Siemens Gigaset SE361 WLAN User Manual page 57

SSID
For the wireless network components to communicate with each other, they must have
the same SSID (Service Set Identifier).
On delivery, the Gigaset SE361 WLAN's default SSID is ConnectionPoint. For security
reasons 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.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you enter
the new SSID on them as well.
Channel
All the clients in your network use the set radio channel for wireless data transfer. In the
case of potential interferences caused by other 2.4 GHz devices in the neighbourhood,
you can choose between various channels.
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Select the channel to be used for transmitting the data.
SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE361 WLAN will send the SSID
will be sent with all data transmissions, and your Gigaset SE361 WLAN's SSID will be dis-
played on PCs that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could
use the SSID to gain access to your local network.
If you disable SSID broadcast, your Gigaset SE361 WLAN's SSID will not be displayed.
This increases protection against unauthorised access to your wireless network. How-
ever, you must make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log on your PC.
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Select the Off option to deactivate SSID broadcast.
Sending power
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Select the required sending power for your device.
We recommend that you select a sending power with a range to suit the spatial environ-
ment of your local network. A range that is much greater makes it easier to eavesdrop
on your wireless data transmission.
Network performance
You can optimise Network performance in the following ways:
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Optimize throughput
maximises the data transmission rate in your network and ensures that data traffic
is transmitted immediately.
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Optimize power saving
optimises power consumption in order to extend standby times for mobile devices
in your network, e.g. notebooks, PDAs and WLAN handsets.
Configuring the Advanced Settings
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