User manual

User Manual
BritePort 8012-V1
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• Before typing your credit card and other important information on-line, make sure that
the website is secure and trustworthy.
• On your computer, for the folders that contain confidential and financial information,
turn off the “File Sharing” option.
• When you are not using the Internet for a long duration, you may switch off your
computer or disconnect it from the DSL line.
• You should use anti-virus software, as well as intrusion detection software and update it
regularly.
• Do not open e-mail attachments unless you trust the sender and are sure of the identity
of the sender.
• Do not download files and software from unreliable sources.
18 Can I have my own Web site?
Yes, the DSL connection provides a permanent connection to the Internet and you can run your
Web server 24 hours a day. Talk to your service provider so that your machine has a static IP
address.