Technicolor Delivery Technologies Belgium TG185N User Manual
THOMSON TG185n
Ethernet-to-WiFi Convertor/Wireless-n Repeater
Setup and User Guide
THOMSON TG185n
Setup and User Guide
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Document Information
Status: v0.2 (July 2008)
Reference: E-DOC-CTC-20080624-0009
Short Title: Setup and User Guide TG185n R8.2 (en)
Contents
About this Setup and User Guide ............................................. 1
1 Introduction..................................................................................3
2 Installation....................................................................................5
3 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Access Point................... 7
3.1 Configuring The THOMSON TG185n As Access Point.................................... 8
3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client via WPS .......................................................... 11
3.2.1 Push Button Configuration ..................................................................................................................12
3.2.2 PIN Code Entry On The Wireless Client.............................................................................................. 13
3.2.3 PIN Code Entry On the THOMSON TG185n .......................................................................................14
3.3 Manually Configuring a Wireless Client ........................................................ 15
3.4 Securing Your Wireless Network .................................................................. 16
3.4.1 Configuring WPA(2)-PSK Encryption..................................................................................................17
3.4.2 Configuring WPA Encryption .............................................................................................................. 18
3.4.3 Configuring WEP Encryption...............................................................................................................19
4 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Repeater .......................21
4.1 Automatic Configuration (Via WPS).............................................................. 22
4.1.1 Push Button Configuration ..................................................................................................................23
4.1.2 PIN Code Entry On The Access Point..................................................................................................24
4.1.3 PIN Code Entry On the THOMSON TG185n .......................................................................................25
4.2 Manual Configuration (Without WPS) ........................................................... 26
5 Your THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Client ........................... 29
5.1 Automatic Configuration (Via WPS).............................................................. 30
5.1.1 Push Button Configuration ..................................................................................................................31
5.1.2 PIN Code From Your Access Point...................................................................................................... 32
5.2 Manual Configuration (Without WPS) ........................................................... 33
6 THOMSON TG185n Basics........................................................ 35
6.1 THOMSON TG185n LED Behaviour ............................................................... 36
6.1.1 Status LEDs ........................................................................................................................................... 37
6.1.2 WPS Button LED ................................................................................................................................... 38
6.1.3 Ethernet LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 39
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6.2 THOMSON TG185n Web Interface ................................................................ 40
6.3 Saving/Restoring Your Configuration ........................................................... 41
7.1 Assigning a Static IP to Your Computer ....................................................... 44
7.1.1 Assigning a Static IP Address On Windows Vista .............................................................................45
7.1.2 Assigning a Static IP Address On Windows XP.................................................................................46
7.1.3 Assigning a Static IP Address On Mac OS X......................................................................................47
7.2 Restoring the IP Settings of Your Computer ................................................ 48
7.3 General THOMSON TG185n Troubleshooting ............................................... 49
7.3.1 Wired Connection Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 50
7.3.2 Wireless Connection Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 51
7.4 Reset to Factory Defaults ............................................................................. 52
7 Support....................................................................................... 43
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Used Symbols
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Typographical Conventions
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Sample text indicates a hyperlink to a Web site.
Example: For more information, visit us at www.thomson-broadband.com
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Example: If you want to know more about guide, see “1 Introduction” on page 7”.
Sample text indicates an important content-related word.
Example: To enter the network, you must authenticate yourself.
Sample text indicates a GUI element (commands on menus and buttons, dialog box elements, file
names, paths and folders).
Example: On the File menu, click Open to open a file.
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Documentation and software updates
THOMSON continuously develops new solutions, but is also committed to improving its existing products.
For more information on THOMSON's latest technological innovations, documents and software releases,
visit us at http://www.thomson-broadband.com
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About this Setup and
User Guide
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Introduction
This Setup and User Guide will show you how to set up your THOMSON TG185n.
Supported wireless standards
The THOMSON TG185n supports the following wireless standards:
Standard Maximum Data Rate
IEEE 802.11n 300 Mbps
IEEE 802.11g 54 Mbps
IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps
IEEE 802.11a 54 Mbps
1 Introduction
THOMSON TG185n Modes
You can use the THOMSON TG185n as:
Wireless Access Point
Wireless Repeater
Wireless Client
Wireless Access Point
Use this mode if you are using a wired network and you now want to be able to access your network
wirelessly.
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Wireless Repeater
Use this mode to extend the coverage of an existing wireless network:
Wireless Client
Use this mode to connect a wired Ethernet device (for example: a laptop, a gaming console with Ethernet
connectivity,...):
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2 Installation
Introduction
In this chapter we will help you to:
1 Connect the cables.
2 Configure the THOMSON TG185n.
Connect the cables
Proceed as follows:
1 Plug the connector of the electric power supply adapter into the power inlet port on the back panel of
your THOMSON TG185n.
2 Plug the adapter into a nearby mains socket.
3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of your THOMSON TG185n.
4 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port on your computer.
Ethernet ports are often marked with the following label:
Configure the THOMSON TG185n
If you want to configure your THOMSON TG185n as:
Wireless Access Point, proceed with “3.1 Configuring The THOMSON TG185n As Access Point” on
page 8.
Wireless Repeater, proceed with “4 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Repeater” on page 21.
Wireless Client, proceed with “5 Your THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Client” on page 29.
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Usage
Use this mode if you are using a wired network and you now want to be able to access your network
wirelessly.
In this chapter
Configuring The THOMSON TG185n As Access Point 8
Connecting a Wireless Client via WPS 11
Manually Configuring a Wireless Client 15
Securing Your Wireless Network 16
Topi c Page
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3.1 Configuring The THOMSON TG185n As Access Point
Procedure
Before you can use your THOMSON TG185n as wireless access point you have to complete following steps:
1 Switch the THOMSON TG185n to access point mode.
2 Assign a static IP address to your computer.
3 Configure the wireless settings of your THOMSON TG185n.
4 Configure the IP settings of your THOMSON TG185n (optional).
5 Connect your THOMSON TG185n to your Internet gateway.
6 Configure your wireless clients.
7 Configure your computer to obtain an IP address automatically.
Switch the THOMSON TG185n to access point mode
Proceed as follows:
1 On the back panel of your THOMSON TG185n, move the switch to the access point position.
s Point
2 After a few seconds the Access Point LED will turn green.
Assign a static IP address to your computer
The IP address must be between 192.168.1.14 and 192.168.1.63 (for example 192.168.1.20). The subnet mask
must be 255.255.255.0.
For more information, see “7.1 Assigning a Static IP to Your Computer” on page 44.
Configure the wireless settings of your THOMSON TG185n
Proceed as follows:
1 Open your web browser and browse to http://192.168.1.11
2 The THOMSON TG185n Web Interface appears. On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting.
3 The Wireless Settings page appears.
4 In the Network ID (SSID) box, you can change the name of your wireless network.
This name will be displayed in the list of available networks when you try to connect a device to your
THOMSON TG185n access point.
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5 In the Select Security Policy list, select the security policy of your choice and enter a passphrase/
encryption key. For more information, see “3.4 Securing Your Wireless Network” on page 16.
If the Enable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) check box is enabled you can only select the
following policies:
None
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
WPA-PSK-AUTO
If you want to select another policy (not recommended), clear the Enable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) check box.
For more information on WPS, see “3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client via WPS”.
6 Select the WPS Configured check box, this way you are sure that your settings will not be changes during
WPS.
7 Click Apply.
8 The THOMSON TG185n prompts you that the configuration was successful.
Configure the IP settings of your THOMSON TG185n (optional)
If you still want to be able to access your THOMSON TG185n after connecting it to your Internet gateway, you
have to make sure that they are both using the same IP range.
If your Internet gateway is also a THOMSON product, this will automatically be the case and no
extra configuration is needed. Continue with the next topic.
If you choose not to do this configuration or you don’t know the IP settings of your Internet gateway, yo u will
only be able to access the THOMSON TG185n by assigning a static IP address to your computer that is the
same range as your THOMSON TG185n.
To change the IP settings of your THOMSON TG185n:
1 On the Basic Setting menu, click Device IP Setting.
2 The Device IP Setting page appears. On this page you can configure the IP address of your THOMSON
TG185n. Select:
Assign static IP address to this device if you want to choose the IP address for your THOMSON
TG185n yourself.
Use the DHCP client protocol to automatically get the IP address for this device if you want your
Internet gateway to assign an IP address to your THOMSON TG185n. In this case you do not have to
provide an IP address, IP Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address.
3 In the IP address box, type an IP address that is in the same range as your Internet gateway.
4 In the IP Subnet Mask, type the same subnet mask as your Internet gateway.
5 In the Gateway IP Address, type the type the IP address of your Internet gateway.
6 Write down this IP address and subnet mask. From now on, you can only access the THOMSON TG185n
at this address
Connect your THOMSON TG185n to your Internet gateway
Proceed as follows:
1 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer.
2 Plug the Ethernet in an Ethernet port on your Internet gateway.
3 Your THOMSON TG185n is now connected your Internet gateway via the Ethernet cable.
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Configure your wireless clients
In order to connect your wireless clients to the THOMSON TG185n you must configure them with the same
Network ID (SSID) and security as your wireless access point. You can do this:
Automatically via WPS.
For more information, see “3.2 Connecting a Wireless Client via WPS” on page 11
Manually entering these settings on the configuration utility of your wireless clients.either using Wi-Fi
Protected Setup (WPS) or manually. For more information, see “3.3 Manually Configuring a Wireless
Client” on page 15.
Configure your computer to obtain an IP address automatically
For more information, see “7.2 Restoring the IP Settings of Your Computer” on page 48.
s Point
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3.2 Connecting a 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 clients must supports WPS. Check the documentation of your wireless client for this.
WPS must be enabled on your THOMSON TG185n.
You can only use WPS with the following security levels:
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
No encryption
Enabling WPS on your THOMSON TG185n
If WPS is not yet enabled on your THOMSON TG185n:
1 Open your web browser and browse to http://192.168.1.11
2 On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting.
3 The Wireless Setting page appears.
4 Select the Enable WPS check box.
5 Click Apply.
Supported WPS options
The THOMSON TG185n supports the following options:
Push Button Configuration (PBC):
This is the easiest way to connect your wireless client. You have to push a button both on the THOMSON
TG185n and the wireless client. For more information, see “3.2.1 Push Button Configuration” on page 12.
PIN code entry on the wireless client:
The THOMSON TG185n generates a PIN code that you have to enter in the configuration utility of your
wireless client. For more information, see “3.2.2 PIN Code Entry On The Wireless Client” on page 13.
PIN code entry on the THOMSON TG185n:
The wireless client generates a PIN code that you have to enter on the web interface of your THOMSON
TG185n. For more information, see “3.2.3 PIN Code Entry On the THOMSON TG185n” on page 14.
Your wireless client may not support all of these options. For more information, consult the
documentation of your wireless client.
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Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble connecting your wireless client via WPS, try to configure it manually. For more
information, see “3.3 Manually Configuring a Wireless Client” on page 15.
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3.2.1 Push Button Configuration
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1 Shortly press the WPS button on the THOMSON TG185n:
s Point
2 The WPS button LED starts blinking green. This indicates that the THOMSON TG185n is now searching
for wireless clients that are in registration mode. You now have two minutes to start WPS on your
wireless client.
If the LED does not start to blink, WPS is not enabled on your THOMSON TG185n. For more
information on how to enable WPS, see “ Enabling WPS on your THOMSON TG185n” on
page 11.
3 Start WPS on your wireless client and choose Push Button Configuration (PBC) as method.
For more information, consult the documentation of your wireless client.
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3.2.2 PIN Code Entry On The Wireless Client
Get the THOMSON TG185n’s PIN code
You can find the WIRELESS PIN:
On the label on the bottom of your THOMSON TG185n.
On the THOMSON TG185n Web Interface:
1 Open your web browser and browse to http://192.168.1.11
2 On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting.
3 You can find the PIN code in the WPS Pin box.
Enter the THOMSON TG185n’s PIN code in the client utility
Proceed as follows:
1 Open the configuration utility of your wireless client.
2 Start WPS on your wireless client and choose to enter a PIN from your access point. For example, on the
TG121n Wireless Client Utility you will see the following screen:
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3 Enter the PIN code of your THOMSON TG185n and follow the instructions. For example, on the TG121n
Wireless Client Utility you will see the following screen:
4 At the end of the installation your utility will inform you that WPS was successful.
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3.2.3 PIN Code Entry On the THOMSON TG185n
Get your wireless client’s PIN code
Proceed as follows:
1 Open the configuration utility of your wireless client.
2 Start WPS and choose to generate a PIN code or enter a PIN code into your access point. For example on
the TG121n Wireless Client Utility you will see the following screen:
s Point
3 Write down the PIN code generated by the configuration utility.
Enter your wireless client’s PIN code in the THOMSON TG185n web interface
Proceed as follows:
1 On the Advanced Setting menu, click WPS Setting.
2 Under Select the WPS Method, select PIN and enter the PIN code in the Pin Number box.
3 Click Submit.
4 Continue with the configuration on the configuration utility of your wireless client.
5 At the end of the installation your utility will inform you that WPS was successful.
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3.3 Manually Configuring a Wireless Client
Before you start
Before you can connect a computer to your wireless network you need to know which Network ID (SSID) and
encryption your THOMSON TG185n is using.
Default values
If you did not yet change the wireless settings, you must use the default settings that are printed on the label
on the bottom of your THOMSON TG185n.
Forgot your wireless settings?
If you have changed the wireless settings manually and you can’t remember your settings, try one of the
following:
If one of your computers is already connected to your network:
1 Open your web browser and browse to http://192.168.1.13
2 The THOMSON TG185n Web Interface appears. On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting.
3 The wireless Access Point page appears. Under:
Configuration, you can find the network name (SSID).
Security, you can find the encryption.
If none of your computers is connected to your network, connect a computer using a wired connection and
follow the procedure above to find out what your wireless settings are.
Another option is to reset your THOMSON TG185n and reconfigure it all over again. For more information,
see “7.4 Reset to Factory Defaults” on page 52.
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Procedure
Configure your computer with the same wireless settings as your THOMSON TG185n. For more information,
consult the help of your wireless client.
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3.4 Securing Your Wireless Network
Introduction
By using encryption, communication between the wireless clients and your THOMSON TG185n is protected
by a passphrase. Only clients which use the correct network name (SSID) and passphrase can connect to your
network.
Encryption methods
During the years a number of encryption types have been developed. The list below gives you an overview of
the supported encryption types ordered by security level, you will find the highest level of security at the top
of the list:
For Enterprise environment:
WPA(2) Encryption:
To use this encryption, a RADIUS authentication server must be available in your network. In this scenario
wireless clients first have to authenticate to the RADIUS server. The RADIUS server will tell the wireless
client which key it should use to encrypt its data. The RADIUS server will change this key after a specified
time.
If you do not have a RADIUS server in your network, use on the of the encryption types for home and
small office environment.
For home or small office environment:
WPA(2)-PSK Encryption:
The wireless data is being encrypted with a user-defined key. Wireless clients must be configured with
this key before they can connect to the THOMSON TG185n.
WEP Encryption:
The first encryption type used for wireless connections. Like WPA-PSK it uses a user-defined key, but WEP
has been proven to have some security issues. We strongly recommend you to use WPA-PSK instead.
s Point
Which encryption method should I use?
We strongly recommend you to use the highest level of encryption that is supported by all your wireless
clients.
Configuring the wireless encryption
Proceed as follows:
1 Open your web browser and browse to http://192.168.1.11
2 The THOMSON TG185n Web Interface appears. On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting.
3 The Wireless Setting page appears.
4 In the Security Policy list, you can select the policy of your choice. If you want to use:
WPA(2)-PSK Encryption, continue with “3.4.1 Configuring WPA(2)-PSK Encryption” on page 17.
WEP Encryption, continue with “3.4.3 Configuring WEP Encryption” on page 19.
WPA(2) Encryption, continue with “3.4.2 Configuring WPA Encryption” on page 18.
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3.4.1 Configuring WPA(2)-PSK Encryption
Procedure
Continuing from “ Configuring the wireless encryption”:
1 In the Select Security list, select:
WPA2-PSK:
WPA2-PSK is the most secure version, but not all wireless clients already support it. Before you select
this version, make sure that all of your wireless clients support it.
WPA-PSK-AUTO:
If not all of your wireless clients support WPA2-PSK or you are not sure if they support WPA2-PSK, we
recommend you to choose WPA-PSK-AUTO. Wireless clients that support WPA2-PSK will use WPA2-
PSK, the others will use WPA-PSK.
WPA-PSK:
If none of your wireless clients support WPA2-PSK choose this option.
To use WPA2-PSK on Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) you first have to install Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2 (WPA2)/Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) update or install
SP3 on your Windows XP.
You can find the WPS IE update on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917021
2 In the Pre-Shared Key box, type a pass phrase (also known as Pre-shared key) of your choice. The key
must consist of 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters or 64 hexadecimal characters (characters from 0 to 9 and
from A to F).
3 Click Apply.
4 The THOMSON TG185n prompts you that the configuration was successful.
5 Configure your wireless client(s) with the same settings.
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3.4.2 Configuring WPA Encryption
Configure the RADIUS server
Continuing from “ Configuring the wireless encryption”:
Proceed as follows:
1 On the Advanced Setting menu, click RADIUS setting.
2 Under Primary Server, select Enable Primary Server.
3 In the Server IP address box, type the IP address of your RADIUS server.
4 In the Port Number box, type the RADIUS Port.
5 In the Shared Secret box, type the RADIUS Key.
Enable WPA
Proceed as follows:
1 On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting.
2 Clear the Enable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) check box.
3 In the Select Security Policy list, click the desired WPA version.
WPA2:
WPA2 is the most secure version, but not all wireless clients already support it. Before you select this
version, make sure that all of your wireless clients support it.
WPA-AUTO:
If not all of your wireless clients support WPA2 or if you are not sure if they support WPA2, we
recommend you to choose WPA-AUTO. Wireless clients that support WPA2 will use WPA2, the others
will use WPA.
WPA:
If none of your wireless clients support WPA2 choose this option.
To use WPA2-PSK on Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) you first have to install Wi-Fi Protected
Access 2 (WPA2)/Wireless Provisioning Services Information Element (WPS IE) update or install
SP3 on your Windows XP.
You can find the WPS IE update on http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917021
4 Click Apply to immediately apply your changes.
5 The THOMSON TG185n prompts you that the configuration was successful.
6 Configure your wireless client(s) with the same settings.
s Point
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3.4.3 Configuring WEP Encryption
Warning
WEP has been proven to have some security issues. We strongly recommend you to use WPA-PSK instead.
Procedure
Continuing from “ Configuring the wireless encryption”:
1 Clear the Enable WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) check box.
2 In the Select Security Policy list, select WEP.
3 In the WEP Key Length list, click the desired key length (a higher key length offers higher security).
4 Select:
WEP64-ASCII if you want to use a key consisting of 5 alphanumeric characters.
WEP64-Hex if you want to use a key consisting of 10 hexadecimal characters (characters from 0 to 9
and from A to F).
WEP128-ASCII if you want to use a key consisting of 13 alphanumeric characters.
WEP128-Hex if you want to use a key consisting of 26 hexadecimal characters (characters from 0 to 9
and from A to F).
WEP152-ASCII if you want to use a key consisting of 16 alphanumeric characters.
WEP152-Hex if you want to use a key consisting of 32 hexadecimal characters (characters from 0 to 9
and from A to F).
5 In the text box next to this selection, type the network key of your choice.
6 Click Apply.
7 The THOMSON TG185n prompts you that the configuration was successful.
8 Configure your wireless client(s) with the same settings.
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4 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Repeater
Usage
Use this mode if you want to extend the coverage of an existing wireless network:
Terminology
The wireless access point to which we will try to connect can both be a stand-alone wireless access point or a
built-in wireless access point (for example, your Internet Gateway may be equipped with a wireless access
point). In the following pages we will just refer to it as your access point.
Configuring your THOMSON TG185n
If your Internet Gateway:
Supports WPS, see “4.1 Automatic Configuration (Via WPS)” on page 22.
Does not support WPS or you know if it does or not, see “4.2 Manual Configuration (Without WPS)” on
page 26.
In this chapter
This chapter will help your to configure your THOMSON TG185n as wireless repeater.
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4.1 Automatic Configuration (Via WPS)
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to connect new wireless devices to your network in a swift and easy
way, without the need to enter all of your wireless settings (SSID, encryption,...).
Requirements
Your access point must supports WPS. Check the documentation of your access point for this.
You can only use WPS with the following security levels:
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
No encryption
ter
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1 On the back panel of your THOMSON TG185n, move the switch to the repeater position.
2 After a few seconds the Repeater LED will turn green.
3 Connect your THOMSON TG185n to you access point. The THOMSON TG185n supports the following
options to do this:
Push Button Configuration (PBC):
This is the easiest way to connect your access point. You have to push a button both on the
THOMSON TG185n and the access point. For more information, see “4.1.1 Push Button
Configuration” on page 23.
PIN code entry on the access point:
The THOMSON TG185n generates a PIN code that you have to enter in the configuration utility of
your access point. For more information, see “4.1.2 PIN Code Entry On The Access Point” on page 24.
PIN code entry on the THOMSON TG185n:
The access point generates a PIN code that you have to enter on the web interface of your THOMSON
TG185n. For more information, see “4.1.3 PIN Code Entry On the THOMSON TG185n” on page 25.
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Your access point may not support all of these options. For more information, consult the
documentation of your access point.
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4 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Repeater
4.1.1 Push Button Configuration
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1 Start Push Button Configuration on your access point. For more information, consult the documentation
of your access point.
2 Shortly press the WPS button on your THOMSON TG185n:
3 The WPS button LED starts blinking green.
If the LED does not start to blink, WPS is not enabled on your THOMSON TG185n. For more
information on how to enable WPS, see “ WPS does not work” on page 51.
4 The WPS button LED will turn solid green when the configuration has been completed. After a few
seconds the LED will turn off again.
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