How to open ports in Windows 2000 server

[Compworld]

Can someone tell me how to open up ports within Windows 2000 server. I need to open some ports, but do not know exactly what I need to do in order to complete this. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

CompWorld

[Captaffy]

I'm just going to take a stab at this, since I don't know for sure, having only experience with 2000 Professional.

I don't believe there is built in firewall in 2000 Server, but when you don't have an application listening on a port, then that port will appear stealthed (though there are some that always appear either closed or open). Once you start an application that listens on a port, that port will then appear open.
So unless you have installed a software firewall, there's nothing you actively have to do.

If you have a router, then you will have to open the port on there.

You can check what ports are open with Shields Up.

[Compworld]

Thanks for the info. I've been screwing around with it. Still have many questions with little answers.