How to Enable the HTTP Port in Windows Server 2000

Enable web browsing ports on your Windows server.

HTTP is a protocol used on the Internet which enables web browsers to translate code and present web page information to readers. The HTTP protocol commonly uses port 80, which is the HTTP port for your Windows 2000 server. You can enable the port in the Internet Information Services (IIS) console manager. Enabling the port allows Internet users to access and view web pages on your Windows 2000 server.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and click "Settings." Click "Control Panel" to open a new window. Double-click "Network and Dial-up Connections" to open a configuration window.

2. Click "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" in the list box, and then click the "Properties" button. Click the "Advanced" tab in the opened window. Click "Options" in the new window.

3. Click "TCP/IP filtering" in the list of settings and click the "Properties" window. Click the "Add" button to allow port 80 to pass the filters.

4. Type "80" for the port number and select "Permit All." Click "OK" to save your settings. Click "OK" again at the main properties window to save your settings again.

References

• Microsoft: How to configure TCP/IP filtering in Windows 2000