Note:
When you first install iolo Personal Firewall, you may see several of
these messages, but as the firewall gains knowledge of your Internet preferences,
you will see less of them.See also: Basic Steps for Configuring the Firewall
Once installed, iolo Personal Firewall is immediately controlling both incoming and outgoing Internet traffic using default settings built into the application.
This topic provides basic instruction, and links to other topics, to help you get familiar with iolo Personal Firewall.
As iolo Personal Firewall is defending your computer, you may see messages titled Allow Outgoing Access?, Allow Incoming Access?, and Communication Blocked.
Note:
When you first install iolo Personal Firewall, you may see several of
these messages, but as the firewall gains knowledge of your Internet preferences,
you will see less of them.
The Allow Outgoing Access? and Allow Incoming Access? prompt windows display when a program is attempting Internet communication and the firewall needs a decision from you on how to proceed.
For trusted programs, simply click Allow always. You can also block or allow access for the application one time, or block access all of the time.
The window also displays information about the program, to help you decide whether or not you want to give it access.
See Allow Access? (Program Access Prompt) for more information.
The Communication Blocked window displays when a program is attempting to access a blocked port. This window is basically informational, but it does give you the option of opening the port to communication.
For trusted communications, click the Allow link to open the port.
See Communication Blocked (Port Closed Notice) for more information.
Open the iolo Personal Firewall Home page to customize firewall settings.
The Basic Steps for Configuring the Firewall topic provides an overview of the configuration process.
Below are links to topics on specific configuration areas:
To control access for specific computers, networks, and Web sites, see Zone Security – Overview. This control includes managing which ports are open and more.
To control the incoming and outgoing access for specific programs and applications, see Overview of Program Controls.
To enable and disable tools and change various advanced features, see Settings Window.
Upon installation, iolo Personal Firewall is enabled
and its icon 
displays in your system tray. To disable
the firewall, click on the icon and click Disable
iolo Personal Firewall from the menu.
See Firewall Icon Options for more information on the icon and its menu options.
For task-related assistance, click Help on any of the windows to open this Help system.
For additional assistance, refer to our Web-based support or contact Technical Support.
Related topics:
Description of iolo Personal Firewall Home page