The Technicolor Gateway Wireless Access Point - Technicolor TG587n v3 Setup And User Manual

5 The Technicolor 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:
A Wireless Access Point
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A Wireless client
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Wireless Access Point
The wireless access point is the heart of your wireless network. The wireless access point:
Connects different wireless devices.
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Secures the data sent over wireless connection.
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The Technicolor Gateway comes with an integrated wireless access point.
Wireless client
The wireless client allows you to connect a device, typically a computer, to a wireless access point. Both built-in and external
(for example via USB) clients are available.
Devices like media players and smartphones may also have a built-in wireless client. Check the documentation of
your device for more information.
Check the documentation of your computer if you are not sure if your computer is equipped with a wireless client.
Configuring your wireless clients
For more information on how to establish a wireless connection to the Technicolor Gateway, see
Wireless Client via WPS" on page 40
Secure your wireless connection!
When using an unsecured connection, everyone who is within the range of your Technicolor Gateway can access your
network. If not:
People may use your connection to access the Internet.
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Hackers may use your connection to commit computer crimes.
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You can easily prevent this by securing your wireless access point. For more information, see
Connection" on page
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(already integrated into your Technicolor Gateway)
the device that you want to connect (for example, a computer, smartphone, network printer,...)
and "5.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without WPS" on page
43.
"5.1 Connecting Your
42.
"5.3 Securing Your Wireless
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