Configuring Wireless Connections - Siemens GIGASET SX762 WLAN DSL Manual

Configuring wireless connections

If PCs are communicating wirelessly via the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl, you should also
improve the security of your wireless network. This configuration is made via the
Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu. You can carry out the following here:
Activate the wireless module of the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl (for information see
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below),
Set up the channel and
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Specify transmission mode and range settings for the wireless network (page 68),
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Switch on the repeater function (Wireless Distribution System, WDS) (page 69),
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Set up Encryption
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Restrict access to the LAN of the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl (page 74) and
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In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
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Select On for the Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the WLAN module of the Gigaset SX762 WLAN
dsl is activated.
You can now make the settings for the wireless network.
Channel
All clients in the network use the set radio channel 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.
SSID (page 67),
for wireless transmissions (page 69),
Configuring Advanced Settings
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