Windows 7 Firewall settings for File Sharing on VPN Adapter

vmlxnetwork

Hi Folks,

I can't figure out which rule I need to add or enable in windows 7 firewall.
When firewall is turned on I can access the network shares on LAN interface just fine, but not on VPN interface.

I realize that the problem exists because openvpn interface is listed as a public interface, but there is no easy way or at least known way to me to change it from public to private.

So I went into firewall - advanced - inbound rules. In the list of inbound rules, there were a bunch of "file and printer sharing" rules that were disabled , so I went ahead and enabled all of them.

However, I still can't access any shares when the firewall is turned on. Which rule specifically is needed ?

Thanks advance for any help.

vmlxnetwork

Any suggestions for me regarding windows 7 firewall?

Thanks in advance .

micheldv

Hi vmlxnetwork,

Have you meanwhile been able to fix your problem? I faced exactly the same problem and found a workaround that might work for you as well.

Br,

Michel