Removing the Restriction for the Local Host in Directory Security

To allow all administrative users access to the Administration Web Site, you must remove the restriction that allows only the local host to access this site.

If you have just completed the procedure to identify the random port, you will still be working in Internet Services Manager. Proceed with step 1 of this section to remove this restriction.

To restart Internet Services Manager, follow steps 1 through 3 detailed in Adding a New Virtual Directory on the Administration Web Site and then follow the steps below.

    To remove the restriction for the local host in Directory Security

1. Right click Administration Web Site .to bring up the menu.
2. Click Properties.
3. The Administration Web Site Properties screen will appear. Click the Directory Security tab.
4. Click Edit in the IP Address and Domain Name Restrictions section located in the middle of the screen.
5. Remove 127.0.0.1 from the list of IP Address Access Restrictions. This is the IP address of the local host.
6. Click the Granted Access radio button located in the IP Address Access Restrictions section so that by default all computers will be granted access.
7. Click OK to exit IP Address and Domain Name Restrictions.
8. Click OK to exit Administration Web Site Properties.
9. Close Internet Services Manager.