Configuring Wireless Connections - Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl First Steps

Configuring wireless connections

If PCs are communicating wirelessly via the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl, you should also
improve the security of your wireless network. This configuration is made via the
Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu. You can carry out the following here:
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Activate the wireless module of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (for information see
below)
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Set up the channel and
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Set up Encryption
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Restrict access to the LAN of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (see page 76) and
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Configure the repeater function on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl.
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In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
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Select On for the Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the wireless module of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN
dsl is activated.
You can now make the settings for the wireless network.
Channel
All clients in the network use the set radio channel for wireless data transfer. You can
choose between various channels, depending on your current location.
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Select Automatic so that the best channel for transmitting the data is used
automatically.
SSID (see page 73)
for wireless transmissions (see page 76)
Configuring Advanced Settings
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