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Local network configuration
Modern computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Mac OS X
operating systems are usually already configured on delivery to operate without
difficulty in a wired local network (Ethernet/LAN) or wireless network (WLAN). The
connection to a router or access point is established automatically in this case.
If there is no connection to a Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl as yet, you may need to adapt the
network settings on the computer.
u
You have to define the network name and the encryption on the computer for a
wireless connection (see page 38).
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Network addresses (IP addresses) are normally assigned automatically. To change
the default settings of your operating system for assigning IP addresses, you have to
change the TCP/IP settings. You will find further information about this topic in the
Section "IP addresses" after a short introduction. The TCP/IP settings for the various
operating system variants are then described from page 42 onwards.
u
If you are still using Windows 98, you will need to install TCP/IP and set up a network
on the PC if your PC has not been operated previously in a network (see page 52).
IP addresses
Every PC in the network must have a unique network address, referred to as the IP
address, so that it can be accessed by and differentiated from the other components in
the network.
Your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is equipped with a DHCP server, which performs the
addressing in the network independently. This means that the IP addresses are
automatically assigned to the computers (dynamic IP addresses).
Under normal circumstances you therefore do not have to do anything because the
Obtain an IP address automatically
(
Using DHCP
for Mac OS X) option is set when the
network is set up.
It is advisable in some cases, however, to assign static IP addresses, for example if you
wish to run a wireless network in ad-hoc mode or want to make PC services available on
the Internet. In this case, you have to change the network settings of the PCs and
configure static IP addresses.
Note:
You can check whether your PC already has a connection to a router or access point
by simply entering the
ping
command at the command prompt of your Windows
operating system or at the Terminal of your Mac OS X. Please refer to Section
„Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl” on page 63 for further
details.
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Information on assigning static IP addresses
You define the private IP addresses for the computers in your local network yourself.
Addresses from an address block reserved for private use should be used. This is the
address block
192.168.0.1 - 192.168.255.254
Example:
PC 1: 192.168.1.2
PC 2: 192.168.1.3 etc.
Computer names and workgroups
When your network is being set up, your computer is assigned a name. This is carried
out when the operating system is installed (with the exception of Windows 98), i.e. your
computer already has a computer name when it is delivered. The computer name is the
name under which your computer is displayed in the network view.
You can change the computer name, if desired.
Windows operating systems
When your network is set up, your PC is assigned to a workgroup. This is carried out
when the operating system is installed (with the exception of Windows 98), i.e. your PC
has already been assigned by default to a standard working group (usually
WORKGROUP). The workgroup includes a number of PCs that belong to a network and
can share common resources, such as printers and files. You can change the workgroup
to which your PC has been assigned.
Please remember:
The IP addresses you can assign also depend on the subnet mask for your network.
The subnet mask used limits the IP addresses that can be assigned as it determines
how many parts of the IP address of a network represent the network number and
how many the computer number.
255.255.255.0 is normally used in a private network as the subnet mask. This means
the first three parts of the IP address form the network number and the final part can
be used for assigning computer numbers. The first three parts of the IP address of all
network components are therefore always the same. In the case of subnet mask
255.255.0.0, the first two address parts would have to be identical.
An example of subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is given below.
For example, this is correct:
Address of access point: 192.168.1.1
Computer 1: 192.168.1.12
Computer 2: 192.168.1.60 ...
This is incorrect:
Address of access point: 192.168.1.1
Computer 1: 192.168.2.2
Computer 2: 192.168.3.3
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Setting up a wireless network
A wireless network connection is made using a wireless adapter that must be installed
on your computer. You may first have to connect a wireless adapter to your notebook or
your computer. For example, this can be a Gigaset USB Adapter, a Gigaset USB Stick or a
Gigaset PC Card, but also a different IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b-compatible
wireless adapter. If you are using this type of wireless adapter, you can set up the
connection to the wireless network using the relevant software. Instructions for this can
be found in the user manual for your wireless adapter.
Most modern notebooks already have a wireless adapter fitted when delivered. In this
case, you should use the tools provided by the operating system to connect the PC,
notebook or Mac to the wireless network.
We explain below how to connect a PC or notebook to a wireless network using
Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista and Mac OS X.
To set up the connection, you need the network name (SSID) of your wireless network
and the key defined on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl for encrypting wireless data traffic.
Carry out the following steps:
ì
Start your notebook or your computer. Make sure your wireless adapter is switched
on. Notebooks generally have a switch for this purpose as well as an LED as a
function display.
Windows XP
If Windows XP receives signals of wireless networks in the current
environment this will be indicated by the symbol for the wireless network
connection in the status area of the taskbar.
ì
Right-click the icon in this case and choose the
Show available wireless networks
option.
If the icon for the wireless network connection is not displayed, you could also proceed
as follows:
ì
Choose
Start
-
Control Panel
-
Network Connections
-
Wireless Network
Connections
Or
ì
Double-click the
Network Environment
icon on the desktop.
ì
Click
Show network connections
in the column on the left.
ì
Double-click the
Wireless Network Connections
icon.
The list of available and visible wireless networks (WLANs) is displayed (see page 39).
Note:
The preset SSID and WPA key are shown on the label on the bottom of the device.
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Windows Vista
ì
Click the network symbol in the status area of the taskbar to display the
wireless networks in the current environment.
ì
Click
Connect or disconnect
.
A list of all available wired and wireless networks (WLANs) is displayed (see page 39).
Network list
All wireless networks that can be seen at the current location appear in the network list.
If the SSIDs of the wireless networks are set to invisible they are not displayed.
Windows shows the status of each wireless network graphically and provides
information on the signal strength, the network name and whether security settings
were made for the respective network.
An example for Windows Vista is given below.
Note:
The automatic wireless configuration service must be started so that Windows can
display and manage wireless networks. If nothing is displayed on your PC despite
there being wireless networks within range, check whether the service is started and
start it if necessary.
Windows Vista:
ì
Click
Start
–
Control Panel
–
System and Maintenance
–
Administrative Tools
.
ì
Double-click
Services
.
ì
Check whether the
Automatic WLAN Configuration
service is started and start
it if necessary by clicking
Start
in the column on the left.
Windows XP:
ì
Click
Start
-
Control Panel
.
ì
Click
Administrative Tools
and then
Services
.
ì
Check whether the service
Wireless Zero Configuration
is started and start it if
necessary by clicking
Start
in the column on the left.
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ì
To sign your computer on to your own wireless network, double-click the name
(SSID) of your network.
If encryption is defined on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, you will be asked to type in the
key entered there (WEP key or Pre-Shared Key).
ì
Enter the appropriate key.
ì
Click
Connect
.
The wireless connection is established automatically.

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