Open ports/ make exceptions??? HELP!

I’m trying to set my Xbox as a Media Center Extender. To do this, my computer and Xbox need to be able to communicate over the network. My Avast Firewall is blocking this communication; I know because when I turn off the firewall, everything runs smoothly. I need to make exceptions/ open ports (I’ve seen what I need to do described both ways) to make everything work with the firewall still turned on. The list of what I need to do is on this webpage: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911728?sd=xbox. So I know WHAT I have to do. Can anyone explain HOW to do it?


Welcome to the forums, Maniac733 :slight_smile:

I wish I could help you but I have no experience with Xbox.

Hopefully, someone else will be able to help you.


Welcome to the forum. :slight_smile:
Which firewall are you using ???
Are you using a router ??? Which one ???

Looking at the information posted in the link you provided, the instructions are fairly simple
and straight forward.
What don’t you understand ???