Thomson TG580 Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Thomson Gateway Basics

2.2

Thomson Gateway GUI

Introduction

The Thomson Gateway Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows you to configure your Thomson Gateway using

your web browser.

Requirements

Javascript must be enabled on your browser. For more information, consult the help of your Internet

browser.

Accessing the Thomson Gateway Web Interface

Proceed as follows:

1

Open your web browser.

2

Browse to

http://dsldevice.lan

or the IP address of your Thomson Gateway (by default:

192.168.1.254

).

3

If you have protected your Thomson Gateway with a user name and password, the Thomson Gateway

will prompt you to enter these. Enter your user name and password and click

OK

.

4

The

Thomson Gateway GUI

appears. For more information, see

”6 Thomson Gateway GUI” on page 39

.

If your computer runs Windows Vista or Windows XP, you can also access the

Thomson Gateway GUI

using

the Internet Gateway Device icon. For more information, see

”4.1 UPnP” on page 26

.

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Backing Up/Restoring your Configuration

Introduction

Once you have configured your Thomson Gateway to your needs, it may be a good idea to backup your

configuration for later use. This way you can always return to your working configuration in case of

problems.

Backing up your configuration

Proceed as follows:

1

Browse to the

Thomson Gateway GUI

.

2

On the

Thomson Gateway

menu, click

Configuration

.

3

In the

Pick a task

list, click

Save or Restore Configuration

.

4

Under

Backup current configuration

, click

Backup Configuration Now

.

5

The Thomson Gateway prompts you to save your file.

6

Save your file to a location of your choice.

Restoring your configuration

Proceed as follows:

1

Browse to the

Thomson Gateway GUI

.

2

On the

Thomson Gateway

menu, click

Configuration

.

3

In the

Pick a task

list, click

Save or Restore Configuration

.

4

Under

Restore saved configuration

, click

Browse

.

5

Browse to your backup file and open it.

6

The Thomson Gateway restores your configuration.

These files usually use

.bin

as extension.

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Wireless Access

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Wireless Access

Introduction

With the built-in wireless access point you are no longer need a cable connection between your computer

and your Internet gateway.

What you need to set up a wireless network

To set up a wireless network, you need the following components:

±

A

Wireless Access Point

±

A

Wireless client

Wireless Access Point

You can consider the wireless access point as the heart of your wireless network. The wireless access point:

±

Connects different wireless devices with each other.

±

Secures the data sent over wireless connection.

The Thomson Gateway comes with an integrated wireless access point. The only thing you need is a wireless

client.

Wireless client

The wireless client allows you to connect a device, typically a computer, to a wireless access point. Both built-

in and external (for example via USB) are available.

Check the documentation of your computer if you are not sure if your computer is equipped with a wireless

client.

Configuring your wireless clients

Before you can start surfing the internet with a wireless connection, you must first connect your wireless

client to your wireless access point: the Thomson Gateway.

For more information, see

”3.1 Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS” on page 18

and

”3.2 Connecting

Your Wireless Client without WPS” on page 20

.

Secure your wireless connection!

Because you no longer need a physical connection, everyone who is within the range of your Thomson

Gateway can access your network. If you do not protect your wireless network, the following could happen:

±

People can use your connection to access the Internet.

±

Hackers can use your connection to commit computer crimes.

You can easily prevent this by securing your wireless connection. For more information, see

”3.3 Securing

Your Wireless Connection” on page 21

.

Other devices like media players and smartphones may also have a built-in wireless client. Check

the documentation of your device for more information.

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3.1

Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS

WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to add new wireless clients to your network in a swift and easy way,

without the need to enter all of your wireless settings (SSID, encryption,...).

Requirements

±

Your wireless client must supports WPS. Check the documentation of your wireless client for this.

±

Your Thomson Gateway must use WPA(2)-PSK encryption (default encryption) or no encryption. WPS

with WEP encryption is not possible.

Procedure

Proceed as follows:

1

Shortly press the WPS button on the Thomson Gateway:

2

The WPS button LED starts blinking orange. This indicates that the Thomson Gateway is now searching

for wireless clients that are in registration mode. You now have two minutes to start WPS on your

wireless client.

3

Start WPS on your wireless client.

The WPS button LED is solid green

This indicates that you have successfully registered your wireless client. You are now connected to the

Thomson Gateway network.

The WPS button LED is blinking red

This indicates that the Thomson Gateway could not find your wireless client.

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Make sure that the WLAN LED is blinking amber when you start WPS on your wireless client. If you still have

trouble connecting to the Thomson Gateway, try connecting your wireless client without WPS. For more

information, see

”3.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPS” on page 20

.

Troubleshooting

If you are having trouble connecting your wireless client via WPS, try to configure it manually. For more

information, see

”3.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPS” on page 20

.

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