AVG Firewall - profile selection

The level of the security used in AVG Firewall is dependant upon your choice here. Because of this we recommend you to pay close attention to AVG Firewall Configuration Wizard.

For maximum security, without disturbing the current network services that you access, it is necessary to select ALL connection types that you use to connect to the Internet.

• Standalone computer - directly connected to the Internet
  Generates settings suitable for single computer usage. Please choose this option for the following situations:
  When you are using a home computer connected by either dial-up or always-on connection, via a modem and telephone line, cable connection, wireless connection (so-called WiFi) etc.
  When you are connected to a small local corporate network without central administration.
  Rules that are more restrictive will be created, as it is assumed that these computers have no additional protection and therefore require the maximum protection.
  

• Computer in domain - connected to company network
  Generates settings suitable for a computer connected within a local network. In this case it is assumed that there is some additional protection available (such as a corporate (software or hardware) firewall). Therefore, the rules created are less restrictive.
  

• Computer on the move – when travelling
  Generates settings suitable for single computer usage. Please choose this option for the following situations:
  When you are using a home computer connected by either dial-up or always-on connection, via a modem and telephone line, cable connection, wireless connection (so-called WiFi) etc.
  When you are connected to a small local corporate network without central administration.
  Rules that are more restrictive will be created, as it is assumed that these computers have no additional protection and therefore require the maximum protection.
  If the notebook is connected to your company network, we recommend you to switch the profile to „Computer in domain - connected to company network”.
  

• Small home or office network
  This profile corresponds with the Standalone computer profile but in addition also allows "Microsoft file sharing and printing" service and Network diagnostics (Replies on ICMP network diagnostics) for Safe networks. To fully use this profile, it is recommended to define your local network in your Firewall profile configuration and consider the Network safety as being "Safe".
  Open AVG -> menu "Tools" -> "Firewall settings" -> "Small home or office network" -> Select "Defined networks" -> "Add Network" -> "Add IP" -> "IP Address / Mask" and define your local network IP range (e.g. 192.168.0.0 / 255.255.0.0 is equal to IP range from 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255) and switch "Network safety" to "Safe". You can name such a network as "My local Trusted zone".
  

Suggestions:

• choose the „Single computer directly connected to the Internet“ option if your computer is not connected to the corporate network or if you are not sure which option is correct.
• contact your network administrator if your computer is connected to your corporate network but you do not know if there is some additional protection used in the network
• if you use a laptop for both home connection and connection to the corporate network, please choose the „Computer on the move – when travelling“ option. After the laptop is connected to the corporate network, temporarily switch profiles in the AVG Firewall.

Remember that you can switch profile for AVG Firewall at any time you require. You can do this here:
Open the AVG program -> Click Firewall icon -> select required profile from drop down menu and press "Save changes".