THOMSON TG121n Safety guide

Setup and User Guide
THOMSON TG121n
Wireless USB Adaptor

THOMSON TG121n
Setup and User Guide

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Document Information
Status: v1.0 (May 2008)
Reference: E-DOC-CTC-20080318-0006
Short Title: Setup and User Guide TG121n R1.0 (en)

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Contents
About this Setup and User Guide ............................................. 1
1 About your Wireless USB Adaptor ............................................ 3
2 Install the Drivers......................................................................... 5
3 Associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your Access Point .. 7
3.1 Automatic Association via WPS ..................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Procedure for Thomson Gateways ....................................................................................................... 9
3.1.2 Procedure for All Access Points .......................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Manual Association....................................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Association on Windows Vista............................................................................................................ 12
3.2.2 Association on Windows XP ............................................................................................................... 13
3.2.3 Association on Other Windows Operating Systems ......................................................................... 14
4 Wireless Configuration Utility .................................................. 17
4.1 Link Info ........................................................................................................ 19
4.2 Configuration ................................................................................................ 20
4.3 Profile............................................................................................................ 21
4.4 WPS ............................................................................................................... 22
4.5 Site Survey.................................................................................................... 23
4.6 About ............................................................................................................ 24
5 Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 25
5.1 Problems Encountered When Installing the Drivers...................................... 26
5.2 Problems Encountered When Connecting To Your Wireless Network .......... 27

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Contents

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About this Setup and User Guide
About this Setup and User Guide
Used Symbols
Terminology
Generally, the THOMSON TG121n will be referred to as Wireless USB Adaptor in this Setup and User Guide.
Typographical Conventions
Following typographical convention is used throughout this manual:
Sample text indicates a hyperlink to a Web site.
Example: For more information, visit us at www.thomson-broadband.com.
Sample text indicates an internal cross-reference.
Example: If you want to know more about guide, see “1 Introduction” on page 7”.
Sample text indicates an important content-related word.
Example: To enter the network, you must authenticate yourself.
Sample text indicates a GUI element (commands on menus and buttons, dialog box elements, file
names, paths and folders).
Example: On the File menu, click Open to open a file.
Documentation and software updates
Thomson continuously develops new solutions, but is also committed to improving its existing products.
For more information on Thomson's latest technological innovations, documents and software releases, visit
us at http://www.thomson-broadband.com.
A note provides additional information about a topic.
A caution warns you about potential problems or specific precautions that need to be taken.

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About this Setup and User Guide

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Chapter 1
1 About your Wireless USB Adaptor
Introduction
The THOMSON TG121n is a wireless network adapter that seamlessly integrates with existing Ethernet
networks to support applications such as mobile users or temporary conferences. Just install enough
wireless access points to cover your network area, plug wireless adaptors into your computers, and start
networking.
Using this USB adapter in conjunction with a wireless access point, you can create an instant network that
integrates with existing Ethernet LANs. Moreover, moving or expanding your network is as easy as moving
or installing additional access points – no wires!
The THOMSON TG121n
LED indicators
Indicator Description
Colour State
Green Flashing Wireless USB Adaptor enabled, and scanning for available networks and/or
transmitting or receiving data
Solid Wireless USB Adaptor enabled.
Off Wireless USB Adaptor disabled

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System Requirements
To install the Wireless USB Adaptor, your computer must:
Have a USB port.
Run one of the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP SP1 or higher
Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
What do I need to do to before I can use my Wireless USB Adaptor?
To connect your Wireless USB Adaptor to your wireless network you have to:
1Install the Drivers.
2Associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your Access Point.
The following chapters will describe how to do this.
To obtain maximum wireless networking speed, a USB 2.0 compatible port is needed.

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Chapter 2
2 Install the Drivers
Introduction
Before your computer can recognize and use the Wireless USB Adaptor you first need to install the necessary
drivers.
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1Insert the Setup CD in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Result: The CD should autostart. If not, click Run on the Start menu and enter the following path:
D:\Setup.exe where D stands for the drive letter of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
2Carefully follow all the instructions.
3Continue with Associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your Access Point.
Do not connect your wireless device to your computer until you are instructed to do so.
If your security software prompts you that changes have been made to your system, allow
these changes.

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Chapter 3
3 Associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your Access Point
Methods
There are two ways to associate your Wireless USB Adaptor to your access point:
Automatic Association via WPS
Manual Association

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Chapter 3
3.1 Automatic Association via WPS
WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to add new wireless clients to your network in a swift and easy way,
without the need to enter all of your wireless settings (SSID, encryption,...).
Association methods
Following registration methods are supported by your Wireless USB Adaptor:
Push Button Configuration (PBC):
You have to put both your Wireless USB Adaptor and access point in registration mode.
PIN code entry:
You have to enter a PIN code either on the Wireless Configuration Utility or your access point
Check the documentation of your access point to find out which of these methods are supported/
recommended by your access point. Thomson Gateways support both Push Button Configuration and PIN
code entry.
Requirements
Your access point must support WPS.

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3.1.1 Procedure for Thomson Gateways
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1Double-click the Wireless Configuration Utility icon in the notification area.
2The Wireless Configuration Utility appears.
3Click WPS.
4The WiFi Protected Setup wizard appears:
5Select Push the button on my access point and click Next.
6Shortly press the association button ( ) on the Thomson Gateway.
7The Wireless Configuration Utility prompts you that the wireless configuration was successful.

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3.1.2 Procedure for All Access Points
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1Double-click the Wireless Configuration Utility icon in the notification area.
2The Wireless Configuration Utility appears.
3Click WPS.
4The WiFi Protected Setup wizard appears:
Following options are available:
Push the button on my access point.
If you select this option, you will have to push a button on your access point to start the WPS
registration.
Enter a PIN into my access point.
If you select this option the Wireless Configuration Utility will generate a PIN code that you will have
to enter on the interface of your access point.
Enter the PIN from my access point.
If you select this option, you will have to enter a PIN code provided by your access point. If you are
using a Thomson access point, you can find this PIN code on a label on your Thomson access point.
5Select the option of your choice and click Next.
6Follow the instructions.

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3.2 Manual Association
What operating system are you using?
If your computer runs:
Windows Vista, proceed with “3.2.1 Association on Windows Vista” on page 12.
Windows XP, proceed with “3.2.2 Association on Windows XP” on page 13.
Windows 2000, proceed with “3.2.3 Association on Other Windows Operating Systems” on page 14.
If you are using the Access Control List (ACL)
Some access points enable you to allow/deny wireless clients to access your network based on their MAC
address. If you configured this feature on your access point, you must add the MAC address of the Wireless
USB Adaptor to the ACL.
You can find this MAC address on the back of your Wireless USB Adaptor.
In case of problems
If you encounter problems during the installation, consult “5 Troubleshooting” on page 25.

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3.2.1 Association on Windows Vista
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1On the taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Connect to.
2A list of the available wireless networks appears.
Double-click your wireless access point.
3If your wireless network is:
Secured, you will be prompted to enter your network key. Enter your network key and click Connect.
Not secured, you will get a warning that you are trying to connect to an unsecured network. Click
Connect Anyway.
Your Wireless USB Adaptor now connects to your wireless access point.
4At the end of the procedure, click Save this network. The wizard automatically selects Start this
connection automatically.
5Click Close.
6Double-click the location that best suits to your location.
If your wireless access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), it will not be
displayed in this list. Click Set up a connection or network and configure your wireless client
manually. For more information, consult the Windows help.

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3.2.2 Association on Windows XP
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1On the taskbar, click the Start button
2Point Connect To and click Wireless Network Connection.
3A list of the available wireless networks appears.
Double-click your wireless access point.
4If your wireless network is:
Secured, you will be prompted to enter your network key. Enter your network key and click Connect.
Not secured, you will get a warning that you are trying to connect to an unsecured network. Click
Connect Anyway.
5You are now connected to your wireless network.
If you have more than one wireless client, this text will be followed by a number (for example,
Wireless Network 2). Choose the one with the highest number.
If your wireless access point does not broadcast its network name (SSID), it will not be
displayed in this list. Under Related Tasks, click Change advanced settings and configure your
wireless client manually. For more information, consult the Windows help.

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3.2.3 Association on Other Windows Operating Systems
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1Double-click the Wireless Configuration Utility icon ( ) in the notification area.
2The Wireless Configuration Utility appears:
3Click the Site Survey tab.
Result: The Wireless Configuration Utility lists all available wireless access points.
4Double-click your wireless access point.
Result: Depending on the encryption type your wireless access point uses to secure your wireless
network, the Wireless LAN utility will show you a number of fields to complete.
5If your wireless access point uses:
No Security, proceed with the next step.
WEP encryption, type your WEP key in the Network key field.
WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, type your passphrase in the Passphrase field.
WPA or WPA2, select the appropriate certificate.
6Click Apply.
Result: The Wireless Configuration Utility opens the Link Info tab. Under Status, you can check if you are
connected to your wireless network. If you are having trouble connecting to your wireless network, see
“5 Troubleshooting” on page 25.
It is highly recommended to secure your wireless network, otherwise other persons may
try to connect to the internet using your account and your network may be an easy target
for hackers.