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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / cover_front.fm / 03.11.2008
Schablone 2004_12_27
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / cover_front.fm / 03.11.2008 2 Schablone 2004_12_27
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / gigasetSE551IVZ.fm / 03.11.2008 Contents Contents Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Your contribution to the environment (ECO) . . . . . 6 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Local networks with Gigaset products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Wired local network (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / gigasetSE551IVZ.fm / 03.11.2008 Contents Configuring the Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DNS server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / gigasetSE551IVZ.fm / 03.11.2008 Contents Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Installing
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 Safety precautions Safety precautions u Only use the mains adapter (12V 1A DC) that is supplied with the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable. Comply with the connection values and ratings when connecting the device to the mains power supply. u Protect the device from damp. u Never open the device. For reasons of electrical safety it may only be opened by authorised service technicians. u The device may aff
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Your Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable is a powerful but easily operated device for connect- ing your PC (WLAN) or your local network (LAN) to the Internet without the need for wires (via a DSL or cable modem). You can connect your PC wirelessly to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable and create a wireless local network (WLAN). Thanks to Super
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Local networks with Gigaset products You can use the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable to set up a local network, e.g. a home network. All the PCs in this network can communicate with each other and have access to the Internet. Internet Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Modem Windows ME Windows 2000 Local Area Network Windows XP Windows 98 SE There are various ways in which you
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Wired local network (Ethernet) In a wired local network, PCs communicate with one another via an Ethernet cable. When the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable is used, it establishes the connection between the PCs. For this it has four Ethernet LAN ports for connecting four PCs. The PCs have to be equipped with a network socket (Ethernet). New PCs frequently already have this
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Wireless local network (WLAN) In a wireless local network (WLAN) PCs are linked without wires. For this the PCs have to be equipped with a wireless network adapter (WLAN adapter) such as a Gigaset PC Card 108 or a USB Adapter 108. We generally differentiate between two types of wireless network: u Infrastructure mode u Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode The infrastructure
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Linking wireless networks with the Internet The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable has an ADSL interface that permits all stations within its local network to access the Internet simultaneously. To be able to use this function- ality you need a DSL or cable connection obtainable from an Internet provider. Find out whether your Internet Service Provider supports parallel acce
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Linking a wireless network (WLAN) to an Ethernet (LAN) Wireless networks can work easily together with existing Ethernet networks. If you wish to connect mobile stations to an existing wired network, you must group together all mobile stations into a wireless network in infrastructure mode. ((( ((( ((( Wireless local network (WLAN) ((( ))) Access Point Ethernet The Gi
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Features and applications The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's wide range of features make it ideal for a large number of applications, such as: u Internet access The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable gives several users access to the Internet when a DSL or cable modem is connected. – As with many DSL providers the Internet is accessed via the PPPoE protocol, the Gigaset S
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable u Security functions The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable offers comprehensive security measures: – Firewall protection against unauthorised access from the Internet All the PCs in the local network use the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable's Public IP address for their Internet connections, which makes them 'invisible' on the Inter- net. The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable only a
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 03.11.2008 The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Procedure for installation and configuration 1. First install an Ethernet network card or a wireless Network adapter such as the Gigaset PC Card 108 or the Gigaset USB Adapter 108 in the PCs you want to connect to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable. The installation is described in the products' user guide. Please remember: When installing wireless network adapters, us
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / device.fm / 03.11.2008 First Steps First Steps Contents The package contains the following items: u one Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable, u one mains adapter (220 V / 12V 1A DC), u one cable with RJ-45 jacks (CAT5), u one CD with full user guide and driver software for operating a network printer on the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable via Windows 98 SE / ME, plus the documents enti- tled "Gigaset WLAN. Practical tips" and "Network config
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / device.fm / 03.11.2008 First Steps Operating displays and connections Front panel LED displays The front panel of the device contains LED displays that show the operating state and simplify installation and fault finding in the network. The LEDs show the following (from right to left): LED State Status On A device is connected to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/ USB cable via the USB port. Off There is no device connected. On The Giga
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / device.fm / 03.11.2008 First Steps LED State Status On The radio interface is active. Flashing The Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable is sending or receiving WLAN data on the radio interface. Off The radio interface has been deactivated or no radio sig- nal is being received. On A device is connected to the relevant LAN port. LAN1 – Flashing The LAN port is sending or receiving data (traffic). LAN4 Off There is no device connected. Ba
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / device.fm / 03.11.2008 First Steps u Reboot function: Press the button for longer than 1 second but less than 5 seconds to reboot the device. This does not affect the configuration settings. u Reset function: Press the button behind the small opening on the bottom of the device for at least 5 seconds to return all settings to the factory settings. Warning: This will clear all the configuration settings you have made. Updated fir
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Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable / ENG / A31008-M1029-B101-2x-7619 / device.fm / 03.11.2008 First Steps Connecting the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable Before starting to connect PCs to your Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable make sure that u a wired or wireless Network adapter is connected to the PC. Please read the operat- ing instructions that came with the adapter. The latest PCs and Notebooks have wired adapters built in at the factory. u ConnectionPoint has been entered as SSID on the network adapter.
