passive detection mode

adamdb17

Hello

In firewall settings, can someone recommend using passive detection mode or not? Which one is more secure?

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/96038/passive-detection-mode

More information can be found in below stated link as provided by bitdefender support

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2082/

Regards

Alexandru_BD

Hi @adamdb17,

As per description, It is recommended to use passive detection mode only if there is a conflict with DHCP software.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.

Regards

craigasaurus

Dear Alexandru_BD:

How would a computer novice be

able to identify any such aforementioned conflict?

Respectfully,

Mr. craigasaurus

Alexandru_BD

Hello @craigasaurus

I think one of the methods is to temporarily disable the firewall to see if the DHCP functionality is restored. If the DHCP starts working correctly, it indicates that the firewall might be blocking DHCP traffic.

Regards,

Alex