Adding Port Exceptions to Windows Firewall

When setting up the TiVo Publisher add-in you need to open two ports in the firewall. These ports need to be open on the Server, not the clients.

To add a port to Windows Firewall, log into the Server using Remote Admin.

• Start > Run > mstsc.exe
• Connect to “server” (or whatever your server is named)
• Use the username “Administrator” and the WHS admin password
• In the Server Remote Desktop:
• Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall
• Click the Exceptions tab
• Click Add Port
• Add the two port exceptions:
• Name: TiVo Publisher, Port: 6103, TCP
• Name: TiVo Beacon, Port: 2190, UDP
• Close the Windows Firewall
• Click Start > Log Off to close the Remote Desktop (do not shut down!)

Note: If your network router has a built-in firewall, you may also need to open the ports in your router's setup utility.