Alpha Shield Hardware Firewall, User Manual

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Page 2: ...und Data LED Connection Disconnection LED Controls 8 Connect Button Blue Disconnect Button Grey Mode Selector Switch Connection Ports on AlphaShield Home Edition 9 PC Port AUX Port Cable DSL Port Trou...

Page 3: ...the switch is in LOCK Mode Connect the PC port of the AlphaShield Home Edition to your computer or WAN port of the Router using the cable provided with the AlphaShield Home Edition The Left LED will...

Page 4: ...providing the highest level of security and privacy for your computer With over 30 of all Internet traffic being malicious it is time that everyone who uses High Speed Internet takes the necessary st...

Page 5: ...lone external hardware device that utilizes cutting edge technology to stop hackers and network attacks before they can access your computer AlphaShield Home Edition monitors all inbound and outbound...

Page 6: ...y It is highly recommended that once the user has completed his or her Internet session the Disconnect button Grey is manually pressed to cause a Logical Disconnect Operation in Lock Mode When the Loc...

Page 7: ...LED will flash amber or red upon receiving illegitimate packets that are not destined to the Internet These packets will not be permitted through by the AlphaShield Home Edition A high occurrence of...

Page 8: ...Grey The Disconnect button Grey will logically or physically disconnect depending on user mode selection any user session currently in progress The Disconnect button Grey is functional in the Manual A...

Page 9: ...It is used to connect the high speed Modem or the Router s LAN port Trouble Shooting My AlphaShield Home Edition does not power up Why Ensure that you are using the provided wall mount power adaptor...

Page 10: ...has not expired because there is client user activity being detected If the client is downloading or uploading a large file that exceeds the inactivity timer value the Connect Center LED will stay gre...

Page 11: ...abled AlphaShield Inc will accept the return of the product and provide a full refund with proof of purchase or replace the product at AlphaShield s option Warranty The Manufacturer warrants AlphaShie...

Page 12: ...s beyond the warranty program at a nominal charge Contact an AlphaShield Sales Representative for details and pricing RMA _______________________ Description of problem _______________________________...

Page 13: ...haShield s express written consent is strictly prohibited Patents The accompanying product and software is protected by one or more U S and foreign patents and or patents pending held by AlphaShield I...

Page 14: ...be effective immediately upon notice thereof which may be given by any means including but not limited to posting new terms and conditions on the company s website www alphashield com Any use of the...

Page 15: ...otected Network Interface 1 x 10Base T Ethernet port Modem connection Network Interface 1 x 10Base T Auxiliary port unprotected Software Setup None a true plug n play device Operating System Runs on a...

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Page 17: ...it really does not matter what operating system you are using as long as TCP IP protocol is used In regards to shielding your IP Address exactly how does this work AlphaShield Home Edition will show...

Page 18: ...n 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 stil...

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