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Basic Setup Wizard
This function corresponds to pressing the
Scan
button on the device’s back panel.
Once WPS registration is activated, the device searches for a WPS client within range.
Any WPS client within range that activates the WPS function during the two-minute
interval receives the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl security data (SSID and pre-shared
key) and is thereby registered.
The registration progress is shown in the window.
You can repeat these steps for each WLAN client to be registered.
Only one client may register during the two-minute interval. If two clients try to reg-
sister at the same time, the registration will be broken down and an error message
appears.
ì
To go to the next step, click
Next >
Summary
The basic settings you have made through the wizard are shown in the next step for you
to check.
ì
If you want to change the settings, click
< Back
.
ì
If you want to confirm the settings, click
Finish
to close the Basic Setup Wizard.
The Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl is now configured and ready to connect to the Internet.
The
Security Setup Wizard
then opens automatically. We strongly recommend using
the Security Setup Wizard to protect your Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl against attacks. If you
want to carry this out at a later stage, deactivate
I would like to run the Security Setup
Wizard now.
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Security Setup Wizard
Security Setup Wizard
The
Security Setup Wizard
offers you additional settings for improving your network
security. You can:
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Assign a password for configuring the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl (page 53),
u
Change the SSID for your wireless network (page 54),
u
Set up the
Encryption
for the wireless network (page 55),
u
Limit access to the wireless network to certain PCs (page 59).
The user interface of the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl guides you step by step through the
security configuration. Once you have completed a screen, click
Next >
. If you want to
make any changes or check your entries again, click
< Back
.
ì
Select the
Security Setup Wizard
option on the start screen or on the tab to start
the security configuration if you did not make the security settings immediately after
setting up the basic settings.
ì
Click
Next >
.
When using WPS please note the following:
Your Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl is equipped with
WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can
use it to set the security of your wireless network easily with one click only (see
page 16).
If no manual configuration of security data has been performed before, with the WPS
registration a new SSID is created and the preset pre-shared key (WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK)
is used.
You can inspect the SSID used in the
Security Setup Wizard
(see page 54) or in the
Advanced Settings
(see page 87), the pre-shared key you will find only it in the
Advanced Settings
menu (see page 93).
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Security Setup Wizard
Assigning a password
In the first step of the configuration you can change the password for the user interface.
When the device is supplied, the configuration of your Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl is pro-
tected with the
admin
password. To prevent unauthorised changes to the configura-
tion, you should change the password at regular intervals.
ì
Enter the old password in the
Current password
field.
ì
Enter the new password in the
New password
field and repeat the entry in the
Confirm new password
field.
The password may contain up to 20 characters. Note case sensitivity. Avoid proper
names and all too obvious words. Use a combination of letters, digits and special
characters.
ì
To go to the next step, click
Next >
Note:
If you ever forget your password you will have to return the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl
to its factory settings (page 132). Please bear in mind that this will restore
all
settings
to the factory configuration. The password will again be
admin
.
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54
Security Setup Wizard
SSID
For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, you
must use the same
SSID
(Service Set Identifier).
The default SSID for the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl is
ConnectionPoint
. For security rea-
sons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast. If this option is ena-
bled, the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl will send the SSID in all data transfers and the SSID
of the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs that have a wireless network
adapter. In this case, unauthorised persons could use the SSID to gain access to your net-
work.
If you have performed a successful WPS registration before a manual configuration of
security data, this page shows the generated SSID. Make a note of this SSID. You will
need it to manually configure the wireless network adapters that do not support WPS.
ì
If you are using WPS registration, click on
Next >
.
ì
Enter a character string of your choice in the
SSID
field. The SSID is case-sensitive. It
can contain up to 32 characters. Use a combination of letters, digits and special char-
acters.
ì
Deactivate
SSID broadcast
and make a note of the SSID. You will need for further
wireless connections to the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl.
ì
Click
Next >
.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until the new
SSID has also been entered.
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Security Setup Wizard
Setting up security functions for the wireless network
Wireless networks are even more susceptible to eavesdropping than wired networks.
With conventional network adapters, an intruder only needs a device with a WLAN
adapter (e.g. a notebook or a PDA [Personal Digital Assistant]) with an appropriately
configured network card in order to eavesdrop on every communication made via a
nearby wireless LAN.
The Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl makes use of effective encryption methods to prevent
unauthorised eavesdropping as far as possible.
The Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl is delivered with preset individual encryption (WPA2-PSK/
WPA-PSK with pre-shared Key). You will find this key at the label on the devices bottom.
If all components of your wireless network provide this encryption method there is no
need of any settings in this screen. If not, or if you want to change the preset key (e. g.
if unauthorised persons may have access to your device), you can configure the encryp-
tion for your wireless network in the next step.
You can use the following security mechanisms:
u
WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK (page 56)
u
WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 57)
You will find further options for setting up data encryption and authentication in the
Advanced Settings
menu (page 90).

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