Siemens gigaset SE551 Owner's Manual page 101

SSID
Before the wireless network components can communicate with each other, you must
use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier).
The default SSID for the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable is ConnectionPoint. For security
reasons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast (see below).
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case sensitive. It can be up to
32 alphanumerical characters long.
Please remember:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you enter
the new SSID on them as well.
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable will send
the SSID in all data transmissions, and your Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's SSID will be
displayed on PCs that have a wireless network adapter. In this case eavesdroppers could
use the SSID to gain access to your network.
If you deactivate SSID broadcast, your Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's SSID will not be
displayed. This increases the protection against unauthorised access to your wireless
network. However, you must make a note of the SSID. You will need this to log on your
PC.
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Select the Off option to deactivate SSID broadcast.
Transmission mode
This function is only shown in the window if the Super G transmission mode is deacti-
vated (see page 100).
The standard IEEE 802.11g permits data transfer up to 54 Mbit/s, IEEE 802.11b up
to 11 Mbit/s. For the best possible data transfer rates in your network select
IEEE 802.11g only. To operate clients with older wireless network adapters in your
network, select IEEE 802.11b/g (mixed).
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Select the required transmission mode for your wireless network.
Sending power
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Select the required sending power for your device.
We recommend that you select a sending power with a range to suit the spatial envi-
ronment of your local network. A much greater range makes it easier to eavesdrop
on your wireless data transmission.
Configuring the Advanced Settings
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