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The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable
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Features and applications
The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's wide range of features make it ideal for a large
number of applications, such as:
u Internet access
The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable gives several users access to the Internet when a
DSL or cable modem is connected.
– As with many DSL providers the Internet is accessed via the
PPPoE protocol, the
Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable contains an integrated PPPoE Client , which means
you no longer need to set up this service on your PC yourself.
– Shared Internet access
If your Internet provider permits this, the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable supports
Internet access for up to 252 users. In practice, multiple users in your network can
surf the Internet simultaneously using just one Internet account.
u Setting up a local network
The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable permits connections
– for four devices via
Ethernet ports with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps
(with automatic recognition).
– for up to 252 mobile terminals via a radio interface with a transmission speed of
up to 108 Mbps. It complies with Standard IEEE 802.11g and can work with all
products that satisfy Standard IEEE 802.11 b or 802.11g. The Super G technology
used enables a high transmission speed.
Using a Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable makes it easy to set up a network at home or
in small offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources on the net-
work, such as a file server or printer. You can connect a USB hard disk, a USB stick or
a printer to the USB interface of the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable and make them
available to all users in your network.