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Below you'll find answers to the questions we get asked the most about IP Warden.

What is Whitelisting?

Whitelisting an IP marks the IP as safe. Any failed logon attempts from a whitelisted IP will be ignored and the whitelisted IP will never be blocked.

Does the Windows firewall have to be turned on in order for IP Warden to work?

Yes. IP Warden adds offending IP addresses to a firewall rule within the Windows firewall. Offending IP addresses are therefore blocked on the Windows Firewall level.

Which ports are blocked?

You can choose to block all ports from an offending IP or only selected ports, such as 3389 for RDP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RDP TCP Port?

Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a Microsoft proprietary protocol that enables remote connections to other computers, typically over TCP port 3389. It provides network access for a remote user over an encrypted channel.

What is the difference between a private and public IP address and which one gets added to the blocked or whitelist lists on the IP Warden?

A public IP address identifies you to the wider internet so that all the information you’re searching for can find you. A private IP address is used within a private network to connect securely to other devices within that same network. Each device within the same network has a unique private IP address.

You should use your private IP address for the AnCode IP Guard.

Can a malicious user use my private or public IP address to impersonate me?

Your IP address is essential for sending and receiving information online. However, if a hacker knows your IP address, they can use it to seize very valuable information, including your location and online identity. Using this information as a starting point, they could potentially hack your device, steal your identity, and more.

How do I search for a specific blocked IP address?

Whitelisting an IP marks the IP as safe. Any failed logon attempts from a whitelisted IP will be ignored and the whitelisted IP will never be blocked.

How do I know what port number to use?

Type “netstat -a” without the quotation marks and press the “Enter” key. A list of data appears. The first column signifies the protocol type used, while the second column displays a list of local connections that are in use. The number that appears after the colon in this column is the port that is in use.

What happens when the maximum number of blocked IP's are reached?

IP Warden will look for the oldest blocked IP and replace it with the newly blocked IP on a First in First out basis.

Supported operating systems

Windows 10

Windows Server 2016

Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2022