Security - Gigaset SX763 User Manual

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Status information
Telephony
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VoIP accounts
Shows the status and the data of the VoIP accounts.
Device
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System time
The system time of the device.
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Firmware version
The firmware version currently installed on the device.
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Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.

Security

You will find information about possible security risks for the device and the network on
the Security screen in the Status menu.
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System password not changed
The configuration program of the device is not sufficiently protected against unau-
thorised access either because you have not changed the system password since set-
ting up the device or you have not assigned any system password at all. Information
on how to avoid this security risk is given in Section "System Password" on page 105.
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Identification of your wireless network visible or not changed
Unauthorised users can also find the wireless network easily as you have not
changed the ID of the wireless network (SSID) since setup and have not deactivated
SSID broadcasting. Information on how to avoid this security risk is given in Section
"Configuring wireless connections" on page 76.
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Encryption for your wireless network not activated
None of the data in the wireless network is encrypted during transfer and can there-
fore easily be intercepted. Unauthorised users will also have easy access to your net-
work, your PCs and your Internet connection. Information on how to avoid this secu-
rity risk is given in Section "Security settings in the wireless network" on page 79.
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Access to your wireless network not restricted to allowed clients
Users can access the wireless network from any PC. Information on how to avoid this
security risk is given in Section "Permitted clients" on page 85.
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Firewall for your Internet connection turned off
The network is not protected against hackers who gain unauthorised access via the
Internet. Information on how to avoid this security risk is given in Section "Firewall"
on page 62.
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