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Revision 1.4Indicators and ControlsBasicOperation10 ` Powered By AlphaShieldCable/xDSLModemAUXPCPWRConnect DisconnectOutbound Data LEDConnectionLEDInb

The AlphaShield™ indicators and controls are very intuitive and provide for easy user operation and network interpretation. TheAlphaShield™ consists o

Revision 1.4Connect/Disconnect LED IndicatorThe indicator displays one of the three different statuses.Illuminates solid red to indicate that the conn

Revision 1.4Connect Button Used to re-establish a new connection after either a logical or physicaldisconnect. The AlphaShield™ connect button is

Revision 1.4Mode Switch SelectorThe slider switch provides 3 user selectable modes of functionality forthe AlphaShield™. Each mode will provide a diff

Revision 1.4The AlphaShield™ will provide security by one of the following threeselectable modes of operation. The Manual Mode provides the user with

Revision 1.4Anti-Virus RequirementsBasicOperation16 Powered By AlphaShieldNote: Anti-Virus SoftwareThe AlphaShield™ device does not avoid the necessit

Revision 1.4AlphaShield™ Quick ReferenceIndicator GuideAdvancedOperationPowered By AlphaShield 17AlphaShield™ StatusOff Off Off AlphaShield™

AlphaShield™ Power Up DefaultsAlphaShield™ will power up in either a logical or physical disconnectstate depending on the selection of the mode switch

Revision 1.4My AlphaShield™ does not power up. Why?Ensure that you are using the provided wall mount power adapter shipped with the AlphaShield™ and n

2 Powered By AlphaShield Revision 1.4Introduction PageAlphaShield™ ... 3Features and Benefits ...

Revision 1.4Make sure that the AlphaShield™ computer port is not being connected to the RJ-45 port of the cable or xDSL modem. Make sure that you have

Revision 1.4Both Inbound/Outbound Data LEDs do not illuminate green and nocommunication is taking place. Why?Check to make sure that the network and c

Revision 1.4The AlphaShield™ does not function when I connect to my Hub orSwitch. Why?Your AlphaShield™ device is a 10Base-T device and must be connec

Revision 1.4Q Can I still have a logical disconnection when in Auto mode?A Yes! While AlphaShield™ is in auto mode your computer connection is utilizi

Revision 1.4Q Can I have the AlphaGap™ , RPA and IP Stealth enabled to my computer and have other devices still operational?A Yes! There is an Aux. po

Revision 1.4Q Can someone hack into the operating code residing in my AlphaShield™?A No! Your AlphaShield's™ proprietary security operating progr

Revision 1.4Q Does my AlphaShield™ provide security between computers on the LAN?A Yes! Your AlphaShield™ does provide security between your com-puter

Revision 1.4Q Can I make a connection using PC Anywhere, VNC, or any other remote access program through to a remote client using the Alpha-Shield™ de

Revision 1.4Q Can my AlphaShield™ function in either Static or Dynamic IPaddress assignment?A Yes! Your AlphaShield™ can support either static or dyn

Revision 1.4Q Can I use any computer operating system with AlphaShield™?A Yes! The AlphaShield™ will work with any operating system as long as the sel

Revision 1.4AlphaShield™Congratulations on the purchase of your new AlphaShield™ computersecurity device. The purchase of the AlphaShield™ product giv

Revision 1.4The Manufacturer warrants AlphaShield™ with an exclusive one yearwarranty in workmanship and materials from the date of purchase. TheAlpha

Revision 1.4Limitation of Remedies and DamagesAlphaShield Inc., its agents, employees, suppliers, dealers, and otherauthorized representatives shall n

Revision 1.4RestrictionsYou shall not, and shall not allow any third party to: decompile, disas-semble, or otherwise reverse engineer or attempt to re

Revision 1.4The only replaceable part of your AlphaShield™ is the power adapter.Should you misplace, break, or damage your power adapter it can berepl

Revision 1.410BASE-T The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE802.3 specification for Ethernet over thin coax or UTP at 10 Mbps.100BAS

Revision 1.4Bandwidth A term now used to describe the capacity or amount of traffic (data voice or video) a certain communication line is capable of a

Revision 1.4Denial Of Service (DOS) A malicious kind of attack that floods theintended destination IP address with requests. Example: by pinging 400to

Revision 1.4Ethernet A baseband LAN specification invented by Xero Corporationand developed jointly by Xerox, Intel, and DEC. Ethernet networksoperate

Revision 1.4IMAP Internet Messaging Access Protocol is a next generation e-mailprotocol that is likely to replace POP (Post Office Protocol) for Inter

Revision 1.4ISP Internet Service Provider is an organization that provides access tothe Internet.Intranet A private network that uses Internet softwar

Revision 1.4AlphaShield™ is the next generation in network security. It is a stand-alone external hardware device that utilizes cutting edge technolog

Revision 1.4MAC Address Media Access Control is a unique address associatedwith an Ethernet Card.MIB Management Information Base is a database of netw

Revision 1.4Port A software access point to a host. Hosts have multiple ports anddaemons typically listening to a specific port or ports for connectio

Revision 1.4RPA Real-Time Packet Authorization is a self-learning, real-time pack-et inspection process that only allows verified information, specifi

Revision 1.4TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol is a reliable,full duplex, connection oriented end-to-end transport protocol runni

Revision 1.4UDP User Datagram Protocol is a TCP/IP protocol describing howmessages reach application programs within a destined computer. UDPis a tran

Revision 1.4Category AlphaShield™Warranty 1 Year Limited WarrantyInterface Speeds Link speeds up to 10 MbpsPower Supply DC wall adapter 9 VDC 4.5 watt

Revision 1.4Maximum No. of Users Up to 10 ComputersSecurity Connection Time domain AlphaGap TechnologyPacket Inspection RPA Real-time Packet Authoriz

AlphaShield Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects and to befully functional for a period of 12 months from the date of original pur-chase.

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Revision 1.4The AlphaShield™ provides many benefits that make it a leader in datasecurity and Internet privacy such as:• Connects & Disconnects wi

Revision 1.4Follow the simple steps below to install your new AlphaShield™ toyour home computer. If any of the steps do not indicate the proper list-e

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 c

Revision 1.4(7) Immediate Disconnection of CommunicationsAn immediate disconnection can be done at any time regardless of the mode selected on the Alp

Revision 1.4The duration of the connection is infinite regardless of user activity. It is highly recommended that once the user has completed his or h