AlphaShield 8800 user manual Introduction

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AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800

1. INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of the AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800, and thank you for choosing AlphaShield for your networking and security needs. Your new router allows you to share files and printers on your network, and surf the Internet with the performance benefits of network optimization using StreamEngine® Technology, PowerZONE Technology, Gigabit Ethernet and Turbo Wireless-G and the built-in security benefits of the AlphaShield firewall with AlphaGAP® technology. Soon, you will be able to have a secure and enjoyable Internet experience.

Your AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 has been designed for maximum duty uptime. The only time it requires you to take it offline is briefly during setup and occasionally to upgrade the firmware program inside the router. As an added security measure, you can instantly isolate your computer(s) from the Internet at the press of a button.

This manual will show you how to set your new router, and to get your computer(s) connected to the Internet. Once you are online, we invite you to visit the AlphaShield website www.alphashield.com to register your new product, check for firmware updates and activate any subscription-based services that have been bundled with your router. At the website, you will also find additional tips and knowledge based articles to assist you with getting the most out of your networking experience.

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Contents U n a M r e s U AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router Table of Contents Tools Important Notices Introduction Contents System Requirements Router/Switch Hardware FeaturesRouter Features Wireless FeaturesSupport Additional FeaturesAlphaShield Firewall Hardware Guidelines AlphaGAP LED Local Network LEDs? Select a User Name LoginQuick Start Setup? Internet Connection Setup ? Wireless Setup ? To Verify your Password, re-enter it below Launch Internet Connection Setup WizardSet your Password Select Your Time Zone Configure Your Internet ConnectionAlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router ? Your Password At the Set Static IPAddress Connection Setup CompleteLaunch Wireless Security Setup Wizard Secure Your Wireless Network Name Your Wireless NetworkSet you Wireless Security Password AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router WAN Static WAN ModeReconnect Mode Dhcp WAN ModePPPoE WAN Mode Pptp WAN Mode L2TP WAN Mode DNS And Advanced Settings LAN Settings Dhcp Dhcp SettingsNumber of Dynamic Dhcp Clients Dhcp Reservations ListBasic Wireless Settings WirelessAlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router WEP Wireless Security ModeWPA-Personal WPA-Enterprise Virtual Server AdvancedSpecial Applications Application Level Gateway ALG ConfigurationsSpecial Applications Rules List Add/Edit Special Applications RuleAdd/Edit Game Rule GamingGame Rules List ? Enter the TCP Ports to Open ? Enter the UDP Ports to OpenStreamEngine Network Optimization StreamEngine SetupRoute List RoutingAdd/Edit Route Enabled Access ControlPolicy Wizard Add New PolicySelect Machine Choose Policy NameSelect Schedule Select Filtering Method Configure Web Access LoggingAllowed Web Site List Web FilterAdd/Edit Web Site MAC Address Filters Filter SettingsAdd MAC Address MAC Address ListScheduled AlphaGAP FirewallInbound Filter Rules List Inbound FiltersAdd Inbound Filter Rule Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced WirelessAdd/Edit Schedule Rule SchedulesSchedule Rules List ? Enter the Schedule NameTools AdminUPnP Save and Restore SettingsRestore Settings button Set the Date and Time Time ConfigurationTime Syslog Print Server Setup? Account Name Enter the account name for sending email Email SettingsEmail Log When Full or on Schedule System System CommandsManual Upgrade Firmware Version Firmware UpgradeFirmware Upgrade Notification Options Firmware? Enter Host Name Dynamic DNSStatus ? Default Gateway of the WAN portDevice Info GeneralLAN Wireless LANRouting Table Number Of Wireless ClientsPrint Server Status ? Click Apply Log Settings Now to ContinueLogs Log OptionsNetwork Traffic Stats StatisticsLAN Statistics WAN StatisticsActive Sessions Wireless StatisticsLAN Port Status Switch Forwarding Glossary Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect CSMA/CD AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router Graphical user interface GUI Kbyte Kilobyte AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router Technical Specifications AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router Warranty 13.1 100% Unhackable or Money Back GuaranteeRMA Card Service and RepairsTrademark CopyrightPatents RestrictionsReplaceable Components and Returns Customer RemediesFCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC StatementFCC Caution IC Radiation Exposure Statement IC Statement