Configuring The Local Network - Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl User Manual

Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007
Information for experienced users
The default settings for your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl are:
– IP address: 192.168.1.1
– Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
– Radio channel: Automatic
– SSID: individual preset
– Encryption: WPA-PSK (with pre-shared key), individual preset
The individual preset SSID and pre-shared key are shown on the label on the bottom
of the device (see page 4).
Important operation information
If you operate a SIP phone on your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl please mind that it will
maintain the Internet connection even if it is in stand-by mode. This can result in
high connection charges if you are on a time-based or volume-based tariff. In this
case it is recommended to use a flat-rate tariff.

Configuring the local network

In order to communicate via the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, the network configuration
may have to be set up correctly on the connected PCs.
This usually occurs automatically with
Windows Vista (32 and 64)
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Windows XP
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Windows 2000 or
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Mac OS X
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operating systems provided you have not made any changes to the standard settings for
the network configuration.
With Windows 98 SE or ME initial network configuration may be necessary.
If you require information on how to configure computers correctly for working in a
Local Network (LAN) or in a Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN), please refer to the
chapter "Local network configuration" on page 36.
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registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS X is a registered trademark of Appel Inc.
Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organization.
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