User's Manual

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Introduction
Note: The minimum requirements may vary among different cable companies.
About your Advanced Cable Gateway
Key Features
Thank you for choosing the ACG905, the new generation of Thomson
Gateways with enhanced functionalities. The Advanced Cable Gateway offers
the following services:
Multi-Line Capability, Up to 5 Handsets*•
Access to Voicemail, Address Book, News, Weather and other •
features via your Handset(s) - varies depending upon offerings from
your service provider
Built-in router functionality for home networking•
WiFi•
Main Technical Characteristics
DOCSIS 2.0 and PacketCable 1.5 Compliant•
Built-in DECT Technology•
Wireless (Add-On WiFi Card included)•
2 Ethernet Ports, 1 USB2.0 and 1 RJ11 Telephone Line•
Battery back-up•
Security Through Built-In Firewall and WEP, WPA, WPA2, BPI+ •
Protocols
Easy Access to Advanced Diagnostics Web Pages•
* Refer to page the Thomson Webpage URL for ordering information.
IBM PC COMPATIBLE MACINTOSH
CPU
Pentium preferred Power PC
Operating
System
Windows NT/2000/Me/XP/Vista, Linux Mac OS 10.4xor higher
Video
VGA or better (SVGA preferred) VGA or better (SVGA built-in preferred)
Ethernet
10BaseT or 100BaseT 10BaseT or 100BaseT
An Ethernet card makes it possible for your computer to pass data to and from
the internet. You must have an Ethernet card and software drivers installed in your
computer. You will also need a standard Ethernet cable to connect the Ethernet
card to your Advanced Cable Gateway.
Software
A TCP/IP network protocol for each machine Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or
later or Mozilla Firefox.
Computer Requirements
For the best possible performance from your Advanced Cable Gateway, your
personal computer must meet the following minimum system requirements: