THOMSON TG185n, Setup And User Manual

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3 The THOMSON TG185n as Wireless Access Point
3.1 Configuring The THOMSON TG185n As Access Point
Procedure
Before you can use your THOMSON TG185n as wireless access point you have to complete following steps:
1 Switch the THOMSON TG185n to access point mode .
2 Assign a static IP address to your computer .
3 Configure the wireless settings of your THOMSON TG185n .
4 Configure the IP settings of your THOMSON TG185n (optional) .
5 Connect your THOMSON TG185n to your Internet gateway .
6 Configure your wireless clients .
7 Configure your computer to obtain an IP address automatically .
Switch the THOMSON TG185n to access point mode
Proceed as follows:
1 On the back panel of your THOMSON TG185n, move the switch to the access point position.
2 After a few seconds the Access Point LED will turn green.
Assign a static IP address to your computer
The IP address must be between 192.168.1.14 and 192.168.1.63 (for example 192.168.1.20). The subnet mask
must be
255.255.255.0 .
For more information, see “7.1 Assigning a Static IP to Your Computer” on page 44 .
Configure the wireless settings of your THOMSON TG185n
Proceed as follows:
1 Open your web browser and browse to http://192.168.1.11 .
2 The THOMSON TG185n Web Interface appears. On the Basic Setting menu, click Wireless Setting .
3 The Wireless Settings page appears.
4 In the Network ID (SSID) box, you can change the name of your wireless network.
This name will be displayed in the list of available networks when you try to connect a device to your
THOMSON TG185n access point.