Creating a Firewall Exception

Before you can access Hello World from a mobile device, you may need to create an application exception in the firewall. The following instructions provide a possible method for creating an exception in a Windows environment.

To make an application exception in the Windows firewall:

1  From the Windows Control Panel, double-click on Windows Firewall.

2  Select the Exceptions tab.

3  Click the Add Port button.

The Add a Port dialog box appears.

4  Enter a name for the exception in the Name text box.

5  Type the port for the application in the Port Number text box.

6  Ensure that the TCP option is selected and click OK.

The exception is created and you can access the application from a mobile device.

 


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