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Table of Contents: Quick Installation Guide 3 Letter from the CEO 4 Introduction AlphaShield Professional Edition Features and Benefits 5 Modes of Operation Operation in Manual Mode Operation in Auto Mode Operation in Lock Mode Operation in Dynamic Configuration Mode AlphaShield Time-Out Warning 6 Indicators Inbound Data LED Outbound Data LED Connection/Disconnection LED 8 Controls 9 Connect Button (Blue) Disconnect Button (Grey) Mode Selector Switch Connection Ports on AlphaShield Professional
Quick Installation Guide Connect power to the AlphaShield Professional Edition. Middle LED will turn Red. Connect the “Cable/DSL” port of the AlphaShield Professional Edition to your Modem using the cable provided with the Modem. The Right LED will turn Green, if the switch at the back of the AlphaShield is in AUTO or Manual Mode (LED will be RED if the switch is in LOCK Mode).
Letter from CEO: Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing AlphaShield Professional Edition Hardware Firewall and congratulations on choosing our “state of the art” technology to secure your High-Speed Internet connection. AlphaShield's unique feature of “disconnection” sets a new standard of 100% guaranteed security or your money back*, a claim that is unmatched by any of our competitors.
Introduction: AlphaShield Professional Edition: According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, the safest way to protect any computer completely is to physically disconnect it from the Internet. AlphaShield Professional Edition allows the customer to protect a computer effectively by seamlessly disconnecting and reconnecting it without Internet service interference. The IP Address is protected and concealed and thus is not visible to be hacked, spied on, advertised to or changed by malicious softwares.
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Unblocks specific IP Addresses with port ranges Opens specific IP Addresses and port ranges to allow access through them only Opens specific ports or range of ports for hosting and playing games or using IM for voice communication Opens ports from a specific IP Address for VPN, Remote Access, etc.
green to indicate to the user that he or she is connected to the Internet or Network. After an inactivity period of 15 minutes, AlphaShield Professional Edition will disconnect and enter into the Physical Disconnect state. In order to reconnect, press the Connect button (Blue/Dark). Note: Physical disconnection may result in your computer releasing the IP Address assignment. The Connect (Center) LED will always indicate the connection status of the AlphaShield Professional Edition device.
Indicators: Inbound Data LED: The Inbound Data LED will always remain solid green upon a good link connection. It will flash green when a valid data packet is accepted by the AlphaShield Professional Edition device and under normal traffic conditions. The Inbound Data LED will flash amber or red upon receiving illegitimate packets that are not destined to the client. These packets will not be permitted through by the AlphaShield Professional Edition device.
4. Illuminates flashing amber to indicate that the Dynamic Configuration Mode is enabled. This mode will allow you to configure your AlphaShield Professional Edition to permit Remote Access or VPN communication for business usage or to utilize Voice or Video Communications over chat programs. Note: You will be required to download the AlphaShield Configuration Utility from the AlphaShield website at www.alphashield.com.
The first slide position selects the Manual Mode with an inactivity and logical Disconnect timer value of 15 minutes. In this mode, your computer will retain the current IP Address assignment from the Internet Service Provider (ISP). The second slide position selects the Auto Mode with an inactivity disconnect timer value that is infinite. There is no disconnection. In this mode, the AlphaShield Professional Edition will retain the current IP Address assignment from the Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Make sure that the AlphaShield's Cable/xDSL port is not being connected to the computer's Network port. If all of the above is correct, the cable could be faulty. Replace the cable with a similar type of RJ-45 (Ethernet) Network cable. The Outbound data link status LED does not come on when I connect my AlphaShield Professional Edition to my computer. Why? Make sure that power is being provided to your computer and that the computer is switched on.
The red Connect (Center) LED comes on too often. Why? AlphaShield Professional Edition is in Manual or Lock Mode and the user is not creating enough user activity to reset the inactivity disconnect timer. This is normal operation in Manual or Lock Mode if the user is not using his or her Internet connection. The Connect (Center) LED will give a 30-second warning by flashing green prior to disconnection. It will turn red upon a logical or physical disconnection.
Service and Repairs: In case the AlphaShield Professional Edition device is found to be defective, the Manufacturer will be obligated only to replace or repair the defective product provided that the following is determined: The product has not been altered or repaired without the written consent of the Manufacturer. The product has not failed due to misuse, improper maintenance, carelessness or physical damage.
Copyright: Information in this User Guide and all AlphaShield Inc.'s literature, including URLs and other Internet Website references, is subject to change without notice. The entire risk of the use or the results of the use of this document, with its terms and conditions, remains with the user. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user.
Liability Limitations: AlphaShield Inc.
stores and distributors. Should you require a new power adapter, the following 9.0 VDC 300 mA can be purchased from Radio Shack. The Adapter plug size must be 3.4 mm DE x 1.5 mm DI x 7mm Length. In North America, the following power adapter can be purchased: · · Radio Shack Power Adapter Part Number 273-1767 A Radio Shack Adapter Plug Part Number 273-1711 The AlphaShield Professional Edition requires a positive polarity to be provided to the center conductor of the power plug.
Instant Disconnect Physical Connection Power to Device Data Transmission Operational Mode Connection Indicator Operating Temperature Manual Intervention (Push Button) LED Link Status on 10Base-T ports Power Indicator via Connect (Center) LED Inbound/Outbound LED Indicators Selectable via Multi-position switch LED Indicator: two colors and two states 50 to 110 degrees F Frequently Asked Questions: I used the scan test and some of my ports are still OPEN or CLOSED, not all STEALTH or BLOCKED, what is wrong?
What is the use of the switch at the back of the unit? Please refer to page 7 regarding Mode Selector Switch. Does AlphaShield work in wireless Network configuration? Yes! AlphaShield works in most wireless Network environments. The vast majority of home wireless Networks have a xDSL/Cable Modem connected to a wireless access point. A wireless access point will distribute the signal between computers on the same Network.
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