Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product INTERNET PRIVACY PROTECTION AlphaShield
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INTERNET PRIV ACY PROTECTION [ For Broadband cable, DSL, ISDN, Wireless ] R MANUAL DEL USUARIO.
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2 Powered By AlphaShield Revision 1.4 Introduction Page AlphaShield™ .......................................... 3 Features and Benefits .............................. 4 - 5 Getting Started Installation and Operation ........................ 6 - 9 Basic Operation Indicators and Controls .
Revision 1.4 AlphaShield™ Congratulations on the purchase of your new AlphaShield™ computer security device. The purchase of the AlphaShield™ product gives you total peace of mind when connecting to the Internet with full time con- nections such as xDSL or cable modem.
Revision 1.4 AlphaShield™ is the next generation in network security . It is a stand- alone external hardware device that utilizes cutting edge technology to stop hackers and network attacks before they can access your computer . AlphaShield™ monitors all inbound and outbound data transmissions between your computer and the outside world.
Revision 1.4 The AlphaShield™ provides many benefits that make it a leader in data security and Internet privacy such as: • Connects & Disconnects without interruption of Internet service • .
Revision 1.4 Follow the simple steps below to install your new AlphaShield™ to your home computer . If any of the steps do not indicate the proper list- ed expectations, please refer to the troubleshooting guide contained in this manual. (1) Remove the AlphaShield™ from the shipment box and insure the following is accounted for .
Revision 1.4 (4) Connect the AlphaShield™ to the computer . Use the 6-foot straight RJ-45 cable included to connect from the Ethernet connection on the computer to the PC Ethernet RJ-45 on the AlphaShield™. If connected properly with a good cable, the Outbound Data LED indicator should illuminate green.
Revision 1.4 (7) Immediate Disconnection of Communications An immediate disconnection can be done at any time regardless of the mode selected on the AlphaShield™.
Revision 1.4 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 is manually depressed causing a logical disconnect.
Revision 1.4 Indicators and Controls Operación básica 10 ` Powered By AlphaShield Cable/xDSL Modem AUX PC PWR Connect Disconnect Outbound Data LED Connection LED Inbound Data LED Mode Selector Manual Au t o Lock out Front V iew Rear V iew version 1.
The AlphaShield™ indicators and controls are very intuitive and provide for easy user operation and network interpretation. The AlphaShield™ consists of 3 LED indicators, 2 push buttons and one selectable slide switch.
Revision 1.4 Connect/Disconnect LED Indicator The indicator displays one of the three different statuses. Illuminates solid red to indicate that the connection between the PC port and modem port is logically or physically disconnected. No transmission of user data can pass between the computer and the cable or xDSL modem ports.
Revision 1.4 Connect Button Used to re-establish a new connection after either a logical or physical disconnect. The AlphaShield™ connect button is functional in the manual, auto, and lockout mode. In Manual mode , the connect button must be depressed to re- establish a logical connection after a disconnection.
Revision 1.4 Mode Switch Selector 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. The first slide position selects the manual mode with an inactivity and logical disconnect timer value of 15 minutes.
Revision 1.4 The AlphaShield™ will provide security by one of the following three selectable modes of operation. The Manual Mode provides the user with the optimal level of comput- er security and is the recommended and default mode. The Manual Mode provides a fixed inactivity timer value of 15 minutes followed by a logical disconnect.
Revision 1.4 Anti-Virus Requirements Operación básica 16 Powered By AlphaShield Note: Anti-V irus Software The AlphaShield™ device does not avoid the necessity of anti-virus software required on the client's operating system. Security devices cannot screen out viruses destined to the client in a valid user session.
Revision 1.4 AlphaShield™ Quick Reference Indicator Guide Operación avanzada Powered By AlphaShield 17 AlphaShield™ Status Of f Of f Of f A lphaShield™ is not being provided with any power . (Check the power adapter) Red Red Red A lphaShield™ is in the Physically Disconnected Mode.
AlphaShield ™ Power Up Defaults AlphaShield™ will power up in either a logical or physical disconnect state depending on the selection of the mode switch. Manual/Auto mode In the manual or auto mode, the AlphaShield™ will power up in logical disconnect mode by default.
Revision 1.4 My AlphaShield™ does not power up. Why? Ensure that you are using the provided wall mount power adapter shipped with the AlphaShield™ and not some other power adapter . (9 volt D.C. 300 mA center positive.) Make sure that there is 110 volts AC or 220 volts AC being provided on the wall outlet.
Revision 1.4 Make sure that the AlphaShield™ computer port is not being connected to the RJ-45 port of the cable or xDSL modem. Make sure that you have the RJ-45 jack plugged into a Network Interface Card on the computer and to no other type of peripheral card.
Revision 1.4 Both InboundOutbound Data LEDs do not illuminate green and no communication is taking place. Why? Check to make sure that the network and computer ’ s cables are not reversed on to the AlphaShield™. The computer must be connected to the PC Port and Cable or xDSL is connected to the modem side.
Revision 1.4 The AlphaShield™ does not function when I connect to my Hub or Switch. Why? Y our AlphaShield™ device is a 10Base-T device and must be connected to a hub or switch that can auto-sense or switch to 10Base-T . If the hub or switch is fixed at 100Base-T , your AlphaShield™ will not function.
Revision 1.4 Q Can I still have a logical disconnection when in Auto mode? A Y es! While AlphaShield™ is in auto mode your computer connection is utilizing AlphaGap™, Real-Time Packet Authorization (RP A) and IP Stealth.
Revision 1.4 Q Can I have the AlphaGap™ , RP A and IP Stealth enabled to my computer and have other devices still operational? A Y es! There is an Aux. port available on the AlphaShield™ that is enabled continuously , but does not provide any security .
Revision 1.4 Q Can someone hack into the operating code residing in my AlphaShield™? A No! Y our AlphaShield's™ proprietary security operating program resides in memory and cannot be altered from either the computer or network ports on the device.
Revision 1.4 Q Does my AlphaShield™ provide security between computers on the LAN? A Y es! Y our AlphaShield™ does provide security between your com- puter and other computers on the Local Area Network. In order to provide security to every computer on the local network, you must have an AlphaShield™ device per computer .
Revision 1.4 Q Can I make a connection using PC Anywhere, VNC, or any other remote access program through to a remote client using the Alpha- Shield™ device? A No! Remote access programs will not function or will not allow connection from the outside network via the AlphaShield™ to the computer .
Revision 1.4 Q Can my AlphaShield™ function in either Static or Dynamic IP address assignment? A Y es! Y our AlphaShield™ can support either static or dynamic IP addressing as long as the client is setup properly for the assigned access. Each computer will have or be assigned an IP address in order to connect to the network.
Revision 1.4 Q Can I use any computer operating system with AlphaShield™? A Y es! The AlphaShield™ will work with any operating system as long as the selected network protocol is TCPIP .
Revision 1.4 The Manufacturer warrants AlphaShield™ with an exclusive one year warranty in workmanship and materials from the date of purchase. The AlphaShield™ will provide years of network security and trouble free operation if properly connected and operated as per instruction in this manual.
Revision 1.4 Limit ation of Remedies and Damages AlphaShield Inc., its agents, employees, suppliers, dealers, and other authorized representatives shall not be responsible or liable with respect to th.
Revision 1.4 Restrictions Y ou shall not, and shall not allow any third party to: decompile, disas- semble, or otherwise reverse engineer or attempt to reconstruct or dis- cover any source code or underlying ideas or algorithms of the software by any means whatsoever .
Revision 1.4 The only replaceable part of your AlphaShield™ is the power adapter . Should you misplace, break, or damage your power adapter it can be replaced with standard 9.0 volt DC wall power adapter . The ratings should be 9.0 VDC @ 300 mA center positive.
Revision 1.4 10BASE-T The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE 802.3 specification for Ethernet over thin coax or UTP at 10 Mbps. 100BASE-T Fast Ethernet is a Local Area Network (LAN) transmis- sion standard that provides a data rate of 100 Mbps on UTP cable.
Revision 1.4 Bandwidth A term now used to describe the capacity or amount of traffic (data voice or video) a certain communication line is capable of accommodating. Bits Per Second (bps) The number of bits passing a fixed point every second. The units used for transmission rate of digital information.
Revision 1.4 Denial Of Service (DOS) A malicious kind of attack that floods the intended destination IP address with requests. Example: by pinging 400 to 500 times per second.
Revision 1.4 Powered By AlphaShield 37 version 1.5AlphaShield.qxd 1/21/2002 9:41 AM Page 37 DNS El Sistema de nombre de dominio (Domain Name System) es un mecanismo utilizado en Internet o Intranet para convertir nombres de ordenadores host en direcciones.
Revision 1.4 IMAP Internet Messaging Access Protocol is a next generation e-mail protocol that is likely to replace POP (Post Office Protocol) for Internet Mail Servers. IMAP allows users to create and manage mail folders over the W AN, as well as to scan message headers and then download only selected messages.
Revision 1.4 ISP Internet Service Provider is an organization that provides access to the Internet. Intranet A private network that uses Internet software and standards. Kbps Kilobits per second (1000 bits per second) is a measure of the transmission speed of data.
Revision 1.4 MAC Address Media Access Control is a unique address associated with an Ethernet Card. MIB Management Information Base is a database of network perform- ance information that is stored on a network agent for access by a Network Management Station.
Revision 1.4 Port A software access point to a host. Hosts have multiple ports and daemons typically listening to a specific port or ports for connection from clients.
Revision 1.4 RP A Real-Time Packet Authorization is a self-learning, real-time pack- et inspection process that only allows verified information, specifically requested by the originating user, back into the computer . (AlphaShield™ proprietary technology).
Revision 1.4 Powered By AlphaShield 43 version 1.5AlphaShield.qxd 1/21/2002 9:41 AM Page 43 SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol es un software de gestión de red de capas de aplicación. SNMP es ampliamente utilizado en redes TCP/IP para acceder a información MIB.
Revision 1.4 UDP User Datagram Protocol is a TCPIP protocol describing how messages reach application programs within a destined computer . UDP is a transport layer, connectionless mode protocol, providing a poten- tially unreliable unsequenced datagram mode for delivery of packets to a remote user .
Revision 1.4 Category AlphaShield™ W arranty 1 Y ear Limited W arranty Interface Speeds Link speeds up to 10 Mbps Power Supply DC wall adapter 9 VDC 4.
Revision 1.4 Maximum No. of Users Up to 10 Computers Security Connection Time domain AlphaGap T echnology Packet Inspection RP A Real-time Packet Authorization Firewall Supported Protocols TCPIP , .
AlphaShield Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects and to be fully functional for a period of 12 months from the date of original pur- chase.
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