THOMSON ACG905-C Manual
THOMSON ACG905-C Manual

THOMSON ACG905-C Manual

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  • Page 1 © 2008 Thomson SA. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of Thomson content, including by framing or similar means, is prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson SA. ‘THOMSON’ and the Thomson logo are registered trademarks and trademarks of Thomson SA.
  • Page 3: Safety Recommendations

    Safety Safety Recommendations Using Equipment Safely Your Advanced Cable Gateway has been manufactured to meet American safety standards, but care must be taken to ensure proper performance. It is important that you read this booklet completely, especially the safety instructions below. If you have any doubts about the installation, operation, or safety of the Gateway, please contact your Customer Service.
  • Page 4 2 conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible party (contact for FCC matter only): THOMSON Inc. 101 W. 103rd St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 U.S.A.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Table of Contents Safety Recommendations About your Advanced Cable Gateway Key Features Main Technical Characteristics Computer Requirements Before You Start Box Contents Gateway Overview Front Panel Rear Panel Inserting Batteries About Your Handset Charging the Handset Handset Installing the Handset Batteries Handset Technical Specification Set-up Connecting the Advanced Cable Gateway with other Devices...
  • Page 6 Contents Telephone or Fax Connection Legend Activating the Advanced Cable Gateway Lights Guide Self Installation Starting the Self Installation Wi-Fi Connection Light Indicators on the Front Panel Wireless Internet Access for Your Computer For a PC: For a MAC: Web Configuration Accessing the Web Configuration Overview 1.
  • Page 7 Contents Call Log Missed Calls Missed Call Alert (pop up) Answered Calls and Dialed Calls Email Access to your email Options for Emails Using the Address Book for Emails Direct Entry Address Address Book Create Address Entry Address Editing Address Deleting Copy to Phone Option Calling Directly from Address Book Voicemail...
  • Page 8 Contents Outline of Web Manager Gateway – Status Web Page Group 1. Software 2. Connection 3. Password Gateway – Telephony Web Page Group 1. Base 2. Handsets Gateway – Router Web Page Group 1. LAN 2. WAN 3. Computers 4. Firewall Minimum Level of Security Medium Level of Security 5.
  • Page 9 Contents 1. Charts of the Menus 2. Ring Tone 3. Time 4. Phone Settings 5. Call Lists 6. Using Your Phone With Multiple Handsets Additional Information Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information Additional Headsets Service Information Glossary Index...
  • Page 10: About Your Advanced Cable Gateway

    Introduction About your Advanced Cable Gateway Key Features Thank you for choosing the ACG905, the new generation of Thomson Gateways with enhanced functionalities. The Advanced Cable Gateway offers the following services: • Multi-Line Capability, Up to 5 Handsets* • Access to Voicemail, Address Book, News, Weather and other features via your Handset(s) •...
  • Page 11: Computer Requirements

    Introduction Computer Requirements For the best possible performance from your Advanced Cable Gateway, your personal computer must meet the following minimum system requirements: IBM PC COMPATIBLE MACINTOSH Pentium preferred Power PC Windows NT/2000/Me/XP/ Mac OS 10.4x Operating System Vista, Linux or higher VGA or better (SVGA VGA or better (SVGA...
  • Page 12: Before You Start

    Parts and Putting them Together Before You Start Box Contents Advanced Cable Gateway DECT handset TH-58 with Dock WiFi Card Power Cord Rechargeable Batteries Ethernet Cable Battery DC adapter for DECT handset...
  • Page 13: Gateway Overview

    Parts and Putting them Together Gateway Overview Front Panel POWER Power BATTERY Battery Back-Up Level (low / full / empty or no battery detected) DS/US Cable DOCSIS State; LED ON during start-up operation ONLINE Internet Active LINK CPE Activity LED ON when a PC is connected to the Ethernet port Voice Over IP Information...
  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Parts and Putting them Together Rear Panel Back-Up Battery Cover Power Input 120V AC. 60Hz, 0.5A Page USB RESET ETHERNET 1 ETHERNET 2 TEL CABLE PAGE To ring all connected Handsets ( short press ) Add another DECT Handset to the Gateway ( press for more than 12 seconds ) Reset to factory settings ( press at power off;...
  • Page 15: Inserting Batteries

    Parts and Putting them Together Inserting Batteries To install batteries into the Advanced Cable Gateway: Ensure the power cord is unplugged. Remove the battery cover on the rear panel. There are two battery compartments. One battery is included with the Advanced Cable Gateway.
  • Page 16: About Your Handset

    Parts and Putting them Together About Your Handset In order to understand the key features of your TH58 Handset, it is recommended that you read this guide carefully, including all the safety instructions, before using the product. It is recommended that you inform other members of your family (especially your children) of the detailed warnings given in this guide.
  • Page 17: Charging The Handset

    Parts and Putting them Together Charging the Handset The DECT Handset will charge when securely placed in the Handset Dock so long as the dock has power. The dock can charge your handset in two ways. The DECT Handset dock can be stationed away from the Advanced Cable Gateway.
  • Page 18 Parts and Putting them Together To plug your DECT Handset Dock on the Gateway, follow the instructions below: Unplug the power cord to the Advanced Cable Gateway. Remove the little ACG Cover on the front panel. Attach the DECT Handset ACG Cover Dock where the cover was.
  • Page 19: Handset

    Parts and Putting them Together Handset Installing the Handset Batteries • Slide the battery door off the back of the Handset. • Insert the batteries (included) into the housing in the Handset being careful to align the + / - ends correctly (refer to the graphics in the housing).
  • Page 20: Handset Technical Specification

    Parts and Putting them Together Handset Technical Specification Free Field Range Up to 984 feet* Indoor Range Up to 164 feet* Number of Handsets 1 supplied The base may be used with up to 5 handsets Electrical Connection Powered from charger or direct to handset (black power adapter unit): Input: 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 21: Set-Up

    Parts and Putting them Together Set-up Connecting the Advanced Cable Gateway with other Devices The Gateway, as illustrated below, has the ability to connect with a wide variety of equipment that you may have including PCs, analog phone, etc... Wireless Connections music WiFi* computer...
  • Page 22: Connection Between Devices

    Parts and Putting them Together Connection Between Devices This illustration shows a cable company that offers DOCSIS- and PacketCable- compliant voice/data services. 1. How Does the Gateway Work? The Advanced Cable Gateway provides high-speed Internet access as well as cost-effective, telephone voice and fax/modem services for residential subscribers over a CATV (cable TV) infrastructure.
  • Page 23: What Do You Need To Enjoy All Services

    Parts and Putting them Together 2. What do you need to enjoy all services? • The Right Cable Company Make sure your local cable company provides data services that use cable TV industry-standard DOCSIS compliant and PacketCable compliant technology. • Internet/Telephone Service Provider (ISP/TSP) Your cable company provides you access to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and Telephone Service Provider (TSP).
  • Page 24: Establish An Internet Account

    Parts and Putting them Together 3. Establish an Internet Account You need to contact your cable company to establish an Internet account before you can use your Advance Cable Gateway. You should have the following information ready (this can be found on the sticker attached to the Gateway): •...
  • Page 25: Connecting The Advanced Cable Gateway To A

    Parts and Putting them Together Connecting the Advanced Cable Gateway to a Single Computer This section of the manual explains how to connect your Advanced Cable Gateway to the ethernet port on your computer and install the necessary software. Please refer to Figure 1 (below) to help you connect your ACG Modem for the best possible connection.
  • Page 26: Ethernet Connection To One Or Two Computers

    Parts and Putting them Together Ethernet Connection to One or Two Computers Make the connections to the modem in the following sequence: Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the cable connection on the wall, and the other end to the CABLE connector on the Advanced Cable Gateway.
  • Page 27: Connecting More Than Two Computers To The Advanced Cable Gateway

    Parts and Putting them Together Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Advanced Cable Gateway If you want to create hard wired connections to the ACG for more than two computers, you will need to purchase a Hub (Switch) for that purpose and the cabling necessary for those additional connections.
  • Page 28: Legend

    Activating Services Activating the Advanced Cable Gateway After installation of the Advanced Cable Gateway, each time you turn it on (each time the modem is reconnected to the power), it goes through several steps before it can be used. Each of these steps is represented by a different pattern of flashing lights on the front of the modem.
  • Page 29 Activating Services Battery ( LED desc. LED LABEL Power DS/US ONLINE LINK when battery is inserted ) Power On during 0.25s SLOW SLOW From Power On to System Synchronization complete BLINK BLINK Before DS scanning: during 1s FAST DS scanning & acquiring SYNC BLINK From SYNC completed,...
  • Page 30 Activating Services Battery ( LED desc. LED LABEL Power DS/US ONLINE LINK when battery is inserted ) all lines Hook 1 line SLOW or more BLINK Off-Hook all lines Hook SLOW BLINK 1 line SLOW or more BLINK Off-Hook all lines Hook NOTE 2 1 line...
  • Page 31: Self Installation

    Activating Services Self Installation To enjoy all Gateway services (multi-line capability, access to address book etc…), you must first set up your Gateway. To ease the installation, your DECT Handset is programmed with the self installation guide, which will lead you “step-by-step” through the whole installation process. Starting the Self Installation Check all connections for the Advanced Cable Gateway and the Handset.
  • Page 32: Wi-Fi Connection

    Activating Services Wi-Fi Connection The Advanced Cable Gateway is ready to support Wi-Fi and comes with a card. Follow these instructions for installation: WARNING: The Gateway must be unplugged from the wall FRONT of WiFi card socket before you attempt (this side must face you to install the WiFi card.
  • Page 33: Wireless Internet Access For Your Computer

    Rating: 120V AC, 60Hz, 0.5A HW version: 05 E-MTA MAC@ 00D059E132 Made in China for THOMSON In order to take advantage of the WiFi connection available to you with the Gateway you will need to setup your computer. Setup will be different depending on the year, brand, model and installed software of your computer.
  • Page 34: Web Configuration

    Activating Services Web Configuration To make sure that you can access the Internet successfully, please check the following: • Make sure the Ethernet connection between the Advanced Cable Gateway and your computer is OK. For wireless networking (see page ??), you will need a WiFi-certified wireless client adapter for each computer you want to connect wirelessly.
  • Page 35: Accessing The Web Configuration

    Once your host PC is properly configured; please proceed as follows: Connect to 192.168.100.1 Start your web browser and type http://cable.config/ After connecting to the site, Thomson you will be asked to enter User name: username and password. Password: By default, Remember my password the Login Name is: ______...

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