How to configure Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 firewall
running MPI Tech software Solutions

Products Involved

• MPI Tech BlueServer
• MPI Tech DocOut Version 3
• MPI Tech DocOut Version 4
• MPI Tech PrintGuide all versions
• Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

Introduction

This document describes how to be prevent the built in Firewall in Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 Server SP1 from blocking MPI Tech BlueServer, DocOut 3 + 4 and PrintGuide. By default the Firewall is enabled when installing SP2 to Windows XP but disabled when installing SP1 on Windows 2003 server. On both Windows XP and 2003 the firewall should be configured no matter if it’s enabled or not. This is to ensure that the MPI Tech related software are working correctly.

How to setup the firewall

1. The firewall is located in the Control Panel and is named Windows Firewall.

2. Opening Windows Firewall displays if the firewall is turned on or not, MPI Tech advices to add the MPI Tech related software, even if the firewall is turned OFF.

3. Open the exceptions menu. In this menu you will probably see several exceptions added.

4. You can add both port numbers and software to the exceptions, MPI Tech advises to add the *.exe file of the software, then all used ports by the software is added to the exceptions. This is done using the Add Program wizard. The files to add are: BlueServer = Blueserv.exe DocOut = Pserver.exe PrintGuide = PGuide.exe. The exe files are located in the folder where the application is installed.

If your MPI Tech product is listed in the exceptions list, your product is added correctly and the firewall should not prevent your copy of a MPI Tech related software product from working.

For more information on Windows Firewall MPI Tech refers to the Microsoft support web site (click to visit).