Technicolor - Thomson ST585 V6 manual Universal Plug and Play, Supported Operating Systems

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Chapter 5

Getting the Most Out of Your Thomson Gateway

5.1Universal 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:

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Windows Vista

Windows XP

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If your computer is running Windows XP, you first have to install the UPnP component. For more information, see “5.1.4 Installing UPnP on Windows XP” on page 33.

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 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 BehaviourStatus LEDs Power LEDEthernet LED Internet LED Ethernet LEDs LED Status DescriptionThomson Gateway Web Interface Accessing the Thomson Gateway Web InterfaceRequirements Components MenuNavigation bar Content paneLanguage bar Notification areaBacking up your configuration Backing Up/Restoring your ConfigurationRestoring 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 GatewaySupported Operating Systems Universal Plug and PlayUPnP 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 SecurityStart menu, click Settings Control Panel Installing UPnP on Windows XPAdding UPnP Adding IGD Discovery and Control Problem Assigning a service HTTP, FTP,... to a computerSolution 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 TopicsSetup CD does not start automatically Setup wizard TroubleshootingYour Thomson Gateway has not been found 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