Advanced Configuration; Wireless Settings; Basic Wireless Settings - Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl User Manual

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Advanced configuration

Advanced configuration

Wireless Settings

If you have implemented wireless PC communication via the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl,
you should improve the security of your wireless network via the Wireless menu. You
can carry out the following functions:

Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless Security
Basic Wireless Settings
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In the Wireless menu, select Basic Wireless Settings.
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Select Enable for the Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the wireless module of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
is activated.
You can now make the settings for the wireless network.
Wireless Network Mode
Your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl provides wireless data transfer according to the
802.11 standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard permits data transfer up to 54 Mbit/s and
the IEEE 802.11b standard up to 11 Mbit/s. Choose G only to ensure the best possible
data transfer rates in your network. To operate clients with older wireless network
adapters in your network, select MIXED. If you only operate IEEE 802.11b clients in your
network choose B only.
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Select the required Wireless Network Mode for your wireless network.
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Activate or deactivate the wireless module of the device
and specify basic settings for your wireless network, for
example SSID or Channel (see below).
Set up Encryption for wireless transmissions (see page 21).
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