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How to Open a Port Using Norton Internet Security?

Author: Norton Technical Support
by Norton Technical Support
Posted: Aug 16, 2017

Norton internet security developed by Symantec in order to provide security to your devices and prevents your devices from online threats that enter your devices in the form of virus, malware, spyware and other adware. The security software is hooked with ultimate features and lots of beneficial facilities. Despite this there is default installation of Norton Internet Security that will work for most users without any extensive configuration. Though, the security program would block some programs from collaborating through the Internet as it may find the communication of programs as a possible threat. In order to have more detailed information and brief description you can also take help by the experts by contacting them Norton Internet Security Customer Service Number.

Most of the corporations use programs that need to update on a regular bases through communicating with external servers. So it makes such programs to communicate accordingly. Here you need to unblock a port in Norton’s firewall. This is actual a necessity for specialized software or advanced PCs users.

Here are the instructions mentioned below to open a port using Norton Internet Security-

  • First you should click the Windows "Start" button and type "Norton" in the search bar and then simply click "Norton Internet Security"
  • After this you need to click "Settings" once the program loads
  • Then select "Configure" to the right of "Advanced Settings" and click "Configure" to the right of General Rules
  • Further you need to click "Add," select "Allow" and choose "Next".
  • After this you need to select either "Connections to other computers," "Connections from other computers" or "Connections to and from other computers." The selection depends on what the port is to be used for
  • Click "Next" and select either "Any computer," "Any computer in the local subnet" or "only the computers and sites listed below." Be sure to click "Add" if you choose "Only the computers and sites listed below" and enter the IP address or range of addresses. Click "Any computer" if you are not sure
  • Click "Next" and use the drop-down menu to select the type of protocol that you need to open the port. Here you need to use the default setting of "TCP and UDP" if you have any doubt. Then simply click "Only communications that match all types and ports listed below" and select "Add" in the settings
  • At the end you need to check the box to the left of the port that you want to open if it is in the list. Either selects "Individually specified ports" or "Port range," depending on how many ports you need to open. Select "Local" under Locality, if you are opening the port on your own computer or other device
  • For further preferences you need to click "OK" and select "Next" twice. Then simply enter a name for the rule in the text box
  • Click "Next" and select "Finish"

The above stated instruction are the most easy and possible reasons that can help you to open a port using Norton Internet Security. But sometimes users might encounter some technical problems and difficulties while going through the above procedure. In case you face the same problems then dialing - (1-800-589-0948) is the best platform to get instant Norton 360 Antivirus support Number by the expertise of the steadfast customer service that is committed in handling and managing all sort of complicated situations. By dialing a toll-free number, you will be supported by the staff that is experienced and skilled in dealing with all kind of problems with prominent solutions.

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