background image

5

2.5 Configure the MediaAccess Gateway to your needs (optional)

If you want to make additional changes to the default settings (for example, you want to change the wireless 
security settings) of the MediaAccess Gateway, proceed as follows:

1

Browse to http://192.168.0.1.

2

The MediaAccess Gateway admin tool appears. The admin tool allows you to configure your 
MediaAccess Gateway using your web browser.

3

The login page appears. In the 

Username

 box, type 

admin

In the 

Password

 box, type 

password

Click 

Login

. The 

Gateway > At a Glance

 page appears.

4

To change other settings, use the menu on 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 

Reset

 button on the back panel of the 

Technicolor Gateway 

for at least 15 seconds

 and then release it.

3

The MediaAccess Gateway restarts.

We strongly recommend you to change the default password. To do this, click 

Change 

Password

 in the upper-right corner of the page, complete the fields and click 

Save

.

A reset to factory default settings deletes all configuration changes you made.

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...

Reviews: