Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl - Manual (Page 98)

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Configuring the Advanced Settings
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SSID
Before the wireless network components can communicate with each other, you must
use the same
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
The default SSID for the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is ConnectionPoint. For security rea-
sons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast (see below).
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case sensitive. It can be up to
32 alphanumerical characters long.
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl will send the SSID
in all data transmissions and your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's SSID will be displayed on
PCs that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could use the SSID
to gain access to your network.
If you deactivate SSID broadcast, your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's SSID will not be dis-
played. This increases the protection against unauthorised access to your wireless net-
work. However, you must make a note of the SSID. You will need this to log on your PC.
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Select the Off option to deactivate SSID broadcast.
Transmission mode
The IEEE 802.11g standard permits data transfer up to 54 Mbit/s and the IEEE 802.11b
standard up to 11 Mbit/s. For the best possible data transfer rates in your network select
IEEE 802.11g only. To operate clients with older wireless network adapters in your net-
work, select IEEE 802.11b/g (mixed).
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Select the required transmission mode for your wireless network.
Please remember:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you enter
the new SSID on them as well.