2.5 Initial configuration wizard (Windows)
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## 2.5 Initial configuration wizard (Windows)

Using this wizard you can define all basic WinRoute parameters. It is started automatically by the installation program for Windows.

### Setting of administration username and password

Definition of the administration password is essential for the security of the firewall. Do not use the standard (blank) password, otherwise unauthorized users may be able to access the WinRoute configuration.

Figure 2.3. Initial configuration — Setting of administration username and password

Password and its confirmation must be entered in the dialog for account settings. Name `Admin` can be changed in the Username edit box.

Note: If the installation is running as an upgrade, this step is skipped since the administrator account already exists.

### Remote Access

Immediately after the first WinRoute Firewall Engine startup all network traffic will be blocked (desirable traffic must be permitted by traffic rules — see chapter 7 Traffic Policy). If WinRoute is installed remotely (i.e. using terminal access), communication with the remote client will be also interrupted immediately (WinRoute must be configured locally).

Within Step 2 of the configuration wizard specify the IP address of the host from which the firewall will be controlled remotely to enable remote installation and administration. Thus WinRoute will enable all traffic between the firewall and the remote host.

Note: Skip this step if you install WinRoute locally. Allowing full access from a point might endanger security.

Figure 2.4. Initial configuration — Allowing remote administration

Enable remote access

  This option enables full access to the WinRoute computer from a selected IP address

Remote IP address

  IP address of the computer from where you will be connecting (e.g. terminal services client). This field must contain an IP address. A domain name is not allowed.

### Warning

The remote access rule is disabled automatically when WinRoute is configured using the network policy wizard (see chapter 7.1 Network Rules Wizard).

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