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The Outbound Data 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. A high occurrence of illegitimate packets will be displayed
by flashing red.
Connection/Disconnection LED:
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The indicator displays one of the following three different statuses:
1.
Illuminates solid red to indicate that the connection between the PC port and the Modem port is logically or
physically disconnected. No transmission of user data can pass between the PC and the Cable/xDSL ports. The computer is
disconnected from the Network. The computer's IP Address assignment will be retained in Auto/Manual Mode (or will be
released in Lock Mode).
2.
Illuminates solid green to indicate that the connection between the PC port and the Modem port is connected. Only
pre-inspected valid user session data packets are permitted to pass between the PC port and the Modem port. Both
AlphaGAP and RPA are enabled. Your AlphaShield Connect/Disconnect indicator must be green to establish a connection to
the Internet or Network.
3.
Illuminates a flashing green to indicate that the impending logical or physical disconnect 15 minute inactivity timer
value is about to expire. This means that no user sessions have taken place during the timer value and the current connection
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, will reset the inactivity timer and maintain the user session.
4.
Illuminates flashing amber to indicate that the Gaming Mode is enabled. This mode will allow you to configure your
AlphaShield to permit remote access or VPN communication for business usage or to utilize Voice or Video
Communications over chat programs.
Controls:
Connect Button (Blue):
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Used to re-establish a new connection after either a logical or physical disconnection. The AlphaShield 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):
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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:
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The slider switch provides 3 user selectable modes of functionality for the AlphaShield. Each mode will provide a different
level of computer security and user convenience.
