Securing Your Media Vault From Intruders - HP Mv2120 - Media Vault Network Drive User Manual

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Securing Your Media Vault from Intruders

The HP Media Vault is designed as an "always on" device, which comes in
handy for accessing files any time your network users need or want them. But
a network device that is set up for file sharing also presents certain security
risks. Because the server can be used on a network that has both wireless and
wired functionality, you'll want to ensure that unauthorized users can't access
your server and your files stored on it.
If your network comes with wireless capability, it has a piece of equipment
called a Wireless Access Point (WAP). A WAP can come within an all-in-one-
gateway, router, or as a standalone unit. In many cases, a WAP's security
settings are toggled off by default and you must manually turn on the security
settings. If the security settings are toggled off, anyone can get into your
server as well as any computer or other devices on your network. Firewalls
and anti-virus software do not keep intruders out of wireless networks.
Most wireless networking equipment supports two forms of data encryption as
security features: Wired Equivalent Privacy or WEP and, Wi-Fi Protected
Access or WPA. For more information on how to configure the security for
your wireless network, see the user's guide that came with your networking
equipment.
Anti-virus software
You should install anti-virus software on one or more computers on your
network, and configure the software to scan all the shared folders on your
server. You might be required to assign (map) drive letters to all your shared
folders to enable the anti-virus software to scan the HP Media Vault.
Note: Remember to keep your anti-virus definitions up-to-date.
Establishing an administrator user name and password
Setting up an administrator user name and password is one way to
safeguard your folders and files. If you do set up a user name and password,
you are prompted to enter this information each time you enter the
Configuration screens.
Important: It is strongly recommended that you create an administrator
user name and password if you enable remote access.
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