Lab Report 15.4

1.	What is a firewall in Windows XP?
2.	Where is the firewall enabled?
3.	Which Windows products are protected by Microsoft’s Internet Connection Firewall?
4.	On which tab on the Properties window is the Internet Connection Firewall found?

Answers

1.	Software that makes forward or filter decisions on packets based on IP address and port information.
2.	The Internet Connection Firewall is enabled in the Properties window on the interface that connects to the Internet.
3.	Windows XP comes with Microsoft’s Internet Connection Firewall software.
4.	The Internet Connection Firewall option is found on the Advanced tab.