PC
Most laptops under 3 years old are ‘wireless enabled’.
Just look for this ‘Intel® Centrino™’ logo – it’ll be near
the keyboard.
user
network adaptor
Please note: When setting up, make sure you use the power
adaptor supplied in your new pack. Other power adaptors
Getting going is easy. may cause damage.
Okay, so
Connect & Go CD we’ve
given you into your PC
and then do what it says
on-screen. Just in case
you like to see things
on paper, the on-screen
steps are also shown on
let’s get
going!
page 9 and 10.
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CD into your PC
You may need to use it again to add other computers to your wireless network.
So write your details down here, then keep this booklet in a safe place with your CD.
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WPA-PSK Key This will be displayed on-screen during installation with your
Connect & Go CD
• Get your hands on a free tool called Assist & Go, which helps solve
broadband niggles
Top tip! When you set up your broadband connection, Assist & Go Nice and safe
will install and run automatically. You can run it any time by clicking
the icon on your desktop after it has been installed. You can use Your TalkTalk Connect & Go CD will automatically secure your wireless connection
Assist & Go once you are set up for support if you have any problems if your PC has built-in wireless, or you use a TalkTalk wireless adaptor. So other
with your broadband connection. people can’t nose around your personal information.
Top tip! Using your own wireless USB adaptor? You’ll need the wireless
settings given on your TalkTalk Connect & Go CD to set up your wireless
• Set up your free TalkTalk email address connection. Then you’ll need to install the adaptor on your computer using
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Top tip! The TalkTalk Connect & Go CD will help you save your wireless settings
• Protect your PC against viruses and online nasties, with TalkTalk
straight onto your desktop as a text file named ‘TalkTalk Settings’. Clever, eh!
Online Security
Top tip! Remove any anti-virus or any other software you might have
installed with a previous Internet Service Provider – you may find they
are not compatible with TalkTalk. It’s easy to add extra PCs
! Just check they’re ready to go wireless, then do this:
• Put your TalkTalk Connect & Go CD into your new PC
• Follow the ‘What do you want to do?’ page
• Follow the ‘I’m already a TalkTalk broadband customer’ section
• Choose the option ‘I want to add another computer for wireless connectivity’
• Follow the on-screen instructions
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take you through it bit by 1 heck your home phone for a dial tone.
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If you can’t hear one, call our landline
faults team on 0870 087 8777.
bit over the next few pages.
First… just check your Mac
is ready for wireless. Most
2 Plug a microfilter into each phone
Apple iMacs and iBooks have socket you use (don’t forget you
will temporarily have to unplug your
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your network
the Ethernet cable once your wireless
connection is made.
Okay, so you’ve done half of the technical bit. Now you’ve just got to do the other
half and you’ll have your Mac up and running with wireless.
5 Pyour
op your power adaptor into the back of
router. Plug the adaptor in, switch it
on at the wall and push the power button
1 So, you’ve connected your router to your Mac with the yellow Ethernet cable.
on the side of your router. Make sure you
use the power adaptor supplied with your
pack. Using other power adaptors may 2 Now click on the Apple icon at the top left of screen.
cause damage.
3 Select ‘System preferences’ and then select ‘Network’ from the internet and
network section.
6 The ADSL light should be solid green like this usually 4 In the ‘Location’ box select ‘Automatic’.
after 30 seconds of being switched on.
5 IfIf you use Mac 10.4: In the ‘Show’ box select ‘Built-in Ethernet’.
you use Mac 10.5: In the menu on the left choose ‘Built-in Ethernet’
and click the ‘advanced’ button on the bottom right.
6 Under the first tab, ‘TCP/ IP’, the ‘Configure IPv4’ section should state ‘Using
DHCP’. For Mac 10.4 users only: If this option is not available then click on
the next tab – ‘PPPoE’ and remove the tick in the top box that states ‘Connect
using PPPoE’. Now go back to the first tab and ‘Using DHCP’ should be
available in the drop down list.
If the light is off or flashing green check:
• The microfilter connected to your router is plugged into the master
telephone socket (refer back to step 2) 7 Click ‘Apply Now’ and close the window (if you don’t want to use a wireless
connection you can browse the web now).
• All your extension cables. It’s a good idea to use the grey ADSL cable
to connect your router and microfilter… as cables longer than 10 metres
(that’s 32 feet) can weaken your broadband signal 8 Open your internet browser (e.g. Safari) and type this URL in the top bar
(where you’d normally type a web address): 192.168.1.1 (don’t type ‘www’).
• Devices such as Sky, cordless phones and baby monitors are switched se the word ‘admin’ when you’re asked for both username and password,
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off or moved away from the router during set-up click ‘OK’.
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You’re
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irst of all click on ‘Wireless LAN’ on the left menu. Make sure your
‘Access Point’ is set to ‘Enable’. In ‘Channel ID’ replace ‘Auto Channel Select’
with ‘Channel 01’
• Next to ‘SSID’ delete ‘HG520b’ and enter a name for your network (make it
something easy to remember but don’t include any personal details)
• Next to ‘Authentication Type’ choose ‘WPA-PSK’
ready
• In the WPA-PSK section, ‘Pre-shared key’ will be selected. In the box to the
right put in a password you’ll remember easily (this has to be a minimum of
8 characters)
• Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click ‘Submit’
Top tip! Write your network name and password below, in case you need to
connect other computers later on. Then keep this booklet somewhere safe.
to go
wireless
Now you can browse the internet
Network name with your router wired to your Mac.
The final bit is to go wireless.
Password
Turn over to find out how.
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Router
2 Click this wireless ‘Airport’ icon
(find it on the menu bar, top right of your
screen). Select the network name you
created to select your router (hopefully
you’ve written it down on page 12).
5 Now
How to
remove the yellow Ethernet cable completely and you should be
ready to browse the internet wirelessly.
If you’re having problems with your connection, the tips on pages 19-21
understand
should sort out any issues.
2 you
Choose your network name and enter the WPA-PSK key (Note: the names
wrote down on page 12).
3 The bars on the ‘Airport’ icon should change from grey to black on your
additional computer when it’s connected wirelessly.
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Postcode
• Returned your equipment in its original condition and packaging Faulty No longer required
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alled up for a Returns Authorisation Number and put it on the returns
form on the following page Require new router
Remember, if you return your wireless router you need to keep your TalkTalk
Connect & Go CD as you will still need it to connect to TalkTalk broadband. What are you returning?
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