Technicolor - Thomson TG585 V8 manual Wireless Access

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3 Wireless Access

3 Wireless Access

Introduction

With the built-in wireless access point you do no longer need a cable connection between your computer and your Thomson Gateway.

What you need to set up a wireless network

To set up a wireless network, you need the following components:

A Wireless Access Point (integrated into your Thomson Gateway)

A Wireless client

Wireless Access Point

You can consider the wireless access point as the heart of your wireless network. The wireless access point:

Connects different wireless devices with each other.

Secures the data sent over wireless connection.

The Thomson Gateway comes with an integrated wireless access point.

Wireless client

The wireless client allows you to connect a device, typically a computer, to a wireless access point. Both built- in and external (for example via USB) clients are available.

Other devices like media players and smartphones may also have a built-in wireless client. Check the documentation of your device for more information.

Check the documentation of your computer if you are not sure if your computer is equipped with a wireless client.

Configuring your wireless clients

Before you can start surfing the internet with a wireless connection, you must first connect your wireless client to your Thomson Gateway wireless access point.

For more information, see “3.1 Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS” on page 24 and “3.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPS” on page 26.

Secure your wireless connection!

Because you no longer need a physical connection, everyone who is within the range of your Thomson Gateway can access your network. If you do not protect your wireless network, the following could happen:

People can use your connection to access the Internet.

Hackers can use your connection to commit computer crimes.

You can easily prevent this by securing your wireless connection. For more information, see “3.3 Securing Your Wireless Connection” on page 27.

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Contents Setup and User Guide Page Thomson TG585 Copyright Contents Internet Security Used Symbols Terminology About this Setup and User GuideDocumentation and software updates Typographical ConventionsAbout this Setup and User Guide Introduction InstallationMain features Decoupling the voice and DSL signal DSL ServiceWireless connection Before you startInternet connection Wired connectionInstallation methods Installing your Thomson GatewayStarting the wizard Guided InstallationRequirements CD menu Case of problemsProcedure Manual InstallationConnect the Thomson Gateway to your broadband service Power on the Thomson GatewayClick Setup my Thomson Gateway Configure the Thomson GatewayAdding a New Computer to your Network Guided InstallationManual Installation Ethernet cable Connecting a Computer Using the Ethernet CableThis chapter Thomson Gateway BasicsThomson Gateway LED Behaviour ContentWireless LED Power LEDStatus LEDs Ethernet LEDInternet LED Broadband LEDWPS Button LED WPS Button LEDWPS button LED Status Description Ethernet LEDsThomson Gateway GUI Accessing the Thomson Gateway GUIAccess the Thomson Gateway via UPnP Menu ComponentsContent pane Login sectionLanguage bar Navigation barRestoring your configuration Backing Up/Restoring your ConfigurationBacking up your configuration Wireless Access WPS button LED is solid green Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPSWPS button LED is blinking red TroubleshootingWhat Network Name Ssid is my Thomson Gateway using? Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPSWhat wireless security is my Thomson Gateway using? Forgot your wireless settings?Configuring the wireless encryption Securing Your Wireless ConnectionEncryption types Which encryption type should I use?Select Use WPA-PSK Encryption Configuring WPA-PSK EncryptionSelect Use WEP Encryption Configuring WEP EncryptionWireless Access Thomson Gateway Tools Feature availabilityUPnP and the Thomson Gateway UPnPSupported Operating Systems Windows 7/Vista Accessing Your Thomson Gateway with UPnPWindows XP Go to My Network PlacesManaging your Internet connection with UPnP Disabling this featureOn the Windows Start menu, click Settings Control Panel Enable/Disable UPnP Configuring UPnP on the Thomson GatewayEnable/Disable Extended Security Extended SecurityAdding UPnP Installing UPnP on Windows XPStart menu, click Settings Control Panel Adding IGD Discovery and Control Solution Assigning a service HTTP, FTP,... to a ComputerIssue Assign a game or application to a local networking device UPnPWhat you need Dynamic DNSOverview Internet SecurityChanging the security level FirewallParental Control Access DeniedAddress-based filtering OptionsAllow access to a specific web site Deny access to a specific web siteRedirect a web site Redirect all web sitesTopics TroubleshootingYour Thomson Gateway has not been found Setup TroubleshootingSetup CD does not start automatically General Thomson Gateway Troubleshooting Ethernet LED does not light up Wired Connection TroubleshootingNo Wireless Connectivity Wireless Connection TroubleshootingPoor Wireless Connectivity or Range Change the wireless channelResetting your Thomson Gateway Reset to Factory DefaultsResetting the Thomson Gateway via the Thomson Gateway GUI On the Thomson Gateway menu, click ConfigurationReset the Thomson Gateway via the Reset button Troubleshooting Page Thomson Telecom Belgium