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We recommend that you use an address from a block that is reserved for private use.
This address block is 10.0.0.1 to 10.255.255.254.
ì
Adjust the
Subnet mask
if necessary.
The
Subnet mask
specifies how many address parts of the IP address must be iden-
tical for all network components (including routers).
Configuring the DHCP server
The Giga762SX WLAN dsl has a
DHCP server
for which the factory setting is active. Con-
sequently, the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Giga762SX
WLAN dsl.
ì
To activate the DHCP server, select
On
.
ì
If the DHCP server is active, you can define a
Lease time
. The least time indicates
how long the client may use the allocated IP configuration.
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Define the range of IP addresses the Giga762SX WLAN dsl should use to automati-
cally assign IP addresses to the PCs. Define the
First issued IP address
and the
Last
issued IP address
.
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If you want to define a different
Default gateway
in your local area network instead
of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl, enter the IP address of this default gateways in the rel-
evant boxes.
Entering the DNS server
DNS is a decentralised service that assigns PC names or Internet
addresses (
Domain names
) and IP addresses to one another. A DNS
server must administer this information for each server or for each
LAN with an Internet connection.
Notes:
New settings can only be made after the Giga762SX WLAN dsl has been rebooted. If
necessary, reconfigure the IP address on your PC (including one that is statically
assigned) so that it matches the new configuration.
Note:
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If the DHCP server for the Giga762SX WLAN dsl is activated, you can configure the
network setting on the PC so that the option
Obtain an IP address automatically
is set up. For further information, refer to the section entitled "Configuring the
local area network" on the CD-ROM.
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If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the
PCs that use the network settings.
Note:
If you select
Never expires
, the IP addresses are never changed. Activate this
option if you want to make NAT or firewall settings using the IP addresses of the
PCs; otherwise you have to assign static IP addresses to these PCs.
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Your Internet service provider will usually provide you with a
DNS server
that makes this
assignment when an Internet connection is set up. If necessary, you can manually
define the DNS server to be used for the Internet connections.
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Enter the IP addresses for your preferred DNS servers (
Preferred DNS server
and
Alternate DNS server
).
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You can define the name of a domain (Windows workgroup) in the
Domain name
field.
Assigning static IP addresses to individual PCs
Even if you have activated the DHCP server, you can still assign a static IP address to indi-
vidual PCs (e.g. when setting up these PCs for NAT functions).
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Enter the
MAC address
of the PC to which you want to assign a static IP address.
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Enter the
IP address
you wish to assign to the PC.
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Click the
Add
button to add the entry to the list.
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Click the
Delete
button to delete the entry from the list.
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Apply the settings by clicking
OK
.
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Configuring wireless connections
If you have implemented wireless PC communication via the Giga762SX WLAN dsl, you
should improve the security of your wireless network via the
Advanced Settings
Wireless Network
menu. You can carry out the following functions:
ì
In the
Advanced Settings
menu, select:
Wireless Network
ì
Select
On
for the
Wireless Network
(default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the WLAN module of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl is
activated.
You can now make the settings for the wireless network.
Wireless Network
Activate the wireless module of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl
and specify basic settings for your wireless network, for
example
SSID, Transmission mode
or
Sending power
.
WPS Registration
Start WPS registration and configure WPS (see page 87).
Encryption &
Authentication
Set up
Encryption
for wireless transmissions (page 87).
Allowed Clients
Restrict access to the LAN of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl
(page 95).
Repeater (WDS)
Activate the repeater function (Wireless Distribution
System,
WDS
) and define repeaters to increase the range of
your WLAN (see page 96).
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Channel
All clients in the network use the set radio channel 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.
SSID
For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, you
must use the same
SSID
(Service Set Identifier).
The default SSID for the Giga762SX WLAN dsl is shown at the label on the bottom of the
device. For security reasons you can change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast (for
information see below).
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case-sensitive. It can contain up to
32 characters. Use a combination of letters, digits and special characters.
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Giga762SX WLAN dsl will send the SSID in
all data transfers and the SSID of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs that
have a wireless network adapter. In this case, hackers could use the SSID to detect your
network.
If you deactivate
SSID broadcast
, the SSID of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl will not be dis-
played. This increases protection against unauthorised access to your wireless network.
Make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log on to the PC.
To protect your wireless network, you should also enable encryption of data transmis-
sions (page 87).
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Select
Off
to deactivate
SSID broadcast
.
Transmission mode
The IEEE 802.11g standard permits data transfer up to 54 Mbit/s, and the IEEE 802.11b
standard up to 11 Mbit/s. Choose
IEEE 802.11g only
to ensure the best possible data
transfer rates in your network. To operate clients with older wireless network adapters
in your network, select
IEEE 802.11b/g (mixed)
.
ì
Select the required transmission mode for your wireless network.
Note:
If a WPS registration (see page 48) was performed before manual configuration, you
should not change this SSID here manually. Otherwise, the registered clients will no
longer have access to your wireless network.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you have
entered the new SSID in them as well.
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Sending power
ì
Select the required sending power for your device.
It is recommended that you select a sending power with a range to suit the spatial
environment of your local network. A much greater range makes it easier to eaves-
drop on your wireless data transfer.
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Click
OK
to apply the settings.
Starting WPS registration and configuring WPS
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) makes it easier to establish a wireless network. Devices
equipped with WPS can synchronise the SSID and the WPA key (pre-shared key).
The most simple method to establish a secure wireless connection is press the registra-
tion (Scan) button or click once in the user interface of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl and do
the same with the client. For further information, see "WPS" on page 15.
The configuration program of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl provides beside the
Push But-
ton
method for WPS registration for more security the registrations mode via PIN.
ì
In the
Advanced Settings
menu select:
Wireless Network
WPS Registration
ì
Choose the desired
Registration Mode
:
Push Button
Click
OK
to start the WPS registration.
This function corresponds to pressing the
Scan
button on the
device’s back panel, if available.
Once WPS registration is activated, the device searches for a
WPS client within range. Any WPS client within range that acti-
vates the WPS function during the two-minute interval

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