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1 GETTING STARTED

Check the box contents

Your box should contain the following items:

This Quick Installation Guide

One Safety Instructions and Regulatory Notices booklet

One MediaAccess Gateway (TC8715D)

One power cord

One Ethernet cable (RJ-45)

When one or more of these items are missing, contact your service provider.

Before you start

Carefully read the Safety Instructions and Regulatory Notices included in the box before continuing with the 
installation of the MediaAccess Gateway.

Setup procedure

To setup your home network and Internet connection you have to complete the following steps:

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Connect the MediaAccess Gateway to the MoCA/Cable network.
For more information, see 

“2.1 Connect the MediaAccess Gateway to the MoCA/Cable network” on page 2

.

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Power on the MediaAccess Gateway.
For more information, see 

“2.2 Power on the MediaAccess Gateway” on page 2

.

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Connect your network devices to the MediaAccess Gateway.
The MediaAccess Gateway offers the following options to connect your network devices:

Wireless connection

For more information, see 

“2.3.1 Automatic configuration” on page 3

.

Wired connection using an Ethernet cable.

For more information, see 

“2.4 Connect your wired (Ethernet) devices to the MediaAccess Gateway” on 

page 4

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Optionally, you can further configure the MediaAccess Gateway to your needs (for example, change the 
wireless settings). For more information, see 

“2.5 Configure the MediaAccess Gateway to your needs 

(optional)” on page 5

.

More information

For more detailed information about your MediaAccess Gateway, download the MediaAccess Gateway user 
guide from the support pages of your service provider.

Summary of Contents for MediaAccess TC8717T

Page 1: ... reserved DMS QIG 20140127 0003 v1 0 All tradenames referenced are service marks trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Specifications subject to change without notice QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE MediaAccess TC8715D ...

Page 2: ... Gateway to the MoCA Cable network on page 2 2 Power on the MediaAccess Gateway For more information see 2 2 Power on the MediaAccess Gateway on page 2 3 Connect your network devices to the MediaAccess Gateway The MediaAccess Gateway offers the following options to connect your network devices Wireless connection For more information see 2 3 1 Automatic configuration on page 3 Wired connection usi...

Page 3: ...able port connects you both to your service provider s broadband network and the MoCA devices in your home cable network 2 2 Power on the MediaAccess Gateway Proceed as follows 1 Take the power cord that is included with your MediaAccess Gateway 2 Connect the small end of the power cord to the Power port on the back of the MediaAccess Gateway 3 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electric...

Page 4: ...age 3 By manually entering the settings proceed with 2 3 2 Manual configuration on page 4 2 3 1 Automatic configuration WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS allows you to add new wireless devices to your network in a swift and easy way without the need to enter all of your wireless settings network name encryption etc You can use this method if your wireless device supports WPS Check the documentation of...

Page 5: ...ed wireless channel Change the wireless channel of your MediaAccess Gateway For more information download the user guide from your operator s website 2 3 2 Manual configuration If you want to connect a computer using a wireless connection configure the wireless client on your computer with the wireless settings printed on the bottom of your MediaAccess Gateway For the network name two values are a...

Page 6: ... the left to go to the setting of your choice and make the necessary changes Restore the factory default settings If at some point you can no longer connect to the MediaAccess Gateway or you want to make a fresh install it may be useful to restore to factory defaults Proceed as follows 1 Make sure that the MediaAccess Gateway is turned on 2 Use a pen or an unfolded paperclip to push the recessed R...

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