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You can ask your local Telstra store or partner for advice on home networking
accessories such as Home Network Extenders, compatible modems and plans
or call us on
13 2200
.
maKinG YoUr ConneCtion
There are three ways to connect your T-Box
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to the internet:
1. Use the Ethernet network cable (Recommended)
If your Home Network Gateway or modem is close enough to your T-Box, you’ll
get the best speeds by using the Ethernet network cable provided to connect them.
If your T-Box is a long distance away from your modem, we recommend that you
use a Home Network Extender such as Ruckus or Power line to connect your T-Box
to the Home Network Gateway in order to improve the quality of internet connection.
When you get to the Internet Connection step, follow the on-screen instructions:
Select ‘Connect via Ethernet’ on the screen.
Make sure you’ve connected the Ethernet network cable provided from your
T-Box to your Home Network Gateway/modem. Press OK when asked and wait
a few seconds to activate the connection. The connection will be confirmed on
screen after a few seconds, and you can move onto the next step.
2. Use Wi-Fi for a wireless connection
Although it is recommended that you connect your T-Box to the modem/
Home Network Gateway using Ethernet cable directly or using a Home
Network Extender device such as Powerline or Ruckus, if you can’t link
your T-Box and Home Network Gateway with an Ethernet cable, a Wi-Fi
connection could be an option.
When connecting by Wi-Fi you need to be aware that there are lots of factors
which will impact the speed of your connection, including the distance between
your T-Box and the Wi-Fi gateway, what’s in between the two of them, and
potentially interference from other electrical devices. In some situations your
T-Box may not be able to locate your Wi-Fi home network, in which case you’ll
need to either move things around or use the Ethernet cable provided.
You can setup Wi-Fi with your T-Box in a couple of ways - either with a password
or by using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Before you start setting up your Wi-Fi connection for your T-Box, ensure that
your Wi-Fi modem is powered on.
