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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ........
  • Page 4 Contents Updating device drivers ..... 34 Glossary ........35 Appendix .

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Chapter "Customer service (Customer Care)" on page 48. Notes on safe operation When you have installed and configured the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on your PC, you should make security settings on the wireless network: Change the SSID for all of the wireless devices within your network, see "SSID (Service Set Identifier)"...

  • Page 6: The Gigaset Usb Adapter 54

    Notebooks, can connect to the WLAN even after changing location. This enables you to use all the files and printers on the network. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 works to the IEEE 802.11g transmission standard and is backwards compatible with the older standard IEEE 802.11b.

  • Page 7: Ad-Hoc Network

    PCs must have a wireless network adapter installed, e. g. a Gigaset USB Adapter 54, a Gigaset PC Card 54 or a Gigaset USB Stick 54. Ad-hoc networks are used wherever communication networks have to be set up quickly without any existing network infrastructure and the participants are mobile.

  • Page 8: Wpa Encryption

    WEP standard (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and offers more reliable encryption and authentication methods. With your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 you can use WPA encryption regardless of the operating system used. WPA encryption is particularly recommended where the highest security is required.

  • Page 9: Installing The Gigaset Usb Adapter 54

    Choose a location with the least obstacles to the radio waves. Protect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 against dampness. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of other electronic equipment. Electrical equipment can mutually affect each other, the radio waves may impair the functioning of other devices.

  • Page 10: Status Display

    Do not connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC until prompted by the installation program. If you connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC before installing the software, Windows will automatically recognise the device and show the dialog box prompting for the appropriate driver.
  • Page 11 The screens for the various operating systems differ only marginally. Installation is largely automatic, apart from a few mouse clicks and restarts. The InstallShield Wizard appears. Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Install the software for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54.
  • Page 12 During installation, the InstallShield Wizard uses the Setup Status screen to show which action is being carried out, and the progress is also displayed. After completion of this installation step, a message appears prompting you to connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Gigaset Usb Adapter 54

    If your PC still has the older USB Version 1.1, you may see an error message to that effect during installation. You can ignore this message. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 also works with USB Version 1.1. However, the maximum transmission rate under USB V1.1 is lower.

  • Page 14: Installing Driver Software

    Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Installing driver software Once the USB cable has been plugged it, installation continues automatically. The operating system's automatic hardware opens to install the drivers for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54. Please remember: If your PC is equipped with the Windows XP operating system Service Pack 2, the Wizard for looking for new hardware window appears.

  • Page 15: Checking Installation

    Checking installation If installation was successful, you can now use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor. With the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor you can configure your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and create a connection to other network adapters or an access point.
  • Page 16 ì If possible, move your PC closer to the connection partner for greater field strength. No WLAN available (red cross over bar) There is no WLAN within range of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 that you could connect to. ì...

  • Page 17: Configuring The Gigaset Usb Adapter 54

    ì In the start menu, click on Start – Programs – Gigaset USB Adapter 54 – Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor. This launches the program. The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is then displayed in the status area of the taskbar.

  • Page 18: Deactivating Autostart

    In the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor user interface, you will find various settings and status displays for your network adapter in various tabs. Tabs You can use the following Gigaset USB Adapter 54 tabs to configure the monitored network adapter: Configuration: Select profile, change general settings and security options (see "Configuration"...

  • Page 19: Closing The Monitor

    Right-click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the taskbar. This opens the pop-up menu. ì Select Exit to close the program. This exits the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor. The icon disappears from the status area in the taskbar. Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54...

  • Page 20: Configuration

    Configuration In the Configuration tab, you can choose the general basic settings and the security options for operating the Gigaset USB Adapter 54. Configuration – General Successful communication in a WLAN depends on all the PCs using the same ID (SSID) and the same radio channel.
  • Page 21 Select the channel used by the desired connection partners in the ad-hoc network. Transmission Mode The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is designed to operate as per various WLAN standards: ì Select 802.11g if the network environment uses this WLAN standard.

  • Page 22: Configuration - Security

    Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Select 802.11b/g, if the network environment uses both modes. The maximum transmission rate possible depends on the WLAN standard of the connection partner in question. The default setting is 802.11b/g. Configuration – Security The range of a wireless network cannot be restricted to an enclosed area.
  • Page 23 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Select the security mode you require from the Security list: A window opens for you to configure the mode.
  • Page 24 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK offers greater protection for your network than WEP. You should therefore use WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK for registration if all components in your network support this. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK can be used with various encryption standards. Depending on which standard the access point supports, the encryption mode is automatically selected.
  • Page 25 Generating keys with a passphrase For encryption, you can use a passphrase from which the required keys are generated automatically. ì Select the option Use Passphrase. This activates the appropriate entry field. Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54...
  • Page 26 In the Default Key field, select one of these four created keys with which data transfer on your PC is to be encrypted. ì Click Apply to accept the changes. The security options of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 have now been activated.

  • Page 27: Configuration - Profiles

    The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor can manage several configuration profiles for your Gigaset USB Adapter 54. If you want to use your PC in different wireless networks, for example, you can create several profiles and adjust them to the requirements of the corresponding networks.
  • Page 28 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Selecting a profile ì Open the selection in the Profile field. ì Click on the profile name you want to use. This activates the selected profile and displays it in the Profile field. ì...

  • Page 29: Status

    Shows the encryption method (see "Configuration – Security" on page 20). Received Packets Shows how many data packets have been received on your PC from connection partners on the current WLAN since the connection was set up. Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54...

  • Page 30: Ip Settings

    Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Sent Packets Shows how many data packets have been sent on the current WLAN since the connection was set up between your PC and your connection partner. Link Quality Shows the quality of the wireless connection.
  • Page 31 PC. Divided into data received and data sent, the actual transmission rates are shown and compared with the theoretical transmission rate available on this WLAN. The percentage values are updated continuously in the diagram. Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54...

  • Page 32: Site Monitor

    Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Site Monitor The Site Monitor tab provides a comprehensive overview of the connection partners available via the visible SSID. One click reads in a list with all the relevant information on the potential connection partners. If you want, you can set up a connection to one of the connection partners shown directly from the list.
  • Page 33 If your network adapter's active configuration profile is not compatible with the connection partner's settings, you will first see the Configuration – Common tab. ì Change the settings required for the connection. ì Select a saved profile. Then the connection will be set up automatically. Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54...

  • Page 34: About

    Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 About The About tab provides information about the software company and the version number of the software installed on your PC. The Internet address takes you directly to the company's product page containing the latest information and software updates for...

  • Page 35: Deinstalling The Gigaset Usb Adapter 54

    You have acquired a newer version of Gigaset USB Adapter 54, and the operating instructions of the new device recommends deinstalling the older version. You no longer need the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and want to free up space on the hard disk and working memory.

  • Page 36: Updating Device Drivers

    Updating device drivers Updating device drivers You should update the driver for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 when a new version is available. You can find information about the latest driver updates on our website, www.siemens.com/gigasetusbadapter54. ì Download the latest driver.

  • Page 37: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Access Point An access point, such as a Gigaset router, is the centre of a wireless local network (WLAN). It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components and regulates the data traffic in the wireless network. The access point also serves as an interface to other networks, e.g.
  • Page 38 See DNS Domain name The domain name is the reference to one or more web servers on the Internet (e.g. siemens.com). The domain name is mapped via the DNS service to the corresponding IP address. Digital Subscriber Line DSL is a data transmission technology in which a connection to the Internet can be run at up to 1.5 Mbps over normal telephone lines.
  • Page 39 A number of protocols have been defined for exchanging data known by the name TCP/IP. All participants on the Internet are identifiable by IP addresses. Servers are addressed by a domain name (e.g. siemens.com). Domain Name Service (DNS) is used to assign domain names to IP addresses.
  • Page 40 Glossary IP address An IP address is a network-wide unique address of a network component in a network based on the TCP/IP protocol (e.g. in a local network (LAN) or on the Internet). The IP address has four parts (values from 0 to 255) separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.2.1). The IP address comprises the network address and the PC address.
  • Page 41 The connection can be wired or wireless. An Ethernet network card is an example of a wired network adapter. Wireless network adapters are e. g. the Gigaset USB Adapter 54, the Gigaset PC Card 54 or the Gigaset USB Stick 54.
  • Page 42 Glossary Subnet mask The subnet mask determines how many parts of the IP addresses of a network represent the network address and how many parts represent the computer address. The subnet mask administered by a Gigaset router is always 255.255.255.0. That means the first three parts of the IP address form the network address and the final part is used for assigning computer addresses.
  • Page 43 This is the area where the wireless communication takes place. A WLAN can be operated in Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure mode. WLAN is currently specified in Standard IEEE 802.11. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 complies with Standard 802.11g.

  • Page 44: Appendix

    Increase the distance between your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and the device causing the interference. Make sure that the PC in which the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is installed and the device causing the interference are connected to the power supply via different sockets.
  • Page 45 The connection is If you cannot set up a connection between your PC with the not set up at all or Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and another wireless network adapter, not properly this may be due to a number of causes: The PC you want to connect to has not been powered up.
  • Page 46 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies You cannot If you cannot set up a connection between your Gigaset USB establish a Adapter 54 and an access point, try one or more of the connection to the following: access point ì ì...
  • Page 47 Problem Causes and remedies ì The data If possible, position your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 closer to transmission rate the access point or remove any obstacles blocking the line seems to be too low of sight. ì Then realign the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and access point antenna.

  • Page 48: Specifications

    IEEE 802.11g: 13 (Europe, ETSI) Transmission rate IEEE 802.11b: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11g: 6 / 9 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 54 Mbps Antenna 1 external antenna 1 internal antenna Antenna output power <...

  • Page 49: Authorisation

    Country-specific requirements have been taken into consideration. We, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 50: Customer Service (Customer Care)

    We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs! Our Online Support on the Internet can be reached any time from anywhere: http://www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare It provides you with 24/7 support for all our products. It also provides interactive troubleshooting, a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides and current software updates for you to download.

  • Page 51: Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom

    Siemens. This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by: Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.
  • Page 52 Siemens. This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.

  • Page 53: Index

    ..... . . Ethernet Free hard disk space ....Gateway Gigaset USB Adapter 54 configuration connecting deinstallation Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor...
  • Page 54 Index ....Hiding the monitor ......
  • Page 55 ....Specifications ......SSID SSID (Service Set Identifier) Standards...
  • Page 56 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt © Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2006 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.siemens.com/gigaset Ref.No.: A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619...

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