Technicolor TG590 Safety guide

Banister, Valerie
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Setup and User Guide
TG590

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Status: v0.4 DRAFT (November 2010)
Reference: E-DOC-CTC-20101117-0001
Short Title: Setup & User Guide TG590-BHR for Verizon (en)

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Product Overview
Innovation at its Best
The TG590 is a MoCA Gigabit Ethernet home/office router and features 4 LAN Gigabit Ethernet ports and
Wi-Fi b/g/n wireless LAN interface.
It also features a dual Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA®) port for LAN/WAN traffic: as WAN traffic on
MoCA® operates on a different frequency than LAN traffic, the single coax connection is split via a band pass
filter to differentiate the two types of traffic.
The TG590 uses Auto-Sensing to automatically determine the current WAN connection. This makes the
TG590 the ideal solution for home and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) users who not only want speed, but
also the flexibility to handle their complex networking needs.
Features at a Glance
•1 Gigabit Ethernet WAN port
•1 MoCA port (LAN/WAN)
•WAN Port Auto-Sensing
•4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports
•Wireless networking Wi-Fi b/g/n
•Wi-Fi Protected Setup
•UPnP A/V and DLNA (Future Release)
•2 USB 2.0 host ports
•Remotely manageable
Hardware Specifications
Interfaces WAN 1 MoCA WAN
1 Ethernet WAN 10/100/1000 Base-T port
Interfaces LAN 1 LAN coax port
4-port autosensing 10/100/1000 Base-T auto-MDI/MDI-X Ethernet LAN switch
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n 2x2 on board
2 USB 2.0 host ports
Dimensions 47 x 128 x 215 mm (1.8 x 5 x 8.5 in.)
AC voltage 100-240 VAC (switched mode power supply)
Temperature 0° - 40° C (32° - 104° F)
Humidity 5% to 100%
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction
1.0 Contents / Accessories
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
1.2 Features
1.3 Getting to Know the TG590
2 TG590 Setup
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Setting Up the TG590
2.2 Network Configuration
2.3 Configuring the TG590
2.4 Features
2.5 Main Screen
3 Setting Up a Wireless Network
3.0 Introduction
3.1 Overview
3.2 Connecting a Wireless Device
3.3 Wireless Status
3.4 Basic Security Settings
3.5 Advanced Security Settings
3.6 Setting Up a Wireless Device
4 Configuring My Network Settings
4.0 Introduction
4.1 Accessing My Network Settings
4.2 Using My Network Settings

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5 Using Network Connections
5.0 Introduction
5.1 Accessing Network Connections
5.2 Network (Home/Office) Connection
5.3 Ethernet Connection
5.4 Wireless Access Point Connection
5.5 Coax Connection
5.6 Broadband Ethernet Connection
5.7 Broadband Coax Connection
6 Configuring Security
6.0 Introduction
6.1 Overview
6.2 Firewall
6.3 Access Control
6.4 Port Forwarding
6.5 DMZ Host
6.6 Port Triggering
6.7 Remote Administration
6.8 Static NAT
6.9 Advanced Filtering
6.10 Security Log
7 Parental Controls
7.0 Introduction
7.1 Activating Parental Controls
7.2 Rule Summary

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8 Configuring Advanced Settings
8.0 Introduction
8.1 Using Advanced Settings
8.2 Utilities
8.3 DNS Settings
8.4 Network Settings
8.5 Configuration Settings
8.6 Time Settings
8.7 Firmware Upgrade (Future Release)
8.8 Routing Settings
9 Monitoring the TG590
9.0 Introduction
9.1 Router Status
9.2 Advanced Status
10 Troubleshooting
10.0 Introduction
10.1 Troubleshooting Tips
10.2 Frequently Asked Questions

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1 INTRODUCTION
In this chapter
In a few minutes, you will establish an Internet connection and create a network (home/office) for data and
media sharing between multiple devices using the Universal Plug-and-Play support built-in to the TG590.
In this chapter, we will take a closer look at following features:
Topic
Page
1.0 Contents / Accessories
1.1 System Requirements
1.2 Features
1.3 Getting to Know the TG590
Feature availability
Depending on the configuration offered by your service provider, some features may not be available on your
TG590. For more information, please contact your service provider.

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1 Getting Started
1.0 Contents / Accessories
Your box should contain the following items:
Item
Description
Quantity
1
TG590
1
2
LAN Ethernet Cable
Yellow (RJ-45;3 meters)
1
3
Power Supply
1
4
Quick Installation Guide
1
5
Wall Mount Drill Template / Safety Guide
1
6
WAN Ethernet Cable
White (RJ-45; 2 meters)
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If one of these items is missing, please call the Help Desk at 800-837-4966.
Safety Instruction
Please read “Safety Instructions and Regulatory Notices” before you start with the installation of the TG590.
1.1 Minimum System Requirements
Applicability
The TG590 must be used with the following systems and software:
•Computer with Ethernet or Wi-Fi capability
•Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher
•Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, XP, Vista, and Windows 7; Mac OS 9 or greater; Unix
•TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer

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1.2 Features
Once the installation of your TG590 is completed you will be able to benefit from all the services offered.
This Setup and User Guide will focus on the following features:
Multiple networking standards support, including:
•MoCA 1.1 for WAN and LAN
•Ethernet IEEE 802.3 for WAN and LAN
•Wi-Fi 802.11n for LAN
Integrated wired networking with 4-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet switch and MoCA
Integrated wireless networking with 802.11n access point featuring:
•802.11n enabled to support speeds up to 130 Mbps
Enterprise-level security, including:
•Fully modifiable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection
•Content filtering with URL-keyword based filtering, parental control, customizable filtering policies per
computer, and E-mail notification
Denial of service protection against IP spoofing attacks, intrusion and scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap,
ping of death, and fragmentation attacks
Event logging
Intrusion detection
MAC address filtering
DMZ hosting
Access control
Advanced wireless protection featuring WPA, WPA2, WEP 64/128 bit encryption, 802.1x authentication, and
MAC address filtering

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Other options, including:
•DHCP server option
•DHCP server/PPPoE server auto-detection
•DNS server
•LAN IP and WAN IP address selection
•MAC address cloning
•Port forwarding
•PPPoE support
•QoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.1p/q prioritization, configurable
upstream/downstream traffic shaping, random early detection and pass-through of WAN-side DSCPs,
PHBs, and queuing to LAN-side devices
•Static routing
•Time zone support
•VLAN Multicast support
•VPN IPSec (VPN pass-through only)

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1.3 Getting to Know the TG590
This section introduces you to the different components of the TG590.
On the top panel of your TG590, you can find a number of status LEDs, indicating the state of the device.
The LEDs that are supported on the top panel are:
•Power
•WAN Ethernet
•WAN Coax
•Internet
•Four (4) LAN Ethernet LED, One (1) LED per Ethernet LAN port
•LAN Coax
•USB
•Wireless
Note: The top panel where the LEDs are located also features an integral WPS button.

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LED
Color
State
Description
Power
Green
Solid
Powered on.
Blinking
Upgrade ongoing.
Do not remove any cables or switch of the
TG590 when the TG590 is upgrading.
Orange
Blinking
Starting upgrade mode.
Off
Not powered.
Ethernet WAN
Green
Solid
Ethernet connection to the Verizon Optical Network
Terminal (ONT) operational, no activity.
Blinking
Ethernet connection to the Verizon Optical Network
Terminal (ONT) operational, activity.
Off
No Ethernet connection to the Verizon
Optical Network Terminal (ONT).
Coax WAN
Green
Solid/Blinking
Connected to the Verizon Optical Network
Terminal (ONT) using the Coax port.
Off
Not connected to the ONT using the Coax port.
Internet
Green
Solid
Connected to the Internet, no activity detected.
Blinking
Connected to the Internet, activity.
Amber
Solid
Failed to connect to the Internet.
Off
The TG590 is either powered off or starting up.
USB
Green
Solid
Failed to connect to the Internet.
Off
The TG590 is either powered off or starting up.
Wireless
Green
Solid
Wireless is enabled on your TG590, no traffic ongoing.
Blinking
Wireless is enabled on your TG590, traffic ongoing.
Off
Wireless is disabled on your TG590.

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Power P o r t:
T h e Power port connects the TG590 R ou t e r to an electrical wall outlet via t h e Power c o r d .
Power S w i t c h:
T h e Power switch powers the TG590 R ou t e r on and o ff .
R e s e t B u tt o n:
To restore the TG590 R ou t e r ’ s factory default s e tt i ng s , press and hold the R e s e t button for approximately five
s e c o nd s . T h e reset process willstart about t e n seconds after releasing the b u tt o n . When the TG590 R ou t e r
r e s e t s , all the li gh t s on the front panel turn o ff , and then some of the lights start f l a s h i ng . T h e TG590 R ou t e r
has c o m p l e t e d its reset process when the Power light glows s t e a d il y g r ee n .
Caution! Do not unplug the Power cord from the TG590 during t h e reset p r o c e ss . Doing so may result
in the loss of the TG590 ’ s c o n f i g u r a t i o n i n f o r ma t i o n . If this o cc u r s , reset the TG590 R ou t e r a g a i n .
LAN E t h e r n e t Ports (4):
T h e LAN E t h e r n e t ports connect devices to the TG590 R ou t e r via E t h e r n e t c a b l e s to create a local area network
( L A N ) . T h e LAN E t h e r n e t ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing p o r t s , and either a s t r a i gh t - t h r ou gh or crossover
E t h e r n e t c a b l e can be used when connecting devices to the p o r t s .
WAN E t h e r n e t P o r t:
T h e WAN E t h e r n e t port connects the TG590 R ou t e r to the ISP using an E t h e r n e t c a b l e .
USB P o r t:
T h e USB port provides up to 5 VDC for attached devices (to charge a cell p h o n e , for e x am p l e ) .
I n the f u t u r e , with a firmware release u p g r a de , the USB h o s t functionality will be available for devices such as
external storage and c a m e r a s .
Wireless A n t e nn a:
The TG590’s wireless antenna is used to transmit a wireless signal to other wireless devices on its wireless
network. It is built-in.

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2 TG590 SETUP
In this chapter
In this chapter, we will take a closer look at following features:
Topic
Page
2.0 Connecting the TG590
2.1 Configuring the Network
2.2 Configuring the TG590
2.3 Features
2.4 Main Screen
Feature availability
Depending on the configuration offered by your service provider, some features may not be available on your
TG590. For more information, please contact your service provider.

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2.0 Connecting the TG590
Please refer to Quick Installation Guide.

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2.1 TG590 Setup
There are three major steps to consider when setting up the TG590:
1) Connecting the Cables
2) Configuring the TG590, and
3) Connecting Other Devices
Note: If a different router was being used previously, disconnect it. Remove all components, including power
supplies and cables; they will not work with the TG590.
2.1a Connecting the Cables
1. Unpack the TG590 and black Power cord from the box. Make sure the power button is off.
2. Plug the black power cord in the black port on the back of the TG590; and then, into a power outlet.
3. Turn the TG590 on.
4. Make sure the power light on the front of the TG590 glows steadily green. Plug the yellow Ethernet cable
from the box into one of the four yellow Ethernet ports on the back of the TG590.
5. Make sure the computer is powered on, and then plug the other end of the yellow Ethernet cable into an
Ethernet port on the computer.
6. Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the TG590 glows steadily green.
This may take a few moments.
7. The phone company previously installed a high-speed wall jack somewhere in the house.
Locate it and note its type (Ethernet or coaxial).
8. If Ethernet, follow steps 8a and 8b. Then, continue to step 10.
a) If connecting via Ethernet, get the white Ethernet cable from the box plug one end into the white port
on the back of the TG590.
b) Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the high-speed Ethernet jack.
9. If coaxial, follow steps 9a and 9b. Then, continue to step 10.
a) If connecting via coaxial cable, get a coaxial cable and connect one end to the red Coax port on the
back of the TG590.
b) Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coax jack.
10. Make sure the Ethernet WAN light (if connecting via Ethernet) or Coax WAN light (if connecting via
coaxial cable) on the front of the TG590 glows steadily green. If connecting via coaxial cable, this may
take a few minutes.
Note: If the Ethernet WAN light or Coax WAN light does not illuminate, make sure the cable (Ethernet or coaxial)
is connected properly at both ends.

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2.1b Rear Panel
The rear panel of the TG590 has seven ports (Reset, Power, LAN Ethernet [4], COAX, and WAN Ethernet), a
Power switch, a Reset button, and a wireless antenna.
(Listed in order from left to right)
Reset Button
To restore the TG590’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for approximately five
seconds. The reset process will start about ten seconds after releasing the button. When the TG590 resets, all
the lights on the front panel turn off, and then some of the lights start flashing. The TG590 has completed its
reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.
Caution! Do not unplug the Power cord from the TG590 during the reset process. Doing so may result
in the loss of the TG590’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the TG590 again.
Coax
The Coax port connects the TG590 to the ISP or other devices using a coaxial cable.
Power
The Power port connects the TG590 to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord.
Power Switch
The Power switch powers the TG590 on and off.
LAN Ethernet Ports (4)
The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the TG590 via Ethernet cables to create a local area network
(LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing ports, and either a straight through or
crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting devices to the ports.
WAN Ethernet Port
The WAN Ethernet port connects the TG590 to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.

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2.1c Side Panel
USB Port
The USB port provides up to 5 VDC for attached devices (to charge a cell phone, for example). In the future,
with a firmware release upgrade, the USB host functionality will be available for devices such as external
storage and cameras.
Wireless Antenna (Built-in)
The TG590’s wireless antenna is built-in and used to transmit a wireless signal to other wireless devices on
its wireless network.

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2.2 Computer Network Configuration
Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a statically defined IP address and DNS address,
or instructed to automatically obtain an IP address using the DHCP server. The TG590 is set up, by default, with an active
DHCP server, and we recommend leaving this setting as is.
2.2a Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing
To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:
Windows Vista
1. Select Network and Sharing in the Control Panel.
2. Click View Status, then click Properties.
3. Click Continue in the “User Account Control” window.
4. In the “General” tab of the “Local Area Connection Properties” window select Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
5. The “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties” window appears.
6. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.
7. Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.
8. Click OK in the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) Properties window, then click OK in the “Local
Area Connection Properties” screen to save the settings.
Windows XP
1. Select Network Connections in the Control Panel.
2. Right-click Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
3. In the “General” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.
5. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.
6. Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.
7. Click OK in the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” screen, then click OK in the “Local Area
Connection Properties” screen to save the settings.
Windows 98
1. Select Network in the Control Panel.
2. Select the TCP/IP settings for the network card, then click Properties.
3. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button in the “IP Address” tab.
4. Click Disable DNS in the DNS configuration tab.
5. Click OK in the “TCP/IP Properties” screen.
6. Click OK in the “Network” screen to reboot and save the settings.

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Windows NT
1. Click Network in the Control Panel. The “Network” window appears.
2. In the “Protocol” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
3. In the “IP Address” tab, click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.
4. In the “DNS” tab, verify no DNS server is defined in the “DNS Service Search Order” text box and no suffix
is defined in the “Domain Suffix Search Order” text box.
Macintosh OS X
1. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop.
2. From the menu that appears, select System Preferences.
3. The “System Preferences” window appears. Click Network.
4. From the “Network” window, make sure “Ethernet” in the list on the left is highlighted and displays
“Connected.”
5. Click Assist me.
6. From the tab that appears, click Diagnostics.
7. Follow the instructions in the “Network Diagnostics” assistant.