How to use the Firewall

This guide will show you how to use the BullGuard Firewall.

IMPORTANT! The Firewall is a very important section of any Internet Security suite, so we recommend using the guide below only if you know what you are doing, or you have received instructions from our Support Team. If you are not familiar with computers, it is recommended that you team up with a computer-wise friend, or contact our Support Team.

What  is a firewall?

A firewall is a special computer application (or module within a security suite, such as BullGuard) whose purpose is to monitor and protect your computer from any unauthorised network traffic. Think of it as a guard at your door.

Why do you need a firewall?

Without a firewall, you computer is vulnerable to almost any type of network attacks and malware. We recommend using a firewall at all times you are connected to the Internet.

How can you use the firewall?

Our firewall is included within the BullGuard Internet Security suite. We recommend using this guide if you want to know more about configuring it or need to perform any changes.

  Open the Firewall

First, you should open your BullGuard application. Double-click the BullGuard icon near the clock and click on the Firewall icon.

  Next, please choose one of the following:

I want to enable/disable the Firewall

I want to block all Internet traffic

I want to see the banned hosts in my Firewall

I want to see the trusted hosts in my Firewall

I want to monitor and control all my installed applications that currently require Internet/network connection

I want to configure advanced connection settings for all applications that require Internet/network connection

I want to enable/disable and edit the Intrusion Detection/Attack Detection system

I want to enable/disable the File and Printers Sharing

I want to enable/disable the Firewall protection when BullGuard is closed

I want to choose the best profile for my needs

I want to edit my custom profile

I want to monitor, use and control my Firewall logs

Why is one of my programs or my Internet/network connection not working with the Firewall enabled?

Which applications should (not) be allowed to access the network/Internet?

What should I do when I receive messages from the Firewall that I am under attack?

What should I do if the Firewall asks me to allow or block an application every time I want to use it?

  How to enable/disable the File and Printers Sharing  

If enabled, the Enable File and Printers Sharing option will allow you to share files and printers over a network. If disabled, the Firewall will block other computers from browsing files or use printers on your computer.

This option is available in Beginner mode, which you can select from the Overview tab.

Click the Settings tab, which is where you will see the Enable File and Printers Sharing option.

That's it! You are now able to share files and printers over the network.

Note: Do not forget that you must also enable file and printer sharing in Windows.

If you are using Windows XP with Service Pack 2, do as follows:

1. Go to Start > Control Panel and click on Windows Firewall.

2. In the Exceptions tab, make sure the "File and Printer Sharing" option is checked.

If you are using Windows Vista, click here for detailed instructions.

Kind regards,

The BullGuard Team