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15-56 Chapter 15 Configuring Network and Internet Connections
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To enable an ICMP exception for a network connection, use these steps:
1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, click Network And Internet Connections.
3. In the Network And Internet Connections window, click Windows Firewall.
4. In the Windows Firewall dialog box, click the Advanced tab.
5. In the Network Connection Settings section, click the connection for which you
want to configure an exception, and then click Settings.
6. In the Advanced Settings dialog box, click the ICMP tab, shown in Figure 15-29.
Figure 15-29 Create an ICMP exception for a connection.
7. Select the check box for the exception you want to enable.
8. Click OK to close the Advanced Settings dialog box. Click OK again to close the
Windows Firewall dialog box.
Troubleshooting Windows Firewall
There are a few fairly common problems that end users encounter when using Windows
Firewall, including the inability to enable or disable Windows Firewall on a connection,
problems with file and print sharing, a network user’s inability to access a
server on the network (such as a Web server), problems with Remote Assistance, and
problems running Internet programs.
When troubleshooting Windows Firewall, make sure that you remember to check
the obvious first. The following are some basic rules that you must follow, and any