Configuring the Windows Firewall

Normally, ports used for communication are opened with installation of Virtual Reality Lab.

Note: If communication errors occur and followers are not follow then check if the ports are open for UDP and TCP in the advanced settings of the firewall. Check inbound and outbound rules to check incoming and outgoing communication.

To enable network communications before using multiscreen with Virtual Reality Lab, configure the Windows firewall.

  1. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.

  2. Select Windows Firewall.

  3. Click Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall.

  4. Click Allow another program...

  5. Click Browse and select Daemon.

  6. Click Open.

  7. Click Network Location Type.

  8. Select the Domain and Home/network (Private) check boxes

  9. Click Add.

  10. Click Browse and select VRLab.

  11. Click Open.

  12. Click Network Location type.

  13. Select the Domain and Home/network (Private) check boxes

  14. Click Add.

  15. Click OK.

Network communications are now fully allowed.

Note: This settings are valid for a basic Windows configuration. If you are encountering further network communications problems, check your additional firewall and/or anti-virus programs.