Setting Data Encryption - Siemens 108 User Manual

Security Setup Wizard

Setting data encryption

In the next step you can set the encryption and authentication methods for your wire-
less network.
Wireless networks are even more strongly exposed to the risk of eavesdropping than
wired networks.
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 makes use of effective encryption methods to prevent
unauthorised eavesdropping as far as possible.
You can use the following security mechanisms:
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WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see page 41)
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WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 42)
We recommend using WPA2-PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless
network.
You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the
Advanced Settings menu (see page 47).
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Repeater Operating Mode and Ethernet adapter
The encryption selection depends on the settings of your access point.
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Check what type of encryption and what keys are set at the access point and make
the same settings in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108.
Note:
If you have selected several access points in repeater mode (page 27) when making
the basic settings, only WEP is available for encryption.
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Access point Operating Mode
The encryption selection depends on which method is supported by all the components
of your wireless network.
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Set the appropriate encryption of your data in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108, and
then in the other components of your wireless network.
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