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Chapter 2
Basic Installation
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2.5
Connections Overview and Powering
Introduction
If you want to make the required connections yourself without using the guided installation procedure as
recommended, you must:
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Read the safety instructions and regulatory notices first.
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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.
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
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Ethernet
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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.
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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.