Security - Siemens 108 User Manual

Status information

Security

On the Security screen in the Status menu you will see information about possible
security risks for your device and your network. You will achieve maximum security for
the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 by eliminating all the listed security risks.
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System password not changed
Your device's configuration program is not effectively protected against unauthor-
ised access, as you have either not changed the password since setting the device
up or you have not assigned any password at all. The section entitled "System Pass-
word" on page 68 describes how to avoid this security risk.
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Identification of your wireless network visible or not changed
Your wireless network will also be easy for unauthorised users to find as you have
not changed the ID of your wireless network (SSID) since setup, and you have not
deactivated the SSID broadcast. The section entitled "Setting wireless security" on
page 57 describes how to avoid this security risk.
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Encryption for your wireless network not activated
None of the data in your wireless network is encrypted when transmitted and can
therefore easily be intercepted. Unauthorised users can also easily access your net-
work, your PCs and your Internet connection by this means. The section entitled
"Setting wireless security" on page 57 describes how to avoid this security risk.
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Access to your wireless network not restricted to allowed clients
This is only displayed in access point and repeater operating modes.
Users can access your wireless network from any PC. The section entitled "Permitted
clients" on page 63 describes how to avoid this security risk.
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