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Frequently Asked Questions:

I used the scan test and some of my ports are still OPEN or CLOSED, not all STEALTH or BLOCKED, what is wrong?

You are not testing your computer's IP Address. In some cases, the scanning is not actually done to your computer's IP

Address, but to the IP Address of your ISP. Please check the IP Address on the top of the page where you go to perform the

test. Please compare it to the real IP Address that belongs to your system. You will be able to check your real IP Address if you

visit one of the following sites:

http://www.whatismyip.com or http://www.whatismyipaddress.com

Does my AlphaShield work with the router?

Yes! AlphaShield will definitely work in your environment! AlphaShield should be connected between a xDSL/Cable Modem

and a router (this includes wireless routers). If connected this way, it will protect your whole Network.

Is AlphaShield compatible with Macintosh OS X?

Yes! AlphaShield is a platform independent hardware. It does not require any configuration and does not need any software to

install. Macintosh operating systems rely mostly on AppleTalk protocol, but they do take advantage of TCP/IP when an Internet

connection is required. TCP/IP is a default protocol for the Internet and AlphaShield works with any device/node that supports

this protocol stack. That is why it really does not matter what operating system you are using as long as TCP/IP protocol is

used.

In regards to shielding your IP Address, exactly how does this work?

AlphaShield will show your IP Address to the resource that you visit. This is how TCP/IP protocol works. You have no way to

hide it, and it is ok. An IP Address is like a phone number. Everyone needs one to contact the other person, or to get a phone

call from somebody. When you request a website your IP Address will be visible to the server you visited. Communication is a

two way process and you will not be able to use the Internet if you do not provide an IP Address to the resource you want to

visit. Your IP Address is not a credit card number, this is not something that you have to hide all the time. When protected by

AlphaShield, your computer will never be detected by any scanning tools and thus would not reply to PING requests. If it

cannot be found on the Internet, then it cannot be a target! Even if you visit a server and an attacker gets a hold of your IP

Address, your AlphaShield will not reply to any requests. Your computer is essentially invisible.

What is the use of the switch at the back of the unit?

Please refer to page 7 regarding Mode Selector Switch.

Does AlphaShield work in wireless Network configuration?

Yes! AlphaShield works in most wireless Network environments. The vast majority of home wireless Networks have a

xDSL/Cable Modem connected to a wireless access point. A wireless access point will distribute the signal between computers

on the same Network. If this is the case, AlphaShield should be placed between your xDSL/Cable Modem and a wireless access

point.

Can an AlphaShield be used to protect connection with USB Modems and dial-up Modems?

Unfortunately, the current version of AlphaShield does not support dial-up Internet connections, or connections with USB

interface.

Does the AlphaShield work with programs like MSN Messenger or ICQ?

Yes!

Do I require an anti-virus software on my computer even though I have an AlphaShield device connected with my system? Can

I still receive live updates?

Even though AlphaShield stops the Trojan worms such as MSBlast, BugBear, and Fizzer, you will still require an anti-virus

software to detect viruses that come through emails. AlphaShield will not interfere with any form of live updates

Does AlphaShield work with Remote access programs like PC anywhere?

Yes! AlphaShield works perfectly with Remote access programs when it is securing the client computer. Remote Access

programs will not work if someone is trying to access from outside since AlphaShield makes your computer invisible unless

you are in the Gaming Mode (see page 6 for detail).