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Connecting the cables

Proceed as follows:

1

Take the DSL cable. This is the grey cable that is included in your box.

2

Plug one end of the cable in the grey

DSL

port on the back of your Technicolor Gateway.

3

Plug the other end of the cable into the

DSL/MODEM

output port of your filter/splitter.

DSL

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3.1.2

Setting up your Technicolor Gateway as Local Router

Procedure

Proceed as follows:

1

Take an Ethernet cable. If your box contains an Ethernet cable with red connectors, you can use that cable.

2

Plug one end of the cable in the

red

WAN port on the back of your Technicolor Gateway.

3

Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of your Internet gateway/modem.

The

WAN

port can only be used to connect your Technicolor Gateway to an Internet gateway/modem. You can not

use it to connect other devices (for example, a computer) to the Technicolor Gateway.

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3.2

Powering on the Technicolor Gateway

Procedure

Proceed as follows:

1

Connect the power cord to the power port of the Technicolor Gateway.

2

Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

3

The Technicolor Gateway automatically starts up.

For more information about how to powering on/off the Technicolor Gateway, see

“Power switch” on page 7

.

4

Wait at least two minutes to allow the Technicolor Gateway to complete the start up phase.

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3.3

Connecting Your Network Devices to the Technicolor

Gateway

Choose your connection method

To connect your device via:



A wireless connection, continue with

“3.3.1 Setting up a Wireless Connection” on page 24

.



A wired connection, continue with

“3.3.2 Setting up a Wired Connection” on page 25

.

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3.3.1

Setting up a Wireless Connection

The Technicolor Gateway access point

Your Technicolor Gateway is equipped with a wireless access point that supports the following standards:



IEEE 802.11n



IEEE 802.11g



IEEE 802.11b

Requirements

Your network device must be equipped with a WiFi-certified wireless client.

Connection speed

When setting up your wireless network, keep in mind that the following factors may have a negative impact on your wireless

connection speed:



The obstacles (walls, ceilings,...) between the wireless client and the access point.



Distance between the wireless client and the access point.



To fully benefit from the improved connection speed offered by the IEEE 802.11n standard, it is recommended to only

connect IEEE 802.11

n

wireless clients to your Technicolor Gateway. Connecting older (for example, IEEE 802.11g)

wireless clients may also slow down connection speed of the IEEE 802.11n capable clients.

If you have problems with your wireless performance, see

“Poor Wireless Connectivity or Range” on page 87

.

To set up a wireless connections

For more information on how to setup a wireless connection between your network device and your Technicolor Gateway,

see

“5 The Technicolor Gateway Wireless Access Point” on page 39

.