# Create exceptions for N-Linx port in Windows Firewall

(2-computer setup)

## Aim

To make sure communication between MediaRecorder, The Observer XT and N-Linx Server is not blocked by Windows Firewall. You need to allow inbound and outbound traffic through port 5672 in Windows Firewall on all computers with MediaRecorder, The Observer XT, and N-Linx Server.

## Prerequisites

- MediaRecorder, The Observer XT and N-Linx Server do not all run on the same computer. If they do, skip this topic.
- The computers are in the same network.

## Procedure

1. Open the Control Panel and select **Windows Firewall**.
2. On the left side of the window, click **Advanced Settings**.
3. In the left pane, click **Inbound Rules** and click **New Rule** in the **Actions** pane on the right.
4. In the **New Inbound Rule Wizard** Window that opens, select **Port** and click **Next**.
5. Select **TCP** and enter 5672 in the **Specific local ports** field and click **Next**.[![image.png](https://bookstack.noldus.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/GpZFoS07a6teosfK-image.png)](https://bookstack.noldus.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/GpZFoS07a6teosfK-image.png)
6. Click **Allow the connection** and click **Next**.
7. Select to which network the rule applies and click **Next**.
8. Give the rule a name, for example **N-Linx connection** and click **Finish**.
9. Check in the **Inbound Rules** windows that this rule is set to **Enabled**.
10. In the left pane, click **Outbound Rules** and click **New Rule** in the **Actions** pane on the right.
11. Repeat steps 4 to 9 for the outbound rule.
12. Close all Control panel windows.