Wilife V 1.5 User Manual

Getting Started

LukWerks User Guide

Firewall Setup

It is very likely that you have one of many Firewall applications running on your computer. These applications

protect your computer from unwanted network connections, which sometimes are the result of viruses.

Because Werks creates a new network using your home wiring and uses your Internet connection for email and

remote viewing, you will need to configure your firewall to allow these connections.
The Setup Wizard will attempt to configure the

firewall used on your system.
If needed, we have provided an entire chapter

titled Configuring your PC Firewall that you can

use as an aid.
Most firewalls will prompt you to Allow or Block

access to the network by Werks. You should

always choose Allow when the program reads

“Werks.”

ATTENTION: If you are using Norton Firewall or

Norton Internet Security, you must review the

Norton Internet Security by Symantec section

of the chapter Configuring your PC Firewall.

Simply accepting the automated prompts may

be insufficient.

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If you are running Windows XP Service

Pack 2, the Windows Security Alert screen may appear. Click on the Unblock button to allow Werks to

run properly. (A sample screen shot of the Windows Security Alert displays below.)

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If McAfee Personal Firewall Plus or Standard is running on your Windows XP, a warning message is

going to display as Werks starts. This message is going to inform you that Werks wants access to the

Internet. You need to click "Grant Access" in order for Werks to run properly. (A sample screen shot of

this McAfee Firewall message displays below.)

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If you are using other anti-virus or firewall software, similar warning messages may appear, asking you

whether you want to allow Werks to perform certain functions. You should allow the requested

permissions so that Werks runs properly.

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If you find you are having problems, reference the chapter on Configuring your PC Firewall.