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1. The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the AS 3 kal 6 54 PM 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 the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on page 15 The icon is displayed in the taskbar with a green ball above 33 f 6 54 PM the icon ES The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed and active there is already a connection to the local network The number of bars in the icon depends on the connection quality see below You are advised to read Chapter Notes on safe operation on page 3 Displaying Ouicklnfo for the connection If you point the mouse over the icon in the taskbar you will see a small window that displays the connection properties 13 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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 96 in the Link quality line If there is no connection you will see a red ball over the icon and in Ouicklnfo Disconnected is displaved Reading the connection guality from the icon The icon changes gradually depending on the current connection guality The better the connection guality the higher the transmission speed With reasonable to poor connection gt If possible move your PC clos
2. Transmission Mode Shows the WLAN standard used for data transmission see Transmission Mode on page 19 Authentication Shows the authentication standard Security Shows the encryption method see Configuration Security on page 20 Received Packets Shows how many data packets have been received on your PC from connection partners on the current WLAN since the connection was set up 27 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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 link 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 signal in the wireless connection The graphic display of the signal strength is supported with a percentage figure and an evaluation of the signal 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 the process of data traffic over the WLAN Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About
3. Site Monitor Find available connection partners see Site Monitor on page 30 About Check software versions see About on page 32 Buttons With the buttons under each tab you can use one of the following options Use the Radio On and Radio Off buttons to switch the wireless operation of your network adapter on and off The current status of the wireless operation is shown by a green or red icon in the button 16 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Asian 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 nor 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 Hel Use the Help button to open the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor A help file x Hide Use the Hide button to close the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor user interface 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 Hiding the monitor gt Click
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5. Do not insert the USB cable plug into a spare USB port on your PC until the installation 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 USB device it can also be used as a configuration and monitoring tool the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor Only this software has been written especially for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 There are similar 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 USB Adapter 54 to your PC until prompted by the installation program If you connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 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 USB Adapter 54 from the PC and install the software Please remember You may require administrator rights for the installation process on your PC Important Note If software for another WLAN device such as another WLAN PC card or another WLAN USB adapter has already been installed on your PC you have to uninstall this software first and then reboot your PC before you install the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 software Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Information for users
6. amely a Siemens AG Gigaset zlet g nak ut dia Ebb l k vetkez en a Siemens AG vagy az SHC felhaszn l i k zik nyveiben tal lhat b rmely kijelent st a Gigaset Communications GmbH kijelent s nek kell tekinteni Rem lj k megel ged ssel haszn lja Gigaset k sz l k t Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG Szanowny Kliencie Firma Gigaset Communications GmbH jest spadkobierca prawnym firmy Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC kt ra z kolei przejeta segment produkt w Gigaset od firmy Siemens AG Wszelkie o wiadczenia firm Siemens AG i SHC kt re mo na znale w instrukcjach obstugi nalezy traktowa jako o wiadczenia firmy Gigaset Communications GmbH yczymy wiele przyjemno ci z korzystania z produkt w Gigaset Say n M terimiz Gigaset Communications GmbH Siemens AG nin Gigaset i letmesini y r ten Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC nin yasal halefidir Kullanma k lavuzlar nda bulunan ve Siemens AG veya SHC taraf ndan yap lan bildiriler Gigaset Communications GmbH taraf ndan yap lm bildiriler olarak alg lanmal d r Gigaset ten memnun kalman z mit ediyoruz YBAKAEMBIU nokynatenb KomnaHua Gigaset Communications GmbH aBnaeTca npaBonpeemHukom komnaHun Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SH
7. Address Channel Security Signal dB ConnectionPoint 00 01 36 11 3D 44 Disable 52 o Radio On 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 Note Depending on the reaction time of the various connection partners updating the list may take 1 2 minutes 30 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The list shows the following parameters for each connection partner SSID Shows the connection partners ID see SSID Service Set Identifier on page 18 BSSID MAC Address Shows the connection partner s physical address Basic Service Set Identifier In networks with Infrastructure mode the BSSID corresponds to the MAC address of the access point Channel Shows the radio channel the connection partner uses to transmit data see Channel on page 19 Security Shows whether radio traffic to the connection partner is encrypted see Configuration Security on page 20 If this is the case you will see a key icon Signal Shows the signal strength of the radio traffic between your PC and the connection partner as a percentage see Status on page 27 Transmission Mode Shows the connection partners current transmission mode see Transmission Mode on page 19 Network Mode Shows the connection partners current networ
8. GmbH amp Co KG SHC che a sua volta ha proseguito l attivit della Siemens AG Eventuali dichiarazioni della Siemens AG o della SHC nei manuali d istruzione vanno pertanto intese come dichiarazioni della Gigaset Communications GmbH EL Le auguriamo tanta soddisfazione con il vostro Gigaset Geachte klant Gigaset Communications GmbH is de rechtsopvolger van Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC de onderneming die de Gigaset activiteiten van Siemens AG heeft overgenomen Eventuele uitspraken of mededelingen van Siemens AG of SHC in de gebruiksaan wijzingen dienen daarom als mededelingen van Gigaset HR Communications GmbH te worden gezien Wij wensen u veel plezier met uw Gigaset Estimado cliente la Gigaset Communications GmbH es derechohabiente de la Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC que por su parte continu el negocio Gigaset de la Siemens AG Las posibles declaraciones de la Siemens AG o de la SHC en las instrucciones de uso se deben entender por lo tanto como declaraciones de la Giga SL set Communications GmbH Le deseamos que disfrute con su Gigaset SCaros clientes Gigaset Communications GmbH a sucessora legal da Sie mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC que por sua vez deu continuidade ao sector de negocios Gigaset da Siemens AG Quaisquer declara es por parte da Siemens AG ou da SHC encontr
9. Passphrase field enter any sequence of characters as the passphrase You can enter up to 260 characters Please remember All connection partners must use the same passphrase for encryption Make a note of your passphrase and store it in a secure place Once you have entered the passphrase you can skip the next steps and save your changes Creating keys manually You can enter up to four keys in fields Key 1 to Key 4 The maximum 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 boxes Please 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 transfer on your PC is to be encrypted gt Click Apply to accept the changes The security options of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 have now been activated 24 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Profiles Selecting profiles The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor can manage several configuration profiles for your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 If you want to use your PC in different wireless networks for example you can create several profiles and adjust them to the requirements of the corresponding networks When changing networks you only have to choose the appropriate profile for registering your PC in the new network The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 always uses the
10. SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT New E Save x Common Security Seculy Key Length 64b Key Type x ez Key 1 fT Key 2 o Key 3 tt Key 4 I Default Key Kei x Use Passphrase 7 O Radio On Help A Hide gt In the Key Length field select the required length of the WEP key Please bear in mind that all the components in a network must use the same key length to be able to communicate with each other Use a 128 bit key if all the network components support it This offers greater security for the data in your network gt In the Key Type field select the character format for creating keys HEX The keys are entered as hexadecimal numbers Only enter digits O to 9 and the letters A to F A 128 bit key uses 26 hexadecimal numbers a 64 bit key 10 hexadecimal numbers ASCII The key is formed from any characters in the ASCII set A 128 bit key uses 13 characters and a 64 bit key 5 characters Once you have selected the key length and key type you can either use a passphrase for automatic key generation or enter the key manually Generating keys with a passphrase For encryption you can use a passphrase from which the required keys are generated automatically gt Select the option Use Passphrase This activates the appropriate entry field 23 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 gt In the Use
11. 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 Release 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 the WLAN connection 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 percentage values are updated continuously in the diagram 29 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Site Monitor The Site Monitor 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 USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About G Scan SSID BSSID MAC
12. dejavnost znamke Gigaset podjetja Siemens AG Vse izjave podjetja Siemens AG ali SHC v priro nikih za uporabnike torej veljajo kot izjave podjetja Gigaset Communications GmbH elimo vam veliko u itkov ob uporabi naprave Gigaset Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modifications reserved www gigaset com Gigaset cs SK RO SR BG HU V en z kazn ci PL spole nost Gigaset Communications GmbH je pr vn m n stupcem spole nosti Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC kter d le prejala segment produkt Gigaset spole nosti Siemens AG Jak koli prohl en spole nosti Siemens AG nebo SHC kter naleznete v u ivatelsk ch pr ru k ch je treba pova ovat za prohl en spole nosti Gigaset Communications GmbH Douf me e jste s produkty Gigaset spokojeni V en z kazn k Spolo nos Gigaset Communications GmbH je pr vnym TR n stupcom spolo nosti Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC ktor zasa pokra ovala v innosti div zie Gigaset spolo nosti Siemens AG Z tohto d vodu je potrebn v etky vyhl senia spolo nosti Siemens AG alebo SHC ktor sa nach dzaj v pou vate sk ch pr ru k ch ch pa ako vyhl senia spolo nosti Gigaset Communications GmbH Ver me e budete so zariaden m Gigaset spokojn Stimate client RU Gigaset Communication
13. for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 when a new version is available You can find information about the latest driver updates on our website www siemens com gigasetusbadapter54 gt Download the latest driver Then follow the following steps to update the device driver gt Deinstall the software for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 as described in Chapter Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on page 33 gt After restarting your PC open the directory where you downloaded the new drivers to gt Start the update and follow the instructions given You will find further information about installation in Chapter Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on page 7 34 Glossary Glossary Access Point An access point such as a Gigaset router is the centre of a wireless local network WLAN It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components and regulates 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 modem to the Internet The operating mode of wireless networks with an access point is called Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode Ad hoc modus describes wireless local networks WLAN in which the network components 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 Bridge A Bridge connec
14. mouse clicks and restarts The InstallShield Wizard appears Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The InstallShield Wizard will install Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on your computer To continue click Next Gigaset gt Click on Next to continue installation The licence agreement screen now appears gt f you accept the licence agreement click on Yes In the next screen choose the directory for the installation gt Click on Browse if you want to select another directory Click on Next to continue installation During installation the InstallShield Wizard uses the Setup Status screen to show which action is being carried out and the progress is also displayed After completion of this installation step a message appears prompting you to connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC Eg Please plug in your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 now 10 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 o 2 o JU Li VO Oc gt Now insert the plug into a spare USB port on your PC Please remember The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 complies with USB Version 2 0 If your PC still has the older USB Version 1 1 you may see an error message to that effect during installation You can ignore this message The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 also works with USB Version 1 1 How
15. on Hide in the monitor user interface This closes the user interface The icon in the status area of the task bar shows that the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is still active in the background Closing the program gt Right click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the taskbar This opens the pop up menu gt Select Exit to close the program This exits the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor The icon disappears from the status area in the taskbar 17 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration In the Configuration tab you can choose the general basic settings and the security options for operating the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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 transmission 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 x SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT New M Save X Common Security ssip connectionPoint y Network Mode Infrastructure Channel 77774 T
16. 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 company site As a rule the users and operators are identical A local network can be connected to other local networks or 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 network Network A network is a group of devices connected in wired or wireless mode so that
17. settings for the profile displayed in the Profile field Note After installation the DEFAULT profile contains common settings Creating a profile gt Click on New next to the field Profile 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 Please remember 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 valid settings are still 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 25 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Selecting a profile gt Open the selection in the Profile field gt Click on the profile name you want to use This activates the selected profile and displays it in the Profile field gt Click on Apply to activate the selected profile 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 setting
18. traffic Network components cannot establish a direct connection with each other as is the case in Ad hoc mode Internet The Internet is a so called wide area network WAN linking several million users around the world Anumber of protocols have been defined for exchanging data known by the name TCPIIP All participants on the Internet are identifiable by IP addresses Servers are addressed by a domain name e g siemens 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 Service Provider offers access to the Internet for a fee IP Internet Protocol The IP protocol is one of the TCP IP protocols It is responsible for the addressing of participants in a network using IP addresses and routes data from the sender to the recipient It decides the paths along which the data packets travel from the sender to the recipient in a complex network routing 37 Glossary 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
19. 54 is not working properly and the problem cannot be rectified see Chapter Fault tracing on page 42 You have acquired a newer version of Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and the operating instructions of the new device recommends deinstalling the older version You no longer need the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and want to free up space on the hard disk and working memory Deinstallation involves the following steps 1 First deinstall the software for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 2 Then deinstall the hardware 3 Complete deinstallation Deinstalling the software To deinstall the software for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 from your PC gt Close all running programs gt Select Start Programs Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Deinstall Gigaset USB Adapter 54 You will see a warning message gt Confirm the prompt with OK The software and all the drivers will now 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 USB Adapter 54 USB cable Windows will automatically start its hardware recognition program If this happens close automatic hardware recognition by clicking on Cancel Completing deinstallation gt Remove the USB cable from the PC s USB socket gt Follow the remaining instructions and then restart your PC 33 Updating device drivers Updating device drivers You should update the driver
20. C koropas B CBOIO OYepedb mpuHana NogpazneneHne Gigaset B cBoe ynpaBneHue or KoMnaHun Siemens AG losTOMY rio6bie 3aaBneHva CHENAHHBIE OT AHMEHU KOMNAHYUY Siemens AG nnn SHC u BCTPEHAHOLINECA B PYKOBOACTBAX nosib30BaTena AOJMKHbI BOCNPUHUMaTbCA Kak ZAABNEHNA komnauunu Gigaset Communications GmbH Mb Hageemca uro npoaykTbl Gigaset yAoBNeTBOPatoT BaLIIUM TPEOGOBAHNAM Gigaset Communications GmbH 2008 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modifications reserved www gigaset com SIEMENS USB Adapter 54 Contents Contents Safety precautions 0 cece eee ee 3 Notes on safe operation 3 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 4 Wireless LAN Basics 4 3 xe e A A OAS SRE Heda RS 4 Local Area Network DEAN set ete e crt RR ac 4 Ad hiocinetWork esee ea Ged dete eee ee RES NIU Enis e ans 5 Infrastructure network eee cee co 5 Security in wireless networks Encryption ee eens 5 WEP encryption z eee R R TER RN a eene bed Sah ees 5 WPA ENGrYPUlONe ois aa De SNA EERE DLS PN ev pee 6 Range of wireless communication via a WLAN 00 e cece eee 6 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 7 System r quirements c d R eo us ue ween ie wk ies WE eet eee eae deu 7 CODtents cit A ee N n 7 Notes on positioning the network adapter 0 0 0c cece cece eee ene 7 Statusidisplay e Se wastes weave ota que Pee ee eR G 8 Installing the s
21. Gigaset EN DE FR NL ES PT Dear Customer DA Gigaset Communications GmbH is the legal successor to Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC which in turn continued the Gigaset business of Siemens AG Any statements made by Siemens AG or SHC that are found in the user guides should therefore be understood as statements of Gigaset Communications GmbH We hope you enjoy your Gigaset FI Sehr geehrte Kundin sehr geehrter Kunde die Gigaset Communications GmbH ist Rechtsnachfolgerin der Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC die ihrerseits das Gigaset Gesch ft der Siemens AG fortf hrte Etwaige Erkl rungen der Siemens AG oder der SHC in den Bedienungsanleitungen sind daher als Erkl rungen der Gigaset Communications GmbH zu verstehen Wir w nschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem Gigaset SV Ch re Cliente Cher Client la soci t Gigaset Communications GmbH succ de en droit Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC qui poursuivait elle m me les activit s Giga set de Siemens AG Donc les ventuelles explications de Sie mens AG ou de SHC figurant dans les modes d emploi doivent tre comprises comme des explications de Gigaset Communications GmbH Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup d agr ment avec votre NO Gigaset Gentile cliente la Gigaset Communications GmbH successore della Sie mens Home and Office Communication Devices
22. GmbH Vi nskar dig mycket n je med din Gigaset Kj re kunde Gigaset Communications GmbH er rettslig etterf lger etter iemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp o KG SHC som i sin tur videref rte Gigaset geskjeften i iemens AG Eventuelle meddelelser fra Siemens AG eller HC i bruksanvisningene er derfor forst som meddelelser fra Gigaset Communications GmbH Vi h per du f r stor glede av din Gigaset enhet NND Ayannt nel tiooa ayannt ng n 1 Gigaset Communications GmbH siva n vou L OXOG TNG Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC n onoia yet ava er tnv ELTOPIK Spactnpi tnta Gigaset tng Siemens AG OL dnAdosets tnc Siemens AG n tng SHC otic odnyies xprjong axotehodv gnop voc SNAWOEIs tng Gigaset Communications GmbH Las vy paote KUA Siack daon LIE TI ovokev oac Gigaset Po tovani korisnici Gigaset Communications GmbH pravni je sljednik tvrtke Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC koji je nastavio Gigaset poslovanje tvrtke Siemens AG Zato sve izjave tvrtke Siemens AG ili SHC koje se nalaze u uputama za upotrebu treba tuma iti kao izjave tvrtke Gigaset Communications GmbH Nadamo se da sa zadovoljstvom koristite svoj Gigaset uredaj Spo tovani kupec Podjetje Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik podjetja Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC ki nadaljuje
23. IP Address YRZ ER HD Subnet Mask Host Name DHCP Server MAC Address Gateway 203 Release IP Address G Renew IP Address Radio On Help g Hide 2 28 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 IP Address Shows the Internet Protocol address with which your PC is registered 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 the access point s DHCP server Host Name Computer name entered for your PC during installation of the operating system MAC Address Shows the physical address of your network adapter Subnet Mask Shows the value of the subnet mask that defines address pools for 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 address in this network How many blocks of the IP address are used for PC addressing depends on the size of the network and hence the number of connected PCs DHCP Server Shows the IP address of the system which provides the DHCP server for the automatic addressing and coordination of the connected PCs Gateway Shows the IP address of the system that enables access to a superior network for example a connection to the Internet Renew IP Address gt Click on Renew IP Address to connect your PC with a WLAN network The network adapter checks whether there is a DHCP server
24. activate it If itis not there deinstall the software and install it again as described in Chapter Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on page 7 The PC does not recognise the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The USB cable jack is not properly in the socket gt Check to see if it is loose and push it in properly gt Check in the device manager of the Windows operating system whether the USB socket has been activated or not If not activate it The connection quality is poor or there is interference gt Increase the distance between your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and the device causing the interference gt Make sure that the PC in which the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is installed and the device causing the interference are connected to the power supply via different sockets gt Do not place your PC with the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 near microwave devices or devices with wireless video audio transmission e g room monitors as baby alarms or near large metal objects Ask your dealer or an experienced radio technician for advice 42 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 USB Adapter 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 You are working in an ad ho
25. adas nos manuais de utilizac o dever o portanto ser consideradas como declarac es da Gigaset Communications GmbH Desejamos que tenham bons momentos com o seu Gigaset Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG K re Kunde Gigaset Communications GmbH er retlig efterf lger til Sie mens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC som fra deres side videreferte Siemens AGs Gigaset forretninger Siemens AGs eller SHCs eventuelle forklaringer i betjeningsvejledningerne skal derfor forstas som Gigaset Communications GmbHs forklaringer Vi h ber du f r meget glaede af din Gigaset Arvoisa asiakkaamme Gigaset Communications GmbH on Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC yri tyksen oikeudenomistaja joka jatkoi puolestaan Siemens AG n Gigaset liiketoimintaa K ytt oppaissa mahdollisesti esiintyv t Siemens AG n tai SHC n selosteet on t m n vuoksi ymm rrett v Gigaset Communications GmbH n selosteina Toivotamme Teille paljon iloa Gigaset laitteestanne K ra kund Gigaset Communications GmbH vertar r ttigheterna fr n Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC som bedrev Gigaset verksamheten efter Sie mens AG Alla f rklaringar fr n Siemens AG eller SHC i anv ndarhandboken g ller d rf r som f rklaringar fr n Gigaset Communications
26. al 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 USB Adapter 54 you can communicate with other computers without having to lay network cable Thus you can take your computer to another place and still remain connected to the network You can use the Gigaset USB Adapter 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 access to an already existing wired LAN infrastructure network The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Ad hoc network In an ad hoc network PCs communicate with each other via wireless peer to peer connections An ad hoc network is set up by participants as and when required All participating PCs must have a wireless network adapter installed e g a Gigaset USB Adapter 54 a Gigaset PC Card 54 or a Gigaset USB Stick 54 Ad hoc networks are used wherever communication networks have to be set up quickly without any existing network 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 b
27. aset USB Adapter 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 USB Adapter 54 and create 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 also shows you if there is already a connection to a connection partner and the quality of the connection In a wireless network using only Siemens 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 i 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 15 If this fails then something went wrong during installation gt Deinstall the software see Chapter Deinstalling the software on page 33 gt Then install the software again see Chapter Installing the software on page 8 r The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the e U E 33 kil 6 54 PM taskbar with a grey ball above the icon The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed the USB cable has not been inserted or inserted wrongly gt Check the USB connection 70H
28. asis 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 Participants in the wireless network can move freely between the various access points without 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 connected to the same Ethernet network Security in wireless networks Encryption 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 attacks 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 wireless network WEP encryption WEP encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy encodes data for sending using a key that you have defin
29. c 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 partners with network adapters for wireless operation Different encryption is being used gt Select the same encryption on all devices Changes in the configuration are not applied by your PC gt Restart your PC The IP address or the subnet mask is wrongly configured gt Make sure that the IP address and the subnet mask are correctly 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 connection Depending on the environment and the devices setting up a connection may take a while gt n Site Monitor click on Scan or double click on the network in guestion 43 Appendix connection to the access point Problem Causes and remedies You cannot If you cannot set up a connection between your Gigaset USB establish a Adapter 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 USB A
30. cation independent connection set up brings with it the risk of unauthorised persons 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 WPA2 PSK recommended WEP encryption 128 bit or 64 bit 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 You can find the security settings in Security of the Configuration tab Activating security options In the Configuration Security tab the default security mode is None 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 the registration is checked and data transfer is encrypted you must activate the security options of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 20 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor x SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profle DEFAULT New E Save x Delete Common Security Security None None WPA PSKAWPA2 PSK o Radio On gt Select the security mode you requ
31. dapter 54 and the access point gt Check whether the security settings configured for the Gigaset USB Adapter 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 and the subnet mask are correctly 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 cancelled under Windows 2000 If the following error message appears when installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 under Windows 2000 1608 Unable to create InstallDriver instance and the installation is cancelled the cause is that the Microsoft Network Client component is missing 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 Client component is now installed gt Restart your PC to apply the change gt Install the software see Chapter Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on page 7 44 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies The data transmission rate seems to be too low gt f
32. dst oett 38 BASICS si dece ie ath lo o 4 LED nou PRA RN DM NN Nn oe 8 LED display i eth rs 8 Local Area Network DaSIES c eet ou EE SA eT 4 Local network DASIES A cusa a eR teu 4 Local PCName 29 LOCATION ad re cte 7 M MAC Address 29 38 MSDS aedi A testet 38 Menu display ccce dn Et 15 Monitor llle 15 N Network 52 general 20 e ooo 38 Network adapter Configuration sssaaa 15 CONS siens qae ee 7 general sn mem eee K 39 LED display o ooo o 8 system requirements 7 Network utilisation 29 O Operating mode 19 Operating system 7 P Peer to peer connections 5 Pre shared Key PSK 22 Profiles oe ee Dias 25 Protocol Lees e Send re 39 Q Ouicklnfo for the connection 13 R Radio channel 19 Ratige eei rie 6 RGA necesse VEA UPS ES 39 ROAMING ndice 5 39 Router general iu ts mE 39 S Safety precautions 3 Secure operation 3 Security deactivated 20 WEP encryption 23 WPA PSK encryption 22 WPA PSK encryption 22 Security in wireless networks 5 Security precautions secure operation 3 Selecting a profile 26 Selecting profiles 25 Site MONITO oo ooo oooooooo 30 reading in the list 30 Site Monitor
33. e 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 andlor material faults within 24 months of purchase Siemens shall 49 Appendix 9 1 4 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 sub ject to wear and tear including but not limited to batteries keypads casing this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase 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 Siemens 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 damage was caused by mechanical chemical radio interference or thermal factors e g microwave sauna etc Devices fitted with acce
34. ed 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 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 WPA encryption 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 With your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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 Outdoors the range is up to 300 m Indoors the maximum range is about 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 USB Adapter 54 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 System requirements You will require aPC with at least 466 MHz and one of the following operating systems Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP 64 MB RAM more memory is recommended at least 30 MB free hard disk space a
35. er to the connection partner for greater field strength X No WLAN available red cross over bar There is no WLAN within range of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 that you could connect to gt Check the configuration of the access point and adjust the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 settings accordingly OR gt Change your location to reduce the distance to a connection partner 14 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor You can use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor to configure and monitor your Gigaset USB Adapter 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 is then displayed in the status area of the taskbar 220 6 54 PM gt Double click on the 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 taskbar In the pop up menu you will see the available tabs and the Exit option gt In the pop up menu click on the appropriate tab to open the monitor user interface and display this tab directly Use Exit to close the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Ext If you do not see the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor
36. ever the maximum transmission rate under USB V1 1 is lower 11 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Installing driver software Once the USB cable has been plugged it installation continues automatically The operating system s automatic hardware opens to install the drivers for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Please remember If your PC is equipped with the Windows XP operating system Service Pack 2 the Wizard for looking for new hardware window appears Select the No not at this time option and click on Next gt Depending on the other settings of your PC a dialogue 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 carried out by the system Notes Under Windows 98SE ME You may be prompted to insert your Windows Installation 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 After installation one or two windows will appear depending on your operating system prompting you to complete installation gt Click on Finish Installation is completed and your PC restarted 12 Installing the Gig
37. ever changed DHCP Server See DHCP 35 Glossary DNS Domain Name System DNS permits the assignment of IP addresses to computer or domain names that are easier to remember A DNS server has to 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 corresponding 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 Name Server DNS Server See DNS Domain name The domain name is the reference to one or more web servers on the Internet e g siemens com The domain name is mapped via the DNS service to the corresponding 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 Internet 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 Encryptio
38. free USB port a CD ROM drive or a DVD drive 9 Contents The package contains the following components a Gigaset USB Adapter 54 with USB cable and dipole antenna a CD ROM containing installation and configuration software detailed operating instructions Acrobat Reader to read the operating instructions a Quick Installation Guide Notes on positioning the network adapter Choose a location with the least obstacles to the radio waves Protect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 against dampness The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of other electronic equipment Electrical equipment can mutually affect each other the radio waves may impair the functioning of other devices Place the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on a smooth non slip surface Protect particularly sensitive surfaces For the best possible range we recommend placing the WLAN components in a central and open location Avoid placing them in niches under desks or behind cabinets for example Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Status display The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 has two LED displays LED State Meaning Power Continuously The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 was installed lit successfully on your PC and is ready for operation Off The device is not ready WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted Off There is currently no data traffic Installing the software Please remember
39. icon in the status area of the taskbar you will have to run the program first gt In the start menu click on Start Programs Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor This launches the program The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is then displayed in the status area of the taskbar 15 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Deactivating Autostart The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is opened automatically in the background when you launch your PC If you do not need the monitor all the time you can deactivate Autostart gt Select Start Programs Autostart gt Right click on the entry Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor gt Select Delete to remove the link to Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor from Autostart Now that the monitor is no longer opened automatically when you launch your PC you will have to open it manually when you need it Using 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 Tabs You can use the following Gigaset USB Adapter 54 tabs to configure the monitored network adapter Configuration Select profile change general settings and security options see Configuration on page 18 Status Check current operating data and signal strength see Status on page 27 IP Settings Check network addresses register and deregister PC see IP settings on page 28
40. ire from the Security list A window opens for you to configure the mode 21 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor x SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About Profile DEFAULT New Save x Common Security Security EO E E neryption AUTO Pre shared Key PSK Radio On WPA PSK WPA2 PSK offers greater protection for your network than WEP You should therefore use WPA PSK WPA2 PSK for registration if all components in your network support this WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK can be used with various encryption standards Depending on which standard the access point supports the encryption mode is automatically selected In the Encryption field Auto cannot be changed gt In the Pre shared Key PSK field 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 on Apply to apply the settings 22 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 WEP Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor x
41. k mode see Network Mode on page 19 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 If your network adapter s active configuration profile is not compatible with the connection partner s settings you will first see the Configuration Common tab gt Change the settings required for the connection OR gt Select a saved profile Then the connection will be set up automatically 31 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 About The About tab provides information about the software company and 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 E SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About SIEMENS Copyright 2006 Siemens AG All rights reserved http Awww siemens comigigasetusbadapter54 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor Version 2 0 0 1 Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Driver Version 1 5 0 110 o Radio On Help M Hide 32 Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 You may have to deinstall the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Ifan error occurred during installation The Gigaset USB Adapter
42. n 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 transmission with a transmission rate of 10 or 100 Mbps 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 36 Glossary Hub A Hub connects several network components in a star topology network by 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 standardising 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
43. 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 USB Adapter 54 complies with Standard 802 11g WPA WPA is a standard conformant solution for greater security in wireless networks Intended to supersede the current WEP Standard Wired Equivalent Privacy WPA offers more reliable encryption and authentication methods WPA PSK WPA Pre shared key WPA PSK is a form of authentication in wireless network that allows users to define their own key This key must then be used by all connection partners for WPA authentication 41 Appendix Appendix Fault tracing Problem Causes and remedies Drivers not found A WLAN or LAN adapter was perhaps installed 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 ROM installation Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Driver Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon does not appear in the taskbar The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor software or the device drivers were not installed properly or the device has been deactivated 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
44. oftware sv a aR R Ze cR ra 8 Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ccc eee eens 11 Installing driver software 0 0 cette e 12 Checkingiinstallation 1 0220 ere A OSIE Kb 13 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 15 The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor lisse 15 Opening the monitor ssssucicaeer se er toa eS PRAVA UGLY deans ees 15 Deactivating Autostart 16 Using Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor cece eens 16 Closing the monitor sss ere N X ee ee eee OE T aa 17 Configuration o Beane amen 18 Configuration General 0 0 ccc eect teen nes 18 Configuration Security 20 cece eee e eas 20 Configuration Profiles oan uenne nnee anaren 25 A OA O li a E E 27 IP SELtINGS E A AN S CUM RIS 28 Site MONITOR ics eke o v ice feto et 30 ABOUT lodn id kA RAR De Rely Po Ss hl DSSS RAM ene ae Ge weed AO by 32 Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 33 Deinstalling the software naerenn narena 33 Completing deinstallation llis 33 Contents Updating device drivers 34 Glossary datus d vec d rv EPI ER EE EP 35 APPEAR ex qa vi wp AZ Faulttracihig iy ina K Zezar a T 42 Specifications ise cake eae Na A eee ee a 46 SOftWalQ s c bote E hU Ran IC RAE bere ae age Pee eens 46 Hardware see io RATE E eri Sce e pure N 46 A thorisationi coss eto ER ROIG EQ RU ROR ates Bede eats 47 Disposal Re eee PE a Re RR AEG Sar ee ne ee lex de e 47 Cu
45. ons and answers in the comprehensive user guide on the supplied CD For fast and dependable assistance with any repairs or guarantee warranty claims contact our Service Centres in Ireland 18 50777277 United Kingdom 08 45 36 70812 Please have your proof of purchase ready when calling Replacement or repair services are not offered in countries where our product is not sold by authorised dealers 48 Appendix 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 Siemens 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 sub ject to wear and tear including but not limited to batteries keypads casing this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase 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 the authorised dealer or the customer themselves e g installation configura
46. possible position your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 closer to the access point or remove any obstacles blocking the line of sight gt Then realign the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and access point antenna gt You can try changing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 transmission mode to 802 11g Remember to change the transmission mode setting on the access point first gt Try using a different channel Remember to change the channel setting on the access point The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 does not work properly You have checked all of the causes specified above and still no communication is possible gt Deinstall the software and install it again as described in Chapter Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on page 7 All measures had no effect It is possible that there is a fault in the software Check on our website at www siemens com gigasetusbadapter54 if a newer version of the software is available Proceed as has been described in Chapter Updating device drivers on page 34 45 Appendix Specifications The specifications are subject to change Software Compliance with standards Operating modes Security properties Configuration and monitoring Supported operating systems Hardware Interface Wireless properties Frequency range Spreading Modulation Number of channels Transmission rate Antenna Antenna output power 46 IEEE 802 11b 802 119 Ad hoc mode Infrast
47. profile 26 Delivery package ooo o 7 Device drivers updating lt xw Sene RE R a 34 DA Pecos sect tues Bay ee SL CES 35 DHCP Server cee ue 29 DNS 2 iet eS ARA nae ae 36 Domain name lesse 36 Driver updating 34 DSE elicere RAE 4 R yee 36 Dynamic IPaddress 36 E Editing a profile 26 Encryption eiae a 5 general oo ooooomo ooo 36 WEP idad 23 WPA PSK cepa rot 22 Establishing a connection 31 Ethernet sci 9 E a 36 F Free hard disk space 7 G GateWayY ooooooo 29 36 Gigaset USB Adapter 54 configuration 15 CONNECTING sss a eee e 11 deinstallation 33 Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor generalz ster eka n uU 15 Guarantee Certificate 49 H HEX 2 iio RO 23 Index Hiding the monitor 17 BUD Ee sor ds Seles 37 IEEE 37 IEEE 802 1 TB 0s k 37 IEEE 802 VAG oko RR eI 37 Infrastructure mode 5 37 Infrastructure network BaslCS iu see cA SA SA TR 5 Installing driver software 12 InstallShield Wizard 9 Internet general oo 37 Internet Service Provider 37 IP address oe 38 dynamic 2 0 eee ee eee 36 CERA vr ee a 29 static fixed oooooo o 39 update a eree ays 29 P Settihgs ae Bde attestato 28 K Key type cesse mee 23 L LAN Aer devenues
48. ransmission Mode 802 11b y Bado On 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 18 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The order for defining the SSID depends on the WLAN s Network Mode Infrastructure TheSSID must be defined on the access point first This SSID is then assigned automatically to every network adapter registering with it Ad Hoc It is important that all the network adapters use the same SSID The order of entry is irrelevant Network 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 Ad Hoc 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 operating mode is Infrastructure Please remember In Ad Hoc mode the device always operates in transmission mode 802 11b i e ata maximum transmission rate of 11 Mbps In order to quickly transmit very large data volumes
49. rights The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is a WLAN network adapter which can be connected to your PC or Notebook by means of a USB Universal Serial Bus 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 USB Adapter 54 can be used to connect your computer to other computers equipped with wireless network adapters ad hoc mode You can also connect your PC to a wireless router e g to the Gigaset SE361 WLAN for Internet access infrastructure mode Since the PCs communicate with each other via radio it does not matter where 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 USB Adapter 54 works 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 the WPA standard or 64 128 bit WEP These operating instructions contain important information on how to set up a WLAN and to configure your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Wireless LAN Basics This section provides basic information on wireless LANs to show the role of the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 in setting up a wireless network Loc
50. ructure 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 USB V2 0 backward compatible with USB V1 1 2 400 to 2 4835 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS CCK OFDM IEEE 802 11b 13 Europe ETSI IEEE 802 119 13 Europe ETSI IEEE 802 11b 1 2 5 5 11 Mbps IEEE 802 119 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps 1 external antenna 1 internal antenna 100 mW Appendix Requirements for the power mains and the operating environment Temperature Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 10 C to 70 C Humidity 5 to 80 non condensing Power consumption 475 mA transmitting 290 mA receiving Compliance with security conditions and regulations CE EN 6095 Authorisation This device is intended for use worldwide outside the European Economic Area with the exception of Switzerland subject to national approval In France this device is only intended for internal use within buildings Country specific requirements have been taken into consideration We Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG declare that this device meets
51. s GmbH este succesorul legal al companiei Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC care la r ndul s u a continuat activitatea companiei Gigaset a Siemens AG Orice afirmatii efectuate de Siemens AG sau SHC si incluse in ghidurile de utilizare vor fi prin urmare considerate a apartine Gigaset Communications GmbH Sper m ca produsele Gigaset s fie la in ltimea dorintelor dvs Po tovani potro a u Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik kompanije Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC kroz koju je nastavljeno poslovanje kompanije Gigaset kao dela Siemens AG Stoga sve izjave od strane Siemens AG ili SHC koje se mogu na i u korisni kim uputstvima treba tuma iti kao izjave kompanije Gigaset Communications GmbH Nadamo se da ete u ivati u kori enju svog Gigaset ure aja Ysaxaemn notpebutenn Gigaset Communications GmbH e npaBonpneMmHnKbT Ha Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG SHC koaTo Ha CBO pen npogbnxn 643Heca Ha noapaaneneuuero Siemens AG lo tasn npnynHa BCAKAKBU UZNOXEHNA HanpaBeHn or Siemens AG nnn SHC konTo Ce HAMUPAT B PBKOBOJCTBATA 3a norpe6urens cnenga na ce PAZOUNPAT KATO NZNOMEHNA Ha Gigaset Communications GmbH Hanabame ce na Mo n3BATE c ynoBoncrBue Bauuna Gigaset Tisztelt V s rl A Siemens Home and Communication Devices GmbH 8 Co KG SHC t rv nyes jogut dja a Gigaset Communications GmbH
52. s 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 profile cannot be deleted 26 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 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 and lower pane shows the statistics for the past data transfer Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor x SIEMENS Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration Status IP Settings Site Monitor About SSID ConnectionPoint Received Packets HE Network Mode infrastructure Sent Packets 818 Transmission Rate 54Mbps Channel B Transmission Mode 802 11b Authentication ato 07 Security None 007 Link Quality Signal Strength o Radio On Hep X Hide SSID Shows the ID of the network environment see SSID Service Set Identifier on page 18 Network Mode Shows the structure of the network environment see Network Mode on page 19 Transmission Rate Shows the current transmission rate in Mbps Channel Shows the channel used for radio transmission see Channe on page 19
53. ssories not authorised by Siemens 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 Siemens shall vest in Siemens 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 Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG 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 Siemens reserves the right to charge the cus tomer for replacement or repair The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof
54. stomer service Customer Care 1 0 0 0 ccc cece eee e 48 Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom 0 0002 49 Guarantee Certificate Ireland RR RII 49 Index tada 3 Safety precautions Safety precautions The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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 USB Adapter 54 to somebody else Under no circumstances try to use a damaged device If in doubt please contact our service department see Chapter Customer service Customer Care on page 48 Notes on safe operation When you have installed and configured the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on your PC you should make security settings on the wireless network Change the SSID for all of the wireless devices within your network see SSID Service Set Identifier on page 18 Encrypt the communication over your wireless network see Configuration Security on page 20 Trademarks Microsoft Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Note 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 Trade marks and trade names are the property of the corresponding holder of the
55. tab 30 Specifications o oo o ooo 46 SSID ates cus IS era 39 SSID Service Set Identifier 18 Standards JEEE BOZ DTD iii dodo 37 IEEE SQ2 TTg ia eR 37 Static IP address 39 Status x esses ee eevee eee 27 Status display o e onana nne nennen 8 Status tabs oe reise ER 27 Subn t z ee re Roe Rte n 39 Subnet mask 29 40 A ou R aS 40 Switch off radio 17 Switch on radio 17 System reguirements 7 free hard disk space 7 operating system 7 working memory 7 7 Technical data 46 AA a re x 40 Trademarks eee 3 Transmission mode 19 Trouble shooting 42 Troubleshooting 42 U UDP ico NA A 40 USB port ios ua 8 Utiliser mot de passe 23 W WEP iia pi s IE RR 23 40 WEP encryption 5 40 Wireless LAN DaSICS ee cet ak 4 general e eee eee 41 Wireless local network basics ici A ee Es 4 WLAN basics negem e eer da R gr 4 Working memory 7 WPA zu Schoen is 6 WPA PSK eg cord ii e 22 53 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG 2006 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modification reserved
56. ter 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 of the TCP IP protocol family that handles data transport between two communication partners applications Unlike TCP UDP is a non session based protocol It does not establish a fixed connection The data packets called datagrams are sent as a broadcast The recipient is responsible for making sure the data is received The sender is not notified about whether 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 encryption protects data against unauthorised access WEP encryption uses the RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless network See WLAN 40 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
57. test route A router makes it possible to connect networks that have different network technologies 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 network 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 configuration Unlike a dynamic address a static IP address never changes See also dynamic IP address Subnet A subnetwork divides a network into smaller units 39 Glossary 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 a Gigaset router 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 computer addresses The first three parts of the IP address of all network components are in this case always the same Switch A Switch like a Hub is an element for linking different network segments or components Unlike a Hub however the Switch has its own intelligence that enables it to forward packets to only that subnet or network component they are meant for See also Bridge Gateway Hub Rou
58. 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 http www siemens com gigasetdocs C 06820 Disposal the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from 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 precondition for reuse and recycling of used electrical and elec tronic 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 47 Appendix Customer 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 http www siemens com gigasetcustomercare It provides you with 24 7 support for all our products It also provides interactive troubleshooting a list of FAQs and answers plus user guides and current software updates for you to download You will also find frequently asked questi
59. they can share resources such as data and peripherals A general distinction is made between local networks LAN and wide area networks WAN 38 Glossary Network adapter The network adapter is the hardware device that implements the connection of a network component to a local network The connection can be wired or wireless An Ethernet network card is an example of a wired network adapter Wireless network adapters are e g the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 the Gigaset PC Card 54 or the Gigaset USB Stick 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 administering and closing a connection about data formats time frames and error handling Communications between two applications require different protocols 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 without interrupting an open network connection Router A router directs data packets from one local network LAN to another via the fas
60. tion 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 Siemens shall vest in Siemens This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union For Products sold in the United Kingdom the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG 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 Siemens reserves the right to charge the cus tomer for replacement or repair The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer To invoke this Guarantee please contact the Siemens telephone service The relevant number is to be found in the accompanying user guid
61. to the detriment of the customer To invoke this Guarantee please contact the Siemens helpdesk on 1850 777 277 This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide 50 Index Numerics 128 Dit so eet Gee be 23 A Abo ttab 2 dais ae wel ek ER 32 Access Point eee eee 5 Access point automatic connection 13 General iii ae we adi 35 Adapter Monitor 15 Ad hoc mode 5 35 Ad hoc network Dari ua toba 5 peer to peer connections 5 pie 23 Authorisation o o o ooo oo 47 B Bridge ele Deed eR 35 Broadcast i lone ys 35 Buttons ius ee eem e xe 16 C Checking installation 13 Closing the monitor 17 Closing the program 17 Configuration 15 18 Abo ttab oes ences 32 display menu 15 general icons paran nio 18 IP settings tab 28 profiles X e K eke bed a 25 SOCUTITY a a n h 20 Site Monitor tab 30 Configuration tab 18 20 25 Connection partner access PO Mt ooo oooooooo 5 automatic connection 13 Connection quality 14 Connections creating automatically 13 Contents avia da 7 Creating a profile 25 Index Creating keys manually 24 Customer Care o o o o oooo o 48 D Deactivating Autostart 16 Deinstallati0N 33 SOME is 33 Deleting a
62. ts 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 linking such as Ethernet and wireless LANs Linking individual segments via 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 A Gigaset router 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 defining 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 clients dynamic addresses from a defined IP pool range thus saving a great deal of configuration work It also allows address pools to 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 A Gigaset router 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 n
63. 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 welcome 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 screen showing the contents of the CD ROM Installation Install the software for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 User Guide This opens the detailed operating instructions on the CD ROM If you cannot open the detailed operating instructions on the CD ROM you will have to install the free Adobe Reader Install Adobe Reader Install Adobe Reader Version 6 Browse CD If you are looking for a particular file on the CD ROM you can display the CD ROM contents in an Explorer window Back The program returns to the language selection screen Exit This closes the program gt Click on Installation Note The screens for the various operating systems differ only marginally Installation is largely automatic apart from a few
64. you should use an access point You will find a detailed description of the operating modes in Chapter Wireless LAN Basics on page 4 Channel The Channel field shows the radio channel used to set up communication with the connection partners You can choose from radio channels 1 13 In Infrastructure mode the radio channel is set by the access point for all WLAN participants and can only be changed there In this case the Channel field shows the channel being used For Ad Hoc mode you set the network adapter channel manually gt Select the channel used by the desired connection partners in the ad hoc network Transmission Mode The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is designed to operate as per various WLAN standards 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 In the Ad Hoc network mode the transmission mode 802 11b is set permanently 19 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 OR gt Select 802 11b g if the network environment uses both modes The maximum transmission rate possible depends on the WLAN standard of the connection partner in question The default setting is 802 11b g Configuration Security The range of a wireless network cannot be restricted to an enclosed area The advantage of a lo

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