Updating Software, Drivers, and Firmware
Occasionally, Microsoft may provide upgrades to the Broadband Network Utility software, network drivers, or firmware. When an upgrade is available on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site, the Broadband Network Utility Update Service will automatically notify you, unless you turn the update service off. After you log on to a networked computer, a message will appear in the notification area of the Windows taskbar with a link to the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site.
If you turn the update service off, you can check for upgrades on the Web site from the Broadband Network Utility.
To upgrade software, drivers, or firmware
1.Start the Broadband Network Utility.
2.On the Help menu, click Check for Updates Online.
3.Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Broadband Networking Web site to download the latest software, drivers, and firmware.
Making Your Network More Secure
Protecting the data and programs on your network computers from security threats, such as computer viruses and hackers, is very important. The following sections provide general information about steps you can take to protect your network.
Help Protect Your Network from Computer Viruses
To avoid having a problem with viruses on your network, consider the following suggestions:
OInstall an antivirus program on each computer on your network and use it regularly to check your computers for viruses. Remember to update the antivirus program on a regular basis.
OLearn the common signs of viruses: unusual messages that appear on your screen, decreased system performance, missing data, and inability to access your hard drive. If you notice any of these problems on your computer, run your antivirus program immediately to minimize the chances of losing data.
OEducate yourself about how viruses are commonly spread so that you do not spread one yourself:
O Do not load a program from an untrusted source onto one of your network computers. Files from the Internet or online bulletin boards are particularly risky.
O Never open attachments to
O Use your antivirus software to scan all floppy disks before copying or opening files from them, or before starting your computer from them.
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