Configuring Firewall and Network Settings

Configuring firewall and network settings for running GI.bench and establishing communication with a Q.series controller.

Firewall Settings

In the user guide for Gantner Instruments software, it's crucial to ensure seamless communication between the software and hardware components via Ethernet. To facilitate this, the firewall settings on the PC, whether Windows Firewall or a third-party firewall, need to permit the necessary read and write operations.

Option 1: Turn Windows Firewall off

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Navigate to Windows Defender Firewall.
3. In the left-hand side menu, select Turn Windows Defender Firewall on or off.
4. Select Turn off Windows Defender Firewall.

Option 2: Adding exceptions to the Windows Firewall

If turning off Windows Defender Firewall is not an option, exceptions can be provided for the software

1. Open Control Panel.
2. Navigate to Windows Defender Firewall.
3. In the left-hand side menu, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
4. From the list, select all the GI.bench apps or select Allow another app... if it isn’t already listed:
   
   1. giacontisfoe.exe
   2. giapps.exe
   3. gibenchui.exe
   4. gicom.exe
   5. giconfig.exe
   6. gidata.exe
   7. gikpafoe.exe
   8. gimonitor.exe
   9. giservice.exe
   10. gisystem.exe
   11. gitwincatfoe.exe