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Set security level to Stealth
You can set the Firewall security level to Stealth to block all
inbound network connections, except open ports, to hide your
computer's presence on the Internet.
1
On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet &
Network , then click Configure .
2
On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under
Firewall protection is enabled , click Advanced .
3
On the Security Level pane, move the slider so that Stealth
displays as the current level.
4
Click OK .
Note:
In Stealth mode, Firewall alerts you when new programs
request outbound Internet connection or receive inbound
connection requests.
Set security level to Standard
You can set the security level to Standard to monitor inbound
and outbound connections and alert you when new programs
attempt Internet access.
1
On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet &
Network , then click Configure .
2
On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under
Firewall protection is enabled , click Advanced .
3
On the Security Level pane, move the slider so that Standard
displays as the current level.
4
Click OK .
Set security level to Automatic
You can set Firewall's security level to Automatic to allow either
full access or outbound-only network access.
1
On the McAfee SecurityCenter pane, click Internet &
Network , then click Configure .
2
On the Internet & Network Configuration pane, under
Firewall protection is enabled , click Advanced .
3
On the Security Level pane, move the slider so that
Automatic displays as the current level.
4
Do one of the following:
ƒ
To allow full inbound and outbound network access,
select
Allow Full Access .
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To allow outbound-only network access, select Allow
Outgoing-Only Access .