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  • Page 1 First steps...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting up the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl ........
  • Page 4 Contents Security Setup Wizard ..... . . 35 Assigning a password ..........36 SSID .
  • Page 5 Synchronising the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl ..136 Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl ....137 Installing the printer port for network printers .
  • Page 6 Contents Appendix ....... . . 148 Troubleshooting ........... . . 148 Specifications .

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Safety precautions Only use the router with the mains adapter that is supplied. When connecting the router to the mains, make sure that the connection values are not exceeded. Protect the equipment from moisture. Never open the router. For reasons of electrical safety, the router may only be opened by authorised service staff.

  • Page 8: The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    (via DSL). It contains an integrated ADSL modem enabling you to access the Internet easily. You can connect your PC wirelessly to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and create a wireless local area network (WLAN). The device supports Super G technology making this possi- ble.

  • Page 9: Local Area Networks With Gigaset Products

    The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl Local area networks with Gigaset products You can use the Siemens Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to set up a local area network, for example a home network. All PCs in this network can communicate with each other and have access to the Internet.

  • Page 10: Wired Local Area Network (Ethernet)

    For older PCs you need to install an Ethernet network card. The PC and the Ethernet LAN port on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl are connected using an Ethernet cable (CAT5). There is one supplied. You can obtain additional Ethernet cables from your retailer.

  • Page 11: Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan)

    Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. In infrastructure mode, the stations in the network always communicate via this access point. The access point sets up the wireless network on a permanent basis.
  • Page 12 The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl Linking wireless networks with the Internet The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl has an ADSL interface that permits all stations within its local area network to access the Internet simultaneously. To be able to use this function- ality you need a DSL connection obtainable from an Internet service provider.

  • Page 13: Linking A Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan) To An Ethernet (Lan)

    Wireless local area network (WLAN) Access point Ethernet The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl has four Ethernet interfaces (LAN ports). Up to four PCs can be connected directly to these LAN ports. All PCs can access the Internet via the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl.

  • Page 14: Extending The Wireless Network Coverage With A Repeater

    The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl Extending the wireless network coverage with a repeater Using a repeater, for example the Gigaset WLAN Repeater, you can extend your wireless network's coverage. Set it up within the range of your network. The repeater will now transmit data traffic into its own wireless area.

  • Page 15: Features And Applications

    Super G technology allows for high transmission speed. – Using a Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl makes it easy to set up a network at home or in small offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources in the net- work, such as a file server or printer.
  • Page 16 Internet. Please note that in this case your local area network will no longer be adequately protected against Internet attacks. – You can use the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to easily set up an FTP server and/or HTTP server for access from the Internet.

  • Page 17: First Steps

    Ethernet port (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) A Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer V 6.0 or higher and Mozilla Fire- fox V 1.0 or higher for configuring your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. For Internet access: – a DSL port (splitter), –...

  • Page 18: Overview Of The Installation Steps

    1. First install an Ethernet network card or a wireless Network adapter such as the Gigaset PC Card 108 in the PCs you want to connect to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. The installation is described in the products' user guides. Please remember:...

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    Setting up the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl Front panel The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl can be set up in any suitable location in the home or office. You do not need any special wiring. However, you should comply with the following...

  • Page 20: Connecting And Activating The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    First steps Do not place the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl on any furniture surface that could be affected by the heat from the device. Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them. You should not cover the cables with anything.

  • Page 21: Connecting To The Splitter Data Port

    CAT5 cable Connecting to the PC You can connect wired or wireless PCs to your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to create a local area network (LAN). First connect just one PC to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. You can then carry out the general configuration.
  • Page 22 (see page 21). Wired ì Connect one of the LAN ports (LAN1 – LAN4) on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to the Ethernet network card in your PC. To do this, use the other CAT5 cable supplied (grey). CAT5 cable...

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Mains Power Supply

    Connect the mains adapter cable to the 12 V 1.5 A socket on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. ì Plug the mains adapter into a mains socket. Switching on ì Switch on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl with the Power switch.

  • Page 24: Checking The Operating State

    First steps Checking the operating state Your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is now ready for use. The LED displays on the top panel of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl provide information about the operating state: The LEDs (from right to left) have the following functions:...

  • Page 25: Network Configuration Of The Pcs

    Once you have configured one PC as described above you can connect additional PCs to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. You will need an additional cable for each PC you want to connect via cable. For the wireless connection of additional PCs, you will need a wireless network adapter.

  • Page 26: The User Interface

    Once the network settings have been configured for a PC in your local network (see page 23), you can then use that PC to configure the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl with the user interface of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. For the configuration we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer V 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox V 1.0 or higher.

  • Page 27: The Start Screen

    The user interface Traffic Control You will find information about the currently used and available time and data volume for your Internet connection by clicking Traffic Control. To do this, you must first con- figure the time and volume control. This is described on page 52. ì...
  • Page 28 Additional functions are offered in the Advanced Settings menu. For example, you can back up and restore the configu- ration data, set up the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl as a virtual server for the network, configure an HTTP or FTP server for access from the Internet and much more.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Language

    The user interface Selecting a language The user interface can be presented in various languages. ì Click Language at the top right of the screen. ì If you wish to change the preset language, select the new language you require from the list.

  • Page 30: Connecting To The Internet Manually

    To establish or end an Internet connection manually: ì Open the start screen of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl as described on page 24. If you have already started the user interface, click the start screen tab at the top left of the window.

  • Page 31: Elements On The User Interface

    Cancel returns you to the start screen. Buttons in the Advanced Settings menu Transfers the settings you have made to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl configuration. Cancel Deletes all the entries on a screen since the last time you clicked OK.

  • Page 32: Basic Setup Wizard

    Basic Setup Wizard Basic Setup Wizard The Basic Setup Wizard wizard guides you step by step through the general configura- tion of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. This includes settings for your region and your Internet access. Connection to the...

  • Page 33: Regional Options

    Basic Setup Wizard Regional Options You can select your present location for the regional settings on this screen. ì Select the country in which you are currently located from the list. You can set the time so that it automatically switches to summer time and/or another time zone of your choice.

  • Page 34: Configuring Internet Connections

    Basic Setup Wizard Configuring Internet connections You will find the access data you require for configuring the Internet connection in the documentation you received from your Internet service provider (ISP). ì Select your Service provider. The selection menu will contain various possible pro- viders depending on which country you have chosen.
  • Page 35 Basic Setup Wizard Note: Connection to the Internet is only possible if you have entered all the data for your Internet provider correctly. ì Specify how Internet sessions are to be established via Connection mode: – Select Always on if the connection is to exist at all times when the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is turned on.

  • Page 36: Summary

    WLAN dsl against attacks. If you want to carry this out at a later stage, deactivate I would like to run the Security Setup Wizard now.. The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is now configured and ready to connect to the Internet.

  • Page 37: Security Setup Wizard

    PCs (see page 51). The user interface of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl guides you step by step through the security configuration. Once you have completed a screen, click Next >. If you want to make any changes or check your entries, click <...

  • Page 38: Assigning A Password

    In the first step of the configuration you can change the password for the user interface. When the device is supplied, the configuration of your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is pro- tected with the admin password. To prevent unauthorised changes to the configura- tion, you should change the password at regular intervals.

  • Page 39: Ssid

    SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast. If this option is enabled, the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl will send the SSID in all data trans- fers and the SSID of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs that have a wireless network adapter.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Security Functions For The Wireless Network

    LAN. The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl makes use of effective encryption methods to prevent unauthorised eavesdropping as far as possible. You can use the following security mechanisms:...

  • Page 41: Wpa2/Wpa With Pre-Shared Key (Psk)

    Security Setup Wizard WPA2/WPA with pre-shared key (PSK) is a more advanced procedure than WEP for protecting wireless networks. Dynamic keys, based on TKIP (Temporal Key Integration Protocol) offer increased security. The new standard WPA2 uses AES for the encryption. WPA-PSK is a special WPA mode for private users and users in small companies without their own authentication server.

  • Page 42: Wep Encryption

    You can choose either the standard 64-bit key or the more robust 128-bit key. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format. You must use the same keys for encryp- tion and decryption for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and all your wireless network adapters.
  • Page 43 When you have concluded the Security Setup Wizard, you must change the WEP encryption in the wireless network adapters for the connected PCs in the same way, otherwise they will not be given access to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl wire- less network.

  • Page 44: Access Control Within The Wireless Network

    Security Setup Wizard Access control within the wireless network In this step you can specify which PCs will have wireless access to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and hence to the LAN. The access control is based on the MAC address of the PC network adapters.

  • Page 45: Saving Settings

    You can completely reset the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (see page 18). You can connect a PC to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl using one of the LAN connections (by cable). As MAC access control only affects PCs that are con- nected wirelessly, you can use this PC to change the configuration.

  • Page 46: Configuring Advanced Settings

    Configuring Advanced Settings Configuring Advanced Settings In the Advanced Settings menu, you can configure all the options for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. If required, you can also change the settings you made using the wiz- ard. The following table contains the options available in this menu. Menu Description Internet...

  • Page 47: Internet

    Configuring Advanced Settings Internet If you have configured the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl using the two wizards, you have also configured the connection (Internet access). You can check or change these set- tings in the Internet menu. This menu also offers you a wide range of possibilities for setting up security settings and limiting access to the Internet as well as for providing your own services on the Internet.

  • Page 48: Internet Selection

    Select the appropriate option to activate or deactivate the Internet function of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. If you want to integrate your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl in multiple virtual networks you can add new connections or edit the parameters for the virtual connections.

  • Page 49: Internet Connection

    Configuring Advanced Settings Internet Connection On this screen you can set up or change the configuration of your Internet connection. All the settings you make here must coincide with the features your Internet provider makes available to you. False information can lead to problems with your Internet con- nection.
  • Page 50 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Enter the data you have been given by your service provider: Protocol, User name and Password. Apply the default settings for the parameters IP address type,Host name, MTU, Line mode, Encapsulation, QoS class and unless your service provider has pro- vided you with other data.
  • Page 51 The task bar on the PC on which UPnP is installed contains an icon for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. In systems with Windows XP, the icon is also shown under network connec- tions. Click this icon to open the user interface of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. ì...

  • Page 52: Dns Server

    Configuring Advanced Settings DNS server DNS is a decentralised service that assigns PC names or Internet addresses (Domain names) and IP addresses to one another. A DNS server has to administer this information for each server or each LAN with an Internet connection. Your Internet provider will usually provide you with a DNS server that makes this assign-...

  • Page 53: Mac Address

    If you already had Internet access through the same Internet provider before connecting the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl, it is possible that the MAC address of one of your PCs was used for registration when the connection was being set up. In this case, you must either replace the current MAC address with the MAC address registered with the Inter- net provider or ask your Internet provider to register a MAC address for you.

  • Page 54: Traffic Control

    PCs. Note: Traffic control is only possible if the Internet connection is established directly through the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and not via a PC or a different router. ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select Traffic Control.
  • Page 55 Configuring Advanced Settings ì If you want to reset the counter manually, click the Reset traffic counters button. All counters that you can configure on this screen are then reset. Note: You can use the Reset traffic counters function if the calendar day is entered incorrectly or the billing period for your Internet connection has changed.

  • Page 56: Firewall

    Block individual PCs' access to selected services or Internet sites (see page 58), or restrict them by means of a schedule rule (see page 61). The firewall functions for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl are activated and configured in the factory. If you want to deactivate the firewall, carry out the following steps: ì...

  • Page 57: Attack Detection

    Configuring Advanced Settings Attack Detection If the firewall functions of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl are activated, the device moni- tors and limits access to incoming data traffic via the DSL connection with a function called "Stateful Packet Inspection" (SPI). This allows the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to detect and prevent certain types of attack from the Internet, such as Denial-of-Service (DoS).
  • Page 58 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Select the security level for the firewall: – The Medium default level offers high security and hardly limits functionality of certain applications. – The High level offers maximum security and may limit functionality for certain applications. –...
  • Page 59 Configuring Advanced Settings User-defined settings Stateful Packet Inspection Your device monitors and limits the access of incoming data traffic from the Internet with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection). This allows it to detect and block certain types of attack from the Internet, such as Denial-of-Service (DoS). A typical DoS attack involves a remote computer paralysing a system, acting in place of this system and receiving data intended for this device.

  • Page 60: Setting Up Access Control To The Internet

    Configuring Advanced Settings Setting up access control to the Internet The Access Control function allows you to block access to various services for one or more PCs. You can permit or block access to URLs and services at certain times. ì...
  • Page 61 Configuring Advanced Settings Access Rules You can limit access to the Internet for all or only for certain clients in the network. You can assign a Schedule rule to each access rule, thereby allowing or blocking access to URLs and services. ì...
  • Page 62 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Define the Access level. You can choose between Deny access to the Internet, Allow web browsing with URL filter and Allow web browsing. If you select Custom, you can make the follow- ing settings: – Specify whether the URL filters (see page 58) you have set up are to be activated. –...
  • Page 63 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Assign a name to the new rule under Comment. This name will then appear in the selection list on the screen for the Access Rules menu entry. ì Select either a day of the week from the list or the Every day option. ì...

  • Page 64: Setting Up The Nat Function

    Port triggering is a special variant of port forwarding. Unlike port forwarding, the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl forwards the data from the port block to the PC which has pre- viously sent data to the Internet via a certain port (trigger port). This means that approval for the data transfer is not tied to one specific PC in the network, rather to the port numbers of the required Internet service.
  • Page 65 Translation) is activated, i.e. all IP addresses of PCs in the local network are converted to the router's public IP address when accessing the Internet. You can use the NAT settings to configure the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to carry out the following tasks:...

  • Page 66: Port Triggering

    Configuring Advanced Settings Port Triggering If you configure port triggering for a certain application, you need to determine a so- called trigger port and the protocol (TCP or UDP) that this port uses. You then assign the public ports that are to be opened for the application to this trigger port. You can select known Internet services or assign ports or port blocks manually.

  • Page 67: Port Forwarding

    Apply the settings by clicking OK. Port Forwarding If you configure Port Forwarding, the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl outwardly assumes the role of the server. It receives requests from remote users under its public IP address and automatically redirects them to local PCs. The private IP addresses of the servers on the local network remain protected.
  • Page 68 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Select the required application from the Predefined applications list. ì Activate Enabled by ticking the check box. ì Click the Add button. The data for the required service is entered on the screen. ì Click the Delete button to delete an entry. If the application you require is not in the list, you must manually enter the relevant data on the screen: ì...

  • Page 69: Opening The Firewall For Selected Pcs (Exposed Host)

    Configuring Advanced Settings ì Click the Delete button to delete an entry. ì Click OK to apply the settings. Opening the firewall for selected PCs (Exposed Host) You can set up a client in your local network to be a so-called "exposed host". Your device will then forward all incoming data traffic from the Internet to this client.

  • Page 70: Dynamic Dns

    This task is performed by the dynamic DNS service (DynDNS). You can use the DynDNS service to assign the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl an individual static domain name on the Internet even if it does not have a static IP address.

  • Page 71: Qos (Quality Of Service)

    Configuring Advanced Settings ì Enter Domain name, User name and Password. You will have received all the nec- essary information when you registered with your Service provider. ì Click OK to apply the settings. QoS (Quality of Service) Many communication and multimedia applications require large, high-speed band- widths to transfer data between the local network and the Internet.

  • Page 72: Lan Configuration

    SE555 WLAN dsl can be reached from outside is assigned by the Internet service provider. ì If you want to assign a different IP address to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl, enter it in the fields next to IP address. ì...
  • Page 73 SE555 WLAN dsl. Note: If the DHCP server for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is activated, you can configure the network setting on the PC so that the option Obtain an IP address automat- ically is set up. Further information about this can be found in the section entitled "Configuring the local network"...

  • Page 74: Assigning Static Ip Addresses To Individual Pcs

    Configuring Advanced Settings Assigning static IP addresses to individual PCs Even if you have activated the DHCP server you can still assign a static IP address to indi- vidual PCs (e.g. when setting up these PCs for NAT functions). ì Enter the MAC address and the name of the PC in the Device name field.

  • Page 75: Configuring Wireless Connections

    Set up Encryption for wireless transmissions (see page 76) Restrict access to the LAN of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (see page 76) and Configure the repeater function on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. ì In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
  • Page 76 If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl will send the SSID in all data transfers and the SSID of your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, hackers could use the SSID to gain access to your network.
  • Page 77 Configuring Advanced Settings Super G (108 Mbit/s) With the help of channel bundling, the Super G transmission mode enables wireless data transfer up to 108 Mbps. The channel for wireless data transfer cannot be changed. You can only use Super G if this function is supported by at least one client in your wire- less network.

  • Page 78: Setting Up Wireless Security

    Configuring Advanced Settings Setting up wireless security If you are sending data over radio channels, we recommend that you activate encryp- tion (WEP or WPA) on the components in the wireless network. WPA offers greater secu- rity than WEP. You should therefore select WPA encryption if it is supported by all com- ponents in your wireless network.

  • Page 79: Wpa2-Psk And Wpa2-Psk / Wpa-Psk

    Configuring Advanced Settings WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK WPA with pre-shared key (WPA-PSK) WPA-PSK is a special WPA mode for private users and users in small companies without their own authentication server. After a certain period of time (Rekey interval), encryp- tion keys are automatically generated with the pre-shared key, automatically changed ("rekeying") and authenticated between the devices.
  • Page 80 Configuring Advanced Settings WPA and WPA2 with authentication server In large networks (e.g. in companies) WPA enables the use of an additional authentica- tion service. In this case, user access is controlled by user accounts and passwords, in addition to WPA encryption. A RADIUS server acts as an authentication server. You can select the new WPA2 standard if it is supported by all components in your wireless net- work.

  • Page 81: Wep Encryption

    You can choose either the standard 64-bit key or the more robust 128-bit key. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format. You must use the same keys for encryp- tion and decryption for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and all your wireless network adapters.
  • Page 82 Configuring Advanced Settings Manual key entry ì Select the Key type, Hex or ASCII. If you select Hex as the key type you can use the characters 0 to 9 and A to F. – With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 10 characters long. An example of a valid key: 1234567ABC –...

  • Page 83: Allowed Clients

    Allowed clients On this screen you can specify the PCs that are to have wireless access to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and hence to your LAN. In the Wireless Network menu, select Allowed Clients. The default setting for access control is deactivated.
  • Page 84 ì From the Known wireless clients list (all PCs that currently have access to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl) select the PC that you wish to add to the access control. ì Click the Add button to add the entry to the list.

  • Page 85: Repeater Function (Wds)

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

  • Page 86: Usb

    Internet (see page 88) or use a USB printer (see page 91). Note: The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl supports USB V 2.0. Devices that support USB V 1.1 may also be connected. ì In the USB menu, select Advanced Settings.

  • Page 87: File Server

    USB memory (for example, a USB stick or a USB hard disk) and make them available to all users in the local network. ì Connect a USB data carrier to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl via the USB port. The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl only supports hard disks with the FAT32 file system. Note: The USB interface of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl supplies 480 mA of power.
  • Page 88 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Enter the name of the Domain / workgroup (WORKGROUP is the standard name for Windows) in which the file server is located. If you now search the network you will find the file server in the stated domain/workgroup in the network environment. Note: If you change the name of the workgroup, then it must also be changed in all the computers in your network.
  • Page 89 Configuring Advanced Settings Setting up or editing a share ì Enter a name for the Share. ì Select the directory you wish to release for sharing. You can enter the complete path for the directory manually or click on the Browse button. A file menu is opened. You can now set up access protection for the directory.

  • Page 90: Web Server

    \gigaset_http or \gigaset_ftp. These directories are automatically created on the connected USB memory when the Web server is activated. Connect a USB data carrier to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl via the USB port. You can check the status of the connection to the USB memory on the Advanced Settings –...
  • Page 91 Configuring Advanced Settings ì Select the Partition on the connected data carrier to which you wish to save the data for the Web server. HTTP HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the standard protocol for transferring data on the Internet. You can use this protocol, for example, to publish your own homepage on the Internet.
  • Page 92 Configuring Advanced Settings FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a protocol for exchanging files on the Internet. You can use this standard, for example, to offer files for downloading or to receive files from other users. ì Activate the FTP service on your Web server. ì...

  • Page 93: Print Server

    Configuring Advanced Settings Print Server Your device's integrated print server allows you to offer a USB printer to all users in the local network. Note: Not all printers are supported as yet. If you wish to use this function, you must first connect a USB printer to your device's USB port.

  • Page 94: Administration

    (see page 100) Regional Options For operating your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl, you can select the location, time zone and format for entering the time and date, and you can also configure a time server for the Internet time (system time).

  • Page 95: Internet Time

    Click OK to apply the settings. System Password You can assign a System Password to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl user interface and specify the period after which a session is to be automatically ended if no further entry is made.
  • Page 96 Note: If you forget your System Password, you have to reset the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (see page 18). This returns all your settings to the factory configuration. This means the system password is changed back to admin.

  • Page 97: Setting Up Remote Management

    Administration Setting up Remote Management Remote Management allows you to configure the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl via a PC that is not in the local network by using a standard Web browser. You can permit Remote Management for one particular PC or for any PCs.

  • Page 98: Backing Up And Restoring A Configuration

    ì In the Authorized client field, enter the IP address of the PC that is to have access to the user interface of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl from outside the local network. Note: The Internet service provider may assign a dynamic IP address to the PC. This allows the IP address to change.

  • Page 99: Backing Up Configuration Data

    This means that you will have to completely reconfig- ure the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. Reboot If the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is not operating properly, you can reboot it. It should then be ready for use again. In the Administration menu, select Reboot.

  • Page 100: Updating Firmware

    Updating firmware If Siemens or your Internet service provider release a new version of the firmware, you can update the firmware of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. To do this you must first down- load the new firmware onto your PC.

  • Page 101: System Log

    Administration After a successful update, the device is automatically rebooted. All LEDs go out. The login screen is displayed again. To see whether the upgrade procedure was successfully completed, check the current software version displayed in the overview of the Status menu (see page 100). System Log The System Log is displayed in the Status –...

  • Page 102: Status Information

    Information about configuration and the status of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is dis- played in the Status of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. On the first screen you will find an overview of the status of the Internet connection, the local and wireless networks and the device.
  • Page 103 Status information Internet Connection status The status of the Internet connection and, if connected, the duration of the connection. IP address The public IP address of the device. Local network IP address The local IP address of the device. DHCP Server The status of the DHCP server of the device and, if activated, the number of clients in the network that have been assigned an IP address.

  • Page 104: Security

    Status information Security You will find information about possible security risks for the device and the network on the Security screen in the Status menu. System password not changed The configuration program of the device is not sufficiently protected against unau- thorised access either because you have not changed the system password since set- ting up the device or you have not assigned any system password at all.
  • Page 105 Status information Firewall for your Internet connection turned off The network is not protected against hackers who gain unauthorised access via the Internet. Information on how to avoid this security risk is given in Section "Firewall" on page 54. Address translation for your Internet connection turned off The clients in the network are not protected against unauthorised access via the Internet.

  • Page 106: Internet

    Status information Internet You will find information about the status of the Internet connection of the device on the Internet screen in the Status menu. Connection status Shows the status of the Internet connection and, if connected, the duration of the connection.
  • Page 107 Status information Preferred DNS server Shows the IP address of the preferred DNS server for the current Internet connection. Alternate DNS server Shows the IP address of the alternative DNS server for the current Internet connection. Downstream rate Shows the transfer rate of the current Internet connection for downloads from the Internet.

  • Page 108: Traffic Control

    Status information Traffic Control You will find information about limits and the remaining time and data volume available for your Internet connection on the Traffic Control screen in the Status menu. ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data. Global traffic limits –...

  • Page 109: Local Network

    Status information Local Network You will find information about the local network settings on the Local Network screen in the Status menu. IP address Shows the local IP address of the device. Subnet mask Shows the subnet mask used in the local network. MAC address Shows the local MAC address of the device for wired data transfer.

  • Page 110: Wireless Network

    Status information Wireless Network You will find information about the wireless network settings on the Wireless Network screen in the Status menu. Status Shows the status of the connection between the device and the wireless network. SSID Shows the wireless network ID. Channel Shows the radio channel that is currently being used for data transfer in the wireless network.

  • Page 111: Device

    Status information Repeater (WDS) – Status Shows the status of the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) in the wireless net- work for increasing the range. – WDS links Shows the current number of connections to other access points or repeaters in the wireless network.
  • Page 112 Status information Firmware version Shows the firmware version currently installed on your device. Bootcode version Shows the version of the bootcode currently installed on your device. Wireless driver version Shows the version of the WLAN driver currently installed on your device. Hardware version Shows your device's hardware version.

  • Page 113: Configuring The Local Network

    This is generally only necessary for Windows XP and Windows 2000 if you have changed the default settings. Integration in the network is generally performed automatically. In this section we assume that you will use the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl's DHCP service.

  • Page 114: Configuring The Network

    Configuring the local network Configuring the network Please remember: Make sure that the Use Windows to configure the settings function is deactivated. This can be done as follows: ì Click Start – Settings – Control Panel – Network Connections – LAN or high-speed Internet.
  • Page 115 Configuring the local network You will be prompted to select a connection method. ì Select Other method and confirm with Next. You will now see a screen listing various connection methods. ì Select This computer connects directly to the Internet. The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer., and click Next.

  • Page 116: Selecting A Computer Name And Workgroup

    Configuring the local network Selecting a computer name and workgroup You now have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup. ì Enter the name the PC is to appear under in the network. This name must be unique within the network.

  • Page 117: Tcp/Ip Settings

    Configuring the local network TCP/IP settings TCP/IP Protocol requires certain settings which you should now make or check so that it can function smoothly. ì Click Start and select Control Panel. ì Select Network and Internet Connections and then click the Network Connections icon.
  • Page 118 Configuring the local network ì Click Properties. ì Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 119 Configuring the local network ì If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options have already been activated, your PC is already configured for DHCP. Click Cancel and close the following windows with OK to save your net- work configuration.

  • Page 120: Deactivating The Http Proxy

    ì Confirm the dialogue window by clicking OK. The configuration pages for the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl are now allowed as popups. You can make additional settings for popups within Internet Explorer via the Tools – Popup manager menu item or...

  • Page 121: Synchronising Tcp/Ip Settings With The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    ì Then enter the ipconfig /renew command and press the ENTER key. If the default IP address (192.168.2.1) of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl was not changed, the IP address should now read 192.168.2.x (with x being a number between 2 and 255). The Subnet mask must always be 255.255.255.0 and the Default gateway must have the IP address of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (192.168.2.1).

  • Page 122: Network Configuration With Windows 2000

    4. Make TCP/IP protocol settings (see page 124). 5. Deactivate the HTTP proxy (see page 126). 6. Synchronise the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (see page 127). Installing network services You have to install the network services before the PCs in your network can access shared resources.

  • Page 123: Selecting A Computer Name And Workgroup

    Configuring the local network ì Now select the Network Services entry and click Next. ì You will now be prompted to insert the Windows installation CD. Insert the WIN2000 CD and click OK to install all the required components. Selecting a computer name and workgroup You now have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup.

  • Page 124: Installing The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    Configuring the local network Installing the TCP/IP protocol TCP/IP protocol ensures that the PCs in the network can communicate with each other. You now have to install this Protocol. ì Right click to open the Local Area Connection. ì In the next window click Properties. ì...
  • Page 125 Configuring the local network ì Now select Protocol and click Add. ì In the Network Protocol list, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). ì Click OK. The TCP/IP protocol is now shown in the Local Area Connection Properties window.

  • Page 126: Tcp/Ip Settings

    Configuring the local network TCP/IP settings The TCP/IP protocol requires certain settings which you must now make or check so that it can function smoothly. ì Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
  • Page 127 Configuring the local network ì If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options have already been activated, your PC is already configured for DHCP. Click Cancel and close the following windows with OK to save your net- work configuration.

  • Page 128: Deactivating The Http Proxy

    Web browser is deactivated. This function must be deactivated so that your Web browser can read the configuration pages for your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. First decide which browser you are using and then follow the appropriate steps.

  • Page 129: Synchronising The Tcp/Ip Settings With The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    ì Then enter the ipconfig /renew command and press the ENTER key. If the default IP address (192.168.2.1) of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl was not changed, the IP address should now read 192.168.2.x (with x being a number between 2 and 255). The Subnet mask must always be 255.255.255.0 and the Default gateway must have the IP address of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (192.168.2.1).

  • Page 130: Network Configuration For Windows 98, 98 Se, Me

    4. Make TCP/IP protocol settings (see page 131). 5. Deactivate the HTTP proxy (see page 135). 6. Synchronise the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (see page 136). Setting up a PC as the client for Microsoft networks Before the PCs in your network can work together, you have to configure them as Clients of a Microsoft network.

  • Page 131: Selecting A Computer Name And Workgroup

    Configuring the local network ì Under Manufacturers select Microsoft and under Network Clients select Client for Microsoft Networks. ì Confirm this with OK. Selecting a computer name and workgroup You now have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup. ì...

  • Page 132: Installing The Tcp/Ip Protocol

    PCs in the network can communicate with each other. You must install this Protocol first for the network adapter that establishes the connection with the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. ì In the Network window, change from the Identification tab to Configuration. ì...

  • Page 133: Making Tcp/Ip Settings

    Configuring the local network Making TCP/IP settings The TCP/IP protocol requires certain settings, which you should now make so that it can function smoothly. ì In the Network window, change to the Configuration tab. ì Select the TCP/IP entry for your network card. ì...
  • Page 134 Configuring the local network ì Open the IP Address tab. ì If Obtain an IP address automatically has already been activated, your PC is already configured for DHCP. Click Cancel and close the following windows with OK to start your network configuration. You may be prompted to insert your Windows installation CD.
  • Page 135 Configuring the local network ì Open the DNS Configuration tab. ì Select Disable DNS.
  • Page 136 Configuring the local network ì Click OK. ì Finish the network configuration with OK. You may be prompted to insert your Windows installation CD. Follow the instruc- tions in the installation procedure. Once the copying procedure is completed, you will be prompted to reboot your system.

  • Page 137: Deactivating The Http Proxy

    Web browser is deactivated. This function must be deactivated so that your Web browser can access the configuration pages of your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. First decide which browser you are using and then follow the appropriate steps.

  • Page 138: Synchronising The Tcp/Ip Settings With The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    ì Click Release and then Renew. If the default IP address (192.168.2.1) of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl was not changed, the IP address should now read 192.168.2.x (with x being a number between 2 and 255). The Subnet Mask must always be 255.255.255.0 and the Default Gateway must have the IP address of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl (192.168.2.1).

  • Page 139: Checking The Connection To The Gigaset Se555 Wlan Dsl

    Enter the command ping 192.168.2.1. Please remember: If the IP address of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl has been changed, enter the new IP address. The ping command sends data packets to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl with the speci- fied IP address and checks whether the router responds.

  • Page 140: Installing The Printer Port For Network Printers

    The print job you send to the PC on which the printer depends reduces the perform- ance (resources) of this PC. If you use the USB port on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl for your printer, you have all the advantages of a network printer without the disadvantages referred to above: The network, and consequently also the printer, is always ready (the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and the printer itself must be switched on, of course).

  • Page 141: Installing A Standard Tcp/Ip Printer Port Under Windows Xp/2000

    Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is connected and can be reached in the network. A printer need not be connected to the USB port on your Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl at this point. The following illustrations show installation on Windows XP. Installation on Win- dows 2000 is essentially the same.
  • Page 142 Installing the printer port for network printers ì In the Add Printer Wizard, click Next. The printer port you are installing will behave like an additional parallel port on the PC. For this reason you must click the option button next to Local printer in this window.
  • Page 143 Installing the printer port for network printers ì Click the Create a new port option button. ì Then select Standard TCP/IP Port from the selection menu in the field next to this option. ì Click Next. ì In the wizard for setting up a standard TCPI/IP port, click Next.
  • Page 144 Installing the printer port for network printers ì In the Printer Name or IP Address input field, enter the IP address of the print server (Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl): e.g. 192.168.2.1. A copy of your entry is displayed in the second field. ì...
  • Page 145 Installing the printer port for network printers ì From the list of standard device types, select the offered type Network Print Server (1 port) (print server with a printer port). ì Click Next. The window for finishing the wizard is opened and shows you all the settings you have made.
  • Page 146 If you do not wish to install a printer until later, click Cancel. Note: The print server of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl does not work bidirectionally. It does not evaluate any of the printer's response messages. For this reason please make sure that your printer is also configured unidirectionally.

  • Page 147: Installing A Printer On The Tcp/Ip Port Retrospectively

    Installing the printer port for network printers Installing a printer on the TCP/IP port retrospectively If you connect a printer to this port at a later stage, start the installation procedure for the printer port as above. ì In this case, however, you should click the selection menu in the Select a Printer Port window.

  • Page 148: Installing A Printer Driver Under Windows 98 Se Or Me

    Insert the CD-ROM that was included with the delivery into the CD-ROM or DVD drive of your PC. ì Wait until the CD-ROM welcome window appears. ì Click Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl. ì Click Printer Port Driver for Windows 98 SE or ME. The welcome window for installing the port driver is opened. ì...

  • Page 149: Instructions For Setting Up A Printer On The Pc

    Then continue to install the printer and finish the installation. Note: The print server of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl does not work bidirectionally. It does not evaluate any of the printer's response messages. For this reason please make sure...

  • Page 150: Appendix

    Possible cause and solutions Power LED does not light up. No power supply. ì Check whether the mains adapter is connected to the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl and a power outlet. ì Check whether the device is turned on. ì...
  • Page 151 Change the SSID on the network adapter. dsl. Either WEP encryption has been activated on the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl but not on the wireless network adapter or it is using the wrong WEP key. ì Activate WEP encryption on the network adapter with the correct key.
  • Page 152 LAN using a ping configured. In most cases you can use the DHCP command. function of the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl to assign dynamic addresses to the PCs in the LAN. In this case, you have to configure the TCP/IP settings of all the PCs so that they obtain the IP address automatically.

  • Page 153: Specifications

    Appendix Specifications Interfaces 1 DSL RJ45, ITU G.992.1, Annex B (U-R2)RJ-11, 4 LAN RJ45, 10Base-T/100Base-TX, Auto-sensing 1 USB USB 2.0, for printer server or file/web server WLAN 802.11g, for wireless connection of up to 252 PCs External network adaptor Input 230 V AC, output 12 V/1200 mA DC Wireless properties Frequency range 2400 to 2484 GHz ISM band (subject to local regulations)

  • Page 154: Authorisation

    DSL use) in the UK. 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 155: 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: 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 (if available for the product) for you to download.

  • Page 156: 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 157 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 158: Glossary

    Glossary Access point An access point, such as the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl, 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...
  • Page 159 The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl includes a DHCP server and uses it to assign automatic IP addresses to PCs in the local network. You can specify that the IP addresses for certain PCs are never changed.
  • Page 160 Glossary DoS attack Denial of Service A DoS attack is a particular form of hacker attack directed at computers and networks with a connection to the Internet. The aim is not so much to steal data but to paralyse the computer or network so severely that the network resources are no longer available. A typical hacker attack involves making a remote computer announce that it is acting for the paralysed computer, for example, and receive the data intended for you.
  • Page 161 Glossary Flat rate Flat rate is a particular billing system for Internet connections. The Internet service pro- vider charges a monthly fee regardless of the duration and number of logins. Full duplex Data transfer mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time. See also: Half duplex Gateway...
  • Page 162 TCP/IP. All participants on the Internet can be identified by an address. Servers are addressed by Domain names (e.g. siemens.com). Domain names are assigned to IP addresses by the Domain Name Service (DNS). Among the most important Internet services are:...
  • Page 163 (a site). As a rule the users and operators are identical. A local network can be connected to other local networks or to a wide-area network (WAN) such as the Internet. With the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl you can set up a wired local Ethernet...
  • Page 164 Internet. Because of this security function, NAT is frequently used as part of the Firewall of a network. If you want to make services on a PC in the local network available on the Internet despite NAT, you can configure the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl as Virtual server. Network A network is a group of devices connected in wired or wireless mode so that they can share resources such as data and peripherals.
  • Page 165 (also known as the global IP address) is a network component's address on the Internet. It is assigned by the Internet service provider. Devices that cre- ate a link from a LAN to the Internet, such as the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl, have a public and a Private IP address.
  • Page 166 Glossary Radio network WLAN Rekey interval The rekey interval is the period after which new keys are automatically generated for data encryption with WPA-PSK. Remote management Remote management refers to the ability to manage a network from a network compo- nent that is actually outside the local network (LAN).
  • Page 167 The subnet mask in a network administered by the Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl is always 255.255.255.0. That means the first three parts of the IP address form the network number and the final part is used for assigning computer numbers.
  • Page 168 Internet that runs not on itself, but on another network component. The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl can be configured as a virtual server. It will then direct incoming calls for a service via Port forwarding...
  • Page 169 WLAN is currently specified in Standard IEEE 802.11. The Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl com- plies with Standard 802.11g. WPA is a new standard-conformant solution for greater security in wireless networks. WPA is meant to replace the existing WEP standard (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and offers more reliable encryption and authentication methods.

  • Page 170: Index

    ....Anti-DoS firewall checking for Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl ....
  • Page 171 ....Gateway Domain Name Service see DNS Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl ....DoS attack .
  • Page 172 Maximum Receive Unit see MRU ....dynamic Maximum Transmission Unit ..Gigaset SE555 WLAN dsl see MTU...
  • Page 173 Index ........Mbps network settings .
  • Page 174 Index ........Reboot Static IP address .
  • Page 175 Index ..........
  • Page 176 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.siemens.de/gigaset No.: A31008-M1037-B181-1-7619...

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