Configuring wireless connections – Siemens gigaset SE551 User Manual
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Configuring wireless connections
If PCs are communicating wirelessly via the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable, you should
also take steps to enhance the security of your wireless network. You make this config-
uration via the Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu. Here you can
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activate the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's wireless module (see below),
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set the channel and
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set
for wireless transmissions (see page 101), and
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restrict access to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's LAN (see page 101),
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configure the repeater function on the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable.
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In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
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Select the On option for Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's wireless
module is activated.
You can now make the settings for your wireless network.
Channel
This function is only shown in the window if the Super G transmission mode is deacti-
vated (see page 100).
The set radio channel is used by all clients in your network for wireless data transfer.
You can choose between various channels, depending on your current location.
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Select Automatic so that the best channel for transmitting the data is used automat-
ically.