Siemens 300 User Manual

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Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 300

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The list shows the following parameters for each connection partner:

Establishing a connection

Double-click in the list on the connection partner with which you want to establish
a connection.

This connects your PC to the connection partner.

SSID

Shows the connection partner's ID
(see "SSID (Service Set Identifier)" on page 28).

BSSID (MAC Address) Shows the connection partner's physical address (Basic Service

Set Identifier).
In networks withAd Hoc mode, the BSSID corresponds to the
MAC address of the access point.

Channel

Shows the radio channel the connection partner uses to trans-
mit data (see "Channel" on page 29).

Security

Shows whether radio traffic to the connection partner is
encrypted (see "Configuration – Security" on page 31). If this is
the case, you will see a key icon.

Signal (%)

Shows the signal strength of the radio traffic between your
PC and the connection partner as a percentage
(see "Signal Strength" on page 38).

Transmission Mode

Shows the connection partner's current transmission
mode (see "Transmission mode" on page 30).
If your PC runs with Windows Vista mode, the transmission
mode 802.11n may not be displayed, depending on the type
of access point in your wireless network.

Network Mode

Shows the connection partner's current network mode
(see "Network Mode" on page 29).

Note:
If your network adapter's active configuration profile is not compatible with the con-
nection partner's settings, for example encryption has not been set correctly, you will
first see the Configuration – Security tab:

Change the settings required for the connection.

Select a saved profile.

The connection will then be set up automatically.