Router Setup - Getting Started
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW ROUTER * 5 MINUTE READ * MONDAY 16TH DECEMBER 2024
In the Box
Before setting up your new router, please take the time to familiarise yourself with the contents of the box and ensure that all necessary parts are included. If you find that any parts are missing, please get in touch at 03330 040341. Please also note that in most instances the DSL filter provided will not be required due to the provision of an MK4 socket. See the Which Master Socket Do I Need? page for more information.
Router Setup
The DGA0122 is a dual band broadband gateway that supports Wi-Fi 4 (11n) on 2.4GHz and Wi-Fi 5 (11ac) on 5GHz. The DGA0122 supports Wi-Fi EasyMesh. This feature allows the addition of a compatible Wi-Fi EasyMesh Extender such as the Technicolor OWA0131.
About Passwords
There are three passwords that are used with your Broadband service and your DGA0122 gateway. These are described below.
Broadband (PPP) Username/Password
If your service provider does not support automatic configuration of your DGA0122 these details will be provided ro you separately. During first installation, the DGA0122 will prompt you to enter these (PPP) details.
Gateway Admin Password
To access the advanced features of your DGA0122, login to the admin pages at http://192.168.1.1. The unique password (or Access Key) can be found on the enclosed card and on the label of the DGA0122. The DGA0122 will prompt you to change this default password to something you can easily remember. Note that for security we recommend using a strong password containing both upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers and special symbols. Your password should ideally be 12 characters or more.
Wireless Password
If you are connecting using a wireless device, you can connect either using WPS pairing or by manual configuration using the wireless password. The default wireless password is 16 characters. If you decide to change this password, we recommend a strong password of at least 16 characters.
Note: sharing this password with others will allow them to access your network.
Connecting Your Devices
Follow these instructions when connecting your mobile devices.
iPhone and iPad
Android
Connecting to a PC
Windows 10
Router Quick Start Guide - Technicolor DGA0122
1. Connect DSL port to the phone socket via a splitter (optional) using the supplied grey cable. The DSL port is suitable for SOGEA, while the red WAN port should be used to connect for FTTP.
2. Connect your computers or your network to ports 1-4.
3. Plug in the supplied power cable.
4- Switch router on. The status light will be orange initially. The Broadband light should blink and then turn to a steady green colour.
5. Once logged in for the first time, wait a few minutes for the router configuration to complete.
6. See your info pack or router card for further details such as Wi-Fi password, etc.
Initial Configuration Information:
The Technicolor will be posted to you in a default state. It will have a random Wi-Fi name as set on the base of the router. In most cases, once your service is live and the Technicolor has logged in for the first time, it will be configured in the correct way for your service – the plastic card on the router will also describe your specific configuration and how it needs to be connected.
The details above describe the most common configuration for this router, where you are simply connecting the Technicolor router to your phone line and using its built in WiFi and network ports for your internet access.
Let's Get Started
The first step now is to check which service you have selected. You will either have a SOGEA or FTTP setup which will affect how you set up your router. Check the images below to see which one matches yours.
