Firewall preventing Apple TV connection

I have a 1st gen apple tv and I am getting a firewall msg error. I am using microsoft essential for security and I have allowed Itunes to operate. Any suggestions on correcting the problem?

Hello, PRE1975.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is an article that you may find helpful when experiencing this issue.
Apple TV: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6106
Cheers,
Jason H.

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