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2. Firewall (computing) - Wikipedia

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   Firewalls are categorized as a network-based or a host-based system. Network-based firewalls are positioned between two or more networks, typically between the local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), [10] their basic function being to control the flow of data between connected networks.

3. Personal firewall - Wikipedia

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   A firewall can be configured to allow different security policies for each network. Unlike network firewalls, many personal firewalls are able to control network traffic allowed to programs on the secured computer. When an application attempts an outbound connection, the firewall may block it if blacklisted, or ask the user whether to blacklist ...

4. Application firewall - Wikipedia

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   An application firewall is a form of firewall that controls input/output or system calls of an application or service. It operates by monitoring and blocking communications based on a configured policy, generally with predefined rule sets to choose from. The two primary categories of application firewalls are network-based and host-based.

5. Using McAfee: Firewalls - AOL Help

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   If the Advanced Menu is enabled click the Lockdown Firewall link in the Home section. If the Basic Menu is enabled click the Lockdown Firewall link in the Common Tasks section. 3. In the Lockdown pane, click the Lockdown button. 4. Click the Yes button to confirm that you want to instantly block all inbound and outbound traffic.

6. Next-generation firewall - Wikipedia

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   A next-generation firewall (NGFW) is a part of the third generation of firewall technology, combining a conventional firewall with other network device filtering functions, such as an application firewall using in-line deep packet inspection (DPI) and an intrusion prevention system (IPS).

7. Enable and disable firewall in McAfee - AOL Help

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   To enable firewall protection: On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, double-click the McAfee (M) icon. In the McAfee SecurityCenter window, click Web and Email Protection. Click Firewall Off. Click the Turn On button. Click Done. Don't see the McAfee icon next to the clock? If you're using Windows 7 or 8, click the arrow next to the clock ...