Configuration For Wireless Connections - Siemens Gigaset SE361 WLAN User Manual

Configuring the Advanced Settings

Configuration for wireless connections

If PCs communicate wirelessly via the Gigaset SE361 WLAN, you should take steps to
enhance the security of your wireless network. You make this configuration via the
Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu. Here you can
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activate the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's wireless module (see below),
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set the channel and
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set Encryption for wireless traffic (see page 58),
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restrict access to the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's LAN (see page 58),
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configure the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's repeater function (see page 62).
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In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
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Select the On option for Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's wireless module is
activated.
You can now make the settings for your wireless network.
Transmission mode
The Transmission mode defines which
network. IEEE 802.11g permits data transfer up to 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b up to
11 Mbps.
For the best possible data transfer rates in your network select IEEE 802.11g only. You
can use this mode if the PC has the appropriate network adapter and there are no other
WLAN adapters in the vicinity.
To operate clients that have older network adapters in your network, select IEEE
802.11b/g (mixed). If you exclusively use older adapters select IEEE 802.11b only.
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Select the required Transmission mode for your wireless network.
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SSID (see page 56),
IEEE standard you use to transmit data in your