[KB8618] Enable the Firewall in ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server

The Firewall is available in ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server version 11 and later for users with active ESET PROTECT Entry Tier and above subscriptions
The Firewall is disabled by default

Open the main program window of ESET Server Security for Microsoft Windows Server.
Press the F5 key to access Advanced setup.
Click Protections → Network access protection → Firewall, click the Enable Firewall toggle. Next to Filtering Mode, select Policy-based from the drop-down menu and click OK.

Figure 1-1

For more information about rules and filtering modes, see the Firewall Online Help topic.

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2025