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Appendices
CJ2 CPU Unit Software User’s Manual
A-6 EtherNet/IP Connections from Windows XP (SP2 or Higher),
Windows Vista, or Windows 7
App
A-6-1 Changing Windows Firewall Settings
2 Open the Administrative Tools and select Windows Firewall with Advanced Security from the dia-
log box that is displayed.
3 Select Inbound Rules under Windows Firewall with Advanced Security on Local Computer on
the left side of the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Dialog Box.
4 Select New Rule under Inbound Rules in the Actions Area on the right side of the dialog box.
5 Make the following settings for each step in the New Inbound Rule Wizard Dialog Box, clicking
the Next Button to move between steps.
6 Click the Finish Button. The rule that you defined will be registered in the Inbound Rules (e.g.,
Omron_EIP).
7 Close the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security Dialog Box.
8 When you attempt to connect the CX-Programmer to a PLC on an EtherNet/IP network through
an Ethernet port, the Windows Security Alert Dialog Box will be displayed.
Rule Type Select Custom.
Program Select All Programs.
Protocol and Ports Select ICMPv4 as the protocol type.
Scope Select Any IP address for everything.
Action Select Allow the connection.
Profile Select Domain, Private, and Public.
Name Enter any name, e.g., Omron_EIP.