User`s guide

22.2.1. Changing the Trust Level
BitDefender assigns each network adapter a trust level. The trust level assigned to
the adapter indicates how trustworthy the respective network is.
Based on the trust level, specific rules are created for the adapter regarding how
the system and BitDefender processes access the network and the Internet.
You can see the trust level configured for each adapter in the Network
Configuration table, under the Trust Level column. To change the trust level,
click the arrow from the Trust Level column and select the desired level.
DescriptionTrust level
Disable the firewall for the respective adapter.Full Trust
Allow all traffic between your computer and computers in the
local network.
Trusted Local
Allow sharing resources with computers in the local network.
This level is automatically set for local (home or office)
networks.
Safe
Stop network or Internet computers from connecting to your
computer. This level is automatically set for public networks
Unsafe
(if you received an IP address from an Internet Service
Provider).
Block all traffic between your computer and computers in the
local network, while providing Internet access. This trust level
is automatically set for unsecured (open) wireless networks.
Blocked Local
Completely block network and Internet traffic through the
respective adapter.
Blocked
22.2.2. Configuring the Stealth Mode
Stealth Mode hides your computer from malicious software and hackers in the
network or the Internet. To configure the Stealth Mode, click the arrow from the
Stealth column and select the desired option.
DescriptionStealth option
Stealth Mode is on. Your computer is not visible from
both the local network and the Internet.
On
Stealth Mode is off. Anyone from the local network or
the Internet can ping and detect your computer.
Off
Firewall
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