Page 56 / 121 Scroll up to view Page 51 - 55
54
Configuring the Advanced Settings
LAN configuration
You can use the LAN configuration to define an
IP address
for the Gigaset SE361 WLAN
and configure the DHCP server.
ì
Select
Advanced Settings
Local Network
.
Defining the private IP address for the Gigaset SE361 WLAN
On this screen you can change the device's
IP address
. The default IP address is
192.168.2.1. This is the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's
Private IP address
. It is the address under
which the device can be reached on the local network. The address can be freely
assigned from the block of available addresses. The IP address under which the Gigaset
SE361 WLAN can be reached from outside is assigned by the Internet Service Provider.
ì
If you want to assign the Gigaset SE361 WLAN a different IP address, enter it in the
fields next to
IP address
.
ì
Select a number from the
Subnet mask
list.
We recommend using an address from a block that is reserved for private use. This
address block is 192.168.1.1 – 192.168.255.254.
Note:
New settings only take effect after rebooting the Gigaset SE361 WLAN. If neces-
sary, reconfigure the IP address on your PC (including one that is statically
assigned) so that it matches the new configuration.
Page 57 / 121
55
Configuring the Advanced Settings
Configuring the DHCP server
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN has a
DHCP server
, which is enabled on delivery. As a result,
the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Gigaset SE361 WLAN.
ì
To activate the DHCP server, select
On
.
ì
If the DHCP server is active, you can define a
Lease time
. The
Lease time
determines
the period for which the PCs keep the IP addresses assigned to them without any
change.
ì
Define the range of IP addresses which the Gigaset SE361 WLAN should use to auto-
matically assign IP addresses to PCs. Define the
First issued IP address
and the
Last
issued IP address
.
ì
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).
ì
Enter the
MAC address
and the name of the PC in the
Device name
field.
ì
Enter the
IP address
you wish to assign to the PC in the field below.
ì
Click on
Add
to add the entry to the list.
ì
Click on
Delete
to delete the entry from the list.
ì
Click on
OK
to apply the settings.
Note:
u
If the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's DHCP server is activated, you can configure the net-
work setting on the PC so that the option
Obtain an IP address automatically
is
set. To find out how to do this, please read the section entitled
"Configuring the local network" on page 76.
u
If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the
PCs via the network settings.
Note:
If you select the
Never expires
option, the IP addresses are never changed. You
must select this option if you want to make NAT or firewall settings using the IP
addresses of the PCs, or else you must assign these PCs static IP addresses.
Page 58 / 121
56
Configuring the Advanced Settings
Configuration for wireless connections
If PCs communicate wirelessly via the Gigaset SE361 WLAN, you should take steps to
enhance the security of your wireless network. You make this configuration via the
Advanced Settings
Wireless Network
menu. Here you can
u
activate the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's wireless module (see below),
u
set the channel and
SSID
(see page 56),
u
set
Encryption
for wireless traffic (see page 58),
u
restrict access to the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's LAN (see page 58),
u
configure the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's repeater function (see page 62).
ì
In the
Advanced Settings
menu, select
Wireless Network
.
ì
Select the
On
option for
Wireless Network
(default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's wireless module is
activated.
You can now make the settings for your wireless network.
Transmission mode
The Transmission mode defines which
IEEE
standard you use to transmit data in your
network. IEEE 802.11g permits data transfer up to 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b up to
11 Mbps.
For the best possible data transfer rates in your network select
IEEE 802.11g only
. You
can use this mode if the PC has the appropriate network adapter and there are no other
WLAN adapters in the vicinity.
To operate clients that have older network adapters in your network, select
IEEE
802.11b/g (mixed)
. If you exclusively use older adapters select
IEEE 802.11b only
.
ì
Select the required Transmission mode for your wireless network.
Page 59 / 121
57
Configuring the Advanced Settings
SSID
For the wireless network components to communicate with each other, they must have
the same
SSID
(Service Set Identifier).
On delivery, the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's default SSID is
ConnectionPoint
. For security
reasons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast (see below).
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case sensitive. It can be up to
32 alphanumerical characters long.
Channel
All the clients in your network use the set radio channel for wireless data transfer. In the
case of potential interferences caused by other 2.4 GHz devices in the neighbourhood,
you can choose between various channels.
ì
Select the channel to be used for transmitting the data.
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE361 WLAN will send the SSID
will be sent with all data transmissions, and your Gigaset SE361 WLAN's SSID will be dis-
played on PCs that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could
use the SSID to gain access to your local network.
If you disable
SSID broadcast
, your Gigaset SE361 WLAN's SSID will not be displayed.
This increases protection against unauthorised access to your wireless network. How-
ever, you must make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log on your PC.
ì
Select the
Off
option to deactivate
SSID broadcast
.
Sending power
ì
Select the required sending power for your device.
We recommend that you select a sending power with a range to suit the spatial environ-
ment of your local network. A range that is much greater makes it easier to eavesdrop
on your wireless data transmission.
Network performance
You can optimise Network performance in the following ways:
u
Optimize throughput
maximises the data transmission rate in your network and ensures that data traffic
is transmitted immediately.
u
Optimize power saving
optimises power consumption in order to extend standby times for mobile devices
in your network, e.g. notebooks, PDAs and WLAN handsets.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you enter
the new SSID on them as well.
Page 60 / 121
58
Configuring the Advanced Settings
u
Custom
This allows you to adjust the Network performance to suit your needs on the basis
of the following items:
Beacon interval
defines the interval between two
Beacons
.
Measured in milliseconds, default = 100 msecs.
DTIM interval
defines the interval between two
DTIMs
for devices in power-sav-
ing mode.
Measured in number of beacons, default = 2 beacons.
ì
Choose the desired
Network performance
.
Setting wireless security
If you send data over wireless channels, we recommend that you activate encryption
(
WEP
or
WPA
) on your wireless network components.
WPA
is a more advanced procedure than WEP for protecting wireless networks. Dynamic
keys based on TKIP (Temporal Key Integration Protocol) offer increased security. The
new WPA2 standard is based on AES. We therefore recommend that you choose WPA2
or WPA encryption if it is supported by all components in your wireless network.
ì
In the
Wireless Network
menu, select
Encryption
.
The following security mechanisms are currently available:
u
WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see page 58)
u
WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy), (see page 59)
WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK
WPA with Pre-shared Key (WPA-PSK)
WPA-PSK
is a special WPA mode that provides encryption protection for users at home
and in small companies without a company authentication server. Encryption keys are
automatically generated with the Pre-shared Key, and automatically changed (rekeying)
and authenticated between the devices after a certain period of time (
Rekey interval
).
Which standard of encryption you can choose depends on the components in your wire-
less network. Every PC (network adapter) that requires access to a wireless network pro-
tected by WPA must also support WPA. To find out whether and how you can use WPA
on your PC, read your network adapter's operating instructions. If all components sup-
port WPA2, select the
WPA2-PSK
option. If you are using network adapters that only
support WPA, select the
WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK
option. The entries described below are
the same for both options.
ì
Select the required option in the
Security
field.
Note:
If WDS is enabled (see page 62) only WEP is available as encryption method.

Rate

4 / 5 based on 3 votes.

Bookmark Our Site

Press Ctrl + D to add this site to your favorites!

Share
Top