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Firewall

When you click the Firewall link, the Firewall selection page appears.

In addition to the recommended Medium setting, for special circumstances, High and Low levels of firewall protection are available. You can also turn all firewall protection Off.

Consider your security needs carefully before making any changes here.

If you select a different level of firewall protection, click the Save Changes button.

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The following table gives some tips for Firewall settings:

Application	Select this	Other Considerations
	Level
Typical Internet usage	Medium
(browsing, e-mail)
Multi-player online	Low	Set up “Gaming” on page 46; once defined,
gaming		services will be active whenever Off is set.
		Restore Medium when finished.
Going on vacation	High	Protects your connection while you’re away.
Finished online use for the	High	This protects you instead of disconnecting
day		your Gateway connection.
Chatting online or using	Off	Set up “Gaming” on page 46; once defined,
instant messaging		services will be active whenever Off is set.
		Restore Medium when finished.

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