AlphaShield FIREWALL User Manual

User Manual Professional Edition

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Table of Contents:

Quick Installation Guide 3

Letter from the CEO 4

Introduction 5
AlphaShield Professional Edition
Features and Benefits

Modes of Operation 6
Operation in Manual Mode
Operation in Auto Mode
Operation in Lock Mode
Operation in Dynamic Configuration Mode
AlphaShield Time-Out Warning

Indicators 8
Inbound Data LED
Outbound Data LED
Connection/Disconnection LED

Controls 9
Connect Button (Blue)
Disconnect Button (Grey)
Mode Selector Switch

Connection Ports on AlphaShield Professional Edition 10
PC Port
AUX Port
Cable/DSL Port

Trouble Shooting 10

Support 12
100% Unhackable Money Back Guarantee
Warranty
Service and Repairs
RMA Card
Copyright
Trademark
Patents
Restrictions
Liability Limitations
Customer Remedies
Notice of Change of Terms and Conditions

Replacement Components and Specifications 16

Frequently Asked Questions 17

Various Setups 19

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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 Mode m 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).

Connect the “PC” port of the AlphaShield Professional Edition to your computer or WAN port of the
Router using the cable provided with the AlphaShield Professional Edition. The Left LED will turn Green,
if the switch at the back of the AlphaShield Professional Edition is in AUTO or Manual Mode (LED will be
RED if the switch is in LOCK Mode).

Press the Connect button (Blue/Dark). All LEDs will turn Green. (Press Grey/Light button to Disconnect)

Congratulations! You have successfully installed AlphaShield Professional Edition Hardware Firewall on
your computer system.

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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. Whether you are a home user, business user, or even on the road with
your laptop, AlphaShield Professional Edition will certainly prove to be a very effective
tool in 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 steps in protecting his or her computer. Please
be sure to advise your friends and relatives about your wise decision of investing in
computer security to protect your privacy.

For more information about Internet security issues, the latest Trojans, Product Reviews
and Third Party Testing Sites, go to www.alphashield.com and sign up for our monthly
newsletter: “The AlphaShield Internet Security Report.”

We, at AlphaShield, thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Vikash Sami

Vikash Sami
CEO & Chairman

* For more information visit http://www.alphashield.com

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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. It is estimated that over 30% of all Internet traffic is
malicious and that the average computer is scanned 7-10 times per hour by third parties.
AlphaShield Professional Edition blocks all 65,536 ports in your computer. For Always­On connections, blocking all ports or entry points is critical in securing a computer.
Everyone who has High-Speed Internet should have an AlphaShield Professional Edition
to protect them.

AlphaShield Professional Edition prevents hacking and damage from worms like MS
Blast, BugBear and DoomJuice. It is also easy to install and does not require any
software.

Features and Benefits:

AlphaShield Professional Edition is the next generation in network security. It is a stand­alone external hardware device that utilizes cutting edge technology to stop hackers and
network attacks before they can access your computer. AlphaShield Professional Edition
monitors all inbound and outbound data transmissions between your computer and the
outside world. It does all this seamlessly, while maintaining your Internet connection.

AlphaShield Professional Edition has many advanced features and benefits that make it a
foolproof security device such as:

• Unique “AlphaGAP” Technology (Trademark: AlphaGAPTM)

• RPA (Real-time Packet Authorization)

• IP Stealth Technology (Makes your computer invisible to hackers)

• Dynamic Configuration Technology (Allows the user to unblock a specific port

address which can be assigned to one IP address or left open for everyone)

• Stand-alone hardware sentry

• Manual Mode (Timed connection with a logical disconnect)

• Auto Mode (Continuous connection with an optional logical disconnect)

• Lock Mode (Timed connection with a physical disconnect)

• Dynamic Configuration Mode (Allows the user to utilize programs such as Voice

over MSN, Remote Access, Gaming which requires remote connection and other
similar softwares)

• Instant manual connect/disconnect function

• Auxiliary Port for other IP devices such as VOIP

• Unblocks specific ports or range of ports (Up to either 8 ports or 4 port ranges or

a combination of them)

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• 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.

• Blocks all 65,536 ports for both TCP-IP and UDP communications

• Stops most third party pop-ups

• True plug n' play installation and operation

• No technical knowledge needed for setup and installation; less than 1 minute

setup

• No future software patches or upgrades required

• Functions with all operating system platforms

• Compatible with Cable, xDSL, or ISDN

• Firmware immune to viruses and alterations

• No conflicts with existing firewalls or routers or any other security softwares

• Eliminates DOS (Denial of Service) and DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service)

attacks

• Provides 24/7 online protection

Modes of Operation:

Operation in Manual Mode:

When the Manual Mode is selected, a connection session must be manually initiated by
pressing the Connect button (Blue/Dark) on the AlphaShield Professional Edition. Once
the Connect button (Blue/Dark) is pressed, the Connect (Center) LED will illuminate
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 a Logical Disconnect state. In order to reconnect, press the Connect button
(Blue/Dark).

The Connect (Center) LED will always indicate the connection status of the AlphaShield
Professional Edition device.

Operation in Auto Mode:

When the Auto Mode is selected, a connection session must be initiated by pressing the
Connect button (Blue/Dark). The Connect (Center) LED will illuminate a solid green to
indicate that the AlphaShield Professional Edition is in a connected state. The duration
of the connection is infinite, regardless of user activity. It is highly recommended that
once the user has completed his or her Internet session, the Disconnect button
(Grey/Light) be manually pressed to cause a Logical Disconnect.

Operation in Lock Mode:

When the Lock Mode is selected, a connection session must be manually initiated by
pressing the Connect button (Blue/Dark) on the AlphaShield Professional Edition. Once
the Connect button (Blue/Dark) is pressed, the Connect (Center) LED will illuminate

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