Technicolor - Thomson TG787 manual Access Control

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5 Wireless Security

5.2Access Control

What is access control?

Every network device carries a unique hexadecimal code (MAC address). Access control enables you to allow/deny access to wireless clients based on their MAC address.

Drawbacks

MAC authentication is linked to the user’s hardware and not to his identity.

You can easily change the MAC address of your wireless clients.

How can I configure this on the Thomson Gateway?

Proceed as follows:

1Browse to the Thomson Gateway Web Interface.

2On the left menu, click Home Network.

3Under Wireless, click your access point.

Your access point will be listed in the following format: “WLAN:<Network Name> (<Actual

Speed>)”. For example, WLAN: Thomson83C7C7 (54Mbps).

4The Wireless Access Point page appears.

5In the Navigation Bar, click Configure.

6Under Security, you can set the Allow New Devices property to: New stations are allowed (automatically).

New stations are allowed (via registration) New stations are not allowed.

7Select the option of your choice and click Apply.

New stations are allowed (automatically)

Access control is disabled. All wireless client can connect if they use the correct SSID and encryption.

New stations are allowed (via registration)

Access Control is enabled. To add new wireless clients to the access control list, you have to search for new wireless devices using the:

Registration button on the front panel of your Thomson Gateway.

Search for wireless devices task on the Thomson Gateway Web Interface.

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Contents Setup and User Guide Page Thomson TG787 Trademarks Contents Universal Plug and Play Configuring WEP Encryption Configuring WPA-PSK EncryptionTypographical Conventions About this Setup and User GuideUsed Symbols Terminology Documentation and software updatesAbout this Setup and User Guide Introduction InstallationInternet connection details DSL servicePreliminary Steps Computer requirementsPossibilities Placing your Thomson GatewayWall mount Manual Installation Installing your Thomson GatewayInstallation methods Guided InstallationStarting the wizard Guided InstallationConnecting devices wait Case of problemsCD menu Click Setup my Thomson Gateway Manual InstallationProcedure Configure the Thomson GatewayInstallation This chapter Thomson Gateway BasicsStatus LEDs Power LEDWireless/WLAN LED Thomson Gateway LED BehaviourEthernet LED Ethernet port Broadband/DSL LEDInternet LED Phone/Voice LEDThomson Gateway Web Interface Accessing the Thomson Gateway Web InterfaceRequirements Menu ComponentsLanguage Bar Tasks Content paneNavigation Bar Notification AreaBacking up your configuration Backing Up/Restoring your ConfigurationRestoring your configuration Thomson Gateway Basics Adding New Devices to your Network Adding a Computer to your Network Forgot your wireless settings? Connecting a computer using WirelessWhere can I find the SSID? Where can I find the encryption?Connecting a computer using Ethernet Adding a Phone to your Network After the InstallationEmergency calls Connecting Phones to the Thomson GatewaySelect Service Enabled Configuring your Thomson GatewayEnable the Telephony Service Configure the Telephony ServiceVerifying Telephone Connectivity Pick a task list, click Use multiple identities Multiple IdentitiesAdding New Devices to your Network Getting the Most Out of Your Thomson Gateway Feature availabilityWhat do I need? Sharing Content on your NetworkConnect your USB storage device to the Thomson Gateway Configure Content Sharing on the Thomson Gateway Workgroup Setting Up the File ServerOn the Tools menu, click Content Sharing Server DescriptionOpen Windows Explorer How to access the shared content on WindowsHow to access the shared content on Mac Managed Partition Managing your Shared ContentResult Thomson UPnP AV Server Using UPnP AV to Share Content with Media DevicesEnable UPnP AV on the Thomson Gateway Under UPnP AV Media Server, click Server EnabledConfigure FTP access for your shared content Accessing your Shared Content by FTPUnder FTP Server, click Server Enabled Additional configuration Contents Telephony FeaturesManaging contacts Accessing the Address Book page?Using the Address book Address BookPick a task list, click View Telephony Services Telephony servicesChecking which services that you can use? Activating servicesUsing switching order commands Activating services on the web pagesCall Forwarding To retrieve the call on hold when there is No active call During 3 pty retrieve B and C Viewing Telephony Statistics Accessing the Telephony StatisticsCall Statistics Supported Operating Systems Universal Plug and PlayUPnP and the Thomson Gateway Go to My Network Places Accessing Your Thomson Gateway with UPnPWindows Vista Windows XPManaging your Internet connection with UPnP On the Windows Start menu, click Settings Control PanelDisabling this feature Enabling Extended Security Configuring UPnP on the Thomson GatewayEnable/Disable UPnP 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 Assign a game or application to a local networking device UPnPWhat you need Dynamic DNSGetting the Most Out of Your Thomson Gateway Methods Wireless Security Encryption Configuring the wireless encryption Encryption methods Select Use WEP Encryption Configuring WEP EncryptionSelect Use WPA-PSK Encryption Configuring WPA-PSK EncryptionAccess Control Pick a task list, click Search for wireless devices Search for wireless devices taskNew stations are not allowed Registering Clients via the Association Button Security Under Home Network, click WirelessDisabling Ssid Broadcast What does this mean?Overview Internet SecurityPick a task list, click Create a new Security Level FirewallChanging the security level Creating a new security levelStrategies Enable Web site filtering and specify a default actionConfigure the exceptions Web site FilteringUse cases Denying access to a specific Web siteAllowing access to a specific Web site Redirecting a Web site Click Redirect in the Action list Redirecting all Web sitesClick Allow in the Action list Internet Security Topics TroubleshootingSetup CD does not start automatically Setup wizard TroubleshootingYour Thomson Gateway has not been found Poor Thomson Gateway performance General Thomson Gateway TroubleshootingThomson Gateway does not work Thomson Gateway unreachableLAN LED does not light up Wired Connection TroubleshootingPoor Wireless Connectivity or Range Wireless Connection TroubleshootingNot Able to Connect Wireless Clients No Wireless ConnectivityCalling over Pstn Voice over IP TroubleshootingProblems with Supplementary Services Calling over VoIPResetting your Thomson Gateway Reset to Factory DefaultsSoftware Reset Hardware Reset Page Thomson Telecom Belgium