The Networks dialog allows you to add or edit a Trusted network. You can also delete a user-added network. A Trusted network is typically a home or work network or a specific computer.
A Trusted network can be added when you respond to a VIPRE prompt telling you that a network was detected. This can happen when you plug in a hard wire connection (network cable) or when a wireless connection is detected.
Note: A user-added network can be moved to the Networks list by clicking Move to Public. This option is only available for added networks; this is unavailable for IP addresses or an address range.
To add, edit, or delete a Trusted network:
- Click Manage Networks (Manage>Firewall>Networks).
- To add a Trusted network, click Add. The Add a Trusted Network dialog displays.
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To edit a Trusted network, select a row in the table and click Edit. The Modify a Trusted Network dialog displays.
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To delete a user-added Trusted network, select a row in the table and click the trash can
. Skip to Step 6. - Enter a detailed Description for the Trusted network.
- Select an Adapter; VIPRE automatically scans your network adapters and displays them in this drop-down. In addition to the listed network adapters, "Any" can be selected, which will apply to any adapter your computer encounters.
- Under Address Type, select one of the following:
- IP address: Enter the IP address.
- Address range: Enter an IP range in the First IP address and Last IP address fields.
- Network: Enter an IP address and Mask.
- Click OK. Your changes are saved. If you added a new network, it displays in the Trusted Networks table.