Operation mode sets reaction of Firewall to network connections on the application level.
On the Advanced page, you can select Firewall operation mode and specify general filter settings for all applications.
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To set operation mode
1.In the Firewall settings window, select Advanced.
2.Select one of the following operation modes:
•Allow unknown connections – free access mode, when all unknown applications are permitted to access networks.
•(Default) Training mode (create rules for known applications automatically) – learning mode, when rules for known applications are created automatically.
•Interactive learning mode – learning mode, when the user is provided with full control over Firewall reaction.
•Block unknown connections – restricted access mode, when all unknown connections are blocked. For known connections, Firewall applies the appropriate rules.
3.Click OK.
In this mode, rules for known applications are created automatically. U/For other applications you have control over Firewall reaction: that is, you can allow or block unknown connections as well as create new rules.
When a user application or operating system attempts to connect to a network, Firewall checks whether a filtering rule set for the application is created. If no filtering rule is set for the application, you are prompted to select a temporary solution or create a rule to be applied each time this type of connection is detected.
This mode is used by default.
Interactive Learning Mode
In this mode, you have total control over Firewall reaction on unknown connection detection, thus training the program while working on computer.
When a user application or operating system attempts to connect to a network, Firewall checks whether a filtering rule set for the application is created. If no filtering rule is set for the application, you are prompted to select a temporary solution or create a rule to be applied each time this type of connection is detected.
Restricted Access Mode
In this mode, Firewall automatically blocks all unknown connections to network resources including the Internet.
When a user application or operating system attempts to connect to a network, Firewall checks whether a filtering rule set for the application is created. If there are no filtering rules, Firewall blocks network access for the application without displaying any notification to the user. If filtering rules for the application are set, Firewall processes the connection according to the specified actions.
Free Access Mode
In this mode, Firewall allows all unknown applications to access network recourses including the Internet. No notification on access attempt is displayed.
Advanced settings
Select the Allow local connections check box to allow all applications on you computer to interconnect (i.e., allow unlimited connections between application installed on your computer). For this type of connection, no rules are applied. Clear this check box to apply rules for connections carried out both through the network and within your computer.