Configuring Window Firewall

Question 1

Enabling & Disabling Windows Firewall

Answer 1

• Your firewall should always be enabled
  
  • Sometimes you need to troubleshoot
• Temporarily disable from the main screen
  
  • Requires elevated permissions
• Different settings for each type of network
  
  • Public / Private

Question 2

Windows Firewall Configurations

Answer 2

• Block all incoming connections
  
  • Ignores exception list
  • Useful when security is needed
• Modify notification
  
  • App blocking

Question 3

Creating a Firewall Exception

Answer 3

• Allow an app or feature through Windows firewall
  
  • The more secure exception
• Part number
  
  • Block or allow
  • Very broad
• Predefined exceptions
  
  • List of common exception