HP Media Vault - Manual (Page 17)

How to secure your HP 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 media vault 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 media vault 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, an AP'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 media vault 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 media vault. You might be required to assign ( map ) drive letters to all your
Shared Folders to enable the anti-virus software to scan the media vault. (For information on how to map drive
letters to your Shared Folders, see Map drive letters to Shared Folders .)
Remember to keep your anti-virus definitions up-to-date.
Establishing an administrator username and password
Setting up an administrator username and password is one way to safeguard your folders and files. If you do set
up a username and password, you will be prompted to enter this information each time you enter the
Configuration screens. For information on setting up a username and password, see Change the administrator
username and password . For information on entering the Configuration screens, see Access the configuration
screens .
Securing the HP Media Vault’s Shared Folders on your LAN
The media vault offers additional security options for your network users and specific Shared Folders. For more
information on Shared Folder and user security on your local area network (LAN), see Enhance security on your
Shared Folders .