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           EXERCISE 17 : Configuring Firewalls



            Objectives

           At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
           •  setup the windows firewall
           •  crack firewall settings on the PC.


           Requirements

           Tools/Materials
           •   Windows PC/Laptop with internet connectivity


           Procedure

           TASK 1: Set Up the Windows Firewall
           1  Open the Control Panel.

           2  Click the System and Security heading.
           3  Click the Windows Firewall heading.

           4  The Windows Firewall window appears.

           5  To change the setting, click the Turn Windows Firewall “On” or “Off” link on the left side of the Windows Firewall
              window.

































           TASK 2: Checking Firewall Settings on a PC
           1  Open your Start menu.
           2  Type “firewall” into the search bar.

           3  Click the “Windows Firewall” option on the top of the search window.
           4  “Private networks” and “Guest or public networks” with green shields to the left of them, signifying that the
              firewall is active.


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