Using Firewall Software - HP Compaq NX9420 Security Manual

5

Using firewall software

When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, unauthorized persons may be
able to gain access to information about you, the computer, and your personal files. Use the firewall
software preinstalled on the computer to protect your privacy.
Firewall features include information on logging and reporting, and automatic alarms to monitor all
incoming and outgoing traffic. Refer to the firewall documentation or contact your firewall manufacturer
for more information.
NOTE: Under some circumstances a firewall can block access to Internet games, interfere with printer
or file sharing on a network, or block authorized e-mail attachments. To temporarily solve the problem,
disable the firewall, perform the task that you want to perform, and then reenable the firewall. To
permanently resolve the problem, reconfigure the firewall.
24 Chapter 5 Using firewall software