Automatic Configuration (Via Wps) - THOMSON TG185n Setup And User Manual

4 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Repeater
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.
WPS must be enabled on your THOMSON TG185n (factory default).
You can only use WPS with the following security levels:
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
No encryption
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
Configuration" on page
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
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
Your access point may not support all of these options. For more information, consult the
documentation of your access point.
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"4.1.2 PIN Code Entry On The Access Point" on page
"4.1.3 PIN Code Entry On the THOMSON TG185n" on page
"4.1.1 Push Button
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