Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vac v2 - User Manual

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1. Before you start
Carefully read the Safety Instructions and Regulatory Notices booklet included in the
box before continuing with the installation of the MediaAccess Gateway.
2. Check the content of your box
Your box contains the following items:
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Item Description
A This Quick Installation Guide.
B One Safety Instructions and Regulatory Information booklet.
C One MediaAccess TG589vac v2.
In this document we will refer to it as MediaAccess Gateway.
D One power adapter.
E One DSL cable with grey connectors.
F One DSL splitter/fi lter (optional).
G One Ethernet cable with yellow connectors.
H One Ethernet cable with red connectors (optional)
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3. Connect the MediaAccess Gateway to the Broadband service
Choose your setup
To connect the MediaAccess Gateway to the Internet you can either:
 Directly connect the MediaAccess Gateway to your service provider’s DSL network. In
this setup the MediaAccess Gateway is used as DSL gateway. Follow the instructions
from
“Option A: DSL Gateway setup” on page2.
 Place the MediaAccess Gateway behind another Internet access device (for example,
an optical network terminal for fi bre). In this setup the MediaAccess Gateway is
used as local router. Follow the instructions from
“Option B: Local router setup” on
page3.
Option A: DSL Gateway setup
DSL
1 Plug the DSL cable into the grey port labelled DSL of the MediaAccess Gateway.
2 If your delivery:
Does not include a DSL splitter, plug the other end of the DSL cable into your
telephone wall socket.
Includes a DSL splitter, plug the other end of the DSL cable into the DSL/Modem
port of the DSL splitter. Plug the (LINE) cable of the DSL splitter into your
telephone wall socket.
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Option B: Local router setup
WAN
1 Plug the Ethernet cable with the red connectors into the red port labelled WAN.
2 Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your Internet access device’s Ethernet
port.
4. Power on the MediaAccess Gateway
1 Plug the connector of the electric power supply adapter into the
MediaAccess Gateway power inlet port ( ). Plug the adapter into a nearby
power outlet.
2 Press the power button (
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If the LED is blinking green or orange, the MediaAccess Gateway is
updating its software. If this is the case, wait until the LED becomes solid
on. This can take several minutes! Do not power o your device or unplug any
cables!
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5. Connect your wired (Ethernet) devices
If you want to connect a device using a wired (Ethernet) connection:
1 Take the Ethernet cable with the yellow connectors.
2 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to one of the yellow Ethernet ports on your
MediaAccess Gateway.
3 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your device.
4 Connect your other Ethernet devices.
5 We recommend you to fi rst confi gure the MediaAccess Gateway (see
“7. Confi gure
your MediaAccess Gateway from your browser” on page6) before connecting
your wireless clients (see “6. Connect your wireless devices” on page4).
6. Connect your wireless devices
After you have connected the fi rst device, confi gure the MediaAccess Gateway
fi rst (see “7. Confi gure your MediaAccess Gateway from your browser” on
page6) before connecting the other wireless clients.
MediaAccess Gateway access points
The MediaAccess Gateway has two wireless access points:
 The 5 GHz access point o ers superior transfer rates, is less sensitive to interference
and allows you to connect IEEE802.11a/n/ac wireless clients.
 The 2.4 GHz access point allows you to connect IEEE802.11b/g/n wireless clients. Use
this access point for wireless clients that don’t support 5 GHz.

Summary

Getting Started and Box Contents

Initial Preparations

Read safety and regulatory notices before installation.

Check Box Contents

Verify all items are present in the box, including the gateway and cables.

Connecting the MediaAccess Gateway

Broadband Service Setup Options

Choose between DSL Gateway or Local Router setup for Internet connection.

DSL Gateway Setup

Connect directly to your service provider's DSL network.

Local Router Setup

Connect behind another Internet access device.

Powering On the Gateway

Steps to power on the device, noting software update indications.

Wired Device Connection

Connect wired devices using Ethernet cables to the gateway's ports.

Wireless Device Connection

Guidance for connecting wireless clients after initial setup.

Wireless Connection Procedures

Checking Wireless Access Point Status

How to check the status of wireless access points via the gateway's LEDs.

Automatic WPS Connection

Steps for connecting a wireless device automatically using WPS.

Manual Wireless Connection

Configure wireless devices manually with Network Name and Wireless Key.

Configuring the MediaAccess Gateway

Accessing the User Interface

Browse to the gateway's IP address and log in with admin credentials.

Checking Internet Connection

Verify Internet connection status and input credentials if necessary.

Configuring Wireless Access Points

Set up SSIDs, security modes, and passwords for wireless networks.

Technicolor MediaAccess TG589vac v2 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Technicolor
Model	MediaAccess TG589vac v2
Category	Network Router
Wi-Fi Standard	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
USB Ports	1 x USB 2.0
Ethernet Ports	4
DSL Port	1 x VDSL2/ADSL2+
WAN Port	1 x RJ-45
Security Features	WPA2, Firewall, WPA