Wireless Security - Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl User Manual

Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, they
must use the same
The SSID for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is individually preset. The preset SSID is shown
on the label on the bottom of the device (see page 4).
You can change the SSID if required and for security reasons you can deactivate SSID
broadcast.
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Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case-sensitive. It can contain up
to 32 characters. Use a combination of letters, digits and special characters.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you have
connected them with the new SSID.
Wireless Channel
All clients in the network use the same radio channel for wireless data transfer.
The channel is selected automatically by default (Auto Channel is enabled). If required,
you can choose manually between various channels, depending on your current loca-
tion.
To choose the channel manually:
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Disable the Auto Channel option.
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Select the Wireless Channel for your wireless network.
Wireless SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl will send the SSID
in all data transfers and the SSID of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs
that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, hackers could use the SSID to detect
your network.
If you deactivate Wireless SSID broadcast, the SSID of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl will
not be displayed. This increases protection against unauthorised access to your wireless
network. Make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log on to the PC.
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Select Disable to deactivate Wireless SSID broadcast.
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Click Save Settings to apply all your settings on this page.

Wireless Security

For your security data transmission in your wireless network is encrypted by default.
Access to your wireless network is only granted to authenticated clients.
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is delivered with preset individual encryption (WPA-PSK/
WPA2-PSK with pre-shared key). You will find this key on the label on the bottom of the
device.
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
Advanced configuration
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