Configuring MacOS X Firewall

If you are using the firewall in MacOS X 10.2, here is how to configure it to allow incoming connections for a specific program.

1. Click the Apple menu.

2. Click the "System Preferences" menu item (this can also be found in the dock).

3. Under "Internet & Network", click the "Sharing" icon.

4. Click the "Firewall" tab. The Firewall tab appears:

5. Click the "New..." button. A window appears:

6. Change "Port Name" to "Other".

7. For "Port Number", enter the port number of the program you wish to use. For example, 10200 for Haxial NetFone.

8. For "Description", enter the name of the program you wish to use (for example, "Haxial NetFone").

9. Click the "OK" button.

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