Sony SE366 - Manual (Page 13)

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The Gigaset SE366 WLAN
Gigaset SE366 WLAN / englisch / A31008-M1063-R101-4x-7619 / introduction.fm / 13.11.2008
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Security functions
You can use various encryption methods and authentication methods (WPA/WPA2-
PSK,WPA/WPA2, WEP, MAC access control) to prevent unauthorised access to your wire-
less LAN or to make data illegible to unauthorised parties. The security settings available
to you depend on the the components used in your local network. For detailed informa-
tion, please consult the section "Setting security functions for the wireless network" on
page 38.
WPS
Wifi-Protected-Setup ( WPS ) makes it easier to establish and encrypt a wireless net-
work (1 click only). You no longer need to configure and synchronise the individual
components of your wireless network manually.
A wireless network has a name (
SSID ) and requires the encryption of data traffic to pro-
tect against the risk of eavesdropping. The access point requires authentication with an
SSID and - if encryption is activated - a key to allow a WLAN adapter to access the serv-
ices.
WPS uses the encryption method WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Devices with WPS automati-
cally create an SSID and a WPA encryption key (pre-shared key) and synchronise each
other.
WPS is not possible in networks using WEP encryption or WPA2/WPA authentication.
WPS provides two possibilities for registration:
u Via registration button
The access point (e.g. the Gigaset SE366 WLAN) has a WPS button, while Gigaset
devices have a button on the device’s back panel labelled Registration. After push-
ing this button, the device is ready to register a WLAN client (repeater or wireless
network adapter) for two minutes.
The first time this button is pushed, the device automatically creates an SSID and a
pre-shared key. If a client activates its WPS registration within these two minutes,
the security data is interchanged and a connection is established. It is ensured that
only one client is allowed to synchronise within the two minutes.