Configure the Windows Firewall to allow users access to the web server. If you do not perform this configuration, users will not be able to access the web server.
Windows 7/Windows Server 2008
Windows 2003
Windows 7/Windows Server 2008
- From the Windows Control Panel, select System and Security.
- Select Windows Firewall, then Allowed Programs.
- Select the checkbox next to Web Management Service (HTTP) for your Network type (Domain, Home/Work (Private), or Public).
- Click OK.
Windows 2003
- Open the Control Panel.
- Double-click Windows Firewall.
- Select the Advanced tab.
- Click the Settings button for Network Connection Settings.
- Select the checkbox next to Web Server (HTTP).
- Click OK.