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Product:   Zoo Summary:   Demonstrates how to open TCP Port 80 in the Windows firewall Zoo communicates with Rhino clients via TCP Port 80 (HTTP). After installing the Zoo, you need to ensure that TCP Port 80 is open, for  both incoming and outgoing  communications, in the firewall software running on the Zoo server system. Note:  TCP Port 80 is open for outgoing communications by default in most firewall software. So you should not have to open any ports in the firewall software running on Rhino workstations. Steps The following instructions are for opening TCP Port 80 in the Window Firewall – the firewall software included with Windows. If you are using an alternate firewall, please consult their documentation. Important: It is not adequate to open the port's inbound and outbound traffic for just the program or the service. You must create  Port  rules as directed below in Step 6, or it will  not work . 1. From the Windows Start menu, open  Control Panel

With some games and applications, it may be necessary to open one or more ports or setup port forwarding on your home router. Below are the steps required with most routers and additional help and suggestions with troubleshooting issues that may be encountered. Warning:  Ports are often closed on a router to help prevent unauthorized access to your home network. Opening any additional ports on your router may decrease the overall security of your network. Note:  If you want to open ports to give access to a game or other application like BitTorrent , make sure it is absolutely necessary. In some situations, it may be a firewall on your computer or router that is blocking access. Try temporarily disabling your firewall to make sure this is not the cause of your problems. To use port forwarding, first  determine the local IP address of the computer . Open your router configuration . Once in the router configuration, locate the port forwarding settings, often in a section such a