User`s guide

AT&T Global Network Client User’s Guide
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AT&T Global Network Client Firewall
The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall is a component of the AT&T Global Network Client which
provides basic firewall capabilities. The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall uses the Windows firewall
engine for the firewall and fencing.
The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall is off by default. Once the client is connected for the first time,
the setting specified by your Customer Account Administrator in the AT&T Service Manager will be used.
The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall provides the following:
• Blocks unsolicited traffic when not connected
• Blocks unsolicited Internet traffic while VPN connected
OPSWAT Certified Firewall
The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall is certified through the OPSWAT
Certification Program. This certification demonstrates that the AT&T
Global Network Client Firewall is compatible with products from other
market-leading technology vendors. Products carrying OPSWAT
certification follow standards that assure their product will not adversely affect other installed security
software. To learn more, visit the OPSWAT Certification website at http://www.opswat.com/certified.
Firewall Settings Window
The AT&T Global Network Client Firewall
Settings Window allows you to select the
Firewall state (On/Off) when a VPN connection
is not active. The Firewall Settings window
can be accessed by clicking the Microsoft
Windows Start Menu, mouse over All
Programs, click AT&T Global Network Client,
and click Firewall Settings. The AT&T Global
Network Client Firewall Settings window can
only be open when the AT&T Global Network
Client application is not running.
If the Firewall Settings is not available as an
option in your AT&T Global Network Client Programs Menu your Customer Account Administrators
chose to not install the application. If the buttons on your Firewall Settings Window are inactive and you
cannot make changes, your Customer Account Administrator chose to not allow changes.
Figure 96: Firewall Settings Window