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Troubleshooting
Introduction
This chapter suggests solutions for problems you may encounter while installing, configuring or using your
Thomson Gateway.
If the suggestions do not resolve the problem, look at the support pages on
www.thomson
.net
or contact
your service provider.
Topics
This chapter describes the following topics:
Topic
Page
Setup Troubleshooting
52
General Thomson Gateway Troubleshooting
53
Reset to Factory Defaults
56
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7.1
Setup Troubleshooting
The Setup CD does not start automatically
If your computer runs:
±
Microsoft Windows:
1
Click the Windows
Start
button.
2
Click
Run
.
3
In the
Open
field, type the following path:
D:\Setup.exe
, where D stands for the drive letter of your
CD- or DVD-ROM drive.
±
Mac OS X:
1
On your desktop, double-click the CD icon.
2
Double-click
Menu
.
Your Thomson Gateway has not been found
If you see this error during setup, make sure that:
±
The Thomson Gateway is turned on and fully initialized.
±
Your computer has a valid IP address, that is any address but 0.0.0.0. For more information, consult the
help of your operating system.
±
No dedicated firewall device or router is placed between your computer and the Thomson Gateway.
±
No personal network security software (for example firewall software) is running on your computer.
±
Your computer is correctly connected to the Thomson Gateway.
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General Thomson Gateway Troubleshooting
None of the lights light up (Thomson Gateway does not work)
Make sure that:
±
The Thomson Gateway is plugged into a power socket outlet.
±
You are using the correct power supply for your Thomson Gateway device.
±
The Thomson Gateway is turned on via the push button or rocker switch on the back panel.
The Broadband LED does not light up
Make sure that:
±
The DSL cable is correctly connected. For more information, see
“1.2 Installing your Thomson Gateway”
.
±
The DSL service is enabled on your telephone line. For more information, contact your Internet Service
Provider.
The Internet LED does not light up
Make sure that your user name and password are correct.
Proceed as follows:
1
Browse to the
Thomson Gateway GUI
.
2
On the
Broadband
menu, click
Internet Services
.
3
Under
Internet
, click
View More
.
4
Check your user name
5
Re-enter your password.
6
Click
Connect
.
Thomson Gateway unreachable
If your Thomson Gateway cannot be reached, you might consider a hardware reset as described in
“7.5 Reset
to Factory Defaults” on page 56
.
Poor Thomson Gateway performance
Make sure that the Thomson Gateway is installed and configured as instructed in
“1 Installation” on page 3
or as instructed by the Service Provider.
The power requirements for your Thomson Gateway are clearly indicated on the identification
label of the Thomson Gateway. Only use the power adaptor supplied with your Thomson
Gateway.
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7.3
Wired Connection Troubleshooting
Ethernet LED does not light up
Make sure that:
±
The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Ethernet port on your Thomson Gateway and your
computer.
±
You are using the correct cable type for your Ethernet equipment, that is UTP CAT5 with RJ-45
connectors.

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