Configuring The Network Settings Of The Pc; Making The Basic Settings - Siemens Gigaset SX686 WiMAX Quick Start Manual

Gigaset SX686 WiMAX / de-en / A31008-N919-R101-2-ZD43_22-10-2008 / qig_SX686_685.fm / 23.10.2008
Quick Start Guide
Checking the operating state
Your Gigaset SX686 WiMAX is now ready for use. The LED displays on the front panel of
the Gigaset SX686 WiMAX provide information about the operating state.
When the device is ready for use, the LEDs light up as follows:
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The Power LED on the front lights up green.
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If registration with a WiMAX network has already been successful, the Status LED
lights up green. The RSSI 1 - RSSI 4 LEDs indicate the signal strength.
If the Status LED does not light up, register your Gigaset SX686 WiMAX during con-
figuration.
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The WLAN LED lights up to indicate that the Gigaset SX686 WiMAX is ready to estab-
lish wireless connections.
The radio link to a PC that is connected by means of a wireless network adapter is
opened automatically provided the network adapter has been configured with the
same SSID as the Gigaset SX686 WiMAX. It can take a few seconds for the wireless
connection to be established. The WLAN LED flashes when data is sent or received
via this connection.
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The LAN LEDs light up if a device is connected to the corresponding LAN port.
If this is not the case, refer to the section entitled Troubleshooting in the operating
instructions on the suppied CD.

Configuring the network settings of the PC

To perform the Internet configuration your PC must be able to communicate with the
Gigaset SX686 WiMAX. The connection is established automatically if the network set-
tings of the PC are configured accordingly. This will normally be the case if you are using
the default settings. For further information in this regard, please refer to the document
entitled "Configuring the local area network" on the CD. First establish a connection to
one PC which you will use to configure the Gigaset SX686 WiMAX. You can connect fur-
ther PCs at a later date.

Making the basic settings

You can now make the basic settings for Internet access using the user interface of the
Gigaset SX686 WiMAX.
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Start your Internet browser.
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Enter the IP address of the Gigaset SX686 WiMAX in the browser's address field:
http://sx686 or http://192.168.2.1
The login dialogue opens.
For your security, the configuration program is protected with a password. The default
password generally required is admin.
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Enter the password and click OK.
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