Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54
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1. After installation a message will appear prompting you to complete installation Gigaset PC Card 54 SIEMENS Installation Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Gigaset PC Card 54 Before you can use the program you must restart your computer Yes want to restart my computer now O No will restart my computer later Remove any disks from their drives and then click Finish to complete setup gt Click on Finish This closes the installation program Depending on the Windows operating system ver sion you are using you may also be requested to restart your PC 15 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Checking installation If installation was successful you can now use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor With the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor you can configure your Gigaset PC Card 54 and cre ate a connection to other network adapters or an Access Point The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is represented by an icon in the status area of the taskbar this icon shows you if there is a connection to a connection partner and the quality of the connection In a wireless network using only Gigaset products and where the standard settings were used e g no encryption the connection to an Access Point is set up automatically during installation The following may be displayed in the status area of the taskbar 6 54 PM lt 34 Sl 6 54 PM lt 139 X 6 54PM2. 9 43 Wireless LAN DaSlCSu cu baci mudo dore e OR 7 general vend vinh et 44 Wireless local network basis bia n eade 7 WLAN DASS eoa rere Ce Beers 7 Working Memory o ooo 10 WDPA sane Re Ree 9 WPA PSK 4 rre RSS 27 55 Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modification reserved www gigaset com No A31008 E505 B101 3x 7619
3. 17 Connections creating automatically 16 Contents c2 dado 10 Index Control software 12 Creating a profile 28 Creating keys manually 26 Customer Care o o ooo oooooooo o 50 D Deactivating Autostart 19 Deinstallati0N 36 SO Wallis ata 36 Deleting a profile 29 Device drivers Updating ze se terere 37 DHGP e utet p SESTO 38 DHCP Server ooooooooo ooo 32 E georges a a Ree He REEF 39 Domainname 0005 39 Driver software 05 12 Driver updating 37 DSL iy ts E 39 Dynamic IPaddress 39 E deo CE 5 Editing a profile 29 A O 9 Jere 39 Establishing a connection 34 Ethernet s i cue tu pases ele 39 F Free hard disk space 10 G Gateway eee eee ee eee 40 Gigaset PC Card 54 configuration 18 connecting 00eeeee 14 deinstallation 36 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor general oer Poe siete eds 18 installation o o oo 12 Guarantee Certificate 50 53 H HEX cere EH RERO 26 A ERR 40 EEES Sate enn aa 40 IEEE 802 1b 5 ec oer ev 40 IEEE802 11g zs AL ev A 40 Infrastructure mode 8 40 Infrastructure network BASICS cabe UNE Ea 8 Installation vaca tera 12 Installing driver software 15 Installing the softwa
4. 43 Al 6 54 Pm The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is not displayed gt First try to open the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor manually see Chapter Opening the monitor on page 18 If this fails then something went wrong during installation gt Deinstall the software see Chapter Uninstalling the software on page 36 gt Then install the software again see Chapter Running installation on page 12 The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the taskbar with a red ball above the icon The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed the Gigaset PC Card 54 has not been inserted or inserted incorrectly gt Check that the card is correctly positioned The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the taskbar with a red cross above the icon The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed and active there is no connection to the local network gt Turn to Chapter Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 18 The icon is displayed in the taskbar with a green ball above the icon The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed and active there is no connection to the local network The number of bars displayed in the icon shows the connection quality You are advised to read Chapter Notes on secure operation on page 5 16 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Displaying QuickInfo for the connection If you point the mouse over the icon in the taskbar you will see a small window that
5. Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About SIEMENS Mobile Copyright 2004 Siemens AG All rights reserved http www siemens mobile com gigasetpecard54 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor Version 2 0 0 2 Gigaset PC Card 54 Driver Version 2 22 8 2004 le Radio ON 35 Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54 Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54 You may have to uninstall the Gigaset PC Card 54 If an error occurred during installation The Gigaset PC Card 54 is not working properly and the problem cannot be rectified see Chapter Trouble shooting on page 45 You have acquired a newer version of Gigaset PC Card 54 and the operating instruc tions of the new device recommend uninstalling the older version You no longer need the Gigaset PC Card 54 and want to free up space on the hard disk and working memory Uninstalling involves the following steps 1 First uninstall the software for the Gigaset PC Card 54 2 Then uninstall the hardware 3 Complete uninstalling Uninstalling the software To uninstall the software for the Gigaset PC Card 54 from your PC gt Close all running programs gt Select Start Programs Gigaset PC Card 54 Gigaset PC Card 54 Uninstall Confirm Uninstall Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of its Features gt Confirm the security prompt for deinstallation with OK The software and all the drivers will no
6. 23 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Security The range of a wireless network cannot be restricted to an enclosed area The advantage of a location independent connection set up brings with it the risk of unauthorised per sons eavesdropping on your wireless communications To avoid misuse of your data it is especially important to encrypt transmission over your WLAN With Gigaset data products you can adjust the security settings for each configuration profile to suit your needs The following encryption methods are available WPA PSK recommended 128 bit WEP encryption 64 bit WEP encryption You can perform the security settings in Security of tab Configuration Please remember Successful communication depends on all the connection partners in a WLAN using the same security settings type of encryption and the appropriate keys Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor ES SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT Y New G Save X Common Security Security None None WEP WPA PSK Ratio oF amp Hep KR Hide 24 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Activating security options In the Configuration Security tab the default security mode is Disabled You can use this to register on all wireless networks which do not use encryption for data transfer If you would like to register on a wireless network where
7. 42 ROAMING ias pia 8 42 Router general o ooooomoomo o o 42 S Safety precautions 5 secure operation 5 Scope of delivery 10 Secure operation oo o 5 Sec rity ier ze erdme rade ne 24 deactivated 4 25 WEP encryption 25 Security in wireless networks 9 Selecting a profile 28 Service i a red ERES 50 Site Monitor o oo o oooooooo 33 reading in the list 33 Site Monitor tab 33 Slot PCMCIA oi ae abe ened 14 Specifications oo o oo 48 SD 3 cheno eR rt bate heres 42 SSID Service Set Identifier 22 Standards IEEE 802 11D nei roS RS 40 IEEE S02 1 1g er cad vex Rs 40 Static IP addresS 42 Status ir ie OVER NPERER 30 Status display o oo 11 Status tab 2 3 iii ees 30 SUD tia a 43 Subnet mask 0000 43 SWItCIr zii d edite gis 43 Switch off radi0 20 Switch on radiO o o oo 20 System requirements 10 free hard disk space 10 operating system 10 working memory 10 T Technical Data 48 LA Ir 43 Trademiarks iss 6 Transmission mode 23 Transmission fate 22 Troubleshooting 45 U A ede r niet a Beste AE ets 43 W WEP oad oea o da o s 25 43 WEP encryption
8. Appendix Requirements for the power mains and the operating environment Temperature Operating temperature 0 C to 55 C Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing Power consumption In operation Tx 350mA 5V Rx 260mA 5V Power saving 90 mA 5V Compliance with security conditions and regula tions CE EN 6095 Authorisation This device is intended for use within the European Economic Area and Switzerland If used in other countries it must first be approved nationally in the country in question Country specific requirements have been taken into consideration We Gigaset Communications GmbH declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999 5 EC A copy of the 1999 5 EC Declaration of Conformity is available at this Internet address www gigaset com docs C 06820 Approval United Kingdom All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the mJ government or the local authorities This crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health It is a precon dition for reuse and recycling of u
9. The keys are entered as hexadecimal characters Please only use the digits 0 to 9 and the letters A to F when entering For a key with length of 128 bits 26 hexa decimal characters are used and for a key with length of 64 bits 10 hexadecimal characters are used ASCII The keys are formed from characters of the ASCII character set For a key with length of 128 bits 13 characters are used and for a key with length of 64 bits 5 characters are used After selecting key length and key type you can used either a passphrase to generate your key automatically or manually enter the key Generating keys with a passphrase For encryption you can use a passphrase from which the required keys are gener ated automatically gt Activate the option Use Passphrase This activates the appropriate entry field gt In the Use Passphrase field enter any sequence of characters as the passphrase You can enter up to 260 characters Notes Remember that all the connection partners must use the same passphrase for encryption Make a note of your passphrase and store it in a safe place After entering the passphrase you can jump to the next step and save your changes Creating keys manually In the fields Key 1 to Key 4 you can enter up to four keys The length of the keys entered is determined by the settings in the fields Key Length and Key Type gt Enter at least one key in one of the four text fields Plea
10. and the subnet mask are cor rectly configured in the IP settings tab As a rule it is necessary to assign dynamic IP addresses when operating a network in infrastructure mode Installation can celled under Win dows 2000 If the following error message appears when installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 under Windows 2000 1608 Unable to cre ate InstallDriver instance and the installation is cancelled the cause is that the Microsoft Network Client component is miss ing To install the Microsoft Network Client gt Select Start Settings Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections gt Right click on LAN Connection and select Properties gt Then click on the following Install Client Add Client for Microsoft Networks OK The Microsoft Network Cli ent component is now installed gt Restart your PC to apply the change gt Install the software see Chapter Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 10 The data transfer rate seems too low gt f possible position your PC with the Gigaset PC Card 54 closer to the Access Point or remove any visible obstacles gt Re align the aerials of the Access Point gt Change the transfer rate from AUTO to a fixed value gt Change the transmission mode of the Gigaset PC Card 54 to 802 11g gt Try another channel Make sure that the channel setting is changed on the Access Point first 47 Appendix Proble
11. connection partner uses to trans mit data see Channel on page 23 Shows whether radio traffic to the connection partner is encrypted see Configuration Security on page 24 If this is the case you will see a key icon Shows the signal strength of the radio traffic between your PC and the connection partner as a percentage see Signal Strength on page 31 Shows the connection partner s current transmission mode see Transmission mode on page 23 Shows the connection partner s current network mode see Operating mode on page 22 Establishing a connection gt Double click in the list on the connection partner with which you want to set up a connection This connects your PC to the connection partner Note Or Select a saved profile If your network adapter s active configuration profile is not compatible with the con nection partner s settings for example the encryption has not been set correctly you will first see the Configuration Security tab Change the settings required for the connection Then the connection will be set up automatically 34 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 About The About tab provides the version number of the software installed on your PC The Internet address takes you directly to the company s product page containing the latest information and software updates for your network adapter Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor x SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54
12. operating mode is Infrastructure You will find a detailed description of the operating modes in Chapter Wireless LAN Basics on page 7 Transmission rate Transmission rate is the term used to describe the data volume sent per second between two PCs The transmission rate is measured in Mbps Megabits per second gt Select the Transmission Rate Auto During every transmission the network adapter checks the connec tion quality and automatically chooses the most suitable transmis sion rate 54148136124 Use one of these Mbps values to set the maximum value for the 1811211119161 transmission rate 551211 If you select 24 Mbps for example the network adapter tries to use this value for every transmission The setting prevents a faster trans mission rate As the connection quality falls the network adapter will select the next lower transmission rate The default transmission rate setting is Auto 22 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Note In wireless networks the maximum achievable Transmission Rate depends on the signal strength and link quality of the connected network adapters The signal strength in turn depends on other factors for example it falls rapidly as the distance between the network adapters increases The setting for Auto Transmission Rate is particularly recommended where the oper ating conditions fluctuate Channel The Channel field shows the radio channel used to set up communication wi
13. wireless operation Different encryption is being used gt Select the same encryption on all devices Changes in the configuration have not been applied by your PC gt Reboot your PC The IP address or the subnet mask is configured incorrectly gt Make sure that the IP address and the subnet mask are cor rectly configured in the IP settings tab As a rule it is necessary to assign static IP addresses when operating a network in ad hoc mode It takes a long time to set up a connec tion Depending on the environment and the devices setting up a connection may take a while gt Click on the Site Monitor tab on Scan or double click on the network in question 46 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies You cannot set up a connection to the Access Point If you cannot set up a connection between your Gigaset PC Card 54 and an Access Point try one or more of the following gt Make sure that the physical connection of the Access Point operates reliably gt Make sure that the same SSID is used for the Gigaset PC Card 54 and the Access Point gt Check whether the security settings configured for the Gigaset PC Card 54 match those for the Access Point e g the same key for WEP encryption gt Check whether your access to the Access Point is blocked by other security measures e g by a MAC filter or filter for IP addresses gt Make sure that the IP address
14. 4 you can use WPA encryption regardless of the operating system used WPA encryption is particularly recommended where the highest security is required Range of wireless communication via a WLAN The range is up to 300 m in the open In buildings the maximum range is up to 30 m The operating environment the nature of the rooms and building may reduce the range considerably You can boost the range of your wireless network by placing a repeater e g a Gigaset WLAN Repeater at the limit of its range Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 System requirements For operation you will require aPCwith at least 466 MHz and one of the following operating systems Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP 64 MB RAM more working memory is recommended at least 30 MB free hard disk space a free PC card slot Cardbus a CD ROM drive or a DVD drive Contents The package contains the following components a Gigaset PC Card 54 a CD ROM containing installation and configuration software detailed operating instructions Adobe Reader to read the operating instructions and the document Practical tips and configuration examples a Quick Installation Guide Notes on location Choose the location of the PC where the Gigaset PC Card 54 will be connected with the fewest obstacles to radio waves Protect the Gigaset PC Card 54 from dampness The PC with the Gi
15. P Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT H New Save x Common Security SSID ConnectionPoint X Network Mode Infrastructure Transmission Rate auto v Channel iom E Power Saving Disabled y Transmission Mode Mixed Mode y Radio off 21 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID is the ID used for the unique identification of a wireless network WLAN so that this network can be distinguished from a parallel network Within a WLAN all the network adapters must have the same SSID gt In the SSID field select the ID of the partner you want to connect your PC to The default setting is ConnectionPoint The order for defining the SSID depends on the Network Mode of the WLAN Infrastructure The SSID must be defined on the Access Point first This SSID is then assigned auto matically to every network adapter registering with it AdHoc It is important that all network adapters use the same SSID The order of entry is irrel evant Operating mode gt Enter the Network Mode for the network environment Infrastructure There are wireless WLAN and wired LAN PCs in the network environment The connection between WLAN and LAN is set up via an Access Point AdHoc The network environment does not have a fixed structure but is set up between the available wireless network adapters as and when required No Access Point is required The default
16. SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Gigaset Contents Contents Safety precautions ooooooooooooooo 5 Notes on secure operation 2 5 Your contribution to the environment ECO 5 7 The Gigaset PC Card 54 ooooooooo ooo Wireless LAN Basics s sae 8 ed e te eee RR e ER Ua EN e ected en URN 7 Local Area NetWork LAN Lease tse era tote bri Rae ies 7 Ad hoc network oen ree Rhe UR HR det AREE eR 8 Infrastructure network l l ms 8 Security in wireless networksEncryption llis 9 MEP encryptiol k ss s sc eite ec eee cls tr cce d ob ce e nt 9 WPA encryptiOn cese en ie Re ep te ood CE Ub S Popp IO RT 9 Range of wireless communication via a WLAN 0 00 c eee eee 9 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 10 System requirements ai ep Geek Meese Ra n Ped 10 COHLents2 c euin rie emer UTR AS Fen M ER moe em RE ERES 10 Notes onlocatioli 25 58 cae cr A e is Sealed hele aes 10 Status displayS nee he PUBLIER MB SU ee ee 11 Installation procedure Teena a a a e ene n en ene eens 12 Running installation avoid ads bee id Haines 12 Connecting the Gigaset PC Card 54 2 eee 14 Installing driver software 2 0 ccc teen ees 15 Checking installatiGn o m ehe e E auntie RU Ede es 16 Reading the connection quality from the icon 0 ce eee essen 17 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 18 The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor 00 cece c
17. See DNS Domain name The domain name is the reference to one or more web servers on the Internet e g gigaset com The domain name is mapped via the DNS service to the correspond ing IP address DSL Digital Subscriber Line DSL is a data transmission technology in which a connection to the Internet can be run at up to 1 5 Mbps over normal telephone lines A DSL connection is provided by an Inter net provider It requires a DSL modem Dynamic IP address A dynamic IP address is assigned to a network component automatically via DHCP This means that the IP address of a network component can change with every login or at certain intervals See also Static IP address Encryption Encryption protects confidential information against unauthorised access With an encryption system data packets can be sent securely over a network Ethernet Ethernet is the most widely distributed network technology for local networks LAN It was defined by IEEE as standard 802 3 Ethernet uses a base band cable for data trans mission with a transmission rate of 10 or 100 Mbps 39 Glossary Gateway A Gateway is the system component that connects networks with completely different architectures addressing protocols application interfaces etc Although it is not totally correct the term is also used as a synonym for router See also Bridge Hub Router Switch Hub A Hub connects several network components in a star topology network b
18. administering and closing a connection about data formats time frames and error handling Communications between two applications require different proto cols at various levels e g the TCP IP protocols for the Internet RC4 RC4 is an encryption algorithm on which WEP and TKIP encryption is based Particular features of this algorithm are a secret key and variable key length Roaming In order to extend the range of a wireless local network roaming involves several Access Points with the same SSID and radio channel that are connected via Ethernet The PCs on the network can switch dynamically between the various Access Points with out interrupting an open network connection Router A router directs data packets from one local network LAN to another via the fastest route A router makes it possible to connect networks that have different network tech nologies For example it connects a WLAN to the Internet See also Bridge Gateway Hub Switch SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID is used to identify the stations of a wireless network WLAN All wireless net work components with the same SSID form a common network The SSID can be assigned by the network operator Static IP address A static IP address is assigned to a network component manually during network con figuration Unlike a dynamic address a static IP address never changes See also dynamic IP address 42 Glossary Subnet A subnet divides a network
19. been written especially for the Gigaset PC Card 54 There are sim ilar drivers available in the Windows driver database But as a rule such drivers do not fully cover all the features or function in a different manner Do not connect the Gigaset PC Card 54 to your PC until prompted by the installation pro gram If you connect the Gigaset PC Card 54 to your PC before installing the software Windows will automatically recognise the device and show the dialog box prompting for the appropriate driver Click on Cancel to close the dialogue Remove the Gigaset PC Card 54 from the PC and install the software Please remember You may require administrator rights for the installation process on your PC Information for users with Windows 98SE ME If you are prompted to restart your computer during installation click on Restart After this installation continues automatically You should now follow the instructions and steps shown below Have your Windows Installation CD on hand You may be prompted to insert it Running installation gt Close all running programs gt Insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive of your PC and wait until the wel come screen appears If this screen does not appear automatically start installation manually Open Windows Explorer Select the CD ROM drive Double click start exe The language selection screen appears gt Select the language You will now see a
20. connected to other local net works or to a wide area network WAN such as the Internet MAC address Media Access Control Address The MAC address is used for the globally unique identification of a network adapter It comprises six parts hexadecimal numbers e g 00 90 96 34 00 1A The MAC address is assigned by the network adapter manufacturer and cannot be changed You can find out the MAC address of your PC by entering ipconfig all in the physical address entry in the command prompt Mbps Megabits per second Millions of bits per second MBit s Mbps is a unit which can be used to describe the speed when transmitting data in a net work 41 Glossary Network A network is a group of devices connected in wired or wireless mode so that they can share resources such as data and peripherals A general distinction is made between local networks LAN and wide area networks WAN Network adapter The network adapter is the hardware device that implements the connection of a net work component to a local network The connection can be wired or wireless An Ether net network card is an example of a wired network adapter Wireless network adapters are for example the Gigaset PC Card 54 the Gigaset USB Adapter or USB Stick 54 and the Gigaset PCI Card 54 A network adapter has a unique address the MAC address Protocol A protocol describes the agreements for communicating on a network It contains rules for opening
21. d automatically when you launch your PC you will have to open it manually when you need it Operating the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor In the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor user interface you will find various settings and status displays for your network adapter in various tabs which will be described in detail in the following Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor x SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile praur f we E see X v Common Security SSID ConnectionPoint v Network Mode Infrastructure Transmission Rate uto i Channel h zl Power Saving Disabled y Transmission Mode Mixed Mode y Radio oF 19 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Buttons With the buttons under each tab you can use one of the following options Radio On Q not D Help R Hide The wireless operation of the network adapter is activated green icon The PC is available on the network gt Click on Radio On to deactivate the wireless operation of the network adapter Radio Off is now displayed The PC is no longer available on the network The wireless operation of the network adapter is deactivated red icon The PC is not available on the network gt Click on Radio Off to activate the wireless operation of the network adapter Radio On is now displayed The PC is available on the network Use the Help button to open the Gigaset WLAN Adap
22. d profile and displays it in the Profile field gt Click on Apply to activate the selected profile 28 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Editing a profile gt In the Profile field select the required profile gt Make the required changes to the settings gt Click on Save This saves your changes in the selected profile Please remember Save updates the selected profile The old settings are overwritten and are no longer available Deleting a profile gt In the Profile field select the profile you want to delete gt Click on Delete The name of the selected profile is removed from the selection in the Profile field The settings in this profile are now lost Note The DEFAULT can be changed but not erased 29 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Status The Status tab provides information about the status of the wireless network your PC is connected to via the network adapter The left hand pane shows the valid settings for the active configuration profile The right hand and lower pane show the statistics for the previous data transfer Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor E SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About SSID ConnectionPoint Received Packets 1245 Network Mode Infrastructure Sent Packets 1029 Transmission Rate 24 Mbps Channel Transmission Mode gab Authentication Open Security loe Link Qua
23. displays the connection properties MINI Connection ConnectionPoint Speed 18 Mbps Link Quality 26 The following properties are shown SSID Service Set Identifier in the Connection line the transmission rate in Mbps in the Speed line the transmission quality in in the Link quality line If there is no connection you will see a red cross over the icon and in QuicklInfo Discon nected is displayed Reading the connection quality from the icon The icon changes gradually depending on the current connection quality The better the connection quality the higher the transmission speed With reasonable to poor connection gt f possible move your PC closer to the connection partner for greater field strength There is no WLAN within range of your Gigaset PC Card 54 that you could X No WLAN available red cross over bar connect to gt Check the configuration of the Access Point and adjust the Gigaset PC Card 54 settings accordingly Or gt Change your location to reduce the distance to a connection partner 17 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor You can use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor to configure and monitor your Gigaset PC Card 54 Opening the monitor In the standard setting the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is opened automatically in the background when you launch your PC The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon i
24. e Ireland oone i heete orrendi eiar RR a 51 Index sooo SEA O ea ee SaS 53 Safety precautions Safety precautions The tic can affect medical equipment Therefore you should pay attention to the technical conditions of the corresponding environment Make sure you include the operating instructions and the CD ROM when you pass on your Gigaset PC Card 54 to somebody else Dispose of the Gigaset PC Card 54 and any CD ROMs you no longer need in an envi ronmentally friendly manner Undernocircumstances try to use a damaged device If in doubt please contact our service department see Chapter Service Customer Care on page 50 Notes on secure operation When you have installed and configured the Gigaset PC Card 54 on your PC you should perform security settings on the wireless network Change the SSID for all of the wireless devices within your network see SSID Serv ice Set Identifier on page 22 Encrypt the communication over your wireless network see Configuration Secu rity on page 24 Your contribution to the environment ECO We at Gigaset Communications GmbH make our products as environmen tally compatible as possible Our goal is a sustainable process that makes it easier for us to comply with the strict stipulations of the ISO standard 14001 for international environmental management ECO Further advantages for the ecology Thanks to a switched mode power supply all our routers and r
25. e Provider offers access to the Internet for a fee 40 Glossary IP Internet Protocol The IP protocol is one of the TCP IP protocols It is responsible for the addressing of par ticipants in a network using IP addresses and routes data from the sender to the recipi ent It decides the paths along which the data packets travel from the sender to the recipient in a complex network routing IP address An IP address is a network wide unique address of a network component in a network based on the TCP IP protocol e g in a local network LAN or on the Internet The IP address has four parts values from O to 255 separated by periods e g 192 168 2 1 The IP address comprises the network address and the PC address Depending on the subnet mask one two or three parts form the network address the remainder the computer address You can find out the IP address of your PC by entering ipconfig in the command prompt IP addresses can be assigned manually see static IP address or automatically see dynamic IP address On the Internet domain names are normally used instead of the IP addresses DNS is used to assign domain names to IP addresses ISP Internet Service Provider LAN Local Area Network A local network links network components so that they can exchange data and share resources The physical range is restricted to a particular area e g a site As a rule the users and operators are identical A local network can be
26. ece n 18 Opening the moOnitOr 2 oe coe era A ee ke RUE EVEL GXS eS A 18 Deactivating Autostart sos sser cesti arr aeea EE ET REEE teen ene eeas 19 Operating the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor 0 00 c eese 19 Closing the Monitor viii enc ee AN A wane bein say deer e 20 CONPIQUIFAT OM xk rues eon ies ee cs rede le tette eni e eur is 21 Configuration General 0 ect tte eas 21 Configuration Security 2 0 ccc cece eee nent e eens 24 Configuration Profile sses ae ere cee eee a eens 28 STATUS i ee he pease takes te a ep a lea oe od Sut daa sal ave ta thee les Gata eels eels 30 ISO nee ee eet oS P ae ee eee ele alee ved ter RS E 31 Site MONITOR store RARE ates Wate aah qu E e dtr eic 33 ADOUU pes cru reete ERE NI m PECES UNES RU EVERXO eee eae 35 Contents Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54 36 Uninstalling the software llis 36 Completing Uninstall 0 0 0 0 e n 36 Updating device drivers 37 GIOSSaLV i e E S E b Put dor ot ud 38 Appendix si aee b ERE ARIA A OR RR eS ee 45 Tro bleshootlng i unco TAE eO MARIAE SRE ERI BET a A 45 Specifications 244 006 e020 RIED aid WOOL e Eas 48 SOMA it A E 48 A VOD e RC E Eb as gs Olas Sa E E tea 48 APPO dir ein eG eee SA NE EVE foem So EA bes que ae a eee 49 Service Customer Care uev bre M rex E age ants ERREUR IRIS 50 Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom 0 cc cece eee eee 50 Guarantee Certificat
27. epeaters use up to 60 less power and so offer higher energy efficiency You can reduce the WLAN s transmitting power for all routers and repeaters and some WLAN clients depending on the device in question and your PC s operating system You can turn off the WLAN completely Your contribution to the environment ECO Trademarks Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG Microsoft Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Please remember Trademarks and trade names used in these instructions are meant only to describe the operating steps and this use does not imply that they are freely available Trademarks and trade names are the property of the corresponding holder of the rights The Gigaset PC Card 54 The Gigaset PC Card 54 The Gigaset PC Card 54 is a 54 Mbps WLAN network adapter that is connected to your PC or Notebook via a PCMCIA slot You can use Gigaset data products to set up a wireless local network WLAN Wireless Local Area Network without having to lay cables Your Gigaset PC Card 54 can be used to connect your PC to other PCs equipped with wireless network adapters ad hoc mode You can also connect your PC to a wireless router e g to the Gigaset SE505 dsl cable for Internet access infrastructure mode Since the PCs communicate with each other via radio it does not matter whe
28. ess to an already existing wired LAN infrastruc ture network The Gigaset PC Card 54 Ad hoc network In an ad hoc network PCs communicate with each other via wireless peer to peer con nections An ad hoc network is set up by participants as and when required All the PCs must have a wireless network adapter installed e g a Gigaset PC Card 54 a Gigaset USB Adapter or USB Stick 54 or a Gigaset PCI Card 54 Ad hoc networks are used wherever communication networks have to be set up quickly without any existing net work infrastructure and the participants are mobile Infrastructure network In an infrastructure network connections between network participants are set up via an Access Point or several Access Points The Access Point provides the basis for the wireless network It controls the connections between the participants and can also establish the connection from the mobile stations of a wireless network to a wired LAN Ethernet or the Internet Roaming Several Access Points can be installed to extend the range of a wireless network Partic ipants in the wireless network can move freely between the various Access Points with out losing contact to the network As soon as there is a risk of losing contact the PC automatically looks for another Access Point with a stronger signal All Access Points and wireless network adapters must have the same SSID All Access Points must be con nected to the same Ethernet network The G
29. et WLAN Adapter Monitor can manage several configuration profiles for your Gigaset PC Card 54 If you want to use your PC in different wireless networks for exam ple you can create several profiles and adjust them to the requirements of the corre sponding networks When changing networks you only have to choose the appropriate profile for registering your PC in the new network The Gigaset PC Card 54 always uses the settings for the profile displayed in the Profile field Note After installation the DEFAULT profile contains common settings Creating a profile gt Click next to the field Profile on New This opens a dialogue for entering a profile name Name of the New Profile gt Enter a name for the new profile and confirm your entry with OK The maximum length of the profile name is 29 characters Note To make it easier to recognise them again it is advisable to use an illustrative name for the profiles A suitable name for a profile could be the location of the wireless network The currently applicable settings continue to be shown gt Adjust the settings to the requirements of the network environment gt Click on Save This saves your configuration as a new profile The selection in the Profile field is expanded to include the new profile name Selecting a profile gt Open the selection in the Profile field gt Click on the profile name you want This activates the selecte
30. f the network and hence the number of connected PCs Shows the IP address of the system which provides the DHCP server for automatic addressing and coordination of the connected PCs Shows the IP address of the system that enables access to an upper level for example a connection to the Internet Updating the IP address gt Click on Renew IP Address to connect your PC to a WLAN network The network adapter checks whether there is a DHCP server available within its radio range whose settings are compatible with those of the active configuration profile If this is the case the DHCP server responds to the query by assigning an IP address that your PC can use to exchange data over the new network Releasing the IP address gt Click on Release IP Address to deregister your PC from the current WLAN Your PC is deregistered at the DHCP server and is no longer available to WLAN con nection partners The DHCP server can assign the IP address allocated to your PC to a new connection partner Network utilisation The diagram in the lower section of the IP Settings tab shows the network utilisation achieved between the connection partner and your PC Divided into data received and data sent the actual transmission rates are shown and compared with the theoretical transmission rate available on this WLAN The percent age values are updated continuously in the diagram 32 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Site Monitor The Site Mon
31. gaset PC Card 54 should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of other electronic equipment Electrical equipment can mutually affect each other and radio waves may impair the functioning of other devices If your PC with the Gigaset PC Card 54 should be under a desk or in a housing the range of the wireless network can be affected For the best possible range we recommend placing the WLAN components in a central and an open location 10 Status displays Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 There are two status displays LEDs on the Gigaset PC Card 54 They are used to display the Operating status PWR red Transmission status ACT green pe LED State Meaning Continu The Gigaset PC Card 54 was installed successfully on PWR ously lit your PC and is ready for operation Off The device is not ready for use ACT Flashing Data is being transmitted Off There is currently no data traffic 11 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Installation procedure TEE Please remember Do not insert the Gigaset PC Card 54 into a PCMCIA slot on your PC until the installa tion software prompts you to do so First the software included in the scope of delivery must be installed This software not only includes the driver software for the device it can also be used as a configuration and monitoring tool the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor Only this software has
32. ge was caused by mechanical chemical radio interference or thermal factors e g microwave sauna etc Devices fitted with accessories not authorised by Gigaset Communications This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves e g installation configuration software down loads User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee The purchase receipt together with the date of purchase shall be required as evi dence for invoking the Guarantee Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Gigaset Commu nications shall vest in Gigaset Communications This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union For Products sold in the Republic of Ireland the Guarantee is issued by Gigaset Commu nications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Germany Any other claims resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded from this Guarantee Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights nor the manufacturer s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee Insofar as no Guarantee default exist
33. hether it is received or not WAN Wide Area Network A WAN is a network that is not restricted to one particular area such as the LAN The Internet is the most frequently used WAN A WAN is run by one or more public providers to enable private access You access the Internet via an Internet provider WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is a security protocol defined in the IEEE 802 11 standard In a WLAN WEP encryp tion protects data against unauthorised access WEP encryption uses the RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless network See WLAN 43 Glossary WLAN Wireless LAN Wireless LANs enable network components to communicate with a network using radio waves as the transport medium A wireless LAN can be connected as an extension to a wired LAN or it can form the basis for a new network The basic element of a wireless network is the cell This is the area where the wireless communication takes place A WLAN can be operated in Ad hoc mode or Infrastructure mode WLAN is currently specified in standard IEEE 802 11 The Gigaset PC Card 54 complies with Standard 802 11g WPA Wireless Protected Access WPA is a standard conformant solution for greater security in wireless networks WPA is meant to replace the existing WEP standard Wired Equivalent Privacy and offers more reliable encryption and authentication methods WPA PSK Wireless Protected Access Pre Shared Key WPA PSK is a form of authentication in wireless networks
34. ications telephone serv ice The relevant number is to be found in the accompanying user guide Guarantee Certificate Ireland Without prejudice to any claim the user customer may have in relation to the dealer or retailer the customer shall be granted a manufacturer s Guarantee under the conditions set out below In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and or material faults within 24 months of purchase Gigaset Com munications shall at its own option and free of charge either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art or repair the said device In respect of parts subject to wear and tear including but not limited to batteries keypads casing this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of pur chase 51 Appendix o o This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper care or use and or failure to comply with information contained in the user manuals In par ticular claims under the Guarantee cannot be made if The device is opened this is classed as third party intervention Repairs or other work done by persons not authorised by Gigaset Communications Components on the printed circuit board are manipulated The software is manipulated Defects or damage caused by dropping breaking lightning or ingress of moisture This also applies if defects or dama
35. igaset PC Card 54 Security in wireless networksEncryption Uri AAA A A A A A A A A gt A AAA ee ee ee oe Any network be it wired or wireless is exposed to the risk of eavesdropping Connecting your local network to the public network exposes your data and applications to not inconsiderable risks As with an individual connection you should always protect your network PCs against external attacks e g via emails with a virus scanner These virus scanners however do not provide any protection against unauthorised access from outside hackers To counter this risk Gigaset data products offer various encryption procedures that largely rule out unauthorised access hacking to your wire less network WEP encryption WEP encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy encodes data for sending using a key that you have defined Once they reach the recipient who uses the same key the data are restored to the state before you sent them Recipients who do not know this key cannot read the content of this data stream or only after a great deal of effort There are two security levels for calculating the encryption key 64 bit mode 128 bit mode WPA encryption Wireless Protected Access WPA is a new standard compliant solution for greater secu rity in wireless networks WPA is meant to replace the existing WEP standard Wired Equivalent Privacy and offers more reliable encryption and authentication methods With your Gigaset PC Card 5
36. ining of IP addresses is very complex as participants frequently move drop out or new ones join A DHCP Server automatically assigns the connected network components DHCP cli ents dynamic addresses from a defined IP pool range thus saving a great deal of con figuration work In addition the address blocks can be used more effectively since not all participants are on the network at the same time the same IP address can be assigned to different network components in succession as and when required The Gigaset SE 505 dsl cable includes a DHCP Server and so it can automatically assign IP addresses for the PCs on its local network For certain PCs you can specify that their IP addresses are never changed 38 Glossary DHCP Server See DHCP DNS Domain Name System DNS permits the assignment of IP addresses to PC or domain names that are easier to remember A DNS server must administer this information for each LAN with an Internet connection As soon as a page on the Internet is called up the browser obtains the cor responding IP address from the DNS Server so that it can establish the connection On the Internet the assignment of domain names to IP addresses follows a hierarchical system A local PC only knows the address of the local DNS server This in turn knows all the addresses of the PCs in the local network and the next higher DNS server which again knows addresses in its network and that of the next DNS server DNS server
37. into smaller units Subnet mask The subnet mask determines how many parts of the IP addresses of a network represent the network address and how many parts represent the computer address The subnet mask administered by the Gigaset SE505 dsl cable is always 255 255 255 0 That means the first three parts of the IP address form the network address and the final part is used for assigning PC addresses The first three parts of the IP address of all net work components are always the same in this case Switch A Switch like a Hub is an element for linking different network segments or compo nents Unlike a Hub however the Switch has its own intelligence that enables it to for ward packets to only that subnet or network component they are meant for See also Bridge Gateway Hub Router TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP is a further development of WEP encryption Like WEP TKIP encryption is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm TKIP however generates new keys after every 10 Kbyte packet thus meeting higher security requirements UDP User Datagram Protocol UDP is a protocol in the TCP IP family that handles data transport between communica tion partners applications Unlike TCP UDP is a non session based protocol It does not establish a fixed connection The data packets so called datagrams are sent as a broad cast The recipient is responsible for making sure the data is received The sender is not notified about w
38. itor tab provides a comprehensive overview of the connection partners available via the visible SSID One click reads in a list with all the relevant information on the potential connection partners If you want you can set up a connection to one of the connection partners shown directly from the list Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor E SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About SSID BSSID MAC Address Channel Secuity Signal ConnectionPoint 00 90 96 98 15 63 11 None 50 Gigaset SE 515 00 90 96 52 2D 9F 11 None 41 lt gt Radio or Reading in the list gt Click on Scan to search the network environment for potential connection partners This creates a list of the currently available connection partners gt Click on Scan again to update the displayed list Depending on the reaction time of the various connection partners updating the list may take 1 2 minutes 33 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 The list shows the following parameters for each connection partner SSID BSSID MAC Address Channel Security Signal Transmission Mode Network Mode Shows the connection partner s ID see SSID Service Set Iden tifier on page 22 Shows the connection partner s physical address Basic Service Set Identifier In networks with AdHoc mode the BSSID corresponds to the MAC address of the Access Point Shows the radio channel the
39. lity EEEESEM gt Signal Strength E cox Ratio oF S Help 3M Hide SSID Shows the ID for the network environment see SSID Service Set Identifier on page 22 Network Mode Shows the structure of the network environment see Operating mode on page 22 Transmission Rate Shows the current transmission rate in Mbps see Transmission rate on page 22 Channel Shows the channel used for radio transmission see Channel on page 23 Transmission Mode Shows the WLAN standard used for data transmission see Transmission mode on page 23 Authentication Shows the Authentication see WEP on page 25 Security Shows the encryption method see Configuration Security on page 24 30 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Received Packets Shows how many data packets have been received from con nection partners on the current WLAN since the connection was set up Sent Packets Shows how many data packets have been sent on the current WLAN since the connection was set up between your PC and your connection partner Link Quality Shows the quality of the wireless connection The graphic display of the connection quality is supported with a percentage figure and an evaluation of the signal Excellent Good Fair or Poor Signal Strength Shows the strength of the radio signal of the wireless connec tion The graphic display of the signal strength is supported with a percentage figure and an evaluation of the sig
40. m Causes and remedies The Gigaset PC Card 54 does not work properly You have checked all of the causes specified above and still no communication is possible gt Uninstall the software and install it again as described in chapters Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 36 and Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 10 Specifications The specifications are subject to change Software Compliance with stand ards Operating modes Security properties Configuration and monitoring Supported operating sys tems Hardware Interface Wireless properties Frequency range Spreading Modulation Number of channels Transmission rate Antenna Antenna output power 48 IEEE 802 11b 802 11g Ad hoc mode Infrastructure mode Support of SSID network identification for security Support of data encryption using the WEP algorithm 64 bit 128 bit WPA PSK encryption Further security settings for routers filter for MAC addresses Firewall etc Monitor for configuration and monitoring Dynamic configuration 2 LED displays for operation and transmission status Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 and Windows XP Cardbus 32 bit 2 400 to 2 4835 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS CCK OFDM IEEE 802 11b 13 Europe ETSI IEEE 802 11g 13 Europe ETSI IEEE 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps IEEE 802 119 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps 2 internal aerials lt 100 mW
41. nal Excellent Good Fair or Poor IP settings The IP Settings tab provides you will all the information relevant for using your PCs in the network LAN and WLAN There are two buttons for updating and releasing your PC s WLAN address A graphic display in the lower section of the tab shows data traffic over time on the WLAN Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor E SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About IP Address Subnetmask Host Name DHCP Server MAC Address Gateway 03 Release IP Address G Renew IP Address Radio Off 31 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 IP Address Host Name MAC Address Subnetmask DHCP Server Gateway Shows the Internet Protocol address with which your PC is regis tered to the WLAN As a rule the IP address is assigned to your PC by the DHCP server coordinating the PC s access to a network In a WLAN for example this is the Access Point s DHCP server Computer name entered for your PC during installation of the oper ating system Shows the physical address of your network adapter Shows the value of the subnet mask that defines the address block of the IP address For example the value 255 255 255 0 shows that the network address is formed by the first three blocks of the IP address The last block is for the PC addresses in this network The number of IP address blocks used for PC addressing depends on the size o
42. onal advice on our range of products and assistance with repairs or guarantee warranty claims you can contact us on UK helpdesk 0 84 53 67 08 12 Ireland 18 50 77 72 77 Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling with regard to guarantee war ranty claims Replacement or repair services are not offered in countries where our product is not sold by authorised dealers Please address any questions about DSL access to your network provider Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom Without prejudice to any claim the user customer may have in relation to the dealer or retailer the customer shall be granted a manufacturer s Guarantee under the conditions set out below Inthe case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from manufacturing and or material faults within 24 months of purchase Gigaset Com munications shall at its own option and free of charge either replace the device 50 Appendix with another device reflecting the current state of the art or repair the said device In respect of parts subject to wear and tear including but not limited to batteries keypads casing this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of pur chase This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper treat ment and or failure to comply with information contained in the user guides This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by
43. other directory Click on Next to continue installation During installation the InstallShield Wizard uses the screen Setup progress to show which action is being carried out and the progress is also displayed After this stage of installation is completed a message appears prompting you to con nect the Gigaset PC Card 54 to your PC En Please plug in your Gigaset PC Card 54 now Connecting the Gigaset PC Card 54 gt Insert the Gigaset PC Card 54 in the PCMCIA slot on your PC 14 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Installing driver software Once the Gigaset PC Card 54 has been plugged in installation continues automatically The operating system s automatic hardware recognition opens to install the drivers for the Gigaset PC Card 54 gt Depending on the other settings for your PC an additional dialog box may appear Select the Install software automatically option and click on Next If the window does not appear the installation step described here is automatically car ried out by the system Please remember Under Windows 98SE ME You may be prompted to insert your Windows Installa tion CD to continue driver installation Therefore you should have this CD handy or enter the path name where the Windows installation files are stored on your PC Restart your PC if you are prompted to do so If your PC already contains more recent files answer the question whether you want to keep them with YES
44. rd 54 and the device causing the interference gt Make sure that the PC in which the Gigaset PC Card 54 is installed and the device causing the interference are con nected to the power supply via different sockets gt Do not place your PC with the Gigaset PC Card 54 near microwave devices or devices with wireless video audio transmission e g room monitors used as baby alarms or near large metal objects Ask your dealer or an experienced radio technician for advice 45 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies The connection is not set up at all or not properly If you cannot set up a connection between your PC with the Gigaset PC Card 54 and another wireless network adapter this may be due to a number of causes The PC you want to connect to has not been powered up gt Power up the PC The transmission speed set does not match that of the partners in the network gt Check whether you have set a particular transmission speed If this is the case change to Auto infrastructure mode You are working in an ad hoc network and a different radio channel is being used gt Select the correct radio channel The wrong mode has been set infrastructure or ad hoc mode gt Select the correct mode The SSIDs of the devices that are to communicate with each other are different gt Make sure that the same SSID is used for all connection part ners with network adapters for
45. re 12 InstallShield Wizard 13 Internet general israr eve IER EVO 40 Internet Service Provider 40 IP address zs beet 41 dynamic 0 0 eee eee 39 releasing 00 cee eee 32 Stati Gh ccd cttw ie ede EM DU 42 updating 0 0 eee 32 IP settigs eset teen 31 K Key lengths o sitas eee 25 Key type 0 cee eee ee eee eee 26 L IRAN Ci arcadas Mtoe NES 41 TA 7 LED display o ooo 11 Local Area Network E dev xe TEXAS E 7 Local Network BASICS oo lcs NE Lr 7 LOCO 4 554 eed a 10 M MAC address 0 32 41 MbDS za a ta ale nente 41 Menu Gisplay stata ask edet det 18 MONITOR ei eu e der boat ERE 18 54 N Network general llle 42 Network adapter configuration 18 contents cit ur rg RAI R 10 general i in 42 LED display o o 11 system requirements 10 Network utilisatiON 32 O Operating mode 22 Operating system 10 P Passphrase 2000 eee 26 PCMCIA Slot 0 2 0 eee 14 Peer to peer connections 8 Power saving 0200 eee eee 23 Pre Shared Key 00005 27 Pre shared Key PSK 27 Profiles ns ote os 28 Protocol z 5i ee cti AAI Aes 42 Q QuickInfo for the connection 17 R Radio channel 23 Range zeit potuit m b ce 9 RC4 Loeb M dete tr o ae n
46. re they are located as long as they are within range of the wireless network Mobile PCs such as Notebooks can connect to the WLAN even after changing location This enables you to use all the files and printers on the network The Gigaset PC Card 54 works according to the IEEE 802 11g transmission standard and is backwards compatible with the older standard IEEE 802 11b For network security wireless transmission can be encrypted using 64 128 bit WEP or the newer WPA standard These operating instructions contain important information on how to set up a WLAN and to configure your Gigaset PC Card 54 Wireless LAN Basics This section provides basic information on wireless LANs to show the role of the Gigaset PC Card 54 in setting up a wireless network Local Area Network LAN A LAN is a network that exists in a limited area A network is two or more computers which are connected together in order to share files as well as peripheral devices e g a printer Using the Gigaset PC Card 54 you can communicate with other PCs without having to route network cable Thus you can take your computer to another place and still remain connected to the network You can use the Gigaset PC Card 54 in two different ways On the one hand you can establish a connection to one or more PCs equipped with wireless network adapters This is an ad hoc network On the other hand you can establish a connection to an Access Point which is used to obtain acc
47. registration is checked and data transfer is encrypted you must activate the security options of your Gigaset PC Card 54 gt Select the security mode in the pop up window Security WEP see page 25 WPA PSK see page 27 WPA PSK offers greater protection for your network than WEP You should therefore use WPA PSK for registration if all components in your network support this A window opens to configure the mode WEP Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor E SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT Y Y New Bb Save Common Security Securty e Authentication Open Key Length A Key Type HEX Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 3 Key 4 Default Key Key 1 Use Passphrase B Apply Radio or gt For the Authentication select the default setting Open The setting Shared is nor mally only used in networks with authentication Contact your administrator for more information gt In the Key Length field select the required length of the WEP key Note that all components in a network must use the same key length to be able to communicate with each other Use a key of length 128 bit if all network components support this This offers greater protection for the data in your network 25 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 gt In the Key Type field select the character format for creating keys HEX
48. s Gigaset Communications reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detri ment of the customer To invoke this Guarantee please contact the Gigaset Communications helpdesk on 1850 777 277 This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide 52 Index Numerics T28 bite tre ne a ay teles estas 25 A About tab 226 ieee eee 35 Access Point le Dr tes 8 automatic connection 16 general 20000 38 Adapter Monitor 18 Ad hoc mode 0 8 38 Ad hoc network DASICS c hades esc rete ie tes 8 peer to peer connections 8 ASC a eternity aba ees iar e 26 Authentication 38 Authentication type 25 Authorisation 005 49 B Bridge ot ashe said Sin uetus 38 Broadcast 0c eee eens 38 BUON ura x emer spon ee 20 C Checking installation 16 Closing the monitor 20 Closing the program 20 Configuration 18 21 abouttab 35 display menu 6 18 General uev cee nba 21 IP settings tab 31 profiles ine dad apnena e 28 security so eie ii 24 Site Monitor tab 33 Configuration tab 21 24 28 Connection partner Access PO Mt o ooooooooo 8 automatic connection 16 Connection quality
49. s displayed in the status area of the task bar dd Hf 6 54PM gt Double click on Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the taskbar to open the monitor user interface Or gt Right click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the task bar In the pop up menu you will see the available tabs and the option Exit gt In the pop up menu click on the appropriate tab to open the monitor user interface and display this tab directly Use the option Exit to close the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Exit If you do not see the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the task bar you will have to run the program first gt Inthe start menu click on Start Programs Gigaset PC Card 54 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor This launches the program The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the status area of the task bar 18 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Deactivating Autostart The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is opened automatically every time you power up or reboot your PC If you do not need the monitor all the time you can deactivate Auto start gt Select Start Programs Autostart gt Right click the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor entry gt Choose Delete to remove the link to Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor from Autostart Now that the monitor is no longer opene
50. s the data traffic in the wireless network The Access Point also serves as an interface to other networks e g an already existing Ethernet LAN or via a modem to the Internet The operating mode of wireless networks with an Access Point is called Infra structure mode Ad hoc mode Ad hoc modus describes wireless local networks WLAN in which the network compo nents set up a spontaneous network without an Access Point e g several notebooks in a conference All the network components are peers They must have a wireless network adapter Authentication Authentication checks the true identity of a PC using a particular property Bridge A Bridge connects several network segments to form a joint network e g to make a TCP IP network The segments can have different physical characteristics e g different link ing such as Ethernet and wireless LANs Linking individual segments using Bridges allows local networks of practically unlimited size See also Gateway Hub Router Switch Broadcast A Broadcast is a data packet not directed to a particular recipient but to all the network components on the network The Gigaset SE 505 dsl cable does not pass broadcast packets on they always remain within the local network LAN it administers DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP addresses to network components It was developed because in large networks especially the Internet the def
51. screen showing the contents of the CD ROM 12 Installation User guide Practical Tips and Configuration Examples Install Adobe Reader Browse CD Back Exit gt Click on Installation Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Install the software for your Gigaset PC Card 54 This opens the detailed operating instructions on the CD ROM If you cannot open the detailed oper ating instructions on the CD ROM you will have to install the free Adobe Reader Here you will find solutions to various problems Install Adobe Reader Version 6 If you are looking for a particular file on the CD ROM you can display the CD ROM contents in an Explorer window The program returns to the language selection screen This closes the program Note The screens for the various operating systems differ only marginally Installation is largely automatic apart from a few mouse clicks and restarts The InstallShield Wizard appears Gigaset PC Card 54 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Gigaset PC Card 54 The InstallShield Wizard will install Gigaset PC Card 54 on your computer To continue click Next gt Click on Next to continue installation The licence agreement screen now appears gt f you accept the licence agreement click on Yes 13 Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 In the next screen choose the directory for the installation gt Click on Browse if you want to select an
52. se remember all connection partners must use the same key for encryption gt In the Default Key field select one of these four created keys with which data trans fer on your PC is to be encrypted gt Click Apply to accept the changes The security options of your Gigaset PC Card 54 have been activated 26 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 WPA PSK Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor EN SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT y New E see Common Security Securty Encryption I Preshared Key PSK e Radio Off gt In the Encryption field select the required encryption method TKIP or AES Remember that when selecting encryption two connection partners must use the same type of encryption gt Inthe field Pre shared Key PSK enter the key you would like to use for registration on the network Note that all components in a network must use the same Pre shared Key PSK to be able to communicate with each other If you would like to register on a network in Infrastructure mode first define a Pre Shared Key PSK on your wireless router for your network Then use this for all remain ing components in your network You can find more information in the user manual for your wireless router gt Click Apply to accept the changes 27 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Profile Selecting a profile The Gigas
53. sed electrical and electronic equipment For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your local council refuse centre or the original supplier of the product 49 Appendix Ireland municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities This crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC The correct disposal and separate collection of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health It is a precon dition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the Service Customer Care We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs Our Online Support on the Internet can be reached any time from anywhere www gigaset com customercare It provides you with 24 7 support for all our products It also provides a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides and current software updates if available for the product for you to download You will also find frequently asked questions and answers in the appendix of this user guide For pers
54. ter Monitor help file Use the Hide button to close the user interface of the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor The icon in the status area of the task bar shows that the monitor is still active in the background gt Double click this icon if you want to open the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor user interface again Closing the monitor gt Right click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the task bar This opens the pop up menu gt Select Exit to close the program The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is closed The icon disappears from the status area in the taskbar 20 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration In the Configuration tab you can choose the general basic settings and the security options for operating the Gigaset PC Card 54 The Configuration tab is divided into three sections Configuration General Successful communication in a WLAN depends on all the PCs using the same ID SSID and the same radio channel In addition the connected PCs must coordinate their trans mission rate for successful data transfer You can choose the basic settings for each profile in Common of the Configuration tab Please remember For security reasons installation should be followed by changing the SSID of your WLAN as the default SSID may also be known to unauthorised persons Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor E SIEMENS Gigaset PC Card 54 Configuration Status I
55. th the con nection partners You can choose from radio channels 1 13 In Infrastructure mode the radio channel is set by the Access Point for all WLAN partic ipants and can only be changed there In this case the Channel field shows the channel being used In AdHoc mode you set the network adapter channel manually gt Select the channel used by the desired connection partners in the ad hoc network Power saving The Gigaset PC Card 54 can be used in power saving mode Your PC remains reachable on the network but the network adapter s energy consumption is reduced to a mini mum gt Select Enabled to use the network adapter in power saving mode Transmission mode The Gigaset PC Card 54 is designed to operate according to various WLAN standards In Infrastructure mode the transmission mode is determined by the Access Point and is displayed in this field In Ad Hoc mode you can perform the following settings gt Select 802 11g if the network environment uses this WLAN standard The maximum transmission rate possible is 54 Mbps Or gt Select 802 11b if the network environment uses this WLAN standard The maximum transmission rate possible is limited to 11 Mbps Or gt Select Mixed Mode if the network environment uses both modes Some of the net work adapters use Standard 802 11g others Standard 802 11b The maximum transmission rate possible depends on the WLAN standard of the con nection partner in question
56. that allows users to define their own key This key must then be used by all connection partners for WPA authenti cation 44 Appendix Appendix Trouble shooting Problem Causes and remedies Drivers not found WLAN or LAN adapters were possibly installed earlier on your PC It is possible that the drivers are being looked for in the wrong installation path gt Enter the path name for the drivers manually The drivers are stored in CD ROMi installation Gigaset PC Card 54 Driver Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon does not appear in the task bar The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor software or the device driv ers were not installed properly or the device has been deacti vated in the device manager gt First check in the device manager of the control panel whether the device exists and has been activated If not activate it If it is not there deinstall the software and install it again as described in Chapter Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 10 The PC does not recognise the Gigaset PC Card 54 The Gigaset PC Card 54 is not inserted properly in the slot gt Check to see if it is loose and push it in properly gt Check in the device manager of the Windows operating sys tem whether the PCMCIA socket has been activated or not If not activate it The connection quality is poor or there is interfer ence gt Increase the distance between your Gigaset PC Ca
57. the authorised dealer or the customer themselves e g installation configuration software down loads User guides and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee The purchase receipt together with the date of purchase shall be required as evi dence for invoking the Guarantee Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Gigaset Commu nications shall vest in Gigaset Communications This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by Gigaset Communi cations GmbH Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Germany Any other claims resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded from this Guarantee Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights nor the manufacturer s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee Insofar as no Guarantee default exists Gigaset Communications reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detri ment of the customer To invoke this Guarantee please contact the Gigaset Commun
58. w be removed from your PC gt Do not restart your PC until you have also removed the hardware Note If you restart the PC before removing the Gigaset PC Card 54 Windows will automat ically start its hardware recognition program If this happens close automatic hard ware recognition by clicking on Cancel Completing Uninstall gt Remove the Gigaset PC Card 54 from the PCMCIA slot on your PC gt Follow the remaining instructions and then restart your PC 36 Updating device drivers Updating device drivers You should update the driver of the Gigaset PC Card 54 if there is a newer driver version You can find information about the latest driver updates on our website www gigaset com gigasetpccard54 gt Download the latest driver Then follow the following steps to update the device driver gt Uninstall the software for the Gigaset PC Card 54 as described in Chapter Uninstall ing Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 36 gt After restarting your PC open the directory where you downloaded the new drivers gt Start the update and follow the instructions given You will find further information about installation in Chapter Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54 on page 10 37 Glossary Glossary Access Point An Access Point such as the Gigaset SE 505 dsl cable is the centre of a wireless local network WLAN It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components and regulate
59. y sending all the data it receives from one network component to all the other network components See also Bridge Gateway Router Switch IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE is an international body for defining network standards especially for standardis ing LAN technologies transmission protocols and speeds and wiring IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11 is a standard for wireless 2 4 GHz band LANs In Infrastructure mode end devices can be connected to a base station Access Point or connect with each other spontaneously Ad hoc mode Infrastructure mode Infrastructure mode is a way of operating wireless local networks WLAN in which an Access Point handles the data traffic Network components cannot establish a direct connection with each other as is the case in Ad hoc mode Internet The Internet is a wide area network Wide Area Network linking several million users around the world A number of protocols have been created for exchanging data and these are known collectively as TCP IP All participants on the Internet are identifiable by an IP address Servers are addressed by a domain name e g gigaset com Domain Name Service DNS is used to assign domain names to IP addresses Among the most important Internet services are electronic mail email the World Wide Web WWW file transfer FTP discussion forums Usenet Newsgroups Internet Service Provider An Internet Servic
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