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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)

.

ì

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.

ì

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.

ì

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.

ì

Connect a USB data carrier to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable via the USB port.

ì

In the

Advanced Settings

menu, select

File Server

.

ì

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.

ì

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

ì

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.

ì

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.

ì

Click on

Add

to set up a new share for the partition.

ì

For an existing share, click on

Edit

to edit the share.

In both cases a window opens for the next steps (see below).

ì

You can delete the required share by clicking on the

Delete

button.

ì

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

ì

Enter a name for the

share

.

ì

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.

ì

First, select the

On

option for

Security

.

ì

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.

ì

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.

ì

Now enter the password or words and confirm by entering it/them again.

ì

Click on

OK

to save your settings.