Siemens SE505 User Manual
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Configuration with Advanced Setup
Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable / English / A31008-E505-B100-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 16.07.2003
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SSID
Before the wireless network components can communicate with each other, you
must use the same
(Service Set Identifier).
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable comes supplied with the SSID configured as
ConnectionPoint. You should change this SSID for security reasons.
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case sensitive. It can be up to
32 alphanumerical characters long.
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SSID visible
If this option is enabled, the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable will send the SSID in all data
transmissions, and your router's SSID will be displayed on PC's that have a wireless
network adapter. In this case eavesdroppers could use the SSID to gain access to your
network.
Your router's SSID will not be displayed if you disable the SSID option. This will
increase protection against unauthorised access to your wireless network. Make a
note of the SSID however - you will need it to log your PC onto your router.
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Wireless Channel
Channel used by the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable to communicate with other wireless
network components. You must use a common channel so that the wireless network
components can communicate with one another.
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Access point name
You can enter a name for your router here. This name will be used if you want to do
with your router. If you do not need Roaming, you leave the default name
as it is.
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is displayed here. This is for information only – it cannot be
changed.
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Remember that the connection to the wireless network adapters
will be interrupted until you enter the new SSID on them as well.
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You will find a detailed example of how to change the SSID in
"Practical Tips and Configuration Examples"on the CD supplied.
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The available channel settings are governed by your country's
regulations. They define the number of available channels. The
default setting is determined by the country setting (see page 52).
You should not change this setting unless you have a good reason to
do so.