Electronic Security - ActionTec GT701-WG User Manual

Appendix C Computer Security
Network Applications
Network applications (such as software programs) that allow remote access to the
computer also make the computer vulnerable to access from other people on the
Internet. If using a network application that allows remote access, consider install-
ing a firewall.

Electronic Security

Here are two methods to secure your computer electronically.
Network Address Translation
If a local area network and a connection to the using dynamic IP addresses
PPP ISP
through a server are being used, Network Address Translation ( ) is
DHCP NAT
being used. provides a very basic level of security.
NAT
Firewalls
The safest way to prevent attacks on the computer is through a firewall – a hard-
ware device or software program that protects the computer from unauthorized
access by controlling who can access your computer and by monitoring the trans-
missions between the computer and the Internet
has a built-in firewall. For more information, select Help and
Windows
XP
Support Center from the Help menu. Search for Internet Connection Firewall.
If Windows , Me, , or is running on the computer, consider install-
98 SE NT 4.0 2000
ing a firewall. Hardware and software firewall products are changing rapidly as
more homes and businesses establish high-speed digital connections between their
local area networks and the Internet.
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