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4. Illuminates flashing amber to indicate that the Dynamic Configuration Mode is
enabled. This mode will allow you to configure your AlphaShield Professional
Edition to permit Remote Access or VPN communication for business usage or to
utilize Voice or Video Communications over chat programs.
Note: You will be required to download the AlphaShield Configuration Utility from the
AlphaShield website at www.alphashield.com.
Controls:
Connect Button (Blue/Dark):
Used to re-establish a new connection after either a logical or physical
disconnection. The AlphaShield Professional Edition’s Connect button
(Blue/Dark) is functional in the Manual, Auto, Lock and Dynamic
Configuration Modes.
In Manual Mode, the Connect button (Blue/Dark) must be pressed to re-establish a
logical connection after a disconnection. In this mode, the logical disconnection is
caused either by the inactivity timer value expiring or the Disconnect button
(Grey/Light) being manually pressed by the user. The Lock Mode provides the same
functionality except with a physical disconnection.
In Auto Mode, there is no inactivity disconnect timer function. Connections do not time-
out and should be manually disconnected by pressing the Disconnect button (Grey/Light)
upon completion of the user's Internet session.
Disconnect Button (Grey/Light):
The Disconnect button (Grey/Light) will logically or physically
disconnect (depending on user mode selection) any user session
currently in progress. The Disconnect button (Grey/Light) is functional
in the Manual, Auto, Lock and Dynamic Configuration Modes.
The Disconnect button (Grey/Light) will provide a logical or physical disconnection
Immediately after being pressed. The Disconnect button (Grey/Light) can be pressed
By the user at any time to invoke a session disconnection. This can be used if the
Inbound or Outbound Data LEDs are showing excessive intrusion activity.
Note: Regardless of the mode currently in use, it is recommended that the user press the
Disconnect button (Grey/Light) when he or she has completed his or her user activity on
the Internet or Network. This will ensure the highest level of security. It will disconnect
after 15 minutes of inactivity in the Manual or Lock Modes.
Mode Selector Switch:
The slider switch provides 3 user selectable modes of functionality for
the AlphaShield Professional Edition device. Each mode will provide a
different level of computer security and user convenience.