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1 Getting started
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1.2.2 Local network connections
Overview
Wireless access point
The built-in 2.4 GHz IEEE802.11n and 5 GHz IEEE802.11ac wireless access points provide wireless access to your wireless
clients.
For more information, see “3 Wireless networking” on page 23.
Ethernet switch
The Ethernet switch ( ) allows you to connect Ethernet devices (a computer, a smart TV, a NAS drive, a set-top box, etc.)
to your local network. For more information, see “2.3 Connecting your wired devices” on page 17.
All Ethernet ports on your TG589vac are Gigabit Ethernet ports. Each Ethernet port has a maximum speed of 1 Gbps
(Gigabit per second).
Each of the Ethernet port has a LED to indicate link integrity (or activity).
USB Port
The USB port ( ) can be used to:
Connect a USB mass storage device to share your content (for example, music, movies,…).
Connect a mobile Internet dongle to set up a mobile Internet connection that can work as a backup for your main Internet
connection.
For more information, see “5 Sharing content” on page 53.
LED Status Description
Solid on Device connected.
Blinking Device connected and sending/receiving data.
Off No device connected.