Virus Prevention - Furuno FEA-2807 Operator's Manual

Virus Prevention

The ECDIS is not equipped with a virus checker. The ECDIS operates in real time; therefore, having a virus checker
that periodically checks the equipment for viruses would increase the processing load, which can affect operation.
However, you can prevent viruses by following the instructions in this section.
When you update a chart
The PC and medium (USB, floppy disk, etc.) used to download and store an update for an existing chart or a new
chart may be infected with a virus. Check the PC and the medium for viruses with a commercial virus checker -
BEFORE you connect them to the ECDIS. Be sure the virus checker contains the latest virus definition files.
When you back up data
When you back up data (route data, etc.) to a PC or medium (USB flash memory, floppy disk, etc.), check the PC
and the medium for viruses with a commercial virus checker - BEFORE you connect them to the ECDIS. Be sure
the virus checker contains the latest virus definition files.
Network connection
The ECDIS receives and displays information from various navigation equipment and radar via a LAN. The PC and
other equipment connected to the network can carry viruses. To prevent the introduction of a virus to the LAN, DO
NOT connect the ECDIS or HUB to an external network.
Do not install external programs in the ECDIS
Programs installed via an external network can carry viruses that cause ECDIS malfunction. DO NOT install any
external programs in the ECDIS.
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