Configuring the Windows XP Firewall | Lantronix 4100, 2100 specs

A: Configuring the Windows XP Firewall

The following instructions detail how to configure Window XP's built-in firewall for use with the Lantronix UBox. While these instructions are specific for this software, you can apply the basic idea of these instructions to configuring other firewalls.

These instructions show you how to:

Determine which version of Windows XP is installed on your computer.

Access your firewall software.

Add settings to your firewall to allow communication with your Lantronix UBox.

If you have multiple computers, please repeat these steps for every computer that will access the UBox.

Step 1 - Determine Which Version of Windows XP is Installed on Your Computer

To determine Windows XP version:

1.On the Start menu, click Run.

2.In the Open field, type winver.exe and click OK. The About Windows window displays the version.

3.Do one of the following:

If you have Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or Windows XP without any Service Packs installed, perform Step 2 and Step 3a.

If you have Windows XP with Service Pack 2, perform Step 3b.

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Part Number Revision D June UBox USB Device Server User Guide Lantronix Corporate Headquarters TrademarkCopyright Contacts Revisions Contents Contents Changing the UBoxs Settings CE Mark Declaration of Conformity Resetting the UBox HardwareTroubleshooting USB Devices Technical Support Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect Remaining chapters in this guide include Using This GuidePurpose and Audience Summary of Chapters Introduction Model and Part NumbersUSB Speeds and Throughput Connectivity to a Network Supported DevicesCompatible USB Devices Connectivity to USB Devices Windows Windows XP and Vista 32 bit Hub SupportRequirements Whats Inside the Package Connect the UBox to Your Network Installing the UBoxInstalling the UBox Hardware Connect the UBox’s Power Supply and Read the LEDs UDS4100 System LEDs Installing the UBox To install the UBox Software Installing the UBox Software USB Devices Tab Servers Tab Displaying a UBox Uninstalling the Lantronix UBox Software Connect a USB Device to the UBox Using USB Devices on the NetworkConnecting Your USB Device Overview Using USB Devices on the Network Review the following information on the USB Devices tabAction Location Connect a Networked USB DeviceDevice Name Status Disconnect Your USB Devices Multiple UBoxes and USB Devices Using Multiple UBoxes and USB DevicesCompound Devices One UBox with Multiple Users Summary Other Ways to Connect and Disconnect USB DevicesUBox Groups on Multiple UDP Ports PC Connectivity to UBoxes and UBS Devices Using the UBox System Tray To use the auto connect feature Auto Connecting Printers Disconnect Printer for Auto Connect Auto Connect Enabled From the Advanced menu, select Force Device Disconnect Using Forced Device DisconnectTo use Forced Device Disconnect On the USB Devices tab, select the UBox to disconnect Forced Device Disconnect on the Advanced Menu Using Multi-and Single-User Connect Modes Device Status To separate compound devices Separating Compound DevicesTypes of USB Devices Separating Compound Devices Viewing UBox Settings Changing the UBoxs Settings Server Name Changing the UBoxs SettingsStatus column, the following may display Server # To edit the UBox’s Settings on the Access Tab Editing Server Settings Access Tab Firmware Upgrade Update the following settings as desiredConnect Mode Editing Server Settings Network Tab IP Address AssignmentIP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for the UBox TCP Port Subnet MaskGateway UDP Port Editing Server Settings USB Device Configuration Tab Location/Serial NumberCfg Following information displays at the top Applying, Canceling, or Removing Server Settings Reenter Password Share ModeConnection Updating the UBoxs Firmware Restoring Default SettingsTo restore the UBox to factory settings To update the firmware Click the Close button UBox User Guide Update Server Firmware Overriding Server Network Settings To override network settingsEnter the following information You can get more information about ZeroConf at Refreshing Data Changing Local Software Settings Updating Personal Communication SettingsTo update your computer’s settings Changing Local Software Settings Client NameMulticast Address Update the following information as needed Updating Server Access Settings Viewing or Removing Device Passwords To view or remove USB device passwordsDevice Serial # Switching Between Sets of UBoxes ‹ Off TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Status Lights Before You Begin Status Lights on UBox Troubleshooting Boot-Up System Status LightSystem Status Lights 2 Status 2 is Off System 2 isOn / System Off / System Troubleshooting UDP Ports Is Not Listed Troubleshooting Network IssuesCommunication Between your PC and the UBox To ping the UBox Final Step Resetting the UBox HardwarePower-Cycling or Using the Reset Button Firewalls To boot into safe mode Rebooting the UBox into Safe Mode Using the Reset Button Technical Support Troubleshooting USB DevicesTo troubleshoot problems with USB Devices To troubleshoot issues with multiple users of a USB device Troubleshooting Position of Status Lights on the UBox Status Light Behavior Status Light Behavior If System 1 greenSystem 2 red/amber blink Refer to -4. UBox Status Lights -- UBox is Running System 2 and System 3 both System 2=OFF and System 3= on System 2= OFF and System 3= OFFSystem 2= on and System 3= OFF System 2= on and System 3= on To determine Windows XP version Configuring the Windows XP Firewall AConfiguring the Windows XP Firewall To obtain your UDP and TCP port numbersTo obtain your IP address Local Area Connection Properties Advanced Tab To obtain the Advanced Settings window To add your UDP Port to the firewall Advanced Settings Window To close the remaining windows To add your TCP port to the firewall Select On Click the Exceptions tab UBox User Guide To access your firewall software 11. Exceptions Tab 13. Add a Port Window TCP Select UDP Click OK Manufacturers Name and Address Compliance UBoxCE Mark Declaration of Conformity Canada Digital Apparatus EMI Standard Translation Australia/New ZealandDisclaimer and Supplementary Information BCompliance UBox SLB SLP SCS SLS DSC RoHS Notice Declaration of Conformity CCompliance UBox Manufacturer’s Contact Lantronix Software License Agreement DLantronix Software License Agreement Lantronix Warranty