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1 Getting Started
Introduction
This chapter gives you a brief overview of the main features and components of the TG589vn v3. After this chapter we will
start with the installation.
Do not connect any cables to the TG589vn v3 until instructed to do so.
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1.1
Features at a Glance
Introduction
This section provides a brief overview of the main features of your TG589vn v3.
IPv6 Ready
Your TG589vn v3 is IPv6 ready. Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the next generation of Internet technologies aiming to
effectively support the ever-expanding Internet usage and functionality, and also to address security concerns that exist in an
IPv4 environment.
Internet connection features
Broadband Internet access
via the integrated DSL
modem.
The first chapters describe how to connect your TG589vn v3 to the Internet.
3G (Fall-back) High-speed Internet Access
via the optional mobile USB adaptor.
For more information, see
“2.4 Setting Up the 3G Fall-Back WAN Connection” on page 20
.
Internet Security
for your entire network.
For more information, see
“8 Internet Security” on page 64
.
Useful network tools
like
UPnP
,
Dynamic DNS
and many more.
For more information, see
“7 Network Services” on page 52
.
Local networking features
Wired access
for your local network devices via the Ethernet interface.
For more information, see
“2.3 Connecting Your Network Devices to the TG589vn v3” on page 17
.
Wireless access
for your local network devices via the integrated IEEE 802.11n wireless access point.
For more information, see
“4 The TG589vn v3 Wireless Access Point” on page 27
.
An
Integrated Media Server
allowing you to share your media with media players and other network devices. For more
information, see
“6 Sharing Content” on page 38
.
ECO label
Technicolor’s ECO label guarantees you that the TG589vn v3 is able to reduce its power consumption to an absolute
minimum. For more information, see
“5 Saving Energy” on page 34
.
TG589vn v3 configuration tools
The
TG589vn v3 GUI
allows you to configure your TG589vn v3 via your web browser.
For more information, see
“3 TG589vn v3 GUI” on page 22
.
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1.2 Components
Overview
This section provides an overview of the different components of the TG589vn v3:
Topic
Page
1.2.1
Power
5
1.2.2
Local Network Connection
6
1.2.3
Broadband Connection
7
1.2.4
Buttons
8
1.2.5
Status LEDs
9
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1.2.1 Power
Overview
Power inlet
The power inlet
(
)
allows you to connect the power supply.
Power switch
The power switch
(
)
allows you to power on/off your TG589vn v3.
Only use the power supply delivered with your TG589vn v3.
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1.2.2 Local Network Connection
Overview
Wireless Access Point
The built-in WiFi-certified wireless access point provides wireless access to your WiFi-certified wireless clients.
For more information, see
“4 The TG589vn v3 Wireless Access Point” on page 27
.
Ethernet switch
The Ethernet switch
(
)
allows you to connect an Ethernet device (for example, a computer) to your local network. For
more information, see
“2.3 Connecting Your Network Devices to the TG589vn v3” on page 17
.
A LED may be provided per Ethernet port to indicate link integrity (or activity).
USB Port
The USB port
(
)
can be used to:
Connect a USB mass storage device to
share your content
(for example, music, movies,...):
On your local network via the
Network File server
or the
UPnP AV Media Server
.
On Internet via
FTP
.
For more information, see
“6 Sharing Content” on page 38
.
Connect a 3G mobile adaptor to set up a 3G connection that can work as a backup for your main Internet connection.
For more information, see
“2.4 Setting Up the 3G Fall-Back WAN Connection” on page 20
.
LED Status
Description
Solid on
Device connected.
Blinking
Device connected and sending/receiving data.
Off
No device connected.

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