Product specifications

Revision 1.4

The AlphaShield™ will provide security by one of the following three

selectable modes of operation.

The Manual Mode provides the user with the optimal level of comput-

er security and is the recommended and default mode. The Manual

Mode provides a fixed inactivity timer value of 15 minutes followed by

a logical disconnect. In the Manual Mode, the AlphaShield™ will

retain the assigned IP address before and after reconnection.

The Auto Mode provides a high level of computer security, but with

greater user convenience. The Auto Mode has an infinite inactivity

timer value and the AlphaShield™ remains connected. The Auto Mode

removes the necessary physical intervention that is required in the

Manual Mode to re-establish a user session. In Auto Mode the

AlphaShield™ will retain the assigned IP address after a manually

invoked disconnect. In the Auto Mode it is recommended that once the

user has completed his or her internet session, the disconnect button is

manually depressed causing a logical disconnect.

The Lockout Mode provides the user with the highest level of comput-

er security available on the AlphaShield™. The Lockout Mode pro-

vides a fixed inactivity timer value of 15 minutes followed by a physi-

cal disconnect. In the Lockout Mode, the AlphaShield™ will release

the assigned IP address after disconnection. The Lockout Mode physi-

cally disconnects the computer from the Network and assures that no

packets can be transmitted through the AlphaShield™. The Lockout

Mode should be used only if absolutely necessary.

The Manual, Auto and Lockout Modes all utilize the AlphaGap™

security feature, combined with RPA™ and IP Stealth Technology™.

Modes of Operation

Basic

Operation

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