Using the dashboard
The dashboard provides constant access to basic security indicators and functions.The dashboard appears at the top of every panel.
Inbound/Outbound traffic indicator
The traffic indicator shows you when traffic leaves (red) or enters (green) your computer. This does not imply illegal traffic or any security problem.
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Some applications access network resources in the background, so you may see
network traffic occurring even when you aren't actively accessing the Internet.
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Stop button
Click the Stop button to immediately block all network activity including Internet access. Clicking the Stop button on the dashboard instantly closes your computer from incoming and outgoing Internet traffic. Therefore, you should click the Stop button only if you believe your computer is under attack, otherwise, Zone Labs security software may block legitimate programs that require access, as well as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) messages or ISP heartbeat messages used to maintain your Internet connection. To reopen access, click the Stop button again.
Internet Lock
The Internet Lock stops all traffic except traffic initiated by programs to which you have given Pass-lock permission. Clicking the Internet Lock instantly blocks DHCP messages or ISP heartbeats used to maintain your Internet connection. As a result, you may lose your Internet connection. To reopen access, click the Lock button again.
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You also can activate the Stop button and Internet Lock by right-clicking on the
system tray icon and choosing either Stop all Internet activity or Engage Internet
Lock from the shortcut menu.
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Networks indicator
The networks indicator shows you when you have wired or wireless networks in either the Trusted Zone or Internet Zone.
Click the network symbol to go immediately to the Zones tab, where the settings for the network are stored.
Active Programs area
The active programs area displays the icons of programs that are currently open and that have accessed the Internet in your current session. To see information about a program displayed here, hover your mouse pointer over the icon.
The icon blinks when the program is sending or receiving data.
A hand symbol under the icon indicates that the program is active as server and is listening for connection requests.
System area
This area can display two messages.
Indicates that you are not protected by Zone Labs security software because the underlying security process is not running. Restart your computer to allow Zone Labs security software to reset.
