Remote alerts

Remote alerts are displayed on an ICS client machine when Zone Labs security software blocked traffic at the ICS gateway. If you are not on a machine that is a client in an ICS network, you will never see this alert.

Why these alerts occur

Remote alerts occur when:

Zone Labs security software starts up on the ICS gateway. The alert displays the message "The remote firewall has started".


Zone Labs security software shuts down on the ICS gateway. The alert displays the message "The remote firewall has stopped."


The Internet Lock has engaged on the ICS gateway. This may prevent the client machine from performing some tasks. The alert displays the message "The remote firewall has engaged the Internet Lock."


The Internet Lock is opened on the ICS gateway. The alert displays the message "The remote firewall has disengaged the Internet Lock."

What you should do

Click OK to close the alert box. You do not have to do anything else to ensure your security.

How to see fewer of these alerts

If you do not want to see Remote alerts on the ICS client machine:

Select Firewall|Main, then click Advanced.


In the Internet Connection Sharing area, clear the check box labeled Forward alerts from gateway to this computer.