Ssid Broadcast Settings - Siemens Gigaset WLAN Operating Instructions Manual

Security Setup

SSID Broadcast Settings

This option is only available in Repeater and Access point modes.
Before wireless network components can communicate with each other, you have to
use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier). In the SSID Broadcast window, you can make
SSID transmission visible or invisible.
If you select SSID visible, the Gigaset WLAN Repeater will send the SSID in all data trans-
missions, and the 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 select SSID invisible, your Gigaset WLAN Repeater's SSID will not be displayed.
This increases the protection against unauthorised access to the wireless network. How-
ever, you should make a note of the SSID. You will need it for setting up a wireless con-
nection between a PC and your Gigaset WLAN Repeater.
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Select the option and click on Next.
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