Technicolor - Thomson ST585 V6 Connecting a Computer Using the Ethernet Cable, Ethernet cable

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Chapter 3

Adding a New Computer to your Network

3.1Connecting a Computer Using the Ethernet Cable

Requirements

>Your computer must have a free Ethernet port.

>Your computer must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically. This is the default setting.

Ethernet cable

In your package, you will find a cable with yellow connectors. This is the Ethernet cable.

Procedure

Proceed as follows:

1Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to (one of the) yellow Ethernet port(s) of your Thomson Gateway:


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ON/OFF		Reset		Ethernet			DSL

2Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your computer.

3Your computer is now connected to your network. No additional configuration is needed.

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Contents Thomson ST585 Page Thomson ST585 Copyright Contents Troubleshooting Adding Rules For The Address Based FilterDocumentation and software updates About this Setup and User GuideUsed Symbols Typographical ConventionsAbout this Setup and User Guide Installation IntroductionComputer requirements DSL servicePreliminary Steps Internet connection detailsGuided 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 GatewayThomson Gateway Basics This chapterContent Thomson Gateway LED BehaviourEthernet LED Power LEDStatus LEDs Internet LED Ethernet LEDs LED Status DescriptionRequirements Accessing the Thomson Gateway Web InterfaceThomson Gateway Web Interface Components MenuNavigation bar Content paneLanguage bar Notification areaRestoring your configuration Backing Up/Restoring your ConfigurationBacking up your configuration Chapter Adding a New Computer to your Network Connecting a Computer Using the Ethernet Cable Ethernet cableWireless Where can I find the encryption? Connecting Your Wireless ClientWhere can I find the SSID? Forgot your wireless settings?Encryption methods Securing Your Wireless ConnectionConfiguring the wireless encryption WPA-PSK versionsChapter „ WPA2 Configuring WPA-PSK EncryptionSelect Use WPA-PSK Encryption „ WPAConfiguring WEP Encryption Select Use WEP EncryptionFeature availability Getting the Most Out of Your Thomson GatewayUPnP and the Thomson Gateway Universal Plug and PlaySupported Operating Systems 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 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 computerProblem UPnP Assign a game or application to a local networking deviceDynamic DNS What you needChapter Internet Security OverviewCreating a new security level FirewallChanging the security level Pick a task list, click Create a new Security LevelAddress-based filtering Access DeniedWeb Site Filtering On the Toolbox menu, click Web Site FilteringAdding Rules For The Address Based Filter Deny access to a specific Web siteAllow access to a specific Web site OptionsRedirect all Web sites Click Redirect in the Action listChapter Troubleshooting TopicsYour Thomson Gateway has not been found Setup wizard TroubleshootingSetup CD does not start automatically Thomson Gateway unreachable General Thomson Gateway TroubleshootingThomson Gateway does not work Poor Thomson Gateway performanceWired Connection Troubleshooting Ethernet LED does not light upPoor Wireless Connectivity or Range Wireless Connection TroubleshootingNo Wireless Connectivity Change the wireless channelSoftware Reset Reset to Factory DefaultsResetting your Thomson Gateway MethodsHardware Reset Chapter Page Thomson Telecom Belgium