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2. Firewall (computing) - Wikipedia

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   In computing, a firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on configurable security rules. [1] [2] A firewall typically establishes a barrier between a trusted network and an untrusted network, such as the Internet, [3] or between several VLANs.

3. Personal firewall - Wikipedia

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   A personal firewall differs from a conventional firewall in terms of scale. A personal firewall will usually protect only the computer on which it is installed, as compared to a conventional firewall which is normally installed on a designated interface between two or more networks, such as a router or proxy server. Hence, personal firewalls ...

4. Windows Firewall - Wikipedia

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   Windows Firewall settings in Windows XP Service Pack 2.. Windows Firewall was first introduced as part of Windows XP Service Pack 2. Every type of network connection, whether it is wired, wireless, VPN, or even FireWire, has the firewall enabled by default, with some built-in exceptions to allow connections from machines on the local network.

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 Unlock button. 4. Click the Yes button to confirm that you want to unlock firewall and allow all inbound and outbound traffic.

6. Internet security - Wikipedia

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   A computer firewall controls access to a single computer. A network firewall controls access to an entire network. A firewall is a security device — computer hardware or software — that filters traffic and blocks outsiders. It generally consists of gateways and filters. Firewalls can also screen network traffic and block traffic deemed ...

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   A firewall prevents hackers from accessing your computer online, which prohibits them from stealing your sensitive info or infecting your computer. While you should keep the firewall active most of the time, temporality turning it off can be helpful when trying to determine what is causing issues with your computer.