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RocketLinx Web Interface and the Windows Firewall

Windows operating systems after Windows XP require firewall exceptions for Java so that the web interface can operate
in Local mode to backup and restore configuration files and upload firmware.

Perform the following steps to configure the proper exceptions. The images in the following procedure illustrate a
Windows 8.1 system so your screens may differ depending on the operating system.

1. Open the Control Panel and select the System and Security option.

2. Select the Allow an app through Windows Firewall option.

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RocketLinx Web Interface and the Windows Firewall

3. Click the Change settings button.

4. Click the Allow another app… button. This will open t he Add an app dialog.

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