How do I add Exceptions to the Firewall?
Please follow steps below:
1. Open 'Control Panel',
2. Select 'Windows Firewall',
3. Click on 'Change Settings',
4. Under the 'Exceptions' tab, click 'add program' or 'add port'.
5. Browse to the applications '.exe' and select it.
NB: Add Program - will allow exceptions for that application,
Add Port - will allow all traffic on a specific IP and Port to flow.