Alpha Shield Hardware Firewall, User Manual

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same Network. If this is the case, AlphaShield Home Edition should be placed between 
your xDSL/Cable Modem and a wireless access point. 
 

Can an AlphaShield Home Edition be used to protect connection with USB Modems 
and dial-up Modems? 

Unfortunately, the current version of AlphaShield Home Edition does not support dial-up 
Internet connections, or connections with USB interface.  
 

Does the AlphaShield Home Edition work with programs like MSN Messenger or 
ICQ? 

Yes! 
 

Do I require an anti-virus software on my computer even though I have an 
AlphaShield Home Edition device connected with my system? Can I still receive live 
updates? 

Even though AlphaShield Home Edition stops the Trojan worms such as MSBlast, 
BugBear, and Fizzer, you will still require an anti-virus software to detect viruses that 
come through emails. AlphaShield Home Edition will not interfere with any form of live 
updates 
. 
 

Does 

AlphaShield Home Edition

 work with Remote access programs like PC 

anywhere? 

Yes! AlphaShield Home Edition works perfectly with Remote access programs when it is 
securing the client computer. Remote Access programs will not work if someone is trying 
to access from outside since AlphaShield Home Edition makes your computer invisible 
unless you are in the Gaming Mode (see page 6 for detail).