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Unblocks specific IP Addresses with port ranges
Opens specific IP Addresses and port ranges to allow access through them only
Opens specific ports or range of ports for hosting and playing games or using IM
for voice communication
Opens ports from a specific IP Address for VPN, Remote Access, etc.
Blocks all 65,536 ports for both TCP-IP and UDP communications
Stops most third party pop-ups
True plug n' play installation and operation
No technical knowledge needed for setup and installation; less than 1 minute
setup
No future software patches or upgrades required
Functions with all operating system platforms
Compatible with Cable, xDSL, or ISDN
Firmware immune to viruses and alterations
No conflicts with existing firewalls or routers or any other security softwares
Eliminates DOS (Denial of Service) and DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service)
attacks
Provides 24/7 online protection
Modes of Operation:
Operation in Manual Mode:
When the Manual Mode is selected, a connection session must be manually initiated by
pressing the Connect button (Blue/Dark) on the AlphaShield Professional Edition. Once
the Connect button (Blue/Dark) is pressed, the Connect (Center) LED will illuminate
green to indicate to the user that he or she is connected to the Internet or Network. After
an inactivity period of 15 minutes, AlphaShield Professional Edition will disconnect and
enter into a Logical Disconnect state. In order to reconnect, press the Connect button
(Blue/Dark).
The Connect (Center) LED will always indicate the connection status of the AlphaShield
Professional Edition device.
Operation in Auto Mode:
When the Auto Mode is selected, a connection session must be initiated by pressing the
Connect button (Blue/Dark). The Connect (Center) LED will illuminate a solid green to
indicate that the AlphaShield Professional Edition is in a connected state. 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
(Grey/Light) be manually pressed to cause a Logical Disconnect.
Operation in Lock Mode:
When the Lock Mode is selected, a connection session must be manually initiated by
pressing the Connect button (Blue/Dark) on the AlphaShield Professional Edition. Once
the Connect button (Blue/Dark) is pressed, the Connect (Center) LED will illuminate