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THOMSON TG121n
Wireless USB Adaptor
Setup and User Guide

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  • Page 1 THOMSON TG121n Wireless USB Adaptor Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 3 THOMSON TG121n Setup and User Guide...
  • Page 4 Distribution and copying of this document, use and communication of its contents is not permitted without written authorization from Thomson. 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 Thomson. Thomson assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this document.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2 Install the Drivers................. 5 3 Associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your Access Point .. 7 Automatic Association via WPS ..............8 3.1.1 Procedure for Thomson Gateways ....................... 9 3.1.2 Procedure for All Access Points ......................10 Manual Association..................11 3.2.1...
  • Page 6 Contents E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 7: About This Setup And User Guide

    Terminology Generally, the THOMSON TG121n will be referred to as Wireless USB Adaptor in this Setup and User Guide. Typographical Conventions Following typographical convention is used throughout this manual: Sample text indicates a hyperlink to a Web site.
  • Page 8 About this Setup and User Guide E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 9: About Your Wireless Usb Adaptor

    About your Wireless USB Adaptor Introduction The THOMSON TG121n is a wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. Just install enough wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless adaptors into your computers, and start networking.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 System Requirements To install the Wireless USB Adaptor, your computer must: Have a USB port. To obtain maximum wireless networking speed, a USB 2.0 compatible port is needed. Run one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or higher Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 What do I need to do to before I can use my Wireless USB Adaptor?

  • Page 11: Install The Drivers

    Chapter 2 Install the Drivers Introduction Before your computer can recognize and use the Wireless USB Adaptor you first need to install the necessary drivers. Do not connect your wireless device to your computer until you are instructed to do so. Procedure Proceed as follows: Insert the Setup CD in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
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  • Page 13: Associate Your Wireless Usb Adaptor To Your Access Point

    Chapter 3 Associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your Access Point Methods There are two ways to associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your access point: Automatic Association via WPS Manual Association E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 14: Automatic Association Via Wps

    You have to enter a PIN code either on the Wireless Configuration Utility or your access point Check the documentation of your access point to find out which of these methods are supported/ recommended by your access point. Thomson Gateways support both Push Button Configuration and PIN code entry.

  • Page 15: Procedure For Thomson Gateways

    The WiFi Protected Setup wizard appears: Select Push the button on my access point and click Next. Shortly press the association button ( ) on the Thomson Gateway. The Wireless Configuration Utility prompts you that the wireless configuration was successful. E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 16: Procedure For All Access Points

    If you select this option, you will have to enter a PIN code provided by your access point. If you are using a Thomson access point, you can find this PIN code on a label on your Thomson access point.

  • Page 17: Manual Association

    Chapter 3 Manual Association What operating system are you using? If your computer runs: Windows Vista, proceed with “3.2.1 Association on Windows Vista” on page Windows XP, proceed with “3.2.2 Association on Windows XP” on page Windows 2000, proceed with “3.2.3 Association on Other Windows Operating Systems”...

  • Page 18: Association On Windows Vista

    Chapter 3 3.2.1 Association on Windows Vista Procedure Proceed as follows: On the taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Connect to. A list of the available wireless networks appears. If your wireless access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), it will not be displayed in this list.

  • Page 19: Association On Windows Xp

    Chapter 3 3.2.2 Association on Windows XP Procedure Proceed as follows: On the taskbar, click the Start button Point Connect To and click Wireless Network Connection. If you have more than one wireless client, this text will be followed by a number (for example, Wireless Network 2).

  • Page 20: Association On Other Windows Operating Systems

    Chapter 3 3.2.3 Association on Other Windows Operating Systems Procedure Proceed as follows: Double-click the Wireless Configuration Utility icon ( ) in the notification area. The Wireless Configuration Utility appears: Click the Site Survey tab. Result: The Wireless Configuration Utility lists all available wireless access points. Double-click your wireless access point.
  • Page 21 Chapter 3 Installation result When the installation is completed, a small icon in your notification area (bottom right corner of most screens) will also appear to indicate the status of your connection. In case the icon is: Icon Description You are successfully connected to a wireless network. You are not connected to a wireless network.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3 E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 23: Wireless Configuration Utility

    Wireless Configuration Utility icon. Depending on the utility that is currently enabled, you can click: Set Wireless Zero Configuration Enabled to use Windows’ built-in utility. Set Wireless Zero Configuration Disabled to use the THOMSON TG121n Wireless Configuration Utility. E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...
  • Page 24 Connect your computer to a WPS-enabled access point. About Show version information for the driver and utility. If you are not using the THOMSON TG121n Wireless Configuration Utility to configure your Wireless USB Adaptor, only following items will be displayed: Link Info...

  • Page 25: Link Info

    Chapter 4 Link Info The Link Info page This section allows you to view the current configuration of your wireless connection. Properties Following properties are displayed: Status: The status of the wireless connection. SSID: The network name of the wireless network. Wireless Mode can have following values: Infrastructure: all traffic passes through an access point.

  • Page 26: Configuration

    Chapter 4 Configuration The Configuration page The configuration tab allows you to view/change the configuration of your Wireless USB Adaptor. Your Wireless USB Adaptor must use the same settings in order to connect to your network. Properties Following properties are available for configuration: Profile Name: You can save the current settings to a profile.

  • Page 27: Profile

    Chapter 4 Profile The Profile page This tab allows you to manage your wireless profiles. Use of Profiles If you regularly need to switch between wireless networks (for example if you use your laptop at the office as well as at home), it might be useful to save these settings to a profile. This way you can easily switch between these settings in a few clicks.

  • Page 28: Wps

    Chapter 4 The WiFi Protected Setup wizard If you click the WPS button, the WiFi Protected Setup wizard appears. For more information about the WiFi Protected Setup wizard, see “3.1 Automatic Association via WPS” on page E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 29: Site Survey

    Chapter 4 Site Survey The Site Survey page This section lists all available wireless access points and allows you to connect your computer to one of them. Available Network list Following properties are shown, for each Access Point in the Available Network list: SSID: The network name of the wireless network.

  • Page 30: About

    Chapter 4 About The About page This tab shows: Version information of the drivers and wireless utility. Network information of your wireless client. E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting In this chapter This chapter covers following problems: Topic Page Problems Encountered When Installing the Drivers Problems Encountered When Connecting To Your Wireless Network E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0...

  • Page 32: Problems Encountered When Installing The Drivers

    Problems Encountered When Installing the Drivers Errors while installing the drivers If your computer cannot find the THOMSON TG121n or the driver software does not install correctly, check the following: Make sure the THOMSON TG121n is securely connected with the USB port. Check for any hardware problems, such as physical damage to the card’s connector.

  • Page 33: Problems Encountered When Connecting To Your Wireless Network

    Network The Link LED does not light If the Link LED on the THOMSON TG121n does not light, or if you cannot access any network resources from the computer, check the following: Make sure the driver and utility software is installed correctly. If necessary, try uninstalling and then reinstalling the software.
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  • Page 36 THOMSON Telecom Belgium Prins Boudewijnlaan 47 2650 Edegem www.thomson-broadband.com © Thomson 2008. All rights reserved. E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006 v1.0.

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