System information

Getting started 55
SELECTING NETWORK TYPE
After the application is installed, the Firewall component will analyze the active
network connections on your computer. Each network connection will be
assigned a status determining the allowed network activities.
If you selected the interactive mode of Kaspersky Internet Security operation, a
notification will be displayed each time a network connection is established. You
can select the status for new networks in the notification window:
 Public network - for network connections with the status access to your
computer from the outside is not allowed. For this networks access to
public folders and printers is also allowed. This status is recommended
to assign to the Internet network.
 Local network - for the network connections with such status access to
public folders and network printers is allowed. It is recommended to
assign this status to protected local networks, for example, a corporate
network.
 Trusted network - for the network connections with this status any
activities are allowed. It is recommended to assign only for the
absolutely security areas.
IN THIS SECTION:
Selecting network type ....................................................................................... 55
Updating the application ..................................................................................... 56
Security analysis ................................................................................................. 56
Scanning computer for viruses ........................................................................... 57
Participating in Kaspersky Security Network ...................................................... 58
Security management ......................................................................................... 59
Pausing protection .............................................................................................. 61