Restricting Access to the Local License Server

The Licensing Software installer automatically creates the FNEServerPortAccess firewall inbound rule that allows full access to the GE Local License Server (FNE_Server.exe) on port 3333. You can edit this rule to provide certain users, computers, and IP addresses access to the Local License Server.

Before you begin

Consult with your IT department about making edits to the FNEServerPortAccess firewall inbound rule.

Procedure

In Microsoft Windows, navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.
Select Advanced Settings.
The Windows Firewall with Advanced Security on Local Computer screen appears.
Select Inbound Rules.
A list of the firewall inbound rules appears.
If there are more than one instance of the FNEServerPortAccess firewall inbound rule, delete all instances except one.
Right-click the FNEServerPortAccess firewall inbound rule, and then select Properties.
The FNEServerPortAccess Properties screen appears.
Select the General tab, shown below, and then do the following:
1. Select the Enabled check box.
2. If providing users or computers access to the Local License Server, select Allow the connection if it is secure in the Action section.

Restrict access to the Local License Server using one or more of these options:

Option	Description
IP addresses	Select the Scope tab. In the Remote IP Address section, select These IP addresses. Select Add, as shown below. Enter the IP addresses that you want to connect to the Local License Server. Click Apply.
Users	Select the Users tab. In the Authorized users section, select the Only allow connections from these users check box. Select Add, as shown below. Enter users that you want to access the Local License Server. Click Apply.
Computers	Select the Computers tab. In the Authorized computers section, select the Only allow connections from these computers check box. Select Add, as shown below. Enter the computers that you want to connect to the Local License Server. Click Apply.