Siemens Gigaset-204A Router Manual PDF (Setup & Configuration Guide)

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Line

On

One of the connected phones' receivers has been lifted for a

call (fixed network telephony).

Flashing

The phone is ringing and a fixed network call is being

received or someone is waiting on the line.

Off

There is currently no fixed network connection.

Online

On

Connection to the Internet has been established.

Off

There is no Internet connection.

USB

On (green)

A device is connected to the Giga762SX WLAN dsl via the

USB port.

Flashing

The device connected on the USB port is using too much

power (see page 163).

Off

There is no device connected.

LAN1 –

LAN4

On

A device is connected to the relevant LAN port.

Flashing

The relevant LAN port is sending or receiving data (traffic).

Off

There is no device connected.

WLAN

In normal operation

On

The radio interface is activated, no data transmission at

present.

Flashing

The Giga762SX WLAN dsl is sending or receiving data on the

radio interface.

Off

The radio interface is deactivated.

During WPS registration

On (300 sec)

WPS registration was successful.

Flashing

slowly

WPS registration is in progress.

Flashing

quickly

WPS registration was not successful.

Flashing

quickly with

interruption

More than one client tried to register.

VoIP

On

At least one port is configured for VoIP and VoIP access is

registered with the provider.

Flashing

A call is currently being made via the Internet.

Off

There is currently no connection for Internet telephony or no

VoIP port has been configured.

LED

State

Status

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The Giga762SX WLAN dsl can be set up in any suitable location in the home or office.

You do not need any special wiring. However, you should comply with the following

guidelines:

u

Operate the Giga762SX WLAN dsl only indoors within a temperature range of 0 to

+40 °C. Do not position the Giga762SX WLAN dsl near sources of heat. Do not cover

the ventilation slots. High temperatures can damage the device.

u

A mains socket for 220/230 V~ and a connection socket for the splitter or LAN must

be available in the place where you set up the Giga762SX WLAN dsl.

u

Do not position the device in the immediate vicinity of stereo equipment, TV sets,

microwave ovens or the like. This may cause interference.

u

Position the Giga762SX WLAN dsl so that it is as near to the centre of your wireless

network as possible. The general rule is: The higher you place the antennae, the bet-

ter the performance. Make sure that the place where you position the Giga762SX

WLAN dsl offers optimum reception throughout the house, apartment or office.

u

Position the Giga762SX WLAN dsl so that it cannot fall down and damage the anten-

nae. Position the Giga762SX WLAN dsl on a non-slip surface.

u

Do not place the Giga762SX WLAN dsl on any furniture surface that could be

affected by the heat from the device.

u

Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them. You should not cover the cables

with anything.

Phone 1/

Phone 2

On

The receiver of the phone connected to the port has been

lifted.

Flashing

The phone is ringing and a call is being received or a call is

being conducted.

Off

No phone is connected or the connection is idle.

Please remember:

Network connections (LAN) via cables and telephone lines may only be set up with

the Giga762SX WLAN dsl within enclosed rooms.

LED

State

Status

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Connecting and activating the Giga762SX WLAN dsl

Ports on the rear panel

The rear panel of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl houses the ports.

Element

Description

PWR

Socket for the mains adapter supplied

Warning

: Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the

Giga762SX WLAN dsl.

Depending on the device variant, there may be an on/off button

beside the PWR port.

Scan

Button for WPS activation. You can use this button to quickly establish

a secure wireless connection to PCs. The same function is provided via

the device’s user interface (see page 87).

Note:

You can deactivate the

Scan

(registration) button to protect it

against unauthorised access (see page 125).

USB

USB port for printer or USB memory.

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Reset button

The underside of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl houses the reset button.

Reboot function

: Press and hold the right end of the button for more than 1 second but

less than 5 seconds to reboot the device. This does not affect the configuration settings.

Reset function

: Press and hold the right end of the button for at least 5 seconds to

return all settings to factory settings.

Warning

: This will clear all the configuration settings you have made since the initial

startup.

Updated firmware will not be affected.

LAN1 –

LAN4/WAN

(yellow)

Four 10/100

Mbps

switch ports with automatic recognition (RJ-45).

You can connect up to four devices with Ethernet ports (such as PCs, a

Hub

or

Switch

).

You can connect an external modem (e.g. a VDSL or cable modem) to

the LAN4 port. The integrated ADSL modem is then deactivated. You

will find additional information on the configuration settings on

page 62.

ADSL

(black)

DSL socket for connecting the integrated modem to the DSL port of the

splitter

Line

(green)

Socket for connecting the phone line to the telephone port on the

splitter

Phone1/2

Sockets for connecting two phones, fax or answering machine

Element

Description

Reset button

Label with WPA key

„SX762xxxxxx“

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Connecting to the splitter data port

You can operate the Giga762SX WLAN dsl in two different operating modes in order to

set up an Internet connection:

–

with an integrated ADSL modem

–

with an external modem, such as a VDSL or cable modem

Using the integrated ADSL modem

ì

Connect the

ADSL

port (

black

) on the Giga762SX WLAN dsl to the ADSL socket on

the splitter. To do this, use the DSL cable supplied (

black

).

ì

Connect the splitter with one oft the RJ11 sockets on the top of the power supply.

ì

Connect the other RJ11 socket on the top of the power supply with your phone con-

nector. To do this, use the RJ11 cable supplied.

Splitter

DSL cable

(black)

Power supply

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