AlphaShield FIREWALL user manual Connect Center LED is always on solid green. Why?

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Make sure that the AlphaShield's Cable/xDSL port is not being connected to the computer's Network port.

If all of the above is correct, the cable could be faulty. Replace the cable with a similar type of RJ-45 (Ethernet) Network cable.

The Outbound data link status LED does not come on when I connect my AlphaShield Professional Edition to my computer. Why?

Make sure that power is being provided to your computer and that the computer is switched on.

Make sure that the Network RJ-45 (Ethernet) cable is a straight through connection provided with the AlphaShield Professional Edition.

Make sure that your Network Interface Card within your computer is not a fixed fast Ethernet 100Mbps card that cannot switch or auto negotiate to 10 Mbps.

Make sure that the AlphaShield's PC port is not being connected to the Cable/XDSL port or the AUX port.

Make sure that you have the RJ-45 jack plugged into a Network Interface Card on the computer and not to some other type of peripheral card.

If all of the above is correct, then the cable could be faulty. Replace the cable with another straight through RJ-45 (Ethernet) Network cable.

The Connect (Center) LED is always on solid green. Why?

The Auto Mode has been selected on the rear of the unit. This solid green indication is normal for this mode and the logical 15-minute disconnect time-out is bypassed. The AlphaShield Professional Edition remains always connected and provides security via the IP Stealth and RPA technologies until the Disconnect button (Grey) is manually pressed.

My AlphaShield Professional Edition does not time-out. Why?

If AlphaShield Professional Edition is in Auto Mode, then it will not disconnect. However, if the selected mode is either Manual or Lock Mode, then the connection session timer has not expired because there is client user activity being detected. If the client is downloading or uploading a large file that exceeds the inactivity timer value, the Connect (Center) LED will stay green. The AlphaShield Professional Edition will stay connected and will not disconnect the client until the data file transfer is completed and the timer value expires with no transmission activity. The second condition is the normal operation of the AlphaShield Professional Edition in Manual or Lock Mode

Cannot make a connection to the Internet and the Connect (Center) LED and Data LEDs are solid red. Why?

This is normal for the AlphaShield Professional Edition if it is in the Lock Mode. In the Lock Mode, AlphaShield Professional Edition has physically disconnected the computer from the Network connection and will not allow any communication to take place. This mode should be used only if the user requires security of an extreme measure. This mode is recommended if the user does not access the Internet for an extended period of time or has left the computer unattended and wishes no communication to take place between the computer and the ISP.

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Contents Page Table of Contents Quick Installation Guide Letter from CEO AlphaShield Professional Edition Features and BenefitsIntroduction Modes of Operation Operation in Manual ModeOperation in Auto Mode Operation in Lock ModeAlphaShield Professional Edition Time-Out Warning Operation in Dynamic Configuration ModeConnection/Disconnection LED IndicatorsInbound Data LED Outbound Data LEDDisconnect Button Grey/Light Mode Selector SwitchControls Connect Button Blue/DarkConnection Ports on AlphaShield Trouble ShootingMy AlphaShield Professional Edition does not time-out. Why? Connect Center LED is always on solid green. Why?Red Connect Center LED comes on too often. Why? 100% Unhackable Money Back GuaranteeWarranty SupportRMA Card Service and RepairsRestrictions CopyrightTrademark PatentsReplaceable Components and Returns Liability LimitationsCustomer Remedies Category AlphaShield Professional Firewall Product SpecificationsIs AlphaShield compatible with Macintosh OS X? Frequently Asked QuestionsDoes AlphaShield work in wireless Network configuration? What is the use of the switch at the back of the unit?