User Manual

19. FIREWALL
The Firewall protects your computer from inbound and outbound
unauthorized connection attempts, both on local networks and on the
internet. It is quite similar to a guard at your gate - it keeps track of connection
attempts and decides which to allow and which to block.
The Bitdefender firewall uses a set of rules to filter data transmitted to and
from your system.
Under normal conditions, Bitdefender automatically creates a rule whenever
an app tries to access the internet. You can also manually add or edit rules
for apps.
As a safety measure you will be notified each time a potentially malicious
app is blocked from accessing the internet.
Bitdefender automatically assigns a network type to every network
connection it detects. Depending on the network type, the firewall protection
is set to the appropriate level for each connection.
To find out more about the firewall settings for each network type and how
you can edit the network settings, refer to “Managing connection settings” (p.
116).
19.1. Turning on or off firewall protection
To turn firewall protection on or off:
1. Click Protection on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
2. In the FIREWALL pane, turn on or off the switch.
Warning
Because it exposes your computer to unauthorized connections, turning off
the firewall should only be a temporary measure. Turn the firewall back on as
soon as possible.
19.2. Managing apps rules
To view and manage the firewall rules controlling apps' access to network
resources and the internet:
1. Click Protection on the navigation menu on the Bitdefender interface.
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