Controlling access to protected computers
You can configure Norton Personal Firewall to meet your needs in many different situations. You can use the program to control your computer’s access to both local computers and computers over the Internet. You can also control how outside users access your computer.
Control how people use your computer
Norton Personal Firewall monitors all connections, including those made among computers in your home. After installation, you may need to adjust some settings to share files, printers, and other resources with other computers.
Connect to a network
Every time that you use Windows file sharing to exchange files with someone, print to a shared printer, or connect to the Internet using a modem or broadband connection, your computer joins a network of other computers. When you are part of a network, your computer is vulnerable to attacks. Norton Personal Firewall automatically monitors all new network connections to ensure that your computer is safe.
Normally, your computer connects to a network because of an action that you take. Unexpected connections can be a sign that a malicious program is attempting to send information over the Internet. Some wireless access cards automatically scan for and connect to any network in range. If you travel with a laptop that is equipped with a wireless access card, you may discover that your computer joins wireless networks in airports and other public places.
