INetFwOpenPort::put_Scope method (netfw.h)

Note

The Windows Firewall API is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. For Windows Vista and later, use of the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security API is recommended.

Controls the network scope from which the port can listen.

This property is read/write.

Syntax

HRESULT put_Scope(
  NET_FW_SCOPE scope
);

Parameters

scope

Return value

None

Remarks

When setting the Scope property, only NET_FW_SCOPE_ALL and NET_FW_SCOPE_LOCAL_SUBNET are valid.

The default value is NET_FW_SCOPE_ALL for new ports.

To create a custom scope, use the RemoteAddresses property.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP2 [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2003 with SP1 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header netfw.h
DLL FirewallAPI.dll; Hnetcfg.dll on Windows XP with SP2

See also

INetFwOpenPort

INetFwRemoteAdminSettings

NET_FW_SCOPE