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On the Wi-Fi network screen, under Network profile type, select Public (Recommended) or Private. On the Wi-Fi settings screen, select Manage known networks, and then select the Wi-Fi network you want to change. Select Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. Select the Start button, then type settings. In the Business Hub, there is an option to Disable the network profiles management by this console. To change a Wi-Fi network to public or private. Rules can be set to only apply to one profile, or both. Firewall monitors all network traffic between devices and the outside world to protect you from unauthorized communication and intrusions. Network profiles are one of the rule matching attributes, meaning rules for trusted profiles are not active when connected to a network classified as untrusted and vice versa. 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. Each time you connect to a trusted network, Firewall permits all communication within the network and applies a lower level of security to enable better connectivity. We recommend you apply the Untrusted profile to all networks that are not your private network, such as when you connect to the Internet in a café or at an airport. Open Avast Antivirus and go to Protection Firewall. Every time you connect to a new network, Firewall detects if the network is private or public, and automatically applies the relevant settings below: Private networks (such as your home or work network) require a lower level of security, and are automatically marked as trusted. Untrusted (Public)-Provides a higher level of security.Trusted (Private)-Provides a lower level of security.The two profiles you can assign to defined networks are: Firewall is another major component of protection offered in Avast Business Antivirus alongside the Active Protection Shields.įirewall monitors all network traffic between devices and the outside world to protect you from unauthorized communication and intrusions.