Siemens GIGASET SX762 WLAN DSL Manual page 70

Configuring Advanced Settings
SSID
For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, you
must use the same
The default SSID for the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl is ConnectionPoint. For security rea-
sons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast (for information see
below).
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case sensitive. It can contain up to 32
characters. Use a combination of letters, digits and special characters.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you have
entered the new SSID in them as well.
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl will send the SSID
in all data transfers and the SSID of the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs
that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, hackers could use the SSID to detect
your network.
If you deactivate SSID broadcast, the SSID of the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl will not be
displayed. This increases protection against unauthorised access to your wireless net-
work. Make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log on to the PC.
To protect your wireless network, you should also enable encryption of data transmis-
sions (page 69).
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Select Off 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. Choose IEEE 802.11g only to ensure the best possible data
transfer rates in your network. To operate clients with older wireless network adapters
in your network, select IEEE 802.11b/g (mixed).
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Select the required transmission mode for your wireless network.
Sending power
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Select the required sending power for your device.
It is recommended that you select a sending power with a range to suit the spatial
environment of your local network. A much greater range makes it easier to eaves-
drop on your wireless data transfer.
XR (extended range)
By activating XR, wireless data transfer is also enabled in the border areas of your wire-
less network, though at a very slow data transfer rate. The switch to XR mode happens
automatically if there is a weak signal and if the remote station is likewise XR-enabled.
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Activate or deactivate
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Click OK to apply the settings.
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SSID (Service Set Identifier).
XR for your wireless network to increase the range.