1.2.3 Buttons. Technicolor MediaConnect TG234

Each Ethernet port has a LED to indicate link integrity (or activity).

LED Colour State

Green

Off

Solid on

Blinking

Description

Device connected

Device connected and sending/receiving data

No device connected

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1.2.3 Buttons

Overview

Your TG234 is equipped with the following buttons:

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WPS button

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Reset button

WPS button

WPS

The WPS ( ) button allows you to set up a wireless connection in a swift and easy yet secure way without the need to enter any of your wireless settings manually.

For more information, see

“4.1 Connecting via WPS” on page 37

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Reset button

Reset

The Reset button allows you to reset your TG234 to factory defaults.

For more information, see

“5.5 Reset to factory defaults” on page 50

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1.2.4 Mode switch

TG234

Mode switch

The mode switch allows you to switch between modes of your TG234:

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Station:

Choose this mode when the TG234 is acting as a 5 GHz wireless client. The Ethernet port of the TG234 will be connected to your network client (typically a set-top box).

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Access Point:

Choose this mode when the TG234 is acting as a 5 GHz wireless access point. The Ethernet port of the TG234 will be connected directly to your Internet gateway, the other can be used to connect an Ethernet device to your Internet gateways network.

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Repeater:

Choose this mode when the TG234 is acting as a 5 GHz wireless repeater.

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Auto:

The TG234 will automatically select the correct mode (station, access point or repeater) depending on the current connection conditions.

For more information, see

“2 Setup” on page 12

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After moving the switch to another mode, turn off the TG234 and turn it back on. The TG234 will then activate the new mode at start up.

How the TG234 chooses the correct mode when switched to Auto

The TG234 will switch to:

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Station mode if the TG234 was connected to an Ethernet device (for example: a set-top box) at start-up.

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Access point mode if the TG234 was connected to a gateway or router (or similar) at start-up.

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Repeater mode if the TG234 is wirelessly connected to an access point and no device is connected to the Ethernet port.

This can happen in the either of the following cases:

 After successfully running WPS with no devices connected to the TG234 Ethernet port.

 After removing the cable when the device was in Station mode.

 When the TG234 is in station mode and you selected the Repeater check box in the TG234 GUI.

For more information, see

“The Basic settings” on page 23

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1.2.5 Status LEDs

Introduction

On the front panel of your TG234, you can find a number of status LEDs, indicating the state of the device.

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Link Quality ( ) LED

The Link Quality LED indicates the link quality of the wireless link to the access point or repeater.

Colour

Green

Orange

Red

Off

State

Solid on

Solid on

Solid on

Description

The link quality is optimal.

The link quality is average.

The link quality is bad.

The TG234 is not connected to any access point or repeater.

The Link Quality LED will always be off when the TG234 is in Access Point mode.

To improve the link quality of your wireless, see

“Poor wireless connectivity or range” on page 48

for more information.

Access Point ( ) LED

Colour

Green

State

Solid on

Blinking

Off

Description

The TG234 is in Access Point or Repeater mode.

Selecting a channel for wireless communication.

The TG234 is in Station mode.

Wireless ( ) LED

Colour

Green

State

Solid on

Blinking

Off

Description

Connection established.

Connection established and transmitting data.

Wireless interface disabled; or no stations or access points connected.

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