After installing Windows XP Pro Service Pack 2, that contains a software
firewall that controls access to TCP/IP ports, you will get a warning
message about the Maitre'D Suite.
Simply click on Unblock and all TCP/IP ports used by the Back-Office Server
Application will be opened to Maitre'D from now on.
Note: Any other executable file that tries to access a TCP/IP
port will generate the same warning. When running Maitre'D, this may include
Credit, Debit or Gift Card processing, as well as Corporate Communication
through TCP / IP.