Siemens Giga762SX Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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The user interface

ì

Click

OK

.

A page with security information will appear. You can skip this when configuring the

device for the first time. If you carry out all the general and security settings using the

wizard as described below, your device and network will be fully protected. If not, the

next time you log on you will be informed of security gaps in the configuration program.

ì

Click

OK

.

The start screen

The start screen is the starting point for all configuration and administration proce-

dures.

Start screen functions

You can start the following actions on the start screen:

u

Select the language for the user interface (page 40).

u

When you have configured an Internet connection for the first time, you can view

the selected connection service and the status of the Internet connection, choose a

different connection service and set up or close an Internet connection (page 40).

The start screen shows the status and also the button

Connect

or

Disconnect

.

u

Open the

Status

menu to obtain status information about the Giga762SX WLAN dsl

(page 130).

u

Call up the wizard for the basic configuration (

Basic Setup Wizard

see page 42),

u

Call up the

Security Setup Wizard

(page 50).

u

Open the

Advanced Settings

menu for additional configuration options (page 60).

You can call up the wizards, the Advanced Settings menu and status information at any

time and on any user interface screen using the tabs at the upper margin of the user

interface.

Note:

For security reasons you should change this password at a later stage (page 52).

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The user interface

The configuration program comprises the following functions:

Basic Setup Wizard

Use this wizard to make the settings required for connecting to

the Internet. You can set up data for your region, make settings

for your wireless and wired local network (including WPS reg-

istration) and configure Internet telephony. This is described

from page 42.

Security Setup Wizard

This wizard allows you to take security precautions against

unauthorised access to the Giga762SX WLAN dsl and the local

network. You can assign a password and set up encryption for

wireless traffic. This is described from page 50. To protect your

network, we strongly recommend that you carry out this

setup.

Advanced Settings

Additional functions are offered in the

Advanced Settings

menu. You can configure your PABX for fixed network/Internet

telephony, back up and restore the configuration data, set up

the Giga762SX WLAN dsl as a virtual server for the network,

configure a Web server, a file server or a print server and per-

form other functions as required. These configuration steps

are optional and can be carried out at a later stage. This is

described from page 60.

Status

You can view information about the configuration and status

of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl in the Status menu. This is

described from page 130.

Language

You also have the opportunity to specify the language for the

user interface (page 40).

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The user interface

Selecting a language

The user interface can be presented in various languages.

ì

Click

Language

at the top right of the start screen.

ì

If you wish to change the preset language, select the new language you require from

the list.

ì

Click

OK

to apply the setting.

Once the procedure has been concluded, the start screen will be displayed again.

Connecting to the Internet manually

Once you have configured your Internet access (see page 44 and page 64), you can

establish a manual connection to the Internet on the start screen if you have selected

Connect on demand

or

Connect manually

as the Connection mode.

To establish or end an Internet connection manually:

ì

Open the start screen of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl as described on page 37.

If you have already started the user interface, click the start screen tab at the top left

of the window.

If you have not yet started the user interface, do so now and log on.

ì

Click

Connect

to establish a connection to the Internet.

ì

Click

Disconnect

if you no longer require the connection.

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The user interface

Elements in the user interface

The user interface screens contain the following elements:

Button

Log Off

The

Log Off

button is always displayed on the right of the user interface. If you click

Log

Off

, the session is ended and the login screen appears again.

Help

Click the question mark to display explanations about the current

user interface screen.

Buttons and icons used by the wizards

The wizards use graphic icons to show which steps you have already

carried out.

u

As soon as you have changed the configuration on a screen you can activate the new

setting by clicking

Next >

.

u

The

< Back

button returns you to the previous configuration step.

u

Cancel

returns you to the start screen. This button is not available for the initial con-

figuration of the device.

Buttons in the Advanced Settings menu

Other buttons may be displayed depending on the function in question. These are

explained in the relevant sections.

OK

Transfers the settings you have made to the

Giga762SX WLAN dsl configuration.

Cancel

Deletes all the entries on a screen since the last time you clicked

OK

.

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Basic Setup Wizard

The Basic Setup Wizard wizard guides you step by step through the general configura-

tion of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl. This includes settings for your region and your Internet

access.

Connection to the

Internet

is established via the Giga762SX WLAN dsl for all PCs con-

nected to it. You need your

Internet service provider's

access data for the configuration.

Please have this data to hand.

ì

Select the

Basic Setup Wizard

option on the start screen to start the configuration.

ì

Click

Next >

.

Note:

The Basic Setup Wizard will reconfigure your Internet settings if you have already set

these. This does not affect the WLAN and LAN settings.

The access data is saved in the Giga762SX WLAN dsl during configuration. Before

passing the device on to somebody else or having your dealer replace it, you should

always first restore the factory settings (page 127). Otherwise, unauthorised persons

may use your Internet access at your expense.

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