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Getting Started with McAfee 
Firewall
After installing McAfee Firewall, you will need to configure your software for 
its first use. The Configuration Assistant guides you through this process.
The Configuration Assistant
Welcome Screen
The McAfee Firewall Configuration Assistant displays the first time you start 
McAfee Firewall. This wizard guides you through initial setup and activates 
McAfee Firewall on your computer. Select Back, Next, Cancel, and Finish to 
navigate the Configuration Assistant screens.
If you select Cancel on any Configuration Assistant screen, the activation and 
configuration process stops. You must complete the Configuration Assistant 
on first use in order to activate and use McAfee Firewall.
Network Control Settings
Network Control Settings identify how you want McAfee Firewall to respond 
when a program attempts to access the Internet; either into or out of your 
computer. 
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To set your Network Control settings, from the Welcome to McAfee 
Firewall screen, select one of the following.
Table 3-1. McAfee Firewall’s Network Control Settings
Internet Traffic Setting
Description
Block all traffic
Configures McAfee Firewall to block all Internet 
traffic into and out of your computer. This is the most 
secure firewall setting; however, programs in your 
computer cannot access the Internet.