Client-server configuration help! (1 Viewer)

[JohnHind]

Can anyone give me some tips on getting a client-server setup working on a private WiFi network between two Windows 10 machines? After much faffing about, I've got to the stage were it works with Windows Firewall turned off on the server machine, but if I turn the firewall on, the client continues playing content but becomes unresponsive to controls.

Looking at the inbound rules I have two rules for TvService.exe - one is for TCP protocol, the other UDP and all other filters "any", both on the "private" profile and both enabled. That should let it through, surely?

I also tried changing one of the rules to protocol 'any', but no difference.

Any help gratefully received!

 

[mm1352000]

With regards to the firewall, you need to allow for:

• database connection - port 3306 [MySQL] or 1433 [SQL Server]
• .NET remoting connection - port 31456

For the streaming content (video, audio etc.)...
If using RTSP streaming, add:

• RTSP connection - port 554
• RTP connection uses random ports, so requires full access

If using UNC paths, add:

• SMB connection - port 445
• NetBIOS/DNS [optional - needed if using host name rather than IP address] - ports 137, 138, 139

 

[JohnHind]

Many thanks - it seems that the .NET remoting port was the problem.