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The Gigaset SE361 WLAN
Wired local area network (Ethernet)
In a wired local area network, PCs communicate with one another via an Ethernet cable.
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN establishes the connection between the PCs, which you can
connect to the four Ethernet LAN ports. The PCs must be equipped with a network
socket (Ethernet). New PCs frequently already have this socket. For older PCs you will
need to install an Ethernet network card. An Ethernet cable (CAT5) is used to connect
the PC to the Ethernet LAN socket on the Gigaset SE361 WLAN. One cable is supplied
with the device; you can obtain additional Ethernet cables from your retailer.
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN allows all PCs to access the Internet simultaneously.
Internet
Gigaset SE361 WLAN
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Wireless local area network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network (WLAN) PCs are linked without wires or cables. For this
the PCs have to be equipped with a wireless network adapter (WLAN adapter) such as a
Gigaset USB Stick 54 or you can use a PC with a wireless option built in.
We generally differentiate between two types of wireless network:
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Infrastructure mode
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Ad-hoc mode
Infrastructure mode
Infrastructure mode connects wireless and wired networks with one another. In addi-
tion to the mobile stations, the infrastructure mode needs an access point such as the
Gigaset SE361 WLAN. In infrastructure mode the stations in the network always com-
municate via this access point. Each station that wants to be part of a wireless network
must first be registered with the access point before it can exchange data.
The access point establishes the connection between the mobile stations of a wireless
network and a wired LAN (Ethernet) or the Internet. This is described as the device's
router functionality. The router sends data packets that are not addressed to stations
within the network "outside," and forwards data packets originating from "outside" to
the appropriate station within the network.
You can use the Gigaset SE361 WLAN to connect
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wirelessly networked PCs to the Internet and
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wirelessly networked PCs to an Ethernet network.
Infrastructure mode is the default configuration of the Gigaset SE361 WLAN. This con-
figuration is described in the quick guide that comes with the device.
Ad-hoc mode
An ad-hoc network is a wireless network that has been configured without an access
point or a router. The mobile network components that communicate with each other
directly and wirelessly form the network on an "ad-hoc" basis, i.e. as and when required.
All the stations in the network have the same rights. Ad-hoc networks are used wher-
ever communications networks have to be set up quickly and without any existing net-
work infrastructure, and where participants are on the move.
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Linking wireless networks with the Internet
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN has a
WAN
port that permits all stations within its local area
network to access the Internet simultaneously. To be able to use this functionality you
need a DSL or cable connection and a suitable modem. You can usually obtain the line
and a modem from an Internet service provider.
This illustration shows the commonest method of application. One or more PCs com-
municate wirelessly with the Gigaset SE361 WLAN in infrastructure mode. The Gigaset
SE361 WLAN forwards the data to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem. Data from the
Internet flows back to the PC along the same route.
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Linking a wireless network (WLAN) to an Ethernet (LAN)
Wireless local area networks can work easily together with existing Ethernet networks.
If you wish to connect mobile stations to an existing wired network, you must group all
the mobile stations into a wireless network in infrastructure mode.
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN has four Ethernet interfaces (LAN ports). Up to four PCs can
be connected directly to these LAN ports.
All PCs can access the Internet via the Gigaset SE361 WLAN.
Note:
You can also connect an Ethernet router or switch to a LAN port to access a larger Eth-
ernet. If you want to link the Gigaset WLAN network to an existing network, a large
number of settings have to be applied. It is therefore not possible for us to provide a
general example for this use; configuration must be defined separately for each indi-
vidual case. We advise having such networks configured by a specialist.
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Features and applications
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN's wide range of features make it ideal for a large number of
applications, e.g.:
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Internet access
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN gives several users access to the Internet when a DSL or
cable modem is connected.
As many DSL providers set up Internet access via the
PPPoE
protocol, the Gigaset
SE361 WLAN contains an integrated PPPoE
Client
, which means you no longer
need to set up this service on your PC yourself.
Shared Internet access
If your Internet provider permits this, the Gigaset SE361 WLAN supports Internet
access for up to 252 users. In practice, multiple users in your network can surf the
Internet simultaneously using just one Internet access.
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Setting up a local network
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN permits connections
for four devices via
Ethernet
ports with a transmission speed of 10 or 100
Mbps
(with automatic recognition).
for up to 32 mobile terminals via a radio interface with a transmission speed of
up to 54 Mbps. It complies with the
IEEE 802.11g
standard and can work with all
products that satisfy the IEEE 802.11g or 802.11b standard.
Using a Gigaset SE361 WLAN makes it easy to set up a network at home or in small
offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources in the network,
e.g. a file server or printer.
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Security functions
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN offers comprehensive security measures:
Firewall
protection against unauthorised access from the Internet
All PCs in the local area network use the
Public IP address
of the Gigaset SE361
WLAN for their Internet connections, which makes them 'invisible' on the Inter-
net. The Gigaset SE361 WLAN only allows access from the Internet if this has
been requested from within the local area network.
With the firewall the Gigaset SE361 WLAN also offers comprehensive protection
against hacker attacks.
Service filtering and URL filtering
The Gigaset SE361 WLAN can filter Internet access. Here you determine which
PCs may access which Internet services.
In addition, you can deactivate access to certain Internet domains and sites (URL
filtering).
Access control and encryption for the local wireless network
You can use various encryption methods and authentication methods (WEP, WPA/
WPA2-PSK, MAC access control) to prevent unauthorised access to your wireless
LAN or make data illegible to unauthorised parties.

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