AlphaShield 8350 user manual Introduction

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AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8350

1. INTRODUCTION:

Congratulations on your purchase of the AlphaGIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8350, 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®, Gigabit Ethernet 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 8350 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 AlphaShield FirewallSupport Additional FeaturesHardware Guidelines AlphaGAP LED Local Network LEDs? Select a User Name LoginQuick Start Setup? Internet Connection 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 CompleteWAN Static WAN ModeReconnect Mode Dhcp WAN ModePPPoE WAN Mode Pptp WAN Mode L2TP WAN Mode DNS And Advanced Settings LAN Settings Dhcp Dhcp SettingsAdd Dhcp Reservation MAC address Dhcp Reservations ListNumber of Dynamic Dhcp Clients 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 Add/Edit Schedule Rule SchedulesSchedule Rules List ? Enter the Schedule NameTools AdminRestore Settings button Save and Restore SettingsUSB File Sharing UPnPSet 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 Routing TablePrint Server Status ? Click Apply Log Settings Now to ContinueLogs Log OptionsNetwork Traffic Stats StatisticsLAN Statistics WAN StatisticsActive Sessions LAN Port StatusSwitch 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 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