Product specifications

Revision 1.4
(4) Connect the AlphaShield™ to the computer.
Use the 6-foot straight RJ-45 cable included to connect from the
Ethernet connection on the computer to the PC Ethernet RJ-45 on
the AlphaShield™.
If connected properly with a good cable, the Outbound Data LED
indicator should illuminate green.
(5) Select the mode of security you wish the AlphaShield™
to operate in.
Use the mode switch located on the rear of the AlphaShield™ to
select the preferred mode of security.
Manual mode is the first selectable position. Provides a fixed inact-
ivity timer value of 15 minutes, followed by a logical disconnect.
(Recommended mode of operation)
Auto mode is the second selectable position. The inactivity timer
value is infinite and the AlphaShield™remains connected.
Lockout mode is the third selectable position with a fixed inactivity
timer value of 15 minutes and a physical disconnect.
(6) Operation in Manual Mode.
If the manual mode is selected, a connect session must be manually
initiated by depressing the connect button of the AlphaShield™.
Once the connect button is depressed the Connect LED will
illuminate green to indicate to the user that he or she is connected
to the Internet or network.
The Connect LED will always indicate the connection status of the
AlphaShield™ device.
Installation and Operation
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