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# Configuring Your Firewall

Activating WiMAX service (also called activation and provisioning) requires open, two-way communication between your laptop computer and the WiMAX service provider's network. Depending on your computer's firewall and security settings, you may need to change your firewall's settings to allow the required communications. Following are instructions for several commonly-used firewalls. This information was current as of this writing. Consult the user's guide or online help for your firewall application to get the latest information.

- Configure Windows* XP Service Pack 2 Firewall
- Configure McAfee Personal Firewall Plus
- Configure BlackICE Defender Firewall
- Configure Norton Internet Security Personal Firewall
- Configure Sygate Personal Firewall Pro
- Configure ZoneAlarm Professional

## Windows* XP Service Pack 2 Firewall

To open UDP port 2948 in the Windows* XP Service Pack 2 firewall, perform these steps:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Windows Firewall.

> NOTE: The above step applies if you are using Category View. If you are using Classic View rather than Category View, then Security Center is not shown. Simply click Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall.

2. Make sure the On (recommended) is checked. If this is not checked, then you may be using another firewall and these steps will not apply. Determine which firewall you are using. If you are not using another firewall, then click On (recommend).
3. Click the Exceptions tab. At this tab, click Add Port.
4. Enter the following information:
   - Enter a name for this port access rule. The precise name is not important; you might enter WiMAX Firewall Rule or whatever you prefer.
   - Enter this port number (this number is required): 2948.
   - Check the option UDP.
5. Click OK and then click OK again to save these settings.
6. Click OK a third time to close Windows Firewall. You can now proceed with activation. Return to Subscribing for WiMAX Service.

## McAfee Personal Firewall Plus

To open UDP port 2948 in the McAfee Personal Firewall Plus, perform these steps:

Click Start > All Programs > McAfee > McAfee Personal Firewall Plus.

1. Click Utilities.
2. Click System Services.
3. Click Add.
4. In the Edit Port Configuration window, enter the following information:
   - Program Name: Enter a name (purpose) for this program. The precise name is not important; you might enter WiMAX Firewall Rule or whatever you prefer.
   - Incoming UDP ports: 2948 (this number is required).
   - Description: Enter a name for this port access rule. As above, the precise name is not important; you might enter WiMAX Firewall Rule or whatever you prefer.
5. Click OK. Then check the System Services list to see that your WiMAX Firewall Rule has been added and is checked.
6. Click OK again to save your firewall settings.
7. Click OK again to close the McAfee Personal Firewall Plus window. You can now proceed with activation. Return to Subscribing for WiMAX Service.

## BlackICE Defender Firewall

To open UDP port 2948 in the BlackICE Defender Firewall, perform these steps:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Network ICE > BlackICE Utility.
2. Click Tools > Advanced Firewall Settings.
3. Click Add.
4. Turn off All Ports (no checkmark), and then enter the following information.
   - Name: WiMAX Firewall Rule (or whatever you prefer).
   - Port: 2948 (this number is required).
   - Type: UDP.
   - Mode: Check (turn on) Accept.
   - Duration of Rule: Check (turn on) Forever.
5. Click Add.
6. Click OK to save these firewall settings.
7. You can now proceed with activation. Return to Subscribing for WiMAX Service.

## Norton Internet Security Personal Firewall

To open UDP port 2948 in the Norton Internet Security Personal Firewall, perform these steps:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Norton Internet Security > Norton Internet Security. Or click the Norton Protection Center icon in the system tray and select Norton Internet Security.
2. Under Settings, click Personal Firewall.
3. Click Configure.
4. Under Firewall Protection, make sure that On (recommended) is checked.
5. Under Personal Firewall, click Advanced Settings.
6. Click Configure and then click Add.
7. Select Allow and then click Next.
8. Select Connections to and from other computers. Then click Next.
9. Select Any computer. Then click Next.
10. Under The protocol you want to allow, select UDP. Then select Only communications that match all types and ports listed below.
11. Click Add.
12. In the Specify Ports window, select Individually specified ports and Local.
13. Enter 2498 in the port number field. Then click OK.
14. Enter a name for the rule. The precise name is not important; you might enter WiMAX Firewall Rule or whatever you prefer. Then click Next.
15. Now click Finish. The new rule will appear in the General Rules list.
16. Click OK to save these firewall settings. Then close the Norton Internet Security.
17. You can now proceed with activation. Return to Subscribing for WiMAX Service.

## Sygate Personal Firewall Pro

To open UDP port 2948 in the Sygate Personal Firewall Pro firewall, perform these steps:

1. Click Start > All Programs > Sygate Personal Firewall > Sygate Personal Firewall.
2. Click Tools > Advanced Rules. (If necessary, click OK to dismiss the Advanced Rule Configuration warning.)
3. Click Add.
4. Under the General tab of the Advanced Rule Settings, enter the following information:

- Rule Description: This is the rule name. You might enter WiMAX Firewall Rule or whatever you prefer.
- Action: Select Allow this traffic.
- Advanced Settings: Select All network interface cards.
- Apply this rule during Screensaver mode: Select Both on and off.

5. Select the Ports and Peripherals tab and enter the following information:
   - Protocol: Select UDP.
   - Local: Enter 2948.
   - Traffic Direction: Select Inbound.
6. Click OK.
7. At the Advanced Rules window, confirm that your rule has been added. Click OK again to save your firewall settings.
8. You can now proceed with activation. Return to Return to Subscribing for WiMAX Service.

## ZoneAlarm Professional

To open UDP port 2948 in the ZoneAlarm Professional firewall, perform these steps:

1. Click Start > All Programs > ZoneAlarm Pro > ZoneAlarm Pro.
2. Click Firewall.
3. Click Custom on the Main tab.
4. On the Internet Zone tab, select Allow incoming UDP ports.
5. Enter 2498 in the Ports field. If values are already present in the Ports field, place a comma after the last value before entering the new port number.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click OK to save these firewall settings. Close ZoneAlarm Professional.
8. You can now proceed with activation. Return to Return to Subscribing for WiMAX Service.

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