THOMSON ACG905-C User manual

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Safety
Safety Recommendations
Using Equipment Safely
Your Advanced Cable Gateway has been manufactured to meet American safety standards, but
care must be taken to ensure proper performance.
It is important that you read this booklet completely, especially the safety instructions below. If
you have any doubts about the installation, operation, or safety of the Gateway, please contact
your Customer Service.
Avoiding the Risk of Electric Shock
Disconnect the Gateway from the power source before you connect the Gateway to•
(or disconnect it from) any other equipment. Avoid any contact with the power source,
which can be lethal or cause severe electric shock.
Do not remove the cover of the Gateway. Should the Gateway fail, contact Customer•
Service for repair or service.
Do not insert anything into any opening of the case.•
Do not block the Gateway’s ventilation slots; do not place it on unstable surfaces like•
carpets.
Do not put anything on the Gateway which might spill or drip into it• (e.g. lighted
candles or liquids containers). Do not splash it with a liquid. If an object or liquid does
get inside the Gateway, unplug it immediately and contact Customer Service.
Do not store the Gateway in excessively hot, cold, or damp conditions. The Gateway is•
intended to operate at an ambient temperature of less than 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45
degrees Celsius) and a maximum humidity level of 75%.
In case of a thunderstorm, it is recommended that you unplug the Gateway from the•
power source and the antenna from the TV set.
Locate this equipment in such a way that the plug and power source are easily•
accessible. That way you can disconnect quickly.
Connecting to the Power Supply
This Gateway is designed to operate at 120VAC, 60Hz.•
If you are in any doubt about the• power source, the plug, or connection, please consult
Customer Service.
Ensuring optimum performance
Leave 3 to 4 inches of clearance around the Gateway to ensure proper ventilation to•
the Gateway.
Always place Gateway vertically.•
To clean the Gateway, use a dry, clean soft cloth with no cleaning solvent or abrasive•
products. Clean the ventilation openings regularly.
Environmental Information
The batteries contain some hazardous substances which pollute the environment.•
Do not dispose of them with other articles. Take care to dispose of them at special
collecting points.

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Safety
Meaning of Symbols
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product housing that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions accompanying the product.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment.
Base Station:
This device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters
between the radiator and your body. This transmitter and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Portable Part (Phone):
For hand held operation, this phone has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines.
North American Cable Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, species that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Model Type ACG905 -- C
Operating Voltage 120V AC / 60 Hz / 0.5A
Typical Power Consumption 25W max
Weight 0.872 Ib / 0,395 kg
Dimensions (W x H x D) 7.79 x 7.68 x 3.94 Inch
Operating Temperature Range 59 to 95° F / 15 to 35°C
Storage Temperature Range - 4 to 158°F / - 20 to 70°C
Remote Control Battery Type Li-Ion 11.1V 2,150 mAh
Technical Specications
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following 2 conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; 2. This
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Responsible party (contact for FCC matter only):
THOMSON Inc.
101 W. 103rd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290 U.S.A.

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Contents
Table of Contents
Safety Recommendations 3
About your Advanced Cable Gateway 10
Key Features 10
Main Technical Characteristics 10
Computer Requirements 11
Before You Start 12
Box Contents 12
Gateway Overview 13
Front Panel 13
Rear Panel 14
Inserting Batteries 15
About Your Handset 16
Charging the Handset 17
Handset 19
Installing the Handset Batteries 19
Handset Technical Specication 20
Set-up 21
Connecting the Advanced Cable Gateway with other Devices 21
Connection Between Devices 22
1. How Does the Gateway Work? 22
2. What do you need to enjoy all services? 23
3. Establish an Internet Account 24
Connecting the Advanced Cable Gateway to a 25
Single Computer 25
1. Attaching the Cable TV Wire to the Advanced Cable Gateway 25
Ethernet Connection to One or Two Computers 26
Connecting More Than Two Computers to the Advanced Cable
Gateway 27

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Contents
Telephone or Fax Connection 27
Legend 28
Activating the Advanced Cable Gateway 28
Lights Guide 28
Self Installation 31
Starting the Self Installation 31
Wi-Fi Connection 32
Light Indicators on the Front Panel 32
Wireless Internet Access for Your Computer 33
For a PC: 33
For a MAC: 33
Web Conguration 34
Accessing the Web Conguration 35
Overview 36
1. Handset Layout 36
2. Using the Keys 37
Day to Day Use 39
Making Calls 39
Receiving Calls 39
Ending Calls 39
Mute 40
Call Volume 40
Handset Screen Icons 41
Online Services 43
CreateUserProle 43
LoginUsingaUserProle 44
ProleSettings 45
Delete User 45
Auto Logout 46
Change Display Name 46

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Contents
Call Log 47
Missed Calls 47
Missed Call Alert (pop up) 49
Answered Calls and Dialed Calls 50
Email 51
Access to your email 51
Options for Emails 52
Using the Address Book for Emails 54
Direct Entry Address 55
Address Book 56
Create Address Entry 56
Address Editing 58
Address Deleting 59
Copy to Phone Option 60
Calling Directly from Address Book 61
Voicemail 62
Acessing Your Voicemails 62
Playing Voicemail 63
Delete the Voicemail 64
Call the Voicemail Back 65
Save Number 65
Yellow Pages 66
All Directory Listings Search 67
Local Search Options 68
Saving Search Results 69
Dialing Search Results 69
Weather Updates 70
Headlines 71
News 71
Sports 71
Horoscope 72
Daily Diversions 72

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Contents
Outline of Web Manager 73
Gateway – Status Web Page Group 74
1. Software 74
2. Connection 75
3. Password 75
Gateway – Telephony Web Page Group 76
1. Base 76
2. Handsets 76
Gateway – Router Web Page Group 77
1. LAN 77
2. WAN 78
3. Computers 78
4. Firewall 79
Minimum Level of Security 79
Medium Level of Security 79
5. Forwarding 80
Maximum Level of Security 80
6. DMZ Host 82
Gateway – Wireless Web Page Group 83
Performance 83
Authentication 83
Security 84
1. 802.11b/g Basic 84
2. 802.11b/g Security 86
3. Access Control 88
EMTA settings – Basic Web Page Group 89
1. Status 89
2. CM Hardware 90
3. Event Log 90
4. CM State 91
Customizing Your Handset 92

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Contents
1. Charts of the Menus 92
2. Ring Tone 93
3. Time 94
4. Phone Settings 95
5. Call Lists 96
6. Using Your Phone With Multiple Handsets 97
Additional Information 99
Frequently Asked Questions 99
Troubleshooting 101
FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada
Information 103
Additional Headsets 104
Service Information 105
Glossary 106
Index 109

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Introduction
About your Advanced Cable Gateway
Key Features
Thank you for choosing the ACG905, the new generation of Thomson
Gateways with enhanced functionalities. The Advanced Cable Gateway offers
the following services:
Multi-Line Capability, Up to 5 Handsets*•
Access to Voicemail, Address Book, News, Weather and other•
features via your Handset(s)
Built-in router functionality for home networking•
WiFi•
Main Technical Characteristics
DOCSIS 2.0 and PacketCable 1.5 Compliant•
Built-in DECT Technology•
Wireless (Add-On PC Card included)•
2 Ethernet Ports, 1 USB2.0 and 1 RJ11 Telephone Line•
Battery back-up•
Security Through Built-In Firewall and WEP, WPA, WPA2, BPI+•
Protocols
Easy Access to Advanced Diagnostics Web Pages•
* Refer to page yada yada for information on ordering additional Handsets.

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Introduction
IBM PC COMPATIBLE MACINTOSH
CPU Pentium preferred Power PC
Operating System Windows NT/2000/Me/XP/
Vista, Linux
Mac OS 10.4x
or higher
Video VGA or better (SVGA
preferred)
VGA or better (SVGA
built-in preferred)
Ethernet 10BaseT or 100BaseT 10BaseT or 100BaseT
An Ethernet card makes it possible for your computer
to pass data to and from the internet. You must have
an Ethernet card and software drivers installed in your
computer. You will also need a standard Ethernet cable
to connect the Ethernet card to your Advanced Cable
Gateway.
Software A TCP/IP network protocol for each machine
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later or
Mozilla Firefox.
Computer Requirements
For the best possible performance from your Advanced Cable Gateway, your
personal computer must meet the following minimum system requirements:
Note: The minimum requirements may vary among different cable companies.

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Parts and Putting them Together
Before You Start
Box Contents
CAUTION
Advanced Cable Gateway
Battery
Rechargeable
Batteries
DC adapter for
DECT handset
Ethernet Cable
Power Cord
WiFi Card
DECT handset TH-58 with Dock

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Parts and Putting them Together
Assemble
Gateway Overview
Front Panel
POWER Power
BATTERY Battery Back-Up Level
(low / full / empty or no battery detected)
DS/US Cable DOCSIS State;
LED ON during start-up operation
ONLINE Internet Active
LINK CPE Activity
LED ON when a PC is connected to the
Ethernet port
TEL Voice Over IP Information

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Parts and Putting them Together
Rear Panel
Back-Up
Battery Cover
Power Input
Page USB RESET
120V AC. 60Hz, 0.5A
ETHERNET 1 ETHERNET 2 TEL CABLE
PAGE To ring all connected Handsets ( short press )
or
Add another DECT Handset to the Gateway ( press for more than
12 seconds )
or
Reset to factory settings ( press at power off; keep pressing for 5
seconds while powering on the ACG)
USB USB 2.0 Connector ( master )
RESET Reset ( short press )
ETHERNET 1 Ethernet 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 Connector
ETHERNET 2 Ethernet 10/100 BaseT RJ-45 Connector
TEL Telephone RJ-11 Connector
CABLE Cable Input; F-Connector

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Parts and Putting them Together
Assemble
Inserting Batteries
To install batteries into the Advanced Cable Gateway:
Ensure the power cord is1.
unplugged. Remove the battery
cover on the rear panel. There
are two battery compartments.
One battery is included with the
Advanced Cable Gateway.
For an additional battery please
contact your local operator.
Push the slider up/down to allow2.
for battery insertion.
Insert the battery into the3.
compartment marked
“Battery 1”.
Readjust the slider to prevent the4.
battery from moving and replace
the battery cover. Plug the power
cord into an electrical outlet that
is not controlled by a wall switch
(this will assure that the unit has
uninterrupted power). The battery
will fully charge within 5 hours.

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Parts and Putting them Together
As with any radio link, the quality of communication depends on the location
of the equipment and the environment in which it is used.
In particular your TH58 Handset must be protected from:
excessive heat (radiators, direct sunlight, etc.)
vibration
dust
Never allow your phone to come into contact with:
water
aerosols
To reduce the risk of interference and maximize reception, take particular
care not to locate the Handset or Dock close to:
halogen lamps (and other heat sources)
windows
large metal objects
reinforced concrete
televisions
music centers
uorescent lighting
burglar alarms
microwave ovens
computers, etc
About Your Handset
In order to understand the key features of your TH58 Handset, it is
recommended that you read this guide carefully, including all the safety
instructions, before using the product. It is recommended that you inform
other members of your family (especially your children) of the detailed
warnings given in this guide.
Caregivers of young children should monitor them at all times in the
presence of this product.
In particular, children should never be allowed to put unsuitable or
dangerous metal or plastic articles into their mouths.
When your TH58 Handset is connected to the Internet, you may download
software updates for the base and handset. Applying these updates and
the improvements they contain may slightly modify the menus shown in this
User’s Guide.
To clean your Handset, use an antistatic cloth.

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Parts and Putting them Together
Assemble
CAUTION
The DECT Handset dock can be
plugged into the Advanced Cable
Gateway.
In this situation, the Advanced
Cable Gateway will be charging
your handset.
or
The DECT Handset dock can
be stationed away from the
Advanced Cable Gateway.
In this situation, be certain that
the DC adapter is attached to
both the dock and a power
outlet.
Charging the Handset
The DECT Handset will charge when securely placed in the Handset Dock
so long as the dock has power.
The dock can charge your handset in two ways.
DECT Handset
in its Dock
DC Adapter
DECT Handset Dock
attached to
ACG
DC adapter connector
goes here
Dock snaps
onto front of
ACG here
Back of Dock

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Parts and Putting them Together
Unplug the power cord to the1.
Advanced Cable Gateway.
Remove the little ACG Cover2.
on the front panel.
Attach the DECT Handset3.
Dock where the cover was.
Place the Handset into its4.
receptacle on top of the Dock.
Plug the power cord back into5.
an outlet.
Handset Dock
ACG Cover
To plug your DECT Handset Dock on the Gateway, follow the instructions below:
Once installation is complete, you should leave the phone on the charger
for at least 5 hours before using it for calls and browsing content in order to
maximize battery performance and life.

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Parts and Putting them Together
Assemble
Handset
Installing the Handset Batteries
Slide the battery door off the back of the Handset.•
Insert the batteries• (included) into the housing in the Handset being
careful to align the + / - ends correctly (refer to the graphics in the
housing).
Check that the screen lights up, then replace the cover.•
Wait for about 1 minute to allow the system to start up.•
When your handset is registered to its base,•
the screen displays the number “1” alongside the (green - has
signal) symbol.
Note: Only use rechargeable batteries with exactlythesamespecications
as those supplied with the product.
Note: The use of a non-rechargeable or incompatible batteries may
damage the product and may be hazardous to health (please refer to
“TechnicalSpecications”onpage??).
CAUTION
Caution - special care should
always be taken with the
loudspeaker - never allow
anything to poke through or
pour into the holes. It is very
delicate.

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Parts and Putting them Together
Free Field Range Up to 984 feet*
Indoor Range Up to 164 feet*
Number of Handsets 1 supplied
The base may be used with up to 5 handsets
Electrical Connection Powered from charger or direct to handset
(black power adapter unit):
Input: 100-240V AC 50/60 Hz
Output: 5V DC 200 mA
Rechargeable Battery 2 x 1.2V / 750 NIMH rechargeable batteries
Operating Temperature
Range
0 - 50°C
* Varies according to environment.
Handset Technical Specication