Modem Security; Computer Security - ActionTec GT701R User Manual

Actiontec USB/Ethernet DSL Modem User Manual

Modem Security

If connecting to the
the Modem with an administrative password. If a password is not set, someone
on the Internet can access the Modem and change its configuration or steal your
login name and password. For instructions on setting the password, see the
PPP
"Changing the User Name and Password" on page 15.
If connecting to the
unwarranted and illegal intrusion.

Computer Security

To protect the valuable information on the computer, review the following topics.
These topics cover software programs and operating system features affecting the
security of the computer's data.
Anti-Virus Programs
The computer should have an anti-virus program, and the virus definitions should
be updated on a regular basis – at least once a month.
E-mail Attachments
Never run a program received as an attachment to an e-mail message unless the
program is known to be safe. A program from an unknown source can delete all
the files on the computer's hard disk or install a "backdoor" software application
that lets people on the Internet gain access to the computer without permission.
Web Browsers
Always exit the Web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Netscape Navigator,
for example). Never "minimize" the browser or leave it open in the background.
Breaking into a computer is easier when a Web browser is running.
through Point-to-Point Protocol (
ISP
through bridging mode, the Modem should be safe from
ISP
PPP
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), be sure to provide