Network Configuration Wizard

When ZoneAlarm Pro detects that your computer is connected to a network, you have to decide whether to place that network in the Trusted Zone or in the Internet Zone.

• Placing a network In the Trusted Zone enables you to share files, printers, and other resources with other computers on that network. This is the medium-security option.
• Placing a network in the Internet Zone prevents you from sharing resources with other computers on that network. This is the high-security option.

The Network Security Wizard helps you make this decision by determining whether the detected network is public or private.

Using the Network Configuration Wizard

The wizard consists of four easy screens:

Screen 1: Welcome

When your computer connects to a new network, ZoneAlarm Pro opens the Wizard and displays the IP address of the detected network. View screen

Screen 2: Private Network Detected or Public Network Detected.

ZoneAlarm Pro uses the IP address of the network to determine whether it is a private network or a public network. View screen

• A private network is usually a home or business Local Area Network (LAN). The Wizard places private networks in the Trusted Zone by default.
• A public network is usually a much larger network, such as that associated with an ISP. The Wizard places public networks in the Internet Zone by default.

Use the radio button to change the default location, or click Next to accept the default location.

Screen 3: Name this Network

Use this screen to attach a name to the detected network, so you will recognize it when you see it in the Zones tab. View screen

Screen 4: Wizard Complete

This screen summarizes your configuration of the detected network. View screen

Turning the Network Configuration Wizard on and off

By default, the Network Configuration Wizard is turned on in ZoneAlarm Pro.

You can turn off the Network Configuration Wizard if you prefer to use the familiar New Network Alert to configure new networks.

You can activate the Wizard from the New Network Alert box if you want the additional assistance in configuring network permission.

To cancel a Network Configuration Wizard:

• Click Cancel in any Network Configuration Wizard Screen. ZoneAlarm Pro will display a New Network alert.

Note: When you cancel the Wizard, the resulting New Network alert will place the detected network in the Interent Zone by default, even if it is a private network.

To turn off the Network Configuration Wizard:

• In screen four of the Wizard, select the check box labeled Do not show this Wizard the next time a new network is detected, then click Finish.

To access the Network Configuration Wizard from a New Network alert:

• Click the Network Configuration Wizard link in the New Network alert box.

Related Topics

New Network Alert