Internet connection firewall – Dell Latitude X1 User Manual

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1.

Click the Start button, point to All Programs® Accessories® Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard.

 

2.

On the welcome screen, click Next.

 

3.

Click Checklist for creating a network.

 

4.

Complete the checklist and required preparations, and return to the Network Setup Wizard.

 

5.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

 

Internet Connection Firewall

The Internet Connection Firewall provides basic protection from unauthorized access to the computer while the computer is connected to the Internet. The
firewall is automatically enabled when you run the Network Setup Wizard. When the firewall is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears
with a red background in the Network Connections portion of the Control Panel.

Note that enabling the Internet Connection Firewall does not reduce the need for virus-checking software.

For more information, see the Windows Help and Support Center.

 

NOTE:

Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated

firewall

provided with Windows XP

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