Managing Public Networks

Written By Marissa Fegan (Super Administrator)

Updated at September 5th, 2025

The Public Networks tab allows you to add, edit, or delete a Public network.

A Public network can be added when you respond to a VIPRE prompt telling you that a network was detected.

Note: An added Public network can be moved to the Trusted Networks list by clicking Move to Trusted.

 

To add, edit, or delete a Public network:

  1. Navigate to the Public tab under Manage Networks (Manage>Firewall>Networks).
  2. To add a Public network, click Add. The Add a Public Network dialog displays.
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    To edit a Public network, select a row in the table and click Edit. The Modify a Public Network dialog displays.
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    To delete a Public network, select a row in the table and click the trash can. Skip to Step 6.
  3. Enter a detailed Description for the Trusted network.
  4. 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.
  5. Enter an IP address and Mask for the network.
  6. Click OK. Your changes are saved. If you added a new network, it displays in the Public Networks table.