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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 the Physical Disconnect state. In order to reconnect, press the Connect button
(Blue/Dark).
Note: Physical disconnection may result in your computer releasing the IP Address
assignment. The Connect (Center) LED will always indicate the connection status of the
AlphaShield Professional Edition device.
Operation in Dynamic Configuration Mode:
Dynamic Configuration Mode can be enabled by pressing and holding down both the
Grey/Light and Blue/Dark buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. The Dynamic
Configuration Mode was designed for a technical user who prefers to configure his or her
AlphaShield Professional Edition for personalize usage. To utilize this mode, you will be
required to download and install an AlphaShield Professional Edition Configuration
Utility. You will need to hold down the two buttons on the AlphaShield Professional
Edition unit and press Configure on the AlphaShield Professional Edition Configuration
Utility to initiate the new settings. The AlphaShield Professional Edition Configuration
Utility program will allow you to enter the IP Address of the remote computer or the Port
Addresses of the computer that you prefer to leave open for Remote Access or for hosting
games. This mode will also enable you to use VPN connections to access your secure
Network or Computer. File Transfers as well as Video and Voice Communications with
Instant Messengers such as MSN, AOL, Yahoo, etc. can also be utilized in this mode.
Note: Please be advised that utilizing this mode decreases the level of security for your
Computer or Network. AlphaShield Inc. will not offer the100% guarantee in this mode
of operation.
In order to disable the Dynamic Configuration Mode, first press the Disconnect button
(Grey/Light) and then the Connect button (Blue/Dark). This will automatically reset the
AlphaShield Professional Edition to one of the other modes.
AlphaShield Professional Edition Time-Out Warning:
Once connected, by pressing the Connect button (Blue/Dark) in the Manual or Lock
Mode, the Connect (Center) LED will remain a solid green if there is any communication
activity between the AlphaShield Professional Edition ports. If inactivity occurs for a
period of 30 seconds less than the 15-minute timer value (i.e. 14 min. and 30 sec.), the
Connect (Center) LED will start flashing green to indicate an impending logical
disconnection within 30 seconds.
The user can extend the client session, when the Connect (Center) LED is flashing, by
pressing the Connect button (Blue/Dark) within the 30-second warning window.
Once the Connect button (Blue/Dark) is pressed, the timer value will reset to the pre-
selected value of 15 minutes and the Connect (Center) LED will return to a solid green
indicating an ongoing session.