Configuring AIS firewall settings

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I’m running the trial version of AIS (6.0.1203). I’m a bit confused about the firewall settings HOME (low risk) and WORK (medium risk). The help file says that HOME is appropriate for a private home network (I’m on one connected to the Internet via a hardware router) and WORK is for wider connections “including direct connection to the Internet”. Am I to take this literally and choose HOME since I’m technically not directly connected to the Internet (by virtue of the router)?

Thanks.

Rob

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If your computer connected to the internet either direct connection or behind the router it’s better to set your firewall settings at WORK (medium risk).

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I’m behind a NAT router firewall on my home network and I am running the AIS firewall set at Home & Ask. My NAT FW does most of the heavy lifting, so I am not at all worried about it.