Configuration Wizard
Using this Wizard you can define all basic WinRoute parameters. It is started automatically by the installation program.
Note: In any language version, the configuration wizard is available in English only.
Administrator Account 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.
In the dialog window for the administrative account settings define your Password and confirm the definition in the Confirm Password text field. The administrator's username (Admin is used as default) can be edited in the Username text field.
Note: If WinRoute is upgraded from WinRoute Pro 4.x, skip this step and import the administrative account from WinRoute Pro 4.x (see below).
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 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 (i.e. using terminal services) 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.
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.
Notice: After WinRoute has been remotely configured, the rule allowing remote access will be removed.
Restart of the operating system
When the installation is completed successfully, the operating system must be restarted for the WinRoute low-level driver to be implemented (wrdrv.sys).
After the restart, the WinRoute Firewall Engine service and the WinRoute Engine Monitor will be launched automatically.
After the WinRoute Firewall Engine is started for the first time (immediately after the installation), the user will be asked whether the Kerio Administration Console should be started. It is recommended, since it is necessary to perform at least the basic configuration of the console (see chapter Network Rules Wizard), otherwise all network traffic of the WinRoute host will be blocked.
