Hi all. I recently modified the Remote Desktop rule to allow access to one certain computer, but have been able to connect from a computer not listed in the rule. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong. Can anyone help me with this? I want to allow access to only one computer. I entered the computer name in the setting and didn't see anything else that needed to be set. Any input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi StanP
What are the operating systems of all of the computers in the network?
When you say entered in the settings, is that windows or Norton?
ATB
intesec
Hi StanP
What are the operating systems of all of the computers in the network?
When you say entered in the settings, is that windows or Norton?
ATB
My main computer is Windows 7 Professional, andI have a Surface RT that I use for Remote Deskop.
Sorry. I entered the settings into the Norton rule for Remote Desktop.
Hi StanP
Try using the trust control in the smart firewall by clicking the Norton icon, click settings, click network, click smart firewall, click trust control, click ok for the window on top then on the left hand side there is a plus and minus sign to add and remove devices.
Another access point is, click the Norton icon, click advanced, underneath Network protection, click network security map, click ok for the window on top then on the left hand side there is a plus and minus sign to add and remove devices.
See SendOfJive post on the link below.
ATB
intesec
Thanks Intesec, I already have the Trust Conteol ser up for each machine on my home network. I can connect with Remote Desktop from my Surface RT, no problem. The problem is that I'm able to connect from a computer that should be blocked according the Remote Desktop rule. There must be something that I'm missing in the setup of the rule.
Hi StanP
Have you tried clicking the Norton icon, click settings, click network, click smart firewall, click advanced settings, click configure for general rules, click add, check block and click next, check connections to and from other computers and click next, check only the computers and sites listed below and click add, check individual and enter the name of the computer and click ok.
ATB
intesec
Hi StanP
I forgot to mention if the above doesn’t have any effect try restarting the computer.
ATB
intesec
Intesec: I will try these steps when I get home tonight and see what happens. Thanks again for your help.
Intesec, here is the rule in it's current configuration:
Allow
Direction: Inbound
Computer: Specific (The name of my Surface RT)
Communications: Specific (My local listening port - not 3389)
Protocol: TCP and UDP
Tracking: Create an entry log
I am still able to connect from a computer that does not match this rule.
I am not familiar with firewall rules, but I would think you need to Block all other access to your computer. The rule to allow a specific computer is probably in addition to the regular rule allowing access by default.
See if you can find any other rule for Remote Desktop and try blocking that. Then be sure you have moved your new rule above the original one.
Someone please help!!! I initiated a remote connection with a Norton "tech support" guy and he didn't know any more than I did. Here are my current settings. I want to be able to grant access to one computer only.
Rule: Remote Desktop access
Action: Allow: allow connections that match this rule.
Connections: Connections to and from other computers.
Computers: Only the computers and sites listed below. (Computer Name)
Communications: TCP and UDP The rule will apply only if it matches all of the ports listed below (custom listening port)
Advanced: Create a Security History log entry, Apply this rule.
Description: Remote Desktop Connection.
When I add an individual computer name, it says, "Unable to resolve the Internet Address. Would you still like to add them to the list?"
It adds the computer name, but I'm not sure what it is actually doing. I believe my problem may lie here and/or on the next (port) tab.
Any help would be greatly appreciated before I lose what little mind I have left!
Hi StanP
If you have XP systems in your network you need to check out the link below.
See SendOfJive post on the link below.
Start a fresh by resetting the firewall then restart the computer. Then perform the tasks peterweb suggested which is to block all communications with other computers, when you get to the drop down menu with, TCP and UDP select, all, and when you see, fire wall rule, you can type in this area to name the rule so you can find it again, then move the rule to the top or first position, restart the computer and check if it does block all communication with other computers if it does then create another rule with the name of the computer you want the computer to communicate with and put it above the block all rule and restart the computer.
ATB
intesec