What about security – ARRIS WBM750 User Guide User Manual

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What About Security?

Having a high-speed, always-on connection to the Internet requires a certain

amount of responsibility to other Internet users—including the need to maintain a

reasonably secure system. While no system is 100% secure, you can use the fol-

lowing tips to enhance your system’s security:

• Keep your operating system updated with the latest security patches. Run

the system update utility at least weekly.

• Keep your email program updated with the latest security patches. In addi-

tion, avoid opening email containing attachments, or opening files sent

through chat rooms, whenever possible.

• Install a virus checker and keep it updated.
• Avoid providing web or file-sharing services over your Wideband Cable

Modem. Besides certain vulnerability problems, most cable companies pro-

hibit running servers on consumer-level accounts and may suspend your ac-

count for violating your terms of service.

• Use the cable company’s mail servers for sending email.
• Avoid using proxy software unless you are certain that it is not open for

abuse by other Internet users (some are shipped open by default). Crimi-

nals can take advantage of open proxies to hide their identity when break-

ing into other computers or sending spam. If you have an open proxy, your

cable company may suspend your account to protect the rest of the net-

work.

• If you connect your Wideband Cable Modem to a wireless LAN, make sure

you enable security and encryption on the wireless hub (for the same rea-

sons that you should run only secured proxies). Consult the documentation

and technical support of the wireless equipment provider for help.

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