Technicolor - Thomson TG576 v7, 585 v7 manual Universal Plug and Play, Supported Operating Systems

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4 Getting the Most Out of Your Thomson Gateway

4.1Universal Plug and Play

Introduction

UPnP is designed to automate the installation and configuration of a (small) network as much as possible. This means that UPnP-capable devices can join and leave a network without any effort of a network administrator.

Supported Operating Systems

Following operating systems support UPnP:

Windows Vista

Windows XP

If your computer is running Windows XP, you first have to install the UPnP component. For more information, see “4.1.4 Installing UPnP on Windows XP” on page 29.

UPnP and the Thomson Gateway

With UPnP you can:

Access the Thomson Gateway Web Interface without having to open the Thomson Gateway Web Interface. For more information, see Accessing Your Thomson Gateway with UPnP.

Connect/disconnect without having to open the Thomson Gateway Web Interface.

For more information, see Managing your Internet connection with UPnP.

Automatic port configuration for UPnP-enabled games and applications. You do not have to create port to run services on a computer. If the application is UPnP-enabled, UPnP will create these entries automatically. For more information, see Assigning a service (HTTP, FTP,...) to a computer.

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Contents Setup and User Guide Page Thomson TG576 v7/ 585 Trademarks Contents Internet Security Documentation and software updates About this Setup and User GuideUsed Symbols Terminology Typographical ConventionsAbout this Setup and User Guide Installation IntroductionComputer requirements DSL servicePreliminary Steps Internet connection detailsPlacing your Thomson Gateway PossibilitiesWall mount Guided Installation Installing your Thomson GatewayInstallation methods Manual InstallationCase of problems Guided InstallationConnecting devices wait Starting the wizardCD menu Configure the Thomson Gateway Manual InstallationProcedure Click Setup my Thomson GatewayInstallation Thomson Gateway Basics This chapterThomson Gateway LED Behaviour Status LEDsEthernet LED LED Status DescriptionAccessing the Thomson Gateway Web Interface Thomson Gateway Web InterfaceRequirements Components MenuLanguage Bar Notification Area Content paneNavigation Bar TasksBacking Up/Restoring your Configuration Backing up your configurationRestoring your configuration Thomson Gateway Basics Adding New Devices to your Network Adding a Computer to your Network Where can I find the encryption? Connecting a computer using Wireless Where can I find the SSID? Forgot your wireless settings?Connecting a computer using Ethernet Feature availability Getting the Most Out of Your Thomson GatewayUniversal Plug and Play Supported Operating SystemsUPnP and the Thomson Gateway Windows XP Accessing Your Thomson Gateway with UPnPWindows Vista Go to My Network PlacesOn the Windows Start menu, click Settings Control Panel Managing your Internet connection with UPnPDisabling this feature Extended Security Configuring UPnP on the Thomson GatewayEnable/Disable UPnP Enabling Extended SecurityInstalling UPnP on Windows XP Start menu, click Settings Control PanelAdding UPnP Adding IGD Discovery and Control Assigning a service HTTP, FTP,... to a computer ProblemSolution UPnP Assign a game or application to a local networking deviceDynamic DNS What you needGetting the Most Out of Your Thomson Gateway Wireless Security MethodsConfiguring the wireless encryption EncryptionEncryption methods Configuring WEP Encryption Select Use WEP EncryptionConfiguring WPA-PSK Encryption Select Use WPA-PSK EncryptionAccess Control Search for wireless devices task Pick a task list, click Search for wireless devicesNew stations are not allowed Registering Clients via the Association Button What does this mean? Under Home Network, click WirelessDisabling Ssid Broadcast SecurityInternet Security OverviewCreating a new security level FirewallChanging the security level Pick a task list, click Create a new Security LevelWeb site Filtering Enable Web site filtering and specify a default actionConfigure the exceptions StrategiesDenying access to a specific Web site Use casesAllowing access to a specific Web site Redirecting a Web site Redirecting all Web sites Click Redirect in the Action listClick Allow in the Action list Internet Security Troubleshooting TopicsSetup wizard Troubleshooting Setup CD does not start automaticallyYour Thomson Gateway has not been found Thomson Gateway unreachable General Thomson Gateway TroubleshootingThomson Gateway does not work Poor Thomson Gateway performanceWired Connection Troubleshooting LAN LED does not light upNo Wireless Connectivity Wireless Connection TroubleshootingNot Able to Connect Wireless Clients Poor Wireless Connectivity or RangeReset to Factory Defaults Resetting your Thomson GatewaySoftware Reset Hardware Reset Troubleshooting Page Thomson Telecom Belgium