1. (On lined paper) Objective: to learn about the fire wall
(On lined paper) Objective: to learn about the fire wall. Warm-up: What are LAN, MAN, and WAN?
Local Area Network
Metropolitan Area Network
Wide Area Network

2. Fire Wall
Mr. Sigler

3. Firewall
Firewall – A security device that controls access from the internet to the local area network or personal computer.

4. Firewall
Click Start > Control Panel.
Choose Classic View

5. Firewall
3. Double-click Windows Firewall The Windows Firewall window appears.

6. Firewall
4. Uncheck Don't allow exceptions and select the On radio button.
Exceptions:
Programs that are allowed to go through the firewall

7. Firewall
5. Select the Advanced tab.
6. Choose Settings .

8. Firewall
7. In settings check Log Dropped Packets and Log Successful connections and set size limit. .
Packets:
Chunks of information sent over the internet

9. Firewall
8. Select the Exceptions tab and select the programs that you want or don’t want connecting to your network.

10. Firewall
9. Click Ok and save all changes.

11. Vocabulary Word Meaning Picture Firewall Protects against hackers
Exceptions
Programs that are allowed through the firewall
Packet
A chunk of information that travels through the internet
Hacker
Someone who accesses your computer illegally
Zombie
A computer that has been taken over by a hacker and is used to attack another computer or network

12. Lab (Use the Internet to find the following)
Manufacturer
Manufacturer line
CPU socket type
FSB Speed
North Bridge/South Bridge Chipset
# Memory Controllers
Supported Memory Standards
Maximum Memory Installed
Expansions Slots
Storage Controller
Connectors/Ports