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Touchstone TM402 Telephony Modem User’s Guide 12

Getting Battery USB Ethernet

Safety Started Installation Installation Drivers Configuration Usage Troubleshooting Glossary

What About Security?

Having a high-speed, always-on connection to the Internet requires a certain

amount of responsibility to other Internet users—including the need to maintain a

reasonably secure system. While no system is 100% secure, you can use the fol-

lowing tips to enhance your system’s security:

• Keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches. Run

the system update utility at least weekly.

• Keep your email program updated with the latest security patches. In addi-

tion, avoid opening email containing attachments, or opening files sent

through chat rooms, whenever possible.

• Install a virus checker and keep it updated.

•Use the Standby button on your Telephony Modem to disconnect your PC

from the cable system when you are not using the Internet. Telephone ser-

vice is not affected by the Standby button; it is always on.

• Avoid providing web or file-sharing services over your Telephony Modem.

Besides certain vulnerability problems, most cable companies prohibit run-

ning servers on consumer-level accounts and may suspend your account for

violating your terms of service.

• Use the cable company’s mail servers for sending email.

•Avoid using proxy

software unless you are certain that it is not open for

abuse by other Internet users (some are shipped open by default). Crimi-

nals can take advantage of open proxies to hide their identity when breaking

into other computers or sending spam. If you have an open proxy, your ca-

ble company may suspend your account to protect the rest of the network.

• If you connect your Telephony Modem to a wireless LAN, make sure you en-

able security and encryption on the wireless hub (for the same reason that

you should run only secured proxies). Consult the documentation and tech-

nical support of the wireless equipment provider for help.

Modem

Power

Online

Link

Telephone 1

Telephone 2

Battery 1

Battery 2

Standby

Telephony

Touchstone

Standby button

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