Configure network protection

By default, ESET Internet Security uses Windows settings when a new network connection is detected. To display a dialog window when a new network is detected, change the Network protection profile assignment to Ask. Network protection configuration will be displayed whenever your computer connects to a new network.

You can choose from the following Network connection profiles:

Automatic—ESET Internet Security will select the profile automatically, based on the Activators configured for each profile.

Private—For trusted networks (home or office network). Your computer and shared files stored on your computer are visible to other network users, and system resources are accessible to other users on the network (access to shared files and printers is enabled, incoming RPC communication is enabled and remote desktop sharing is available). We recommend using this setting when accessing a secure local network. This profile is automatically assigned to a network connection if it is configured as Domain or Private network in Windows.

Public—For untrusted networks (public network). Files and folders on your system are not shared with or visible to other users on the network, and system resource sharing is deactivated. We recommend using this setting when accessing wireless networks. This profile is automatically assigned to any network connection that is not configured as Domain or Private network in Windows.

User-defined profile—You can select a profile you created from the drop-down menu. This option is only available if you have created at least one custom profile.