To change the scale of any part of the graph, click on the vertical line and drag it to the right. On the Statistics screen, you can view the data for the firewall, antispam filter, or any of the real-time shields over the period selected. To see a more detailed view, click on “Show statistics history”. In the graph at the bottom of the page, you can see a real- time representation of the amount of incoming and outgoing data. On this page, you can also turn off the firewall completely, either permanently or for a specified period of time by clicking the Stop button and selecting the required option. You can adjust the level of security by either clicking on the relevant icon, or by clicking on the orange slider and moving it to the left or right while holding the mouse button down. This is the most secure setting and if selected, no incoming communication will be allowed, effectively making your computer completely invisible to others.
When you select this option, the network is marked as a Trusted network. Click Show settings next to the relevant network, then choose one of the following options: I trust this network: The recommended option for a private network.
CHANGING AVAST FIREWALL SETTINGS WINDOWS
Replace it with the IP address you found on your Windows or macOS device in Step 2. Open Avast Antivirus and go to Protection Firewall. Delete the pre-existing IP address by holding down the B button on your joycon or controller. Work/medium risk zone – suitable for when your computer is connected to a wider public network, including direct connections to the internet. Locate your network, then select Change Settings > IP Address Settings > Manual.If this setting is selected, the firewall will allow all communication with the network. Home/low risk zone – suitable when using your computer as part of a home/private network.On this page, you can adjust the firewall security settings to limit external connections according to the environment in which the computer is being used.