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Configuring the Advanced Settings
Repeater function (WDS)
If you use a repeater in your wireless network to extend the range, you must activate the
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) function.
In the
Wireless Network
menu, select
Repeater (WDS)
.
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Next to
Wireless distribution system
, select the
On
option to activate WDS.
The name of the client is shown in the
Comment
field.
The MAC address of the repeater is shown in the
MAC address
field if there is a connec-
tion.
The SSID is shown in the
SSID
field if there is a connection with the repeater.
The radio channel used for data transfer is shown in the
Channel
field.
The
Signal strength
shows the strength of the connection to the repeater in percent-
age terms if there is a connection to the repeater.
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Click on
Refresh
to update the display.
ì
Apply the settings by clicking
OK
.
Note:
Depending on the status of the software in your device, it is possible that SuperG
might not function in conjunction with WDS. If necessary, check whether a soft-
ware upgrade is offered on the Internet.
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Configuring the Advanced Settings
USB
You can use your device's USB port to share a USB bulk memory or a USB printer with
users in your local network and publish your data on the Internet.
ì
In the
Advanced Settings
menu, select
USB
.
ì
Activate the USB port on your device.
If a USB device is connected, its
Status
is displayed.
Safely Remove Hardware
ì
Click on this button and wait until any connected USB bulk memory or USB printer
is fully deactivated before disconnecting them from your device.
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Click on
OK
to save the changes.
Note:
Generally speaking only devices that support USB V2.0 may be connected. However,
some devices with the earlier standard USB V1.1 still work.
Note:
Depending on the status of the software in your device, it is possible that not all
USB functions will work exactly as described below. If necessary, check whether a
software upgrade is offered on the Internet.
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Configuring the Advanced Settings
File server
Your device's integrated file server allows you to make folders and files on a connected
USB bulk memory (e.g. USB stick or USB hard disk) available to all users in your local net-
work.
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Connect a USB data carrier to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable via the USB port.
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In the
Advanced Settings
menu, select
File Server
.
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Select the
On
option for the
File Server
.
Enter a name for the file server in the
Host name
field. This is shown in the network
environment of each computer in your local network and allows users to find your
file server.
If you assign a name other than
Server
(e.g. the IP address of the Gigaset SE551
WLAN dsl/cable), then the file server will appear in the Windows directory
Network
environment
both under the name Server and under the name you have assigned.
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You can enter a
Description
of the file server in the next field.
Note:
The USB interface of the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable supplies 500 –1000 mA
of power. This depends on which other lines are connected. Some hard disks need
more power. In this case the device must have its own mains adapter.
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Configuring the Advanced Settings
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Enter the name of the
Domain / workgroup
(
Workgroup
is the standard name for
Windows) in which the file server is located. If you now search your network you will
find the file server within the stated domain / workgroup in the network environ-
ment.
The connected USB bulk memory is shown in the
Device
field.
Partitions list and sharing directories
Partitions
shows all partitions for the connected data carrier.
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Click on the
Edit
button next to the partition whose directory you want to release
for sharing.
A new window appears with a list of the existing shares.
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Click on
Add
to set up a new share for the partition.
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For an existing share, click on
Edit
to edit the share.
In both cases a window opens for the next steps (see below).
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You can delete the required share by clicking on the
Delete
button.
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Click on
Delete All Shares
if you wish to cancel all existing shares.
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Configuring the Advanced Settings
Setting up or editing a share
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Enter a name for the
share
.
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Select the directory you wish to release for sharing. You can enter the complete path
for the directory manually or click on the
Browse
button. A file menu is opened.
You can now set access protection for the directory.
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First, select the
On
option for
Security
.
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Select the required option from the list next to
Access
:
–
Select
Read only
if you only wish to release the data for reading.
–
Select
Full control
if you wish to release the data for reading and writing.
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Select
Depending on password
if you wish to make access dependent on a pass-
word.
Depending on the access option chosen you can now enter in the relevant field a pass-
word for read only or a password for full control, or different passwords for both read
only and full control.
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Now enter the password or words and confirm by entering it/them again.
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Click on
OK
to save your settings.
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