To connect your AlphaShield^® Professional Edition to your Internet Connection and get 100% guaranteed security.

1. Connect power to the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition. 
   Middle LED will turn RED. 

2. Connect "PC" port of the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition to your computer using the cable provided in the box. 
   Left LED will turn RED/GREEN depending on the setting of the switch at the back of the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition. 

3. Connect "Cable/DSL" port of the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition to your modem using the cable provided with the MODEM. 
   Right  LED will turn RED/GREEN depending on the setting of the switch at the back of the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition. 

4. Press the Blue (Connect) Button on top of the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition. 
   All LEDs will turn GREEN.

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) on the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition. Once the Connect button (Blue) 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, the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition will disconnect and enter into a Logical Disconnect state. In order to reconnect, press the Connect button (Blue).
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).  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) is 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) on the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition.  Once the Connect button (Blue) 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, the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition will disconnect and enter into a Physical Disconnect state. In order to reconnect, press the Connect button (Blue).

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 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 Configuration Utility. You will need to hold down the two buttons on the AlphaShield Pro unit and press Configure on the AlphaShield Configuration Utility to initiate the new settings. The AlphaShield Pro 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. 

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 the AlphaShield^® Professional Edition to one of the other modes.

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.

 If you are still experiencing problems with connecting to the Internet, please contact our technical support dept. at our toll free number at 1-866-722-3638 or via emal.