Basic Security - THOMSON ST605 Installation And Setup Manual

Chapter 2
Basic Installation
2.6

Basic Security

Default user name and password
The Thomson Gateway comes with a default user. Its user name is 'Administrator' and the default password
is blank.
Changing your password
For security reasons, it is recommended to set a password to access the Thomson Gateway. Proceed as
follows:
1 Go to the Thomson Gateway home page
2 In the left pane, choose Toolbox > User Management.
3 In the Pick a task list, click Change my password.
4 Enter a new password and confirm.
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Do not forget this logon information or you will be forced to reset the Thomson Gateway back
to its default configuration.
Default wireless security settings
Also for wireless connections to your Thomson Gateway, by default there are no security settings, so the
Thomson Gateway is initially accessible to all wireless devices:
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The Network Name (SSID) is broadcast.
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The security level is initially set to Low (that is: no encryption is used).
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The Access Control List (ACL) is open and empty. New stations are automatically allowed to access the
Thomson Gateway.
It is recommended to change these Thomson Gateway wireless access point settings either automatically via
the Thomson Gateway Home Install Wizard, either manually as described in the Thomson Gateway User's
Guide.
Securing your wireless network
To secure your wireless network, you can:
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Allow or deny access based on the MAC address of the wireless client(s). Known MAC addresses are kept
in the Access Control List (ACL). If the Thomson Gateway is configured to allow new stations via
registration, unknown computers will have to register before they can connect.
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For the ACL you have the following options:
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Turn off the broadcast of the wireless Network Name (SSID). New wireless clients that are scanning for
available networks will not see your network appear in their list.
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Allowed (automatically): All new stations can access the Thomson Gateway.
Allowed (via registration): Only allowed stations in the ACL have access. You can add new
stations via the Association / Registration button.
Not allowed: Only allowed stations in the ACL have access.
(http://dsldevice.lan or 192.168.1.254).
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