Alpha Shield Hardware Firewall, User Manual

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is 30 seconds away from a logical or physical disconnection. Only user activity,
such as clicking onto a web link, or by pressing the Connect button (Blue) at the
top of the AlphaShield Home Edition, will reset the inactivity timer and maintain
the user session.
Controls:
Connect Button (Blue):
Used to re-establish a new connection after either a logical or physical
disconnection. The AlphaShield Home Edition Connect button (Blue) is
functional in the Manual, Auto and Lock Modes.
In Manual Mode, the Connect button (Blue) must be pressed to re-establish a logical
connection after a disconnection. In Manual Mode, the logical disconnection is caused
either by the inactivity timer value expiring or the Disconnect button (Grey) being
manually pressed by the user. The Lock Mode provides the same functionality except
with a physical disconnection.
In Auto Mode, there is no inactivity disconnect timer function. Connections do not time-
out and should be manually disconnected by pressing the Disconnect button (Grey) upon
completion of the user’s Internet session.
Disconnect Button (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, Auto and Lock
Modes.
The Disconnect button (Grey) will provide a logical or physical disconnection
immediately after being pressed. The Disconnect button (Grey) can be pressed by the
user at any time to invoke a session disconnection. This can be used if the Inbound or
Outbound Data LEDs are showing excessive intrusion activity.
NOTE: Regardless of the mode currently in use, it is recommended that the user press the
Disconnect button (Grey) when he or she has completed his or her user activity on the
Internet or Network. This will ensure the highest level of security. It will disconnect
after 15 minutes of inactivity in the Manual or Lock Modes.
Mode Selector Switch:
The slider switch provides 3 user selectable modes of functionality for the
AlphaShield Home Edition. Each mode will provide a different level of
computer security and user convenience
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).