Operation Manual

The Outpost Log System
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ALL_COMPUTER_ADDRESSES. Specifies all IP addresses your computer has in
different networks, including broadcast and multicast addresses.
BROADCAST_ADDRESSES. Specifies addresses within broadcast ranges available to
your computer. A broadcast address is an IP address that allows information to be sent
simultaneously to all machines on a given subnet.
MULTICAST_ADDRESSES. Specifies addresses in multicast ranges. A multicast
address is a single address that refers to multiple network devices. “Multicast address” is
synonymous with “group address”.
5.7 Settings for a Home or Office Network
A fundamental difference between a local area network (LAN) and the Internet is the level
of trust you can grant them. A LAN, used in the home or an office, is generally comprised
of “friendly” computers—computers belonging to or operated by other family members or
fellow workers. A LAN can be called a Trusted Zone.
To check or reconfigure your network settings, right-click Outpost Firewall’s icon in the
system tray and select Options. Select the System tab to get the following dialog:
In the LAN Settings section, click the Settings button to display the LAN Settings
window: