ARRIS Timbuktu for Windows v9.0.4- Getting Started Guide - Manual (Page 7)

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Connecting with Timbuktu
Timbuktu communicates with other Timbuktu computers over TCP/IP networks using the same protocol
as any basic Internet or intranet connection. If you have a wired or WiFi connection to the Internet, you
can use Timbuktu services to collaborate with other Timbuktu users around the world.
Timbuktu Security
Timbuktu offers multiple levels of security that help you restrict access to the different Timbuktu ser-
vices on your computer.
• Other Timbuktu user can connect to your computer with several different levels of user access priv-
ileges: Guest Users, Ask For Permission Users, NT Users, and Registered Users. You can grant differ-
ent levels of access to each type of user. Whether you create user accounts that grant specific
privileges or allow incoming access only when you actively approve it, no other Timbuktu user can
access your computer without your permission.
• The Timbuktu Host and Timbuktu Guest applications can be installed separately. Install only the
Timbuktu Host to allow the computer to receive Timbuktu connections, but not establish them.
Install only the Timbuktu Guest to allow the computer to make Timbuktu connections, but not
accept them.
• Timbuktu makes it easy for you to monitor and track the Timbuktu users who access your computer
and the services they use. When remote users access your computer, the Timbuktu icon in the sys-
tem tray on the taskbar alternates with a service icon indicating the presence of a remote user. You
can disconnect remote users at any time. The activity log keeps a record of all remote computers
that access your computer, along with the services used.
Timbuktu System Requirements
To run Timbuktu for Windows, your computer must meet the following hardware, software, and compat-
ibility requirements.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Timbuktu requires the same minimum hardware that is required by your Windows OS. In addition, you’ll
need
• 20 MB of available disk space; 50MB are required for the network installation process.
• To make Timbuktu connections, a TCP/IP network or WiFi connection to the Internet or the local
network.