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THOMSON TG585 v8
Wireless Multi-User ADSL2+ Gateway
Setup and User Guide
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THOMSON TG585 v8 Setup and User Guide
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Copyright Copyright ©1999-2010 THOMSON. All rights reserved. Distribution and copying of this document, use and communication of its contents is not permitted without written authorization from THOMSON. The content of this document is furnished for informational use only, may be subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by THOMSON. THOMSON assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document. THOMSON Teleco
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Contents About this Setup and User Guide............................................. 1 1 Installation....................................................................................3 1.1 Before you start .............................................................................................. 4 1.2 Installing your Thomson Gateway .................................................................. 6 1.2.1 Guided Installation ...............................................................
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Contents 5 Internet Security........................................................................41 5.1 Firewall.......................................................................................................... 42 5.2 Parental Control............................................................................................ 43 6 Troubleshooting ........................................................................45 6.1 Setup Troubleshooting.........................................
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About this Setup and User Guide About this Setup and User Guide Used Symbols A note provides additional information about a topic. A caution warns you about potential problems or specific precautions that need to be taken. Terminology Generally, the THOMSON TG585 v8 will be referred to as Thomson Gateway in this Setup and User Guide. Typographical Conventions Following typographical convention is used throughout this manual: Sample text indicates a hyperlink to a Web site. Example: For more inf
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About this Setup and User Guide E-DOC-CTC-20090708-0001 v1.0 2
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1 Installation 1 Installation Introduction In a few minutes you will be able to access the Internet using your Thomson Gateway. This Setup and User Guide will show you how to set up your Thomson Gateway and how to connect your computer(s) to the Internet. Main features As soon as you have completed the installation of your Thomson Gateway you will be able to benefit from all the services offered by your Thomson Gateway. This Setup and User Guide will focus on the following features: Broadban
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Voice 1 Installation 1.1 Before you start DSL Service The DSL service must be activated on your telephone line by your service provider. Decoupling the voice and DSL signal As soon as the DSL service is activated two kinds of signals will be available on your telephone line: Voice signals DSL signals To ensure the sound quality of your phone calls, the DSL signal must be omitted from the telephone line before it reaches your phone, otherwise you might hear a noise in the background when using
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1 Installation Wired connection If you want to connect one or more computer using a wired connection, make sure those computers are equipped with an Ethernet Network Interface Card (NIC). Internet connection You may need the following connection details from your service provider: Your service provider’s method for connecting to the Internet (for example PPPoE) The VPI/VCI (for example 8/35) Your user name and password to connect to the Internet for PPP connections Your IP settings in case
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1 Installation 1.2 Installing your Thomson Gateway Warning Do not plug in any cables or connect any devices until you are instructed to do so. Installation methods There two ways to set up your Thomson Gateway: Guided Installation The Setup wizard included on the Setup CD will guide you through all configuration aspects of your Thomson Gateway. This is the recommended way to install your Thomson Gateway. Manual Installation The Setup and User Guide will first help you to connect your computer
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1 Installation 1.2.1 Guided Installation Requirements Your computer must run one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows 7 or higher Microsoft Windows 7 x64 or higher Microsoft Windows Vista (SP1) or higher Microsoft Windows Vista x64 (SP1) or higher Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or higher Microsoft Windows XP x64 SP1 or higher Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) If you are using another operating system, use the Manual Installation. You m
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1 Installation CD menu On the CD Menu, you can click: Initial Setup to connect your computer to the Thomson Gateway and configure it. Reconfigure my Thomson Gateway to fully reconfigure your Thomson Gateway. If you reconfigure your Thomson Gateway via the CD menu, the Thomson Gateway will be reconfigured from scratch. All your current settings will be lost. If you only want to make small changes to your configuration (e.g. changing the security), we recommended you to do this via the Thomso
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1 Installation 1.2.2 Manual Installation Requirements JavaScript must be enabled (this is the default setting) on your browser. For more information, consult the help of your web browser. Procedure Proceed as follows: 1 Connect the Thomson Gateway to your broadband service. 2 Power on the Thomson Gateway. 3 Connect your computer to the Thomson Gateway. 4 Configure the Thomson Gateway. This is described in the sections below. Connect the Thomson Gateway to your broadband service Proceed as follo
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1 Installation Configure the Thomson Gateway Proceed as follows: 1 Open your web browser. 2 The Thomson Gateway informs you that you have not yet configured your Thomson Gateway. If this window does not appear browse to http://dsldevice.lan or to the IP address of your Thomson Gateway (by default: 192.168.1.254) and click Thomson Gateway on the menu on the left-hand side. 3 Click Setup my Thomson Gateway. 4 The Easy Setup wizard appears. This wizard will guide you through the configuration of y
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1 Installation 1.3 Adding a New Computer to your Network Guided Installation If you configured your Thomson Gateway using the Guided Installation, use the same procedure on the computer that you want to add. When the Setup wizard informs you that the Thomson Gateway has already been configured, select No and click Next to continue. Manual Installation Setting up a wireless connections For more information on how to setup a wireless connection to your Thomson Gateway, see “3 Wireless Access”
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1 Installation 1.4 Connecting a Computer Using the Ethernet Cable Requirements Both your computer and Thomson Gateway 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: 1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the yellow Ethernet ports of your Thomson Gateway: 2 Connect
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2 Thomson Gateway Basics 2 Thomson Gateway Basics In this chapter Topic Page Thomson Gateway LED Behaviour 14 Thomson Gateway GUI 19 Backing Up/Restoring your Configuration 22 E-DOC-CTC-20090708-0001 v1.0 13
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2 Thomson Gateway Basics 2.1 Thomson Gateway LED Behaviour Content This chapter describes the behaviour of: Status LEDs WPS Button LED Ethernet LEDs E-DOC-CTC-20090708-0001 v1.0 14
