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Network management terms

Here are some of the terms commonly used in My Home Network.

Remote PC Any PC connected to the home network, other than the PC where you are working.
Local PC The PC where you are working.
Trusted PC A PC that has current McAfee protection installed, that you have marked as trusted on your home network. Only PCs with current McAfee protection can be trusted.
Untrusted PC A PC that is connected to the home network, that you have not yet marked as trusted or as an intruder.
Intruder An unrecognized or untrusted PC or device that you have marked as an intruder on the home network.