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Module 7: Firewalls and Port
Forwarding
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Overview
• Firewall configuration for Web Application Hosting
• Forwarding necessary ports for Web Application Hosting
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Firewall configuration for Web Application Hosting
Configuring internal firewalls that are featured in
many multitiered deployment models.
Threats and Countermeasures
Threats and Countermeasures
• Network eavesdropping
• Unauthorized access
• Viruses, Trojan horses, and worms
Firewall Enterprise Services
Firewall Enterprise Services
• Define port ranges.
• Use static endpoint mapping.
Typical Remoting firewall port configuration for HTTP and TCP
channel scenarios
• Web Services
• SQL Server
To enable component level access checks
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Forwarding Necessary Ports
What You’ll Need To Start
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Your Router IP
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Your Internal IP Address
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Your External IP Address
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Your Web Application Port Number
Forwarding Necessary Ports
• First log into your router using the IPN address. It is usually something like
192.168.1.1. Log in and forward the Web Application Port to Your Internal
IP Address. This depends on your router so consult your manual about the
specifics.
Opening Necessary ports
1.) Open up Control Panel and click System and Security
Forwarding Necessary Ports
2.) Next Click Windows Firewall
3.) Next click Advanced Settings on the left.
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4.) In the new window click Inbound Rules, Then Click “New Rule…” on the
right
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5.) Then in the new window select Port and click Next
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• 6.) Proceed to type in your Web Application Port Number in the textbox
Port forwarding
• Port forwarding is opening certain ports on your home or small business
network, usually blocked from access by your router, to the Internet.
Steps
• Recognize that your computer's IP address and your connection's IP
address are different.
• Understand what kind of public IP address your ISP assigns.
• Find your public IP address.
• Pick your method.
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