Introduction of Configuring Firewall
Here is a step by step walk through of how to configure a
firewall, Block a website, and reopen the firewall block on windows 10.
Configuring firewall on windows 10
Firewall can be software, hardware, or a combination of both that
secures networks, servers, and computers from viruses and hacking attacks. It
ensures protection against unauthorized and unwanted communication between
computers over a network. A firewall enforces strong authentication between who
wants to access information and resources over the network. Firewalls also
protect a computer against security vulnerabilities and malicious activities on
the Internet.
To configure a firewall using Advance Security and block a certain
website on Windows 10, perform the following steps:
1. Search for firewall on windows 10 and from the list of results click on Windows Firewall.
2. The system and security window opens then click on Windows Firewall
3. The windows firewall window appears to click the turn windows firewall on or off link on the left side as shown in the below picture.
4. The window firewall Configure looks like this in the below picture.
5. In the Windows firewall window, click on the advanced setting link as shown.