Allow the connection. Click Next.
• Check all boxes: Domain, Private, and Public. Click Next.
• In the Name field, enter Viscpro_IN. Click Finish.
4. Configure an outbound rule:
• In the upper left corner, click Outbound Rules.
• In the upper right corner under Actions, click New Rule.
• Select Port and click Next.
• Select TCP and Specific local ports. Enter 1982 in the port field.
• Select Allow the connection. Click Next.
• Check all boxes: Domain, Private, and Public. Click Next.
• In the Name field, enter Viscpro_Out. Click Finish.
5. Configure on inbound rule to respond to ping requests:
• In the upper left corner, click Inbound Rules.
• In the upper right corner, under Actions, click New Rule.
• Select Custom. Click Next.