Your new router allows you to share files and printers on your network, and surf the Internet with the performance benefits of network optimization using StreamEngine Technology, Power Turbo Wireless-G and the built-in security benefits of the AlphaShield firewall with AlphaGAP technology. Soon, you will be able to have a secure and enjoyable Internet experience.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 3. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: External xDSL or Cable Modem with Ethernet Ports. PC or MAC with following minimum requirements: 1.25 Ghz processor 256MB Memory CD-ROM Drive Ethernet Adapter 10/100/1000 with TCP/IP Protocol Installed ® Windows XP/2000/Vista/ME or Mac® OS X v10.3/v10.2/v10.1or Linux Internet Explorer v6, Netscape®...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 4.FEATURES: Hardware Interface Features: Router/Switch Hardware: Dedicated 250 MIPS High Speed core Network Processor Dedicated High Speed Multi-port Gigabit Switch & Co-Processor 5 x 10/100/1000 Auto-Sensing Gigabit Ethernet LAN Ports with MDI /MDI-X 1 x 10/100 Auto-Sensing Fast Ethernet WAN Port with MDI/MDI-X 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connections Atheros Chipset &...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 AlphaShield Firewall: AlphaGAP Logical Disconnection and Re-connection Full Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) AlphaGAP Scheduler IP-Stealth technology Configurable DMZ Option Inclusion, Exclusion MAC and IP filtering Parental Web Access Control User Selectable Logging support LAN, WAN and Wireless Network Traffic Statistics...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 HARDWARE GUIDELINES: 5.1 Connections: All Ethernet Ports (WAN and LAN) are auto MDI/MDIX, meaning you can either use a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. 2. 5 Auto MDI/MDIX LAN ports automatically sense the cable type when connecting to Ethernet-enabled computers for both WAN and LAN.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 5.2 LEDs: 5 LOCAL NETWORK LEDs: The connection to an Ethernet-enabled computer on ports 1-5 is indicated by a solid light. When data is being transmitted, this LED will flash. 1 POWER LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 6. LOGIN: The Configuration Interface can be accessed from your Web browser. Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address window and press Enter. The Login screen will appear. Select a User Name. By default, there is no password.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 7. SETUP: 7.1 Quick Start: The Wizard screen contains two wizards: Internet Connection Setup Wireless Setup Version 1.0 Page 13...
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Before launching the Wizard, please make sure you have correctly followed all of the steps outlined in the Quick Installation Guide included in the package. SETTING UP THE ROUTER: Click the Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard. Now you will see Welcome To The AlphaShield Setup Wizard screen. To continue click Next Step 1: Set your Password...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 2: Select Your Time Zone Select your local time zone from the pull-down menu. To continue click Next Step 3: Configure Your Internet Connection From the pulldown menu, choose your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 3: Configure Your Internet Connection DHCP CONNECTION (Dynamic IP Address) A MAC Address is a unique hardware address for devices on a Local Area Network. Enter the MAC Address of the computer that was originally connected to your broadband modem.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 3: Configure Your Internet Connection At the Set Username and Password Connection (PPTP) Enter: PPTP IP Address PPTP Subnet Mask PPTP Gateway IP Address PPTP Server IP Address Your Username Your Password. To verify your Password, Re-enter it below...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 At the Set Static IP Address Connection Enter: IP address Subnet Mask Gateway Address Primary and Secondary DNS Addresses To continue click Next Setup Complete Click Connect. This will save your settings and reboot the router Version 1.0...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 b) Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard: The next step is to set up your wireless network. This Wizard will help you set it up and make it secure. Some changes made using this Setup...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 1: Name Your Wireless Network Choose a Name for your Wireless Network Do not choose the default name for security reasons To continue click Next. Step 2: Secure Your Wireless Network Choose a security option to protect your network from unauthorized users.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 3: Set you Wireless Security Password Select a Security Password between 2 and 20 characters To continue click Next Setup Complete! The setup Page will give you a detailed summary of the settings, based on what you have selected in the previous steps.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 This screen will only appear if you selected BETTER security This screen will only appear if you selected GOOD security This screen will only appear if you selected NONE security Version 1.0 Page 22...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 7.2 WAN: The WAN section will help you choose one of 6 connection types: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and BigPond. If you are using the PPPoE option, you will need to remove or disable any PPPoE client software on your computers. If you have any questions about your connection, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 DHCP WAN Mode: Enter a Host Name to identify your system to the ISP's server PPPoE WAN Mode: Enter the Username and Password you use to gain access to the Internet. To verify your Password, re-enter it below Enter a Service Name (If your ISP requires it).
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 PPTP WAN Mode: Enter the PPTP IP Address provided by your ISP. Enter the PPTP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. Enter the PPTP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Enter the PPTP Server IP Address you are connecting to, also provided by your ISP.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 L2TP WAN Mode: Enter: The L2TP IP Address provided by your ISP. The L2TP Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. The L2TP Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. The L2TP Server IP Address provided by your ISP.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 DNS And Advanced Settings: These Options may be used on all WAN Modes: If you have the DNS servers provided to you by the ISP, please select the Use these DNS Servers Please enter the Primary DNS Server provided by your ISP...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 7.3 LAN Settings: IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router on the local area network. The local network settings are based on the address assigned here. Subnet Mask: Use the of your router on the local area network.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 7.4 DHCP: Use this section to configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers on your network. DHCP Settings: To connect to the LAN and Internet the DHCP Server function will assign your network devices the necessary information and you do not have to manually configure each device on your network with IP settings.
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Add DHCP Reservation: MAC address: Enter the MAC address manually or connect to the AlphaShield Router's Web-Management interface from the system and click Copy Your PC's MAC Address. Note: If you replace the Ethernet adapter in a computer that is using Static DHCP , you will need to Copy the PC's MAC Address again because every Ethernet adapter has a unique MAC address.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 7.5 Wireless: Use this section to configure your wireless settings . Your Alpha GIGABIT Router supports three wireless security modes including: WEP, WPA-Personal, and WPA-Enterprise. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard; WPA provides a higher level of security;...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Super G Mode : Super G Turbo Modes must use channel 6 for transmission and 802.11 Mode must be set to 802.11g. Super G without Turbo: Performance enhancing features such as Packet Bursting, Fast Frames, and Compression.
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GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Wireless Security Mode: Configure the wireless security features to protect your privacy. Your AlphaShield Router supports three wireless security features; WEP , WPA-Personal and WPA-Enterprise wireless security modes. The WPA-Enterprise option does require a RADIUS authentication server.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 WPA-Personal: WPA requires stations to use high-grade encryption and authentication. WDS will not function with WPA security. Select the WPA Mode from drop-down list: Cipher Type is entered as a pass-phrase and used to generate session keys that are unique for each wireless client.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 WPA-Enterprise: The RADIUS server works with to authenticate wireless clients. The Server may need to be configured in order to do so. The necessary credentials should have been established by wireless clients before attempting to authenticate to the Server through the Gateway Select the pre-shared key Cipher Type.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8. ADVANCED: Advanced Options allows you to configure a number of advanced features including ports, application priority, Internet access, filters, and advanced wireless settings. 8.1 Virtual Server: The Virtual Server option allows you to define a single public port on your router for redirection to an internal LAN IP Address and Private LAN port if required.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.2 Special Applications: The Special Application section is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a 'trigger' port or port range. Special Applications rules apply to all computers on your internal network.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Add/Edit Special Applications Rule: The Special Application section is used to open single or multiple ports on your router when the router senses data sent to the Internet on a "trigger" port or port range. Special Applications Rules apply to all computers on your internal network.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.3 Gaming: The Gaming option is used to open multiple ports or a range of ports in your router and redirect data through those ports to a single PC on your network. This feature allows you to enter ports in various formats including, Port Ranges (100-50), Individual Ports (80, 68, 888), or Mixed (1020-5000, 689).
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 ® 8.4 StreamEngine Network Optimization: This next section will help you configure the StreamEngine Network Optimization. ® StreamEngine Technology improves your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.5 Routing: Add/Edit Route: The Routing option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations: Destination IP: Enter the Destination IP Address that the packets will be attempting to access. Netmask: Specify which portion of the Destination IP signifies the network trying to be accessed, and which part signifies the packets to which the host will be routed.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.6 Access Control: The Access Control option allows you to control access in and out of your network. Use this feature to grant access only to approved sites, limit web access based on time or dates, and/or block Internet access for applications like P2P utilities or games.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 1: Choose Policy Name: Policy Name. Typically, this would be a system name or user name such as "John's Computer." Click Next to continue. Step 2: Select Schedule: Select the Schedule of times when you want the policy to apply. If you do not see the schedule you need in the list of schedules, Go to the Tools >...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Step 4: Select Filtering Method: Apply Web Filter: With this option is enabled, the specified system will only have access to the Web sites listed in the Web filter section. Log Internet Access: When this option is enabled, all of the Web sites visited by the specified machine will be logged.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.7 Web Filter: The Web Filter options allows you to set-up a list of allowed Web sites that can be used by multiple users. When Web Filter is enabled, all other Web sites not listed on this page will be blocked. To use this feature, you must also select the "Apply Web Filter"...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.8 MAC Address Filters: The MAC (Media Access Controller) Address filter option is used to control network access based on the MAC Address of the network adapter. A MAC address is a unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.9 Firewall: The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) option provides you with an option to set a single computer on your network outside of the router. If you have a computer that cannot run Internet applications successfully from behind the router, then you may place the computer into the DMZ for unrestricted Internet access.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.11 Inbound Filters: The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on an IP address range.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.12 Advanced Wireless: Advanced Wireless Settings: The default setting of the Fragmentation Threshold should remain 3200. Setting the Fragmentation value too low may result in poor performance. If you may slightly adjust your Fragmentation value somewhere in the between the recommended range of 256 to 3200.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 8.13 Schedules: The Schedule configuration option is used to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features. Add/Edit Schedule Rule: Enter the Schedule Name. To select the Day(s) Place a checkmark in the boxes for the desired days or select the All Week radio button to select all seven days of the week.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 9 TOOLS: 9.1 Admin: The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management. By default there is no password configured. It is highly recommended that you create a password to keep your new router secure.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 USB File Sharing: Select Enable Remote Access to USB files to allow the Remote User to access the USB files. Select the port that you want the Remote User e.g. 8081 Select the USB Access Inbound Filer to allow the Remote user to access files.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 9.2 Time: The Time Configuration option allows you to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the internal system clock. From this section you can set your local time zone and set the Time Server. Daylight Saving Settings can also be configured to automatically adjust the time when needed.
Secure Wireless Router 8800 9.3 Print Server Setup: Your AlphaShield Router includes an integrated print server that allows a printer to be shared between multiple computers on your network. From this page you can select which printing protocols to enable.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 9.5 Email: The Email feature can be used to send the system log files, router alert messages, and firmware update notification to your email address. Email Settings: From Email address: Enter the address that will appear as the sender when you receive a log file or firmware upgrade notification via email.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 9.6 System: The System Settings section allows you to reboot the device or restore the router to the factory default settings. Restoring the unit to the factory default settings will erase all settings including any rules that you've created.
To check for the latest firmware, click Check Online Now for Latest Firmware Version. Firmware Upgrade: Click the Browse button to locate AlphaShield upgrade file on your computer. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 9.8 Dynamic DNS: Dynamic DNS allows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis.com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 10. STATUS: The Status items are mainly informational. 10.1 Device Info: General: Time option displays the time and date that the router is set to. Firmware Version option displays the currently loaded firmware version.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 LAN: MAC Address displayed for your local area network. IP Address displays the router on your local area network. Subnet Mask displays the router on your local area network. DHCP Server indicates if the router is acting as a DHCP server on the local area network.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 10.2 Wireless: Use this option to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. Number Of Wireless Clients This display includes the number of clients that are connected to the router, the MAC address of each system connecting wirelessly, and the IP address of Each system connecting wirelessly.
Secure Wireless Router 8800 10.4 Print Server Status: Your AlphaShield Router includes an integrated print server that allows a printer to be shared between multiple computers on your network. This page displays status information about the print server and any attached printer.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 10.6 Statistics: Network Traffic Stats: Traffic Statistics: Displays packets passing through your router. Refresh Statistics: Updates the screen with the latest router statistics. Clear Statistics: Clears all of the values on the screen. LAN Statistics: Sent shows the number of packets transmitted to the local area network.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Wireless Statistics: Sent shows the number of packets sent to the wireless network. Received shows the number of packets received from the Wireless Network. TX Packets Dropped shows the amount of transmit packets dropped.
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 10.9 Switch Forwarding: This page displays the full details of Ethernet switching in your router. Version 1.0 Page 65...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 11. GLOSSARY: Access Control List - ACL. Database of network devices that are allowed to access resources on the network. Access Point - AP. Device that allows wireless clients to connect to it and access the network Ad-hoc network - Peer-to-Peer network between wireless clients Address Resolution Protocol - ARP.
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Broadcast – Transmitting data in all directions at once Browser – A program that allows you to access resources on the web and provides them to you graphically Cable modem – A device that allows you to connect a computer up to a coaxial cable and receive Internet access from your Cable provider Card Bus –...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 DNS – Domain Name System. Translates Domain Names to IP addresses DOCSIS – Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. The standard interface for cable modems Domain name – A name that is associated with an IP address Download –...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Graphical user interface – GUI H.323 – A standard that provides consistency of voice and video transmissions and compatibility for videoconferencing devices Half-duplex – Data cannot be transmitted and received at the same time Hashing –...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 IP – Internet Protocol IP address – A 32-bit number, when talking about Internet Protocol Version 4, that identifies each computer that transmits data on the Internet or on an Intranet IPsec – Internet Protocol Security IPv6 –...
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POP 3 – Post Office Protocol 3 is used for receiving email PowerZONE Technology - A proprietary technology developed by AlphaShield’s Engineers, which utilizes a bi-directional Wi-Fi signal that increases the receiver sensitivity and transmitted power. This allows it to connect to those hard to reach spots. It can even penetrate concrete walls and other structures that inhibit other standard Wi-Fi reception PPP –...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Rendezvous – Apple’s version of UPnP, which allows for devices on a network to discover each other and be connected without the need to configure any settings Repeater – Retransmits the signal of an Access Point in order to extend it’s coverage RIP –...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 UDP – User Datagram Protocol UNC – Universal Naming Convention allows for shares on computers to be identified without having to know what storage device it’s on Unicast – Communication between a single sender and receiver Universal Plug and Play –...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 12. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Internal Dual Processing Hardware Interfaces Standard Certifications Wireless Frequency Range Wireless Signal Rates Wireless Modulation Technology Wireless Transmit Power Operating Ranges Antennae Antenna Diversity Security LED Indicators Version 1.0 Dedicated 250 MHz High Speed Network Processor Ip3023 Dedicated High Speed Multi-Port Gigabit Switch &...
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Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 Advanced Firewall Features Software Features Device Management Power Requirements Dimentions and Weight Environmental Operation Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) Warranty Version 1.0 Network Address Translation (NAT) Up to 254 Addresses Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI)
If the original purchaser can prove that he or she was hacked while using a properly installed Alpha enabled, AlphaShield Inc. will accept the return of the product and provide a full refund (with proof of purchase) or replace the product at AlphaShield's option.
13.4 RMA Card: AlphaShield Inc. warrants this product to be free of defects and to be fully functional for a period of 24 months from the date of original purchase. AlphaShield will repair or replace at AlphaShield Inc.'s option any unit, without cost, during this period, if the unit is found to be defective for any reason other than abuse or incorrect usage or installation.
You may not copy, modify, adapt, translate into any language, distribute, or create derivative works based on the software and/or hardware without the prior written consent of AlphaShield Inc. and/or its subsidiaries and certified partners. You may not assign, rent, lease, or lend the software and/or hardware to any person or entity.
Alpha You can also obtain a replacement universal power adapter directly from AlphaShield Inc. AlphaShield Inc. will charge an amount of $8.99 U.S. funds for a replacement power adapter plus any additional shipping and handling charges incurred.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased, please contact the AlphaShield head office. 14.2 FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this...
Alpha GIGABIT Secure Wireless Router 8800 14.4 IC Statement: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference and; This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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