Product specifications

Revision 1.4
Q Does my AlphaShield™ provide security between
computers on the LAN?
A Yes! Your AlphaShield™ does provide security between your com-
puter and other computers on the Local Area Network. In order to
provide security to every computer on the local network, you must
have an AlphaShield™ device per computer.
Q Will AlphaShield™ retain your assigned IP address
from the ISP provider after a logical disconnect?
A Yes! When your AlphaShield™ is in the logically disconnected
state with the Connect LED illuminating red, it will retain your cur-
rently assigned IP address from your Internet Service Provider. This
will occur in either the Manual or Auto mode of operation. Alpha-
Shield™ will be able to retain the assigned IP address during and
after a logical disconnection.
Q Does my AlphaShield™ retain its settings after a power loss?
A Yes! Your AlphaShield™ will power up and operate just as before
without any changes after a power failure. However, it will default
to the secure disconnect state after power is restored. It will power
up to either a logical or physical disconnection state depending
upon the selected position of the mode switch.
Q Can I use my AlphaShield™ at my office location for security?
A Yes! It can be used in an office environment only if the hub or
switch used has the capability to detect and switch to a 10Base-T
connection. If the connection is only a 100Base-T connection, the
AlphaShield™ will not function.
Frequently Asked Questions
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