iolo Personal Firewall is blocking Everquest
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Problem
iolo Personal Firewall is blocking Everquest
Cause
Everquest uses uncommon ports that iolo Personal Firewall is set to block by default.
Resolution
To resolve this issue so that both iolo Personal Firewall and Everquest can run simultaneously a rule must be created within the firewall.
1. Start iolo Personal Firewall.
2. In the Zone Security panel on the main firewall dashboard locate the Internet Zone. Click View Zone Options.
3. Select Turn on security and choose a specific security level.
4. Find the Custom security level below and click Edit settings.
5. Select Custom Ports.
6. Rule:
A. From the Custom Ports tab, click Add.
B. In the Rule description field enter: Everquest
C. Select Port Range.
D. In the Port number field enter 1023-65535.
E. Select the TCP and UDP boxes.
F. Select Incoming and Outgoing boxes and click OK.
7. Select Save and close the iolo Personal Firewall window.
8. Run Everquest and iolo Personal Firewall as desired.