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Wireless Router SURFboard® SBR-AC1750 • User Guide

• Windows 7, Service Pack 1 (SP1)

• Windows Vista™ SP2 or later

• Windows XP, SP3

Note

: Microsoft no longer supports Windows XP. However, the SBR-AC1750 should still function

without any problems.

• Mac

: System 7.5 to Mac OS 9.2 (Open Transport recommended), Mac OS X

• UNIX

• Linux

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 following tips to enhance your

system’s security:

• 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 Wireless Router. 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.

• 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 cable company may suspend your account to protect the rest of the

network.

• Use the Internet Service Provider’s mail servers for sending email.

• The SBR-AC1750 uses the default WPA2-PSK security type, by default. See

SBR-AC1750 Router

Label

for the default factory security settings. If you have to modify the default wireless

security settings, see

Configure Your Wireless Primary Network