The Thomson Gateway Wireless Access Point - THOMSON TG797n Setup And User Manual

The Thomson Gateway Wireless Access Point

5 The Thomson 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
 A Wireless client the device that you want to connect (for example, a computer, smartphone, network
printer,...)
Wireless Access Point
The wireless access point is the heart of your wireless network. The wireless access point:
 Connects different wireless devices.
 Secures the data sent over wireless connection.
The Thomson 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 Thomson Gateway, see
"5.1 Connecting Your Wireless Client via WPS" on page 40
WPS" on page 42.
Secure your wireless connection!
When using an unsecured connection, everyone who is within the range of your Thomson Gateway can
access your network. If not:
 People may use your connection to access the Internet.
 Hackers may use your connection to commit computer crimes.
You can easily prevent this by securing your wireless access point. For more information, see
Your Wireless Connection" on page
DMS-CTC-20101208-0018 v1.0
(already integrated into your Thomson Gateway)
43.
and "5.2 Connecting Your Wireless Client without
"5.3 Securing
39