Chapter 3
:
Getting Started
Release 16 STANDARD 1.4 August 2016
Touchstone TM1602G Telephony Modem User Guide
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Keep the operating system of your computer 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 addition, 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 Telephony Modem. Besides certain
vulnerability problems, most cable companies prohibit running servers on consumer-level
accounts and may suspend your account for violating your terms of service.
Use the service provider’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). Criminals can take advantage of open
proxies to hide their identity when breaking into other computers or sending spam. If you
have an open proxy, your service provider may suspend your account to protect the rest
of the network.
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet is a standard method of connecting two or more computers into a Local Area
Network (LAN). You can use the Ethernet connection if your computer has built-in Ethernet
hardware.
Note:
To connect more than one computer to the TM1602G through the Ethernet port, you
need an Ethernet hub (available at computer retailers).
The Telephony Modem package comes with one Ethernet cable (the connectors look like wide
telephone connectors); you can purchase more cables if necessary at a computer retailer. If
you are connecting the Telephony Modem directly to a computer, or to an Ethernet hub with
a cross-over switch, ask for Category 5e (CAT5e) straight-through cable. CAT5e cable is
required for gigabit Ethernet (Gig-E), not regular CAT5 cable.
