Siemens Gigaset USB Stick 108 Manual page 19

Configuring the Gigaset USB Stick 108
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
The SSID is the ID used for the unique identification of a wireless network (WLAN) so
that this network can be distinguished from a parallel network, for example. Within a
WLAN, all the network adapters must have the same SSID.
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In the SSID field, select the ID of the partner you want to connect your PC to.
The default setting is ConnectionPoint.
The order for defining the SSID depends on the Network Mode of the WLAN:
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Infrastructure:
The SSID must be defined on the Access Point first. This SSID is then assigned
automatically to every network adapter registering with it.
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Ad Hoc:
It is important that all the network adapters use the same SSID. The order of entry is
irrelevant.
Operating mode
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Enter the Network Mode for the network environment:
– Infrastructure:
There are wireless (WLAN) and (wired) (LAN) PCs in the network environment.
The connection between WLAN and LAN is set up via an Access Point.
– Ad Hoc:
The network environment does not have a fixed structure, but is set up between
the available wireless network adapters as and when required. No Access Point is
required.
The default operating mode is infrastructure.
Note:
In Ad Hoc mode, the device always will work in 802.11b transmission mode, i.e. with
a maximum transmission rate of 11 Mbps. You should therefore set up an Access
Point so that you can transfer large volumes of data quickly.
You will find a detailed description of the operating modes in the chapter "Wireless LAN
basics" on page 4.
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