Setting Security Functions For The Wireless Network - Gigaset SE366 User Manual

Security settings
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default), the Gigaset SE366 WLAN will send the SSID in all data
transmissions and your Gigaset SE366 WLAN's SSID will be displayed on all PCs that have
a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could use the SSID to gain access
to your local network.
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Select Off to deactivate SSID broadcast.
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Click Next > to proceed to the next step.

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 SE366 WLAN uses effective encryption methods to largely prevent eaves-
dropping.
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 40)
We recommend using WPA2-PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless
network.
WEP encryption is not supported if you are using WPS.
You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the
Advanced Settings menu (see page 69).
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