Repeater Function (Wds) - Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl Manual

Selecting from the list of logged-in PCs
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From the Known wireless clients list (all PCs that currently have access to the
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl), select the PC you want to add to the access control.
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Click the Add button to add the entry to the list.
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Apply the settings by clicking OK.
Please remember:
If you activate MAC access control, you must at least enter the PC from which you
are configuring the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl. Otherwise you will no longer be able
to access the user interface and a corresponding error message will be shown.
If, by mistake, you have denied all PCs access to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you
have two choices:
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You can completely reset the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl (see page 18).
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You can connect a PC to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl using one of the LAN
connections. As MAC access control only applies to PCs that are connected
wirelessly, you can use this PC to change the configuration.

Repeater Function (WDS)

If you use a repeater in your wireless network to extend the range, you must activate the
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) function.
In the Wireless Network menu, select Repeater (WDS).
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Next to Wireless distribution system, select the On option to activate WDS.
The name of the client is shown in the Comment field.
The MAC address of the repeater is shown in the MAC address field if there is a connec-
tion.
Configuring the Advanced Settings
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