Interlogix VEREX Director - Manual (Page 313)

21-0381E v4.9.1 Welcome Report Control Admin Sys Config Tech-Ref 305
DCOM Setup (Required for Client-Server VEREX Director Systems):
Beginning with v4.7, the VEREX Director software no longer uses DCOM,
and it does not require any DCOM set up.
Firewall Settings (e.g., Windows XPsp2)
Beginning with XPsp2, MS Windows includes a 'firewall' that blocks unauthorized access through a
network or the internet. Proper operator requires Director software components to be identified to
the firewall. (This is done through the Windows 'Control Panel' – which will require someone with
'Administrator' authorities on each specific PC.)
Note: If 'Windows Firewall' is not listed in the Windows Control Panel, then this section does not apply.
Locator (Select / Enter this): [Start], Run, type "Control", and click [OK].
Double-click "Windows Firewall", and then select the
following items: Required for the
Director Server
(PC w/ Director-server.exe)
Required for
Workstation PCs
General Tab:
 On (recommended)
Yes Yes
Exceptions Tab:
Ensure the following programs and ports have been added and
selected in the list:
[Add Program]:
 VEREX Director.exe;
 VEREX Director-Communication.exe;
 VEREX Director-Server.exe;
 VEREX Director-Server Manager.exe;
[Add Port]:
 TCP ports 80 and 443. (This is needed only for remote
downloading and client/server operation across the
internet.)
After adding items to the list, ensure they are all selected in the
list () before clicking [OK] to close the screen:
Yes Yes
Note: As applicable.
Director-server and
Server Manager will not
apply.