Using this Wizard you can define all basic WinRoute parameters. It is started automatically by the installation program.
Definition of the administration password is essential for the security of the firewall. Do not use the standard (blank) password, otherwise unauthorized users may be able to access the WinRoute configuration.
Password and its confirmation must be entered in the dialog for account settings. Name Admin
can be changed in the Username edit box.
Note: If the installation is running as an upgrade, this step is skipped since the administrator account already exists.
Immediately after the first WinRoute Firewall Engine startup all network traffic will be blocked (desirable traffic must be permitted by traffic rules — see chapter 7 Traffic Policy). If WinRoute is installed remotely (i.e. using terminal access), communication with the remote client will be also interrupted immediately (WinRoute must be configured locally).
Within Step 2 of the configuration wizard specify the IP address of the host from which the firewall will be controlled remotely (i.e. using terminal services) to enable remote installation and administration. Thus WinRoute will enable all traffic between the firewall and the remote host.
Note: Skip this step if you install WinRoute locally. Allowing full access from a point might endanger security.
This option enables full access to the WinRoute computer from a selected IP address
IP address of the computer from where you will be connecting (e.g. terminal services client). This field must contain an IP address. A domain name is not allowed.
The remote access rule is disabled automatically when WinRoute is configured using the network policy wizard (see chapter 7.1 Network Rules Wizard).