Click Tools and then choose Internet Options. |
Click the Connections tab. You see a list of all the Internet connections. |
Select the connection you want to protect and then click Settings. |
INTRODUCTIONMany home users are selecting a different type of Internet connection than through a phone line. You may select, for instance, to use a cable connection or a special phone line (DSL is popular in homes). These types of connections are connected 24/7 and do not use a phone line. Therefore, it's important that you protect your computer from outsiders. To do so, you can use Windows firewall protection. |
Click the Properties button for the connection. |
Click the Advanced tab. |
Check the firewall option to turn it on. |
Click OK until you close all open dialog boxes. |
TIPMore Information For more information on this type of protection, click the Internet Connection Firewall link. |