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This page pertains to legacy USB connected systems only!

The information on this page assumes that you have the [[Remote control mobile app setup|Church Bell Remote app installed]] on your phone or tablet, [[Install Management Suite|Management Suite installed]] on a PC connected to your Chime Master bell system, and you are able to remote control the bells from inside your facility using the local WiFi network.

== Making your bell system available on the public internet ==

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We always think more than twice about connecting lights, cameras and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices to our own network. So we understand your reluctance to it too. Realistically now, what is the worst case scenario? It is unlikely, but some kid might figure out your user name (your real name?) and password (the church phone number?) and make your bells ring. All night.

Search the Internet for more information regarding IoT risk management. James Andrew Lewis in his ''[https://csis-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/legacy_files/files/publication/160217_Lewis_ManagingRiskIoT_Web_Redated.pdf Managing Risk for the Internet of Things]'', says, "Being risk averse makes us poorer, not safer. There is risk in every technology we use. Hold IoT captive to our fears and we will sacrifice opportunity."

Search the Internet for more information regarding IoT risk management.

~~Chime Master continues~~ to ~~develop~~ new ~~products using the latest technologies~~ that ~~will~~ balance ease of use with the highest security practices.

Consider upgrading your system to one of our new '''[https://www.chimemaster.com/digital-carillons Advanced eXperience]''' systems that balance ease of use with the highest security practices.

=== Use Best Practices ===

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Another way of setting up a secure dedicated network for IoT devices if you have an older unused router available is to configure a [https://www.grc.com/nat/nats.htm Multi-NAT router network] as described by security guru Steve Gibson.

Unfortunately, by putting the Management Suite host PC on a VLAN or other isolated subnet, you lock yourself out of being able to use a simple remote desktop to operate the Management Suite from your office PC. ~~[https://www.teamviewer.com/en/ TeamViewer]~~ will allow you to use the Management Suite (even from home).

Unfortunately, by putting the Management Suite host PC on a VLAN or other isolated subnet, you lock yourself out of being able to use a simple remote desktop to operate the Management Suite from your office PC. A remote desktop application will allow you to use the Management Suite (even from home).

=== Setup ===

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 This page pertains to legacy USB connected systems only!
-The information on this page assumes that you have the [[Remote control mobile app setup|Church Bell Remote app installed]] on your phone or tablet, [[Install Management Suite|Management Suite installed]] on a PC connected to your Chime Master bell system, and you are able to remote control the bells from inside your facility using the local WiFi network.
 == Making your bell system available on the public internet ==
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 We always think more than twice about connecting lights, cameras and other Internet of Things (IoT) devices to our own network. So we understand your reluctance to it too. Realistically now, what is the worst case scenario? It is unlikely, but some kid might figure out your user name (your real name?) and password (the church phone number?) and make your bells ring. All night.
-Search the Internet for more information regarding IoT risk management. James Andrew Lewis in his ''[https://csis-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/legacy_files/files/publication/160217_Lewis_ManagingRiskIoT_Web_Redated.pdf Managing Risk for the Internet of Things]'', says, "Being risk averse makes us poorer, not safer. There is risk in every technology we use. Hold IoT captive to our fears and we will sacrifice opportunity."
+Search the Internet for more information regarding IoT risk management.
-Chime Master continues to develop new products using the latest technologies that will balance ease of use with the highest security practices.
+Consider upgrading your system to one of our new '''[https://www.chimemaster.com/digital-carillons Advanced eXperience]''' systems that balance ease of use with the highest security practices.
 === Use Best Practices ===
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 Another way of setting up a secure dedicated network for IoT devices if you have an older unused router available is to configure a [https://www.grc.com/nat/nats.htm Multi-NAT router network] as described by security guru Steve Gibson.
-Unfortunately, by putting the Management Suite host PC on a VLAN or other isolated subnet, you lock yourself out of being able to use a simple remote desktop to operate the Management Suite from your office PC. [https://www.teamviewer.com/en/ TeamViewer] will allow you to use the Management Suite (even from home).
+Unfortunately, by putting the Management Suite host PC on a VLAN or other isolated subnet, you lock yourself out of being able to use a simple remote desktop to operate the Management Suite from your office PC. A remote desktop application will allow you to use the Management Suite (even from home).
 === Setup ===