User Guide

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.