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Firewalls
are mainly used to block users from entering into your
computer via specific ports. There are many other reasons
and uses for a firewall but almost all will be related
to security issues.
Windows
XP has a built in Personal Firewall which you can activate
for your connection. In order to activate the firewall
follow these steps.
Click
on "Start" followed by "Settings"
- "Control Panel".
Search
for an icon called "Network Connections"
and double click to open.
Right
click on top of the "Gonuts4free" icon and left
click on "Properties".
The
properties box will appear. Click on "Advanced"
on the top. Switch on the first option called "Protect
my computer and network...".
The
firewall should now be enabled, if you are an experienced
user and need some specific services to be accepted via
the firewall such as FTP or other then click on "Settings"
located at the bottom. Other users can just click on "OK"
at the bottom and close the control panel.
Note:
You can see if you have the firewall already active with
the little lock next to the connection icon.
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