Setting Security Functions For The Wireless Network - Siemens gigaset SE551 Owner's Manual

Security settings

Setting security functions for the wireless network

In the next step you can set the encryption and authentication methods for your wire-
less network.
Wireless networks are even more strongly exposed to the risk of eavesdropping than
wired networks. With conventional network adapters an intruder only needs a device
with a WLAN adapter (e.g. a Notebook or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)) with an
appropriately configured network card in order to eavesdrop on every communication
made via a nearby wireless LAN.
The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable makes use of effective encryption methods to pre-
vent unauthorised eavesdropping as far as possible.
You can use the following security mechanisms:
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WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see below)
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WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 66)
We recommend using WPA2-PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless
network.
You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the
Advanced Settings menu (see page 101).
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