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Security settings

SSID

For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, you
must use the same
The default SSID for the Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl is ConnectionPoint. For security rea-
sons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast.
If this option is enabled, the Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl will send the SSID in all data trans-
fers and the SSID of the Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs that have a
wireless network adapter. In this case, unauthorised persons could use the SSID to gain
access to your network.
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Enter a character string of your choice in the SSID field. The SSID is case sensitive.
It can be up to 32 alphanumerical characters long.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until the new
SSID has also been entered.
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Deactivate SSID broadcast and make a note of the SSID. You will need this to con-
nect your PC with the Gigaset SX553 WLAN dsl at a later time.
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Click Next >.
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SSID
(Service Set Identifier).

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