Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl - Manual (Page 97)

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Configuring the Advanced Settings
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Configuring Wireless Connections
If PCs are communicating wirelessly via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you should also
take steps to enhance the security of your wireless network. You make this configura-
tion via the Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu. Here you can
u activate the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's wireless module (see below),
u set the channel and SSID (see page 95),
u set Encryption for wireless transmissions (see page 97),
u restrict access to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's LAN (see page 97) and
u configure the repeater function on the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl.
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In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
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Select the On option for Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's wireless module
is activated.
You can now make the settings for your wireless network.
Channel
The set radio channel is used by all clients in your network for wireless data transfer. You
can choose between various channels, depending on your current location.
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Select Automatic so that the best channel for transmitting the data is used automat-
ically.