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VT WSUS Firewall Warnings

VT WSUS Firewall Warnings

 VT WSUS requires the following permanent rules:

  • Allow vtwsus.exe outgoing connections to wsusmaster.cc.vt.edu (198.82.161.12) on port TCP 8555
  • Allow ViewSettings.exe outgoing connections to wsusmaster.cc.vt.edu (198.82.161.12) on port TCP 8555

During installation, the following warnings may need to be allowed:

  • Program VT WSUS vx.x.exe trying to connect to download.microsoft.com on port TCP 80
  • Program VT WSUS vx.x.exe trying to connect to update.microsoft.com on port TCP 80
  • Program VT WSUS vx.x.exe trying to connect to download.windowsupdate.com on port TCP 80
  • Program InstallHelper.exe trying to connect to wsusmaster.cc.vt.edu (198.82.161.12) on port TCP 8555

When uninstalling, you may need to temporarily allow the following warning:

  • Program UninstallHelper.exe trying to connect to wsusmaster.cc.vt.edu (198.82.161.12) on port TCP 8555

Other Resources

Log on to VT WSUS Web Reporting

Get a Hokies ID

Contact Information

Problems Using VT WSUS or Suggestions: contact 4Help by using the Help Request Form or by calling (540) 231-HELP (4357).

Security Information: refer to the Virginia Tech IT Security Office.

Security Concerns: contact 4Help by using the Help Request Form or by calling (540) 231-HELP (4357).

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