INetFwService::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 |