Windows XP users can use the contained Internet Connection Firewall to protect their laptop when using Wi-Fi on the road. Learn how to enable this option before you connect to a hot spot.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 mins.
Here's How:
- Click Start and select Control Panel
- Click Network Connections to open
- Right-click your connection used to access the Internet
- Select Network Tasks and click Change settings of this connection
- Click Advanced and go to Internet Connection Firewall
- Select "Protect my computer and network"
- Select Settings to check the boxes for the kinds of traffic you want ICF to allow.
Tips:
- Make sure you are logged in as Administrator first.
- Make sure you haven't cleared the checkbox for Protect my computer and network, or you will have disabled ICF.
- Make sure that ICF is enabled before you leave on any road trips.
What You Need:
- Windows XP
- Administrator Privileges