THOMSON SpeedTouch 180 Safety guide

SpeedTouch™180
IEEE802.11g Wireless Access Point
Setup and User’s Guide
Release R1.0

SpeedTouch™
180
Setup and User’s Guide
Release R1.0

Status v2.0
Reference E-DOC-CTC-20040401-0003
Short Title Setup and User’s Guide ST180 R1.0
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Contents
1 SpeedTouch™180 Installation ...................................... 5
1.1 About the SpeedTouch™180 ............................................................................. 6
1.2 SpeedTouch™180 Installation............................................................................ 8
1.3 SpeedTouch™180 Configuration ....................................................................... 9
1.3.1 The SpeedTouch™180 as Access Point....................................................................................11
1.3.2 The SpeedTouch™180 as Wireless Client ..............................................................................12
1.3.3 The SpeedTouch™180 as Wireless Repeater.........................................................................13
2 SpeedTouch™180 Web Interface .............................. 15
2.1 System Links....................................................................................................... 17
2.2 LAN Links ........................................................................................................... 19
2.3 Wireless Links .................................................................................................... 20
2.3.1 Basic Setting .....................................................................................................................................21
2.3.2 WEP Configuration ........................................................................................................................23
2.3.3 WPA Configuration .......................................................................................................................25
2.3.4 Client List .........................................................................................................................................27
2.3.5 Connection Control ......................................................................................................................28
2.3.6 Repeater Settings............................................................................................................................ 29
2.4 Tools Links.......................................................................................................... 30
3 Support.......................................................................... 33
3.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 34
3.2 SpeedTouch™180 Default Configuration ....................................................... 36

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1 SpeedTouch™180 Installation
Introduction The SpeedTouch™180 is an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Access Point with switchable
repeater mode and Ethernet client mode. It provides transparent, wireless high-speed
data communications between the wired LAN (and/or within the wireless network) and
fixed, portable or mobile devices equipped with an 802.11b/g wireless adapter
employing the same radio modulation.
Contents This Setup and User’s Guide will assist you in getting acquainted with the Speed-
Touch™180 Wireless LAN Access Point and in getting connected to a wireless
network.
Safety instructions Before connecting the SpeedTouch™, please read the SpeedTouch™180 Quick Installa-
tion Guide and Safety Instructions.
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 updates, and
documents please visit the SpeedTouch™ web site at:
www.speedtouch.com

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1.1 About the SpeedTouch™180
Package Contents After unpacking the SpeedTouch™180 box, check the contents to be sure you have
received the following components:
•SpeedTouch™180 Wireless LAN Access Point
•Power adapter
•Ethernet cable
•SpeedTouch™180 Setup CD-ROM
•Quick Installation Guide
•Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information
Please inform your dealer, if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If
possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials in case there is a
need to return the product.
The SpeedTouch™
AAntenna CLAN indicator
BWLAN indicator DPower indicator
B C D
A

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LED Indicators
Back panel layout
Indicator Description
Name State
WLAN Green Connection has been established.
Flashing The WLAN port is sending or receiving data.
Off Wireless feature has been disabled from the user interface.
The “Enable Wireless Networking” check box has been de-
selected.
LAN Green The connection is established at 100 Mbps.
Yellow The connection is established at 10 Mbps.
Flashing The indicated LAN port is sending or receiving data.
Off There is no link on the port.
Power Green The SpeedTouch™ is receiving power.
Flashing Device is booting.
Off Power off or failure.
Item Description
APowerInlet
B Fast Ethernet port (RJ-45). Connect device (such as a computer, hub or
switch) on your local area network to this port.
AB

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1.2 SpeedTouch™180 Installation
Before you start Before installing the SpeedTouch™, verify that you have all the items listed under the
Package Contents list. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local
distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the
wireless gateway.
Connect the
power supply
Always check first whether the power supply adapter provided is suitable for the local
power specifications. Contact your Service Provider in case of any doubt.
The power inlet on the SpeedTouch™ is marked “Power”.
Plug the adapter's coaxial jack into the SpeedTouch™'s power inlet and plug the power
supply into a power socket outlet.
Connect your
computer
Connect the SpeedTouch™ to your computer using the Ethernet cable provided with
your SpeedTouch™180.
Note At the end of the installation you may be asked to reconnect your device.
SpeedTouch™180
configuration
To configure the SpeedTouch™180 according to the specific needs of your network,
see “1.3 SpeedTouch™180 Configuration” on page 9.

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1.3 SpeedTouch™180 Configuration
Preconditions Make sure that:
•The SpeedTouch™ is in its default configuration state.
Note For more information, see “3.2 SpeedTouch™180 Default Configura-
tion” on page 36.
•The SpeedTouch™ and your computer share the same IP subnet (10.0.0.0/24).
By default the SpeedTouch™180 has a local IP address 10.0.0.140. To be able to
access the web pages, your computer needs to be configured with an IP address in
the same subnet, e.g. 10.0.0.1.
Note To configure your computer with an IP address, please consult the
Operating System’s Help.
•Your web browser is not using a proxy server and the SpeedTouch™ IP address is
not submitted to a proxy server.
Note For more information on how to disable your web browser's proxying,
please consult the web browser's Help.
•Javascript is enabled on your web browser.
Configuration examples The SpeedTouch™180 allows you to:
•Create a wireless access point for your network or Internet gateway (e.g. a
SpeedTouch™ DSL Router):
For more information, see “1.3.1 The SpeedTouch™180 as Access Point” on
page 11.
•Associate the SpeedTouch™180 with an Access Point (e.g. a SpeedTouch™580).
For more information, see “1.3.2 The SpeedTouch™180 as Wireless Client” on
page 12.
SpeedTouch™180 SpeedTouch™580

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•Extend the range of an existing Access Point (e.g. a SpeedTouch™580) by means
of an additional Access Point:
For more information see, “1.3.1 The SpeedTouch™180 as Access Point” on
page 11.
•Extend the range of an existing Access Point (e.g. a WDS-enabled
SpeedTouch™580) by means of a wireless repeater:
Note The Access Point must support WDS.
For more information, see “1.3.3 The SpeedTouch™180 as Wireless Repeater”
on page 13.
Note If at any time the SpeedTouch™180 becomes unresponsive, it may be neces-
sary to perform a reset to factory defaults.
For more information, see “ Reset to default configuration” on page 36.
SpeedTouch™180 SpeedTouch™580
SpeedTouch™180 SpeedTouch™580
WDS Link

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1.3.1 The SpeedTouch™180 as Access Point
SpeedTouch™180
configuration
Proceed as follows:
1Open your web browser and go to http://10.0.0.140.
2Enter “admin” in the Password box and click LOGIN to access the management
interface.
3On the System menu, click Operating Mode.
4Select Access Point and click Apply.
5Your SpeedTouch™180 restarts.
Wireless settings
configuration
Once the SpeedTouch™ has restarted, continue with the configuration of your wireless
settings:
1If needed, open your web browser and go to http://10.0.0.140.
2Enter your password and click LOGIN to access the management interface.
Note The default password is “admin”.
3On the Wireless menu, configure following settings:
•Basic Settings
•WEP Configuration
•WPA Configuration
For more information, see “2.3 Wireless Links” on page 20.
Note In case you want to use the SpeedTouch™180 to extend the range of
an existing Access Point, make sure the wireless settings from the
SpeedTouch™180 and your existing Access Point correspond.
4On the LAN menu, click LAN Settings.
5Configure your SpeedTouch™180 with a static IP address in the range of your
network and click Apply.
Note From now on the SpeedTouch™ will be accessible at this address.
Wireless network
configuration
If you want to:
•Create a wireless access point for your network or Internet gateway:
1Configure your Wireless clients with the same wireless settings.
2Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect it to your
Ethernet network or Internet Gateway.
•Extend the range of an existing Access Point, disconnect the Ethernet cable from
your computer and connect it to your existing Access Point.

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1.3.2 The SpeedTouch™180 as Wireless Client
Operation mode
selection
Proceed as follows:
1Open your web browser and go to http://10.0.0.140.
2Enter “admin” in the Password box and click LOGIN to access the management
interface.
3On the System menu, click Operating Mode.
4Select Client Bridge (Infrastructure) and click Apply.
5Your SpeedTouch™180 restarts.
Wireless settings
configuration
Once your SpeedTouch™ has restarted, configure your SpeedTouch™180 with the
appropriate wireless settings:
1If needed, open your web browser and go to http://10.0.0.140.
2Enter “admin” in the Password box and click LOGIN to access the management
interface.
3On the Wireless menu, click Basic Settings.
4Configure the SpeedTouch™180 with the same SSID as your Access Point and
click Apply.
5On the Wireless menu, click WEP Configuration
6Configure the SpeedTouch™180 with the same WEP key as your Access Point
and click Apply.
Note WPA is not available in this mode.
Network configuration To complete the configuration:
1Configure your Ethernet interface for obtaining an IP configuration dynamically.
Note For more information, please consult the Operating System’s Help.
2If needed, connect the SpeedTouch™ to your computer or gaming device using
the Ethernet cable provided with your SpeedTouch™180.

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1.3.3 The SpeedTouch™180 as Wireless Repeater
Introduction Repeaters extend the coverage area of your wireless LAN, however bear in mind that
throughput is reduced for wireless clients that are connected through the repeater.
The SpeedTouch™180 can support up to a maximum of four devices in this mode. The
user will be prompted if this number is exceeded.
Operating mode
selection
Proceed as follows:
1Open your web browser and go to http://10.0.0.140.
2Enter “admin” in the Password box and click LOGIN to access the management
interface.
3On the System menu, click Operating Mode.
4Select Repeater and click Apply.
5Your SpeedTouch™180 restarts.
Wireless security
configuration
Once your SpeedTouch™ has restarted, configure your SpeedTouch™180 with the
appropriate wireless settings:
1If needed, open your web browser and go to http://10.0.0.140.
2Enter “admin” in the Password box and click LOGIN to access the management
interface.
3On the Wireless menu, click Basic Setting.
4Configure the SpeedTouch™180 with the same SSID and channel as you Access
Point and click Apply.
Note The SSID can be different but the channel needs to be the same.
5On the Wireless menu, click WEP Configuration.
6Configure the SpeedTouch™180 with the same WEP key as your Access Point
and click Apply.
Note WPA is not available in this mode.
Repeater configuration To complete the configuration:
1On the Wireless menu, click Repeater.
2Make sure the Enable WDS check box is selected and click Refresh.
3Select the check box corresponding to the device you want to relay the wireless
network for and click Apply.
Note WDS must be enabled on both Access Point and Repeater.
Note If you are using a SpeedTouch™180 as Access Point both Access Point
and Repeater must operate in Repeater mode.
4Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer.

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2 SpeedTouch™180 Web Interface
Introduction This chapter aims to give a brief overview of the SpeedTouch™ web pages and their
respective functionality.
Preconditions Make sure that:
•The SpeedTouch™ is in its default configuration state.
Note For more information, see “3.2 SpeedTouch™180 Default Configura-
tion” on page 36.
•The SpeedTouch™ and your computer share the same IP subnet (10.0.0.0/24).
By default the SpeedTouch™180 has a local IP address 10.0.0.140. To be able to
access the web pages, your computer needs to be configured with an IP address in
the same subnet, e.g. 10.0.0.1.
Note To configure your computer with an IP address, please consult the
Operating System’s Help.
•Your web browser is not using a proxy server and the SpeedTouch™ IP address is
not submitted to a proxy server.
Note For more information on how to disable your web browser's proxying,
please consult the web browser's Help.
•Javascript is enabled on your web browser.
Browsing to the
SpeedTouch™
web pages
To access the SpeedTouch™ web pages:
1Start the web browser on your computer.
2Browse to the SpeedTouch™ at its IP address http://10.0.0.140.
3Enter the password and click LOGIN to access the management interface:
Note The default password (first-time use or after reset) is “admin”.

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The SpeedTouch™
start page
As a result the Status page appears:
Note This is the SpeedTouch™180 homepage.
Topic menu and links On the left of each of the SpeedTouch™ web pages a topics menu is provided. This
menu navigates you via links through all configurational aspects of the SpeedTouch™.
For your convenience the links are sorted in four drop-down topics menus:
•System
•LAN
•Wireless
•Tools
To apply configuration changes, click Apply, and if you want to clear your setting
changes, click Cancel. If you wish to view the previous screen, press Back.
Home Click Home to return to the homepage.
Logout Click Logout to exit the web management interface.

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2.1 System Links
Introduction The System menu allows the user view/change:
•Password Settings.
•Operating Mode.
•Language Settings.
Password Settings Click this link to display the Password Settings page:
This page allows you to configure a system password, to protect the SpeedTouch™180.
Make sure however not to use an obvious password such as a your name, date of birth,
etc.
To change your system password:
1Enter your old password in the Current Password box.
2Enter your new password in the New password box and re-enter it in the New
password box.
3Click Apply.
Note In the Idle time out box, you can specify a the maximum period of time (in
minutes) for which the login session is maintained during inactivity.
Note If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to the management inter-
face, perform a power reset.
For more information, see “3.2 SpeedTouch™180 Default Configuration”
on page 36.

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Operating Mode Click this link to display the Operating Mode page:
Under Operating Mode, you can select:
•Access Point:
Provides simple, wireless access to your network or internet gateway.
•Client Bridge (Infrastructure):
Enables you to establish a wireless connection to an Access Point.
•Client Bridge (AdHoc):
Enables you to directly communicate with other wireless clients without the need
of Access Point.
Note The performance of your wireless network, however, will decrease
considerably as the number of AdHoc devices on your network
increases.
•Repeater
Extends the range of an existing Access Point.
Note For more information, see “1.3 SpeedTouch™180 Configuration” on page 9.
Language Settings Click this link to display the Language Settings page:
To change the web page language:
1Select the language of your choice in the Please select your language list.
2Click Apply.
3The SpeedTouch™180 changes the web page language, without restarting.