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McAfee Firewall

McAfee Firewall status

This region of the Home page displays the current running state of McAfee Firewall. It is either running or not running.

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Network Traffic monitor

The Network Traffic monitor displays a graphic representation of real-time network activity. The monitor is color-coded to help you identify normal network traffic, port scans, and worst of all, attacks.

nGreen zone: Activity displayed in this zone is normal network activity. It is not uncommon to see activity in this zone reaching the yellow area.

nYellow zone: This is the caution zone. You can view the Activity Log to analyze data for this traffic. Activity in the yellow zone could represent a port scan.

nRed zone: Red represents the worst level of network activity and usually represents an attack. You can view the details of the attack by accessing McAfee Firewall Activity Log. If the attacker’s IP address is available, you can attempt to trace the attacker using McAfee Firewall’s Visual Trace component.

The Task pane

The Task pane displays links that allow you to start McAfee Firewall’s Tasks and Advanced Tasks. Depending upon your configuration, the Task pane displays a McAfee list, links that allow you start the Home page for any other current McAfee product installed in your computer.

About Tasks

Starting a task is as easy as clicking its link. The Task list allows you to start McAfee Firewall’s major components. Although the tasks you can perform will vary based upon your computer’s operating system and its configuration, primary tasks include:

nControl Internet programs: This task allows you to explicitly block or allow specific programs to access the Internet.

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Contents

McAfee Internet Security Copyright Contents McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee Firewall Updating McAfee Internet Security McAfee Internet Security’s Shared FeaturesYour McAfee Internet Security To-do List Index 117 Welcome to McAfee Internet Security Introduction What’s included with McAfee Internet Security? What’s new in this release? About this manual McAfee Internet Security and your online connection Protection from privacy threats McAfee Internet Security featuresProtection from security threats Safeguard your computer against intrusions and attacks Protection from virus threats Installing McAfee Internet Security Additional requirements for wireless devicesBefore you begin System requirements Symbian Epoc System requirements Installation steps Use the steps below to install your software Close other software Troubleshooting installation problemsRemove temporary files Clean your hard drive Important information about Windows XP migration Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Title bar and Tool bar Status informationTitle bar Tool bar About Tasks Change user settingsMcAfee Firewall status User Settings properties sheet Privacy settingsSecurity Settings User Preferences View Activity Log Perform a Security CheckParental Controls Configuration Assistant Set Startup OptionsOther Tasks Activity log tab Description About the McAfee list Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security How the McAfee Internet Security Administrator Works Self-Administrating users Administrators password How User Setup WorksForgotten passwords Please do not lose or forget the Administrators password Viewing Activity Logs Using McAfee VirusScanLog Type Description Keep your program up-to-date Using the McAfee Guardian shortcut menu Using Browser Buddy to manage your web site passwordsResponding to McAfee Internet Security Alert Messages To add a new user name and password To retrieve your user name and password Using File Encryption To encrypt or decrypt files Security Features Internet Access Alert MessageWhat Gatekeeper Does Responding to Gatekeeper Alert Messages Program Starts Another Program Message Harmful Site Alert MessageIf you choose Then McAfee Internet Security Any Credit Card Number Goes Out Message Why should I change my Gatekeeper settings?Use this option If you Responding to File Guardian Alert Messages What File Guardian DoesGuarded File Alert Message ActiveX Scan Alert Message ActiveX Delete Alert Message Why should I change my File Guardian settings? Drive Format Alert Message What Password Manager Does What Cookie Blocker Does Privacy FeaturesResponding to a Cookie Blocker Alert Message You can respond to the alert message in the following ways What Identity Protector Does Why should I change my Cookie Blocker settings?If you Then choose this option Responding to an Identity Protector Alert Message Why should I change my Identity Protector settings?If you Then use this option Then What Web Trail Cleaner DoesIf your browser uses Why should I change my Web Trail Cleaner settings? Responding to the Web Trail Cleaner Alert MessageWhat Referer Filter Does Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security Getting Started with McAfee Internet Security McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee VirusScan Home Edition What comes with McAfee VirusScan? McAfee VirusScan Home Edition McAfee VirusScan Home Edition Getting Started Status information About Tasks Task paneAbout Advanced Tasks Other McAfee VirusScan features About the McAfee listVShield Tray Icon Windows Explorer plug-in VShield automatic protection settings About VShield ScannerSystem Scan Mail Scan How to Start and Stop VShield Scanner Using the VShield tray iconHostile Activity Watch Kernel About Script Stopper Using the Windows Control Panel applet Using Quarantine How to managing quarantined files How Safe & Sound creates automatic backups Defining your backup strategyWhere will you store the backup set? Safe & Sound Safe & Sound configuration How often should you or safe & sound make these backups? EMCLEAN.DAT EMNAMES.DAT EMSCAN.DAT Emergency disk creation How VirusScan protects your wireless device Using VirusScan With a Wireless DeviceIntroduction Hitachi McAfee Firewall What’s new in this release? Frequently asked questions How McAfee Firewall works How is my PC at risk on the Internet? What other protection do I need? Getting Started with McAfee Firewall What network devices does McAfee Firewall support?What protocols can McAfee Firewall filter? How can I still be harassed, even with McAfee Firewall? Network Control Settings Configuration AssistantWelcome Screen Access to shares Startup Options Allowed applications What’s happens next? McAfee Firewall Home Title bar and Tool barTitle bar Tool bar Internet traffic settings Status information McAfee Firewall status Network Traffic monitorTask pane If the McAfee Firewall status Then Message is About Advanced Tasks Other McAfee Firewall features McAfee Firewall settings security checkPassword protection Home networking wizard McAfee Firewall Configurations How to start Visual Trace Program configuration Firewall Communication Alert Messages How to customize filtering rules for a specific program To view and configure the current list of trusted programsChanging a program’s allowed state To create a custom filtering rule Primary functions Button DescriptionWhat do you want this rule to do? dialog You can choose to Use the steps below to control your System settings System configurationRefining conditions Default Settings for System Activity System Activity Type Description How to Configure the Intrusion Detection System McAfee Firewall’s Intrusion Detection System Common attacks recognized by IDS Attack Description Risk Factor McAfee Firewall McAfee Firewall McAfee Internet Security’s Shared Features QuickClean LiteClean your computer with QuickClean Lite How QuickClean Lite works How to start QuickClean Lite If you need help McAfee Shredder Securely delete files using McAfee ShredderShredder is easy to use TIP About Instant Updater Instant Updater featuresWhy Do You Need to Update? Updating McAfee Internet Security Configuration Home page query Product Support and Customer Service Contact addresses Emergency Telephone Numbers Virus definition renewalCountry Telephone Number Product Support and Customer Service Networks and the Internet Internet Security and PrivacyTCP/IP Is the Subsystem Why packets? Internet and the Web…what is the difference? Why does Internet privacy matter to me? About Privacy and Security on the WebPrivacy on the Web Who is snooping? Web Servers and Firewalls Snooping and SniffingWhat can I do to keep my stuff safe? What about authentication? If SSL is so great, what is the problem?How can I tell if a Web site is secure? How does encryption work? Security on the Web Can I prevent programs from accessing the Internet?Nasty Applets Types of Viruses Computer Viruses and the WebAre viruses really that dangerous? How can my PC become infected with a virus? What information do Web sites collect about me? Frequently Asked Questions About Internet PrivacyWhat are cookies and how are they used? Internet Security and Privacy Internet Security and Privacy Privacy & Security Your McAfee Internet Security To-do ListTips Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Your McAfee Internet Security To-do List Virus Detection and Prevention Tips Use a Firewall Tips to maintaining your computer and its software Index Numerics 102 20, 54 24, 56 Index 5 9 2 0 0 1 0 U K