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Dialler blocker
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Dialler blocker
If you select an ISDN base station when installing the Gigaset M34 software, the dialler
blocker component is also installed automatically.
The dialler offers you protection against so-called diallers, by controlling all outgoing
connections made by your PC using your base station. If the dialler blocker stops a con-
nection, it shows a message containing the telephone number. It is also possible that
the dialling program (e. g. the dial-up network connection) will report a connection
error.
For more details about the functioning of diallers, refer to "What are diallers?" on
page 40.
Safety precautions
Dialler blocker
In the default setting after installation of the Gigaset M34 software, protection against
diallers is deactivated.
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Activate the dialler blocker to protect yourself against expensive dial-up connec-
tions.
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Note that the dialler monitor does not monitor connections via handsets or dialling
from the PC directory (associated dialling).
DSL connection
When you install the Gigaset M34 software, ISDN drivers are installed, which allow your
PC to made dial-up connections (e. g. for making telephone calls or surfing). These ISDN
connections can run in parallel to a DSL connection.
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Note that diallers can use an available ISDN connection unnoticed, if you are using
exclusively your DSL connection for your Internet activities.
In this case, you should therefore activate the dialler blocker.
Exclusion of liability
Use of the dialler blocker at your own risk.
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability
or warranty for this program, including when it is used in conjunction with other prod-
ucts.
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Protection against diallers is deactivated after installation and must first
be configured using the Gigaset M34 software. Set up the dialler blocker
to ensure you are protected against unwanted dial-up programs.
Refer to the instructions in chapter "Configuring the dialler blocker" on
page 40.