User`s guide

About the Ethernet Connection

Ethernet is a standard method of connecting two or more devices into a Local Area

Network (LAN).

Note: To connect two or more computers to the Ethernet port, you will need a

hub or broadband router (available at computer retailers).

The Telephony Modem package comes with a 6-foot (1.9m) 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 or broadband router with a cross-over

switch, use the included cable or ask for Category 5 (CAT5) straight-through cable.

If you are connecting the Telephony Modem to an Ethernet hub or broadband router

without a crossover switch, ask for a Category 5 crossover cable.

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 Telephony Modem.

Besides certain vulnerability problems, most cable companies prohibit run-

ning servers on consumer-level accounts and may suspend your account for

violating your terms of service.

• Use the cable company’s mail servers for sending email.

Touchstone TM604 Telephony Modem User’s Guide

Safety

Getting

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Installation

Ethernet

Conﬁguration

Usage Troubleshooting Glossary

Ethernet Cable