THOMSON SpeedTouch 580 Safety guide

SpeedTouch™580
Wireless Multi-User ADSL Gateway
Setup and User’s Guide
Release R1.0 (R4.2.7)

SpeedTouch™
580
Setup and User’s Guide
Release R1.0 (R4.2.7)

Status v3.0
Reference E-DOC-CTC-20040123-0001
Short Title Setup and User's Guide ST580(i) R1.0 (R4.2.7) (en)
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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.

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Contents
1 SpeedTouch™ Installation ............................................ 5
1.1 Getting Acquainted with the SpeedTouch™.................................................... 6
1.2 Setting Up the SpeedTouch™............................................................................ 9
2 SpeedTouch™ Local Networking Setup.................... 11
2.1 Ethernet Connection Setup.............................................................................. 12
2.2 USB Connection Setup for Microsoft Windows............................................. 13
2.3 Wireless Connection Setup .............................................................................. 16
2.3.1 First-time Wireless Client Association...................................................................................... 19
2.3.2 Connecting Wireless Clients .......................................................................................................21
3 SpeedTouch™ Configuration Setup........................... 23
3.1 Microsoft Windows SpeedTouch™ Configuration Setup.............................. 24
3.2 Operating System Independent SpeedTouch™ Configuration Setup ......... 31
4 SpeedTouch™ Internet Connectivity ........................ 35
4.1 Internet Connections via SpeedTouch™’s Embedded PPP Dial-in Client .. 36
4.1.1 Using the MS Windows XP Internet Gateway Device Control Agent.............................. 37
4.1.2 Using the SpeedTouch™ Web Pages ........................................................................................39

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4.2 Connect to the Internet via a Host PPPoE Dial-in Client ............................. 41
4.2.1 Using an MS Windows XP BroadBand Connection...............................................................42
4.2.2 Using the Mac OS X PPPoE Dial-in Client ...............................................................................46
5 SpeedTouch™ Web Interface..................................... 49
5.1 Basic Task Links ................................................................................................. 53
5.2 Advanced Topics Menu Links ........................................................................... 65
6 SpeedTouch™ NAPT Manager .................................. 77
7 Support.......................................................................... 83
7.1 SpeedTouch™ Wall Mount............................................................................... 84
7.2 SpeedTouch™ System Software Upgrade...................................................... 85
7.2.1 Upgrade via the SpeedTouch™ Upgrade Wizard .................................................................. 86
7.2.2 Manual System Software Management via BOOTP Server .................................................. 93
7.3 SpeedTouch™ Default Configuration.............................................................. 95
7.4 UPnP™ on Windows XP Systems ................................................................... 96
7.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 98

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1 SpeedTouch™ Installation
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a SpeedTouch™ Wireless Multi-User ADSL Gateway!
With the SpeedTouch™580 Wireless Multi-User ADSL Gateway two cutting-edge
technologies are combined: ADSL and Wireless LAN (WLAN).
With this answer to the increasing popularity of both technologies, users can build a
home or small office (Wireless) LAN without any need for network wiring and surf the
Internet at high speed; all combined in one device.
Contents This Setup and User’s Guide will assist you in getting acquainted with the Speed-
Touch™580 Wireless Multi-User ADSL Gateway and in getting connected quickly to
the Internet.
Terminology Generally, the SpeedTouch™580(i) will be referred to as SpeedTouch™ in this Setup
and User’s Guide unless specifically indicated.
Safety instructions Before connecting the SpeedTouch™, please read the SpeedTouch™ Quick Installation
Guide and Safety Instructions.
UPnP™ The SpeedTouch™ is a UPnP™ certified product. This feature enables your computer
to discover and control UPnP™ devices on the network.
If you are running Microsoft Windows XP, it is strongly recommended to add the
UPnP™ software component to your system.
For more information see MS Windows XP Help and “7.4 UPnP™ on Windows XP
Systems” on page 96.
Documentation and
software updates
The SpeedTouch™ products continue to evolve as extra and new functionalities are
made available.
For more information on the latest technological innovations, software upgrades, and
documents, please visit the SpeedTouch™ web site at:
www.speedtouch.com

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1.1 Getting Acquainted with the SpeedTouch™
Introducing the
SpeedTouch™
Prior to proceeding, please make sure to read first the SpeedTouch™ Quick Installation
Guide. It provides important package content and safety information.
Check whether all items are present in your package.
In the event of damaged or missing items, please contact your local product dealer for
further information.
Front panel layout The SpeedTouch™ is presented in a desktop housing:
Front panel LEDs The SpeedTouch™ is equipped with six LEDs on its front panel, indicating the state of
the device during normal operation:
Indicator Description
Name Color State
Power Green On Power On, normal operation
Red On Startup pending
Off Power Off
Ethernet Green Flashing Ethernet activity
On Ethernet connection, no activity
Off No ethernet activity, no connection
USB Green Flashing USB activity
On No USB activity, USB connection
Off No USB activity, no USB connection

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Back panel layout The following connectors are available on the SpeedTouch™580: a four port 10/
100Base-T Half-/Full-duplex auto-sensing MDI/MDI-X Ethernet switch, a USB port and
a DSL line port.
WLAN Green Flashing Wireless activity, security level 2
On No Wireless activity
Amber Flashing Wireless activity, security level 1
On No Wireless activity
Red Flashing Wireless activity, security level 0
On No Wireless activity
Off No Wireless connection
DSL Green Flashing Pending DSL line synchronization
On DSL line synchronized
Off No DSL line
Internet Green Flashing Internet activity
On Internet Connection
Off No Internet Connection
Indicator Description
Name Color State
AAntenna E10/100Base T Ethernet switch
(marked yellow)
BPower button (On/Off) FUSB port (marked blue)
CPower inlet (15VAC) GDSL line port (marked grey)
DRecessed Reset button
E FB
A
DC G

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Ethernet port LEDs Each of the yellow marked Ethernet ports on the rear panel has one LED (B) to indicate
the connection integrity (activity). Depending on the SpeedTouch™ product you are
using, a second LED (A) may be provided to indicate the 10/100Base-T selection:
Indicator Description
Name LED Status
A
(Optional)
10/100Base-T Off 10Base-T Ethernet connection.
On 100Base-T Ethernet connection.
BIntegrity
(Activity)
Off No connection on this port.
On Ethernet link up.
Flashing Data is flowing from/to this port.
BA