How to Change Firewall settings Windows 7

Q: Does Window 7 have a firewall?

The Windows 7 Firewall is, appropriately, found in System and Security (click on any image for a larger version). The firewall in Windows 7 isnt much different, technically than the one in XP. And its just as important to use. As with all later versions, its on by default and should be left that way.

If a Firewall on your computer is active, it may be rejecting the necessary network connection needed for the network operations such as network printing, network scanning or network PC-Faxing. In this case, Brother recommends you either disable the Firewall on your computer whenever you use a network feature, or leave the Firewall enabled and adjust the settings.

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How do I unblock a firewall in Windows 7?
How do I change my firewall settings?
What is firewall settings Windows 7?
Does Window 7 have a firewall?

To disable the Firewall (See Option 1)
To leave the Firewall enabled and adjust the settings.(See Option 2)

OPTION 1: DISABLE THE FIREWALL SETTINGS

For personal Firewall Software users:

(For example, Blackice, Norton Internet Security, Tiny Personal Firewall, Zone Alarm, Sygate and McAfee.)
For instructions on how to disable this type of program, please refer to the user's guide for your software or contact the software manufacturer.

For Windows 7 Firewall users:

NOTE: If the User Account Control screen appears, type an administrator username and password and click YES.

1. First check your network location.

a. Click the Start => Control Panel => System and Security => Windows Firewall => Network and Sharing Center.

b. Check your network location which is shown in the View your active networks section.

2. Disable the Firewall settings.

a. Click the Start button => Control Panel => System and Security => Windows Firewall => Turn Windows Firewall on or off.

b. Choose Turn off Windows Firewall (not recommended) for your network location, and click OK.

NOTE: If you disabled your Firewall, you will need to re-enable it after a network operation.

For instructions on how to re-enable a Software Manufacturer Firewall, refer to your user's guide or contact the software manufacturer.

For Windows 7 Firewall users, follow the instructions in STEP 1 and select Turn On Windows Firewall (recommended) to re-enable the Firewall.

OPTION 2: LEAVE THE FIREWALL ENABLED AND ADJUST THE SETTINGS

For personal Firewall Software users:
(Ex: Blackice, Norton Internet Security, Tiny Personal Firewall, Zone Alarm, Sygate and McAfee.)
For instructions on how to configure the settings properly for this type of program, please refer to the user's guide for your software or contact the software manufacturer.

For Windows 7 Firewall users:

NOTE: If the User Account Control screen appears, type an administrator username and password and click YES.

1. First check your network location.

a. Click the Start => Control Panel => System and Security => Windows Firewall => Network and Sharing Center.

b. Check your network location which is shown in the View your active networks section.

2. Add the ports:

- 54925 for Network Scanning

- 54926 for PC-Fax Receiving

a. Click the Start => Control Panel => System and Security => Windows Firewall => Advanced Settings.

b. Click Inbound Rules.

c. Click New Rule....

d. Choose Port and click NEXT.

e. Choose UDP, Specific local ports and enter 54925 or 54926 (depending on which port you are entering) in the box. Then click NEXT.

f. Choose Allow the connection and click NEXT.

g. Check the profile for your network location and click Next.

h. Enter any description in the Name box, for example 'Brother NetScan', and click Finish.

i. Make sure that the new setting is added.

3. Close the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security screen.

4. If you still have trouble with your network connection such as network scanning or printing,

a. Click the Start button => Control Panel => System and Security => Windows Firewall => Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.

b. Click Change settings if the button is clickable.

c. Check File and Printer Sharing for your network location and click OK.

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How do I unblock a firewall in Windows 7?

Turn Microsoft Defender Firewall on or off.

Select Start , then open Settings . ... .

Select a network profile: Domain network, Private network, or Public network..

Under Microsoft Defender Firewall, switch the setting to On. ... .

To turn it off, switch the setting to Off..

How do I change my firewall settings?

Click the Start button, then type Windows Firewall in the Search box. Click Windows Firewall, and then click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall. Click the Change settings button. If a User Account Control window appears, click Yes, or enter your user name and password, then click OK.

What is firewall settings Windows 7?

The firewall automatically blocks access to your computer from outside applications and asks you what to do. Either click Allow Access, and follow the steps below, or block access and click Cancel.

Does Window 7 have a firewall?

The Windows 7 Firewall is, appropriately, found in "System and Security" (click on any image for a larger version). The firewall in Windows 7 isn't much different, technically than the one in XP. And it's just as important to use. As with all later versions, it's on by default and should be left that way.

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