Chapter 2

Basic Installation

2.5Connections Overview and Powering

Introduction

If you want to make the required connections yourself without using the guided installation procedure as recommended, you must:

>Read the safety instructions and regulatory notices first.

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You can find the safety instructions on the Setup CD (see “2.2 Installing your Thomson Gateway” on page 7). They may also be provided as a printed booklet.

>Follow the order as indicated below.

DSL connection

Use the grey DSL cable to connect the Thomson Gateway DSL port to your telephone wall outlet or distributed filter.

Powering the Thomson Gateway

Plug the coaxial jack of the electric power supply adapter into the Thomson Gateway power inlet port and the other end into the wall outlet.

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The Thomson Gateway electrical power requirements are indicated on the label on the bottom side of your Thomson Gateway. In case you need to use another power supply than the one provided, make sure that the spare supply complies with the Thomson Gateway power requirements.

To turn on the Thomson Gateway, press the power button on the Thomson Gateway rear panel.

During the start-up procedure, the power LED on the front panel is lit red for some seconds. As soon as the power LED is solidly lit green, your Thomson Gateway is ready for service. After another couple of seconds, also the DSL LED will light green.

If these LEDs do not light, please refer to ”Checking the LEDs” on page 27. A comprehensive LED overview can be found in the User’s Guide.

Use the same button to turn off your Thomson Gateway.

Network connections

Your Thomson Gateway allows you to connect your computer via

>Ethernet

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ST516V6 specifications

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