Firewall

Manage these settings from: Menu ▸ Settings ▸ Components ▸ Firewall ▸ Customize

Firewall monitors all network traffic between your PC and the outside world to protect you from unauthorized communication and intrusions. This feature is designed to require minimal input from you. To ensure you are protected, all you need to do is keep Firewall turned on and, when prompted, select the appropriate Firewall profile for each network that you connect to:

  • Private: if you trust the network (for example, your home network).
  • Public: if the network is publicly shared (for example, the network at a cafe or airport).

These profiles control the settings which determine how strictly Firewall protects your PC.

The Firewall Policies screen enables advanced users to manage their Firewall rules for blocking unauthorized access while permitting authorized communication. After making any changes, click OK to save Firewall settings.

Note: Firewall is available in AVG Internet Security only.

Specify Default Rules

Set Policy Preferences

Create Packet Rules

Other Firewall settings

Use the tabs on the left-side of the window to manage different aspects of Firewall behavior.

Network profiles

Friends

Advanced