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  • Page 1 SETUP AND USER GUIDE MediaAccess TG589vn v2...
  • Page 3 SETUP AND USER GUIDE MediaAccess TG589vn v2...
  • Page 4 Distribution and copying of this document, use and communication of its contents is not permitted without written authorization from Technicolor. The content of this document is furnished for informational use only, may be subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Technicolor.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1 Getting Started ......................3 1.1 Features at a Glance ..........................4 1.2 Components ...............................5 1.2.1 Power ....................................6 1.2.2 Local Network Connection............................7 1.2.3 Broadband Connection ..............................8 1.2.4 Buttons..................................... 9 1.2.5 Status LEDs .................................. 10 1.3 Preparing for the Installation........................13 2 Guided Installation....................15 3 Manual Installation....................19 3.1 Connecting the MediaAccess Gateway to your Service Provider’s Network .........
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 7.2 The UPnP AV Media Server ......................... 56 7.2.1 Configuring the UPnP AV Media Server ......................... 57 7.2.2 Using the UPnP AV Media Server ..........................58 7.3 The FTP Server ............................60 7.4 Managing your Shared Content......................62 7.5 Safely Removing your USB Storage Device..................64 8 Network Services ....................

  • Page 7: About This Setup And User Guide

    The note symbol indicates that the text provides additional information about a topic. Terminology Generally, the MediaAccess TG589vn v2 will be referred to as MediaAccess Gateway in this Setup and User Guide. Typographical Conventions Following typographical convention is used throughout this manual: This sample text indicates a hyperlink to a Web site.
  • Page 8 ABOUT THIS SETUP AND USER GUIDE DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    1 GETTING STARTED 1 Getting Started Introduction This chapter gives you a brief overview of the main features and components of the MediaAccess Gateway. After this chapter we will start with the installation. Do not connect any cables to the MediaAccess Gateway until instructed to do so. DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 10: Features At A Glance

    “7 Sharing Content” on page ECO label Technicolor’s ECO label guarantees you that the MediaAccess Gateway is able to reduce its power consumption to an absolute minimum. For more information, see “6 Saving Energy” on page MediaAccess Gateway configuration tools The MediaAccess Gateway Setup CD allows you to configure your MediaAccess Gateway and helps you to connect ...

  • Page 11: Components

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.2 Components Overview This section provides an overview of the different components of the MediaAccess Gateway: Topic Page 1.2.1 Power 1.2.2 Local Network Connection 1.2.3 Broadband Connection 1.2.4 Buttons 1.2.5 Status LEDs DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 12: Power

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.2.1 Power Overview Power inlet The power inlet allows you to connect the power supply. Only use the power supply delivered with your MediaAccess Gateway. Power switch The power switch allows you to power on/off your MediaAccess Gateway. DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 13: Local Network Connection

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.2.2 Local Network Connection Overview Wireless Access Point The built-in WiFi-certified wireless access point provides wireless access to your WiFi-certified wireless clients. For more information, see “5 The MediaAccess Gateway Wireless Access Point” on page Ethernet switch The Ethernet switch allows you to connect an Ethernet device (for example, a computer) to your local network.

  • Page 14: Broadband Connection

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.2.3 Broadband Connection Overview DSL port This port can be used to connect your MediaAccess Gateway to your service provider’s DSL network. For more information, see “3.1 Connecting the MediaAccess Gateway to your Service Provider’s Network” on page DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 15: Buttons

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.2.4 Buttons Overview Reset WPS button The WPS ( ) button allows you to add new wireless clients to your network in a swift and easy way, without the need to enter any of your wireless settings manually. For more information, see “5.1 Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS”...

  • Page 16: Status Leds

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.2.5 Status LEDs Introduction On the front panel of your MediaAccess Gateway, you can find a number of status LEDs, indicating the state of the device. Power Ethernet Wireless Broadband Internet Upgrade Power LED Colour State Description Green Solid on Power on, normal operation...
  • Page 17 1 GETTING STARTED USB LED Colour State Description Green Solid on Device(s) connected to the MediaAccess Gateway’s USB port No device connected to the MediaAccess Gateway’s USB port Wireless LED Colour State Description Green Solid on No wireless activity, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK encryption Blinking Wireless activity, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK encryption Orange...
  • Page 18 1 GETTING STARTED TV LED Colour State Description Green Solid on Set-Top Box (STB) connected to the MediaAccess Gateway Blinking Unknown STB connected to the MediaAccess Gateway No STB connected to the MediaAccess Gateway Upgrade LED Colour State Description Blue Solid on Software upgrade ongoing No software upgrade ongoing...

  • Page 19: Preparing For The Installation

    1 GETTING STARTED 1.3 Preparing for the Installation DSL service requirements Make sure that: Your service provider activated the DSL service on your telephone line by your service provider.  You have the installation information (for example, user name, password, service profile,...) provided by your service ...
  • Page 20 1 GETTING STARTED DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 21: Guided Installation

    2 GUIDED INSTALLATION 2 Guided Installation Introduction In the guided installation, the Setup wizard on the Setup CD will assist you with the installation of your MediaAccess Gateway. If you do not want to use the Setup CD or if the Setup CD is not included in your package, follow the installation procedure described in “3 Manual Installation”...
  • Page 22 2 GUIDED INSTALLATION 5 At the end of the installation, the following screen appears: Select Go to the Technicolor Gateway web interface if you want to go to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI after closing the wizard. On the MediaAccess Gateway GUI, you can configure all services of your MediaAccess Gateway.
  • Page 23 2 GUIDED INSTALLATION In case of problems If you encounter problems during this installation please refer to “10.1 Setup Troubleshooting” on page Backup your configuration Once you successfully installed your MediaAccess Gateway, it is recommend to backup your configuration. This will allows you to return to this configuration when needed (for example, after misconfiguration).
  • Page 24 2 GUIDED INSTALLATION DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 25: Manual Installation

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3 Manual Installation Installation This chapter will help you to manually install your MediaAccess Gateway. Setting up your network Proceed as follows: 1 Connect your MediaAccess Gateway to your service provider’s network. For more information, see “3.1 Connecting the MediaAccess Gateway to your Service Provider’s Network” on page 2 Power on the MediaAccess Gateway.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Mediaaccess Gateway To Your Service Provider's Network

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.1 Connecting the MediaAccess Gateway to your Service Provider’s Network Introduction This section helps you to connect the MediaAccess Gateway to your service provider’s network. Signal arriving at your home The Line signal that arrives at your home consists the following components: A Phone signal carrying the traffic for telephony.
  • Page 27 3 MANUAL INSTALLATION Connecting the cables Proceed as follows: 1 Take the DSL cable. This is the grey cable that is included in your box. 2 Plug one end of the cable in the grey DSL port on the back of your MediaAccess Gateway. 3 Plug the other end of the cable into the DSL/MODEM output port of your filter/splitter.

  • Page 28: Powering On The Mediaaccess Gateway

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.2 Powering on the MediaAccess Gateway Procedure Proceed as follows: 1 Connect the power cord to the power port of the MediaAccess Gateway. 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet. 3 Press the power button to turn on the MediaAccess Gateway. 4 Wait at least two minutes to allow the MediaAccess Gateway to complete the start up phase.

  • Page 29: Connecting Your Network Devices To The Mediaaccess Gateway

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.3 Connecting Your Network Devices to the MediaAccess Gateway Choose your connection method To connect your device via: A wireless connection, continue with “3.3.1 Setting up a Wireless Connection” on page  A wired connection, continue with “3.3.2 Setting up a Wired Connection”...

  • Page 30: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.3.1 Setting up a Wireless Connection The MediaAccess Gateway access point Your MediaAccess Gateway is equipped with a wireless access point that supports the following standards: IEEE 802.11n  IEEE 802.11g  IEEE 802.11b  Requirements Your network device must be equipped with a WiFi-certified wireless client. Connection speed When setting up your wireless network, keep in mind that the following factors may have a negative impact on your wireless connection speed:...

  • Page 31: Setting Up A Wired Connection

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.3.2 Setting up a Wired Connection Requirements Both your network device (for example, a computer, a gaming console,...) and MediaAccess Gateway must have a free  Ethernet port. Your network device must be configured to obtain an IP address automatically. This is the default setting. ...

  • Page 32: Configure The Mediaaccess Gateway

    2 The MediaAccess Gateway informs you that you have not yet configured your MediaAccess Gateway. If this window does not appear, browse to http://dsldevice.lan or to the IP address of your MediaAccess Gateway (by default: 192.168.1.254) and click Technicolor Gateway on the menu on the left-hand side. 3 Click Setup my Technicolor Gateway.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The 3G Fall-Back Wan Connection

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.5 Setting Up the 3G Fall-Back WAN Connection Introduction Many SOHO (Small Offices, Home Offices) and SME (Small/Medium Enterprises) businesses choose DSL as their access technology for a Wide Area Network (WAN) connection because this is typically cheaper than using leased lines. A dropout of a DSL line can however have expensive consequences due to inaccessibility of the Internet and E-mail.

  • Page 34: Managing Your Mobile Connection With The Mediaaccess Gateway Gui

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.5.1 Managing your Mobile Connection with the MediaAccess Gateway GUI Introduction You can view and manage the parameters of your mobile connection via the MediaAccess Gateway GUI. Procedure To manage your mobile USB connection via the MediaAccess Gateway GUI: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.

  • Page 35: Inserting A Mobile Usb Adapter

    3 MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.5.2 Inserting a Mobile USB Adapter Procedure Once the mobile connection is configured you can proceed as follows to insert the mobile USB adapter: 1 Power off the MediaAccess Gateway. If you do not power off the MediaAccess Gateway first, the mobile USB adapter will not be detected. 2 Insert your SIM card into the mobile USB adapter.
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  • Page 37: Configuration Tools

    4 CONFIGURATION TOOLS 4 Configuration Tools Configuration Tools You can use the following tools to configure your MediaAccess Gateway: The MediaAccess Gateway Setup CD allows you to configure your MediaAccess Gateway and helps you to connect  your computers to the MediaAccess Gateway. For more information, see “2 Guided Installation”...

  • Page 38: Mediaaccess Gateway Gui

    4 CONFIGURATION TOOLS 4.1 MediaAccess Gateway GUI Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows you to configure your MediaAccess Gateway using your web browser. Requirements JavaScript must be enabled on your browser (this is the default setting). For more information, consult the help of your web browser.

  • Page 39: Access

    4 CONFIGURATION TOOLS 4.1.1 Access Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI Proceed as follows: 1 Open your web browser. 2 Browse to http://dsldevice.lan or to the IP address of your MediaAccess Gateway (by default: 192.168.1.254). 3 If you have protected your MediaAccess Gateway with a user name and password, the MediaAccess Gateway will prompt you to enter these.

  • Page 40: Components

    Menu The menu consists of the following menu items: Home:  Allows you to go back to the MediaAccess Gateway home page. Technicolor Gateway:  Provides basic information on the MediaAccess Gateway. Broadband Connection:  Allows you to view/configure your broadband connections.

  • Page 41: Language Bar

    4 CONFIGURATION TOOLS Login section In the login section you can see the current user name. By clicking the user name, you can: Change your password.  Switch to another user.  Language bar If more than one GUI language is available, a language bar is showed. This language bar allows you to change the language of the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.

  • Page 42: Protecting Access To The Mediaaccess Gateway

    4 CONFIGURATION TOOLS 4.1.3 Protecting Access to the MediaAccess Gateway Introduction To prevent that every user on your local network can access the MediaAccess Gateway, the MediaAccess Gateway is secured with a user name and password. Default user name The default user name is Administrator. Default password The default password is either blank or the ACCESS KEY printed on the label of your MediaAccess Gateway.

  • Page 43: Backing Up/Restoring Your Configuration

    For more information, see “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 2 On the Technicolor 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.

  • Page 44: Access From The Internet

    4 CONFIGURATION TOOLS 4.3 Access From the Internet Modes To access your MediaAccess Gateway from the Internet, you can choose between two modes: Permanent Mode (Remote Access):  The remote session ends when you disable remote assistance or after restarting your MediaAccess Gateway. Temporary Mode (Remote Assistance): ...

  • Page 45: The Mediaaccess Gateway Wireless Access Point

    5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 5 The MediaAccess Gateway Wireless Access Point Introduction This section will help you set up your wireless network. What you need to set up a wireless network To set up a wireless network, you need the following components: Wireless Access Point (already integrated into your MediaAccess Gateway) ...

  • Page 46: Connecting Your Wireless Client Via Wps

    5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 5.1 Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to add new wireless clients to your local network in a swift and easy way, without the need to enter any of your wireless settings (network name, wireless key, encryption type). Requirements Your wireless client must support WPS.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT  Blinking red This indicates that the MediaAccess Gateway could not find your wireless client. Use the same procedure to try again (you do not need to wait until the LED turns off). Procedure for PIN code entry Proceed as follows: 1 Check the label on your MediaAccess Gateway and write down the following information:...

  • Page 48: Connecting Your Wireless Client Without Wps

    5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 5.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPS Before you start Before you can connect a wireless client (for example, a computer) to your wireless network you need to know the wireless settings that are currently used by the MediaAccess Gateway, i.e.: The Network Name (SSID) ...

  • Page 49: Connecting Your Wireless Client Via Qr Code

    5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 5.3 Connecting Your Wireless Client via QR Code Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway allows you to generate a Quick Response (QR) code that contains all wireless settings that are needed to connect. You are then able to connect to the wireless network by scanning the generated code. Target devices This connection method is typically used for tablet computers and smartphones.

  • Page 50: Securing Your Wireless Connection

    5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 5.4 Securing Your Wireless Connection Introduction You can protect the wireless communication between the wireless clients and your MediaAccess Gateway with a wireless key. This means that: Only clients which use the correct Network Name (SSID) and wireless key can connect to your network. ...
  • Page 51 5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT 4 In the Security Mode list, select one of the following modes: WPA-PSK   WPA2-PSK  WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK For more information, see “Encryption types” on page 5 In the WPA-PSK Encryption Key box, type a the key of your choice. The key must be in one of the following formats: ...
  • Page 52 5 THE MEDIAACCESS GATEWAY WIRELESS ACCESS POINT DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 53: Saving Energy

    6 SAVING ENERGY 6 Saving Energy Code of Conduct To prove its commitment to protect the environment, Technicolor has signed the Code of Conduct, a global agreement to reduce the power consumption of broadband access devices. For more information, see “6.1 Code of Conduct”...

  • Page 54: Code Of Conduct

    6 SAVING ENERGY 6.1 Code of Conduct Power states Code of Conduct provides rules for the power consumption in: Full power state:  This is the normal operation mode of the device, where all functionality is enabled. Low power state: ...

  • Page 55: Eco Manager

    6 SAVING ENERGY 6.2 ECO Manager Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway constantly monitors the user activity and uses this information to optimise the power consumption: For example: The MediaAccess Gateway reduces the clock frequency of the central processor when there is no or low user activity. ...

  • Page 56: Manually Switching Off Services To Reduce Power

    6 SAVING ENERGY 6.3 Manually Switching Off Services to Reduce Power ECO button If you are not using the wireless access point of your MediaAccess Gateway, you might consider to disable the wireless access point permanently. This allows you to further reduce the power consumption. To turn the wireless interface: Off, press the ECO ( ) button until the Wireless LED is off.

  • Page 57: Sharing Content

    7 SHARING CONTENT 7 Sharing Content Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway allows you to share the content stored on your USB storage device with other users on your network or even access this shared content from the Internet. Features The MediaAccess Gateway supports USB 2.0 ...
  • Page 58 7 SHARING CONTENT Configuration All servers are enabled by default. The only thing that you need to do is to plug your USB memory stick or external hard disk in (one of) the USB port(s) of your MediaAccess Gateway. By using a USB hub, you can connect up to five USB mass storage devices to the MediaAccess Gateway. Do not remove your USB storage device without stopping it first, otherwise data might be lost! For more information, see “7.5 Safely Removing your USB Storage Device”...

  • Page 59: The Network File Server

    1 Open Windows Explorer. 2 In the address bar, type two backslashes followed by the name that you entered in the Server Name box (default: \\Technicolor). If you did not provide a server name, type \\192.168.1.253. If you made changes to the DHCP settings, the IP address may diff. For more information, see “Getting the IP...
  • Page 60 2 The Connect To Server window appears. In the Server Address box, type smb://<server name>, where <server name> is the Server Name you assigned to your USB storage device (default: smb://Technicolor). If you did not provide a server name, type smb://192.168.1.253.
  • Page 61 7 SHARING CONTENT 3 The following window appears: Select Guest and click Connect. 4 If prompted, select the partition that you want to open and click OK: 5 Your USB storage device is now mounted and is displayed on your desktop. DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 62: The Upnp Av Media Server

    7 SHARING CONTENT 7.2 The UPnP AV Media Server Introduction Your MediaAccess Gateway has a built-in DLNA-certified UPnP AV media server. This section describes how to use and configure this media server. UPnP AV UPnP AV (AV stands for Audio and Video) is a protocol especially designed to share media files on your local network. DLNA-certified The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an organisation that imposes requirements to ensure the interoperatability of your media devices and standardize the communication between them.

  • Page 63: Configuring The Upnp Av Media Server

    7 SHARING CONTENT 7.2.1 Configuring the UPnP AV Media Server Introduction The Network File Server is enabled by default and ready to use. Enabling/disabling the UPnP AV Media Server Proceed as follows: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI. For more information, see “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI”...

  • Page 64: Using The Upnp Av Media Server

    On your UPnP AV renderer, the MediaAccess Gateway’s UPnP AV media server will be listed as Technicolor TGXXX. Below you can find a screenshot taken on a smartphone with a UPnP AV client.
  • Page 65 7 SHARING CONTENT 4 Windows Media Player starts up. Your MediaAccess Gateway’s UPnP AV Media Server is listed on the left. This entry allows you to browse to your media files. DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 66: The Ftp Server

    7 SHARING CONTENT 7.3 The FTP Server Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway allows you to access your shared content by FTP. This can be useful if you want to be able to access your shared content from the Internet. Via FTP you can download and upload all types of files both from your local network and the Internet. Setting up the FTP server Proceed as follows: Protect your account with a...

  • Page 67: Additional Configuration

    7 SHARING CONTENT Result The Shared folder and its subfolders are now accessible using FTP. The other folders are not accessible via FTP. If you are connected to the Internet, the link to the FTP server is displayed under FTP Server: On the MediaAccess Gateway network, you can also access the FTP server using its local address (192.168.1.253).

  • Page 68: Managing Your Shared Content

    7 SHARING CONTENT 7.4 Managing your Shared Content Managed Partition If you select your drive or partition as managed partition, users only have access to the following folders: Media  Shared  All other folders will be hidden from the user. These hidden folders are still on the USB storage device, but you can not access them.
  • Page 69 7 SHARING CONTENT 4 Under List of connected disks, click the radio button next to the partition you want to configure as Managed Partition. 5 Click Apply. Result The MediaAccess Gateway creates following folders: Media:  Use this folder to share your media files with others users on your network. You can store your media files in following subfolders: ...

  • Page 70: Safely Removing Your Usb Storage Device

    7 SHARING CONTENT 7.5 Safely Removing your USB Storage Device Introduction If you just unplug your USB storage device from the MediaAccess Gateway you may loose your data. To avoid this you must first stop your USB storage device. Stopping your USB storage device Proceed as follows 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway...

  • Page 71: Network Services

    8 NETWORK SERVICES 8 Network Services In this chapter In this chapter we will take a closer look at following features: Topic Page 8.1 UPnP 8.2 Assigning a service (HTTP, FTP,...) to a Computer 8.3 Dynamic DNS “8.4 Network Time Server” on page 76 Feature availability Depending on the configuration offered by your service provider, some features may not be available on your MediaAccess Gateway.

  • Page 72: Upnp

    8 NETWORK SERVICES 8.1 UPnP Introduction UPnP is designed to automate the installation and configuration of a (small) network as much as possible. This means that UPnP-capable devices can join and leave a network without any effort of a network administrator. Supported Operating Systems The following operating systems support UPnP: Windows 7...

  • Page 73: Accessing Your Mediaaccess Gateway Via Upnp

    If you computer runs Windows 7/Vista: 1 On the Windows Start menu, click Network. 2 The Network window appears: 3 Right-click your MediaAccess Gateway (displayed as Technicolor TGXXX) and click View device web page. 4 The MediaAccess Gateway GUI appears.

  • Page 74: Managing Your Internet Connection Via Upnp

    If you computer runs Windows 7/Vista: 1 On the Windows Start menu, click Network. 2 The Network window appears: 3 Right-click your MediaAccess Gateway (displayed as Technicolor TGXXX). 4 If you are currently:  Connected to the Internet, click Disable to disconnect from the Internet.
  • Page 75 8 NETWORK SERVICES 3 The Network Connections window appears; 4 If you right-click the Internet Connection icon, you can connect/disconnect your connection to the Internet. Disabling this feature To prevent that users can connect/disconnect you can enable Extended Security. This feature is enabled by default. For more information, see “8.1.3 Configuring UPnP on the MediaAccess Gateway”...

  • Page 76: Configuring Upnp On The Mediaaccess Gateway

    8 NETWORK SERVICES 8.1.3 Configuring UPnP on the MediaAccess Gateway Introduction On the MediaAccess Gateway GUI you can: Enable/Disable UPnP.  Enable/Disable Extended Security.  Enable/Disable UPnP Proceed as follows: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI. For more information, see “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI”...

  • Page 77: Installing Upnp On Windows Xp

    8 NETWORK SERVICES 8.1.4 Installing UPnP on Windows XP Adding UPnP If you are running Microsoft Windows XP, it is recommended to add the UPnP component to your system. Proceed as follows: 1 In the Start menu, click (Settings >) Control Panel. 2 The Control Panel window appears.
  • Page 78 8 NETWORK SERVICES 2 Select (Settings >) Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. 3 In the Add or Remove Programs window, click Add/Remove Windows Components. 4 The Windows Components Wizard appears: Select Networking Services in the Components list and click Details. 5 The Networking Services window appears: Select Internet Gateway Device Discovery and Control Client and click OK.

  • Page 79: Assigning A Service (Http, Ftp

    8 NETWORK SERVICES 8.2 Assigning a service (HTTP, FTP,...) to a Computer Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway allows you to use one Internet connection for multiple computers. This means that all your computers share one public IP address, as if only one computer were connected to the outside world. Issue When the MediaAccess Gateway receives an incoming message, the MediaAccess Gateway has to decide to which computer it has to send this message.
  • Page 80 8 NETWORK SERVICES Assign a game or application to a local networking device If you assign a game or application to a local networking device, you will basically tell the MediaAccess Gateway that if it receives requests for a specific game or application, it has to forward these messages to a specific computer. Proceed as follows to do so: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.

  • Page 81: Dynamic Dns

    8 NETWORK SERVICES 8.3 Dynamic DNS Introduction The Dynamic DNS service allows you to assign a dynamic DNS host name (for example mywebpage.dyndns.org) to a broadband connection even if it is using a dynamic IP address. As soon as the device gets a new IP address, the dynamic DNS server updates its entry to the new IP address.

  • Page 82: Network Time Server

    Proceed as follows: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI. For more information, see “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 2 On the Technicolor Gateway menu, click Configuration. 3 The System Configuration page appears. On the Navigation bar, click Configure.
  • Page 83 8 NETWORK SERVICES  Summer Time: Select Summer Time if you want the clock to follow daylight saving time.  In the Time Server box, type the address of the time server of your choice (for example: pool.ntp.org). You can define up to five time servers.
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  • Page 85: Internet Security

    9 INTERNET SECURITY 9 Internet Security Overview The MediaAccess Gateway offers various options to secure your network and network connection: Topic Page 9.1 Parental Control 9.2 Firewall 9.3 Access Control 9.4 Wireless Time Control DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

  • Page 86: Parental Control

    9 INTERNET SECURITY 9.1 Parental Control Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway allows you to deny access to specific web sites. Access Denied page When a user tries to access a page that is being blocked, the following page is displayed: Address-based filtering With address-based filtering (or URL-filtering) you can block web sites based on their address (for example www.porn.com).
  • Page 87 9 INTERNET SECURITY Option 1: content-based filter (combined with the address-based filter) If you want to use the content-based filtering: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI. For more information, see “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 2 On the Toolbox menu, click Parental Control. 3 On the Navigation bar, click Configure.

  • Page 88: Configuring Content-Based Filtering

    9 INTERNET SECURITY 9.1.1 Configuring Content-based Filtering Requirements Content-based filtering must be activated on your MediaAccess Gateway. For more information, see “Activating content-based filtering” on page Accessing the configuration page Proceed as follows: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI. For more information, see “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI”...

  • Page 89: Adding Rules For Address-Based Filtering

    9 INTERNET SECURITY 9.1.2 Adding Rules for Address-Based Filtering Introduction Address-based filtering has a higher priority than content-based filtering. This means that when you are blocking a specific category, you can still access a specific site if you allow it in the address-based filter. Example If you block content from the Finance / Investment category and allow access to netbanking.mybank.com, netbanking.mybank.com will still be accessible.
  • Page 90 9 INTERNET SECURITY 5 Click Redirect in the Action list. 6 Type the URL of the Web site you want to redirect to (for example “mycompany.com/internetpolicy.htm”) in the Redirect box. 7 Click Add. Redirect all web sites Proceed as follows: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.

  • Page 91: Firewall

    9 INTERNET SECURITY 9.2 Firewall Introduction The MediaAccess Gateway comes with an integrated firewall that helps you protect your network from attacks from the Internet. This firewall has a number of predefined levels to allow you to adjusted the firewall to your needs. The Firewall is disabled by default.
  • Page 92 9 INTERNET SECURITY  The Source Interface and IP Address (range). Use Any as IP address in case all traffic for the interface should be parsed. Or you can type a User-defined IP address (range). The Destination Interface and IP Address (range) ...

  • Page 93: Access Control

    9 INTERNET SECURITY 9.3 Access Control Introduction Access Control allows you to create access schedules for Internet access. By default, all devices have constant access to the Internet. Access Control allows you to create exceptions on this rule by adding an access schedule for devices. You can define two schedules for each device: One schedule for weekdays (Monday until Friday) ...
  • Page 94 9 INTERNET SECURITY 5 The Device Access Editor page appears. Select the hours for which you want to allow Internet access. For example, if you select 06 this means that access is allowed from 6:00 until 6:59. 6 Click Apply. 7 The schedule is now active.

  • Page 95: Wireless Time Control

     For more information, see “8.4 Network Time Server” on page Procedure 1 Browse to the Technicolor GUI. For more information, see “4.1 MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 2 On the Home Network, click Access Control. 3 The Access Control page appears. In the Pick a task list, click Wireless Time Control.
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  • Page 97: Support

    Introduction This chapter suggests solutions for issues that you may encounter while installing, configuring or using your MediaAccess Gateway. If the suggestions do not resolve the problem, look at the support pages on www.technicolor.com or contact your service provider. Topics...

  • Page 98: Setup Troubleshooting

    10 SUPPORT 10.1 Setup Troubleshooting Introduction If you have trouble to install your MediaAccess Gateway with the Setup CD, try the suggested solutions in this section. The Setup CD does not start automatically If your computer runs: Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista: ...

  • Page 99: General Mediaaccess Gateway Troubleshooting

    10 SUPPORT 10.2 General MediaAccess Gateway Troubleshooting None of the LEDs light up (MediaAccess Gateway does not work) Make sure that: The MediaAccess Gateway is plugged into a power socket outlet.  You are using the correct power supply for your MediaAccess Gateway device. ...

  • Page 100: Wired Connection Troubleshooting

    10 SUPPORT 10.3 Wired Connection Troubleshooting Ethernet LED does not light up Make sure that: The Ethernet cable is securely connected to the Ethernet port on your MediaAccess Gateway and your computer.  You are using the correct cable type for your Ethernet equipment, that is at least UTP CAT5 with RJ-45 connectors. ...

  • Page 101: Wireless Connection Troubleshooting

    10 SUPPORT 10.4 Wireless Connection Troubleshooting No Wireless Connectivity Try the following: Make sure that the wireless client adapter is enabled (message like “radio on”).  Make sure that the wireless client is configured for the correct wireless settings (Network Name, security settings). ...

  • Page 102: Content Sharing Troubleshooting

    10 SUPPORT 10.5 Content Sharing Troubleshooting Getting the IP address of your USB storage device The MediaAccess Gateway always uses the highest available address in your DHCP pool. When using the default settings this will be 192.168.1.253. You can always check the IP address as follows: 1 Browse to the MediaAccess Gateway GUI.

  • Page 103: Reset To Factory Defaults

    “Accessing the MediaAccess Gateway GUI” on page 2 On the Technicolor Gateway menu, click Configuration. 3 In the Pick a task list, click Reset my Technicolor Gateway. 4 The MediaAccess Gateway restores the initial configuration and restarts. 5 The MediaAccess Gateway returns to the MediaAccess Gateway home page (unless the IP address of your computer is not in the same subnet as the default IP address of the MediaAccess Gateway, being 192.168.1.254).
  • Page 104 10 SUPPORT 3 The MediaAccess Gateway restarts. Your system administrator may have disabled the physical reset button of the MediaAccess Gateway. In this case, a hardware reset to defaults is not possible. DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...
  • Page 106 TECHNICOLOR DELIVERY TECHNOLOGIES BELGIUM NV Prins Boudewijnlaan 47 2650 Edegem Belgium Copyright 2012 Technicolor. All rights reserved. www.technicolor.com All tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice. DMS-CTC-20110713-0024 v1.0...

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