INetSharingPortMapping::Enable method (netcon.h)

[Internet Connection Firewall may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. Instead, use the Windows Firewall API.]

The Enable method enables a port mapping for a particular connection.

Syntax

HRESULT Enable();

Return value

If the method succeeds the return value is S_OK.

If the method fails, the return value is one of the following error codes.

Return code Description
E_ABORT
The operation was aborted.
E_FAIL
An unspecified error occurred.
E_INVALIDARG
One of the parameters is invalid.
E_NOINTERFACE
A specified interface is not supported.
E_NOTIMPL
A specified method is not implemented.
E_OUTOFMEMORY
The method was unable to allocate required memory.
E_POINTER
A pointer passed as a parameter is not valid.
E_UNEXPECTED
The method failed for unknown reasons.

Remarks

Calling this method puts a check mark in the box next to this port mapping in the ICS/ICF user interface.

When first added, a new mapping is in a disabled state. Use the
Enable method to enable the new mapping.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows XP [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server None supported
Target Platform Windows
Header netcon.h
DLL Hnetcfg.dll

See also

INetSharingConfiguration::AddPortMapping

INetSharingPortMapping

Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall Interfaces

Internet Connection Sharing and Internet Connection Firewall Reference