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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.

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