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Siemens 108 Network Router User Manual

1. 14 ASCII key 22 ee eee eee eee 41 59 Assigning static IP address Windows 2000 102 Windows 98 000 104 Windows XP 0006 101 Authentication server 57 Automatic connection 129 B Back p o id 67 Basic SettinQS 18 21 ACCESS POM es 24 Ethernet adapter 30 regional settings 22 TepeateT o ooooooooo ooo 24 Broadcast 53 129 BSSID e ati 129 C Checking TCP IP properties Windows 2000 ooo 95 Windows 98 oo ooooo 98 GENE c3 s Ee meritos 129 Configuration resetting to factory setting 68 restorlhg zu tI is wee 68 Index Configuration data backing UP ae soe 67 Configuration file 67 Configuration program basic settings 21 idletime s 67 secure with password 36 Configuring popup blocker Windows 98 ME SE 92 Windows XP 84 87 Connecting a eaire aria 13 to the mains power supply 14 tothe PG c ee mme 13 COUNTY en bre Rt c Rene UR 22 D Data encryption s 58 Date format 65 Deactivating HTTP proxy Windows 2000 87 Windows 98 SE ME 91 Windows XP 0 20 0e 83 Default gateway 28 49 De registering 20 A et xvn 129 DHCPserver lees 93 129
2. Please note If you use the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Access point Operating Mode and the integrated DHCP server has been activated configure the network settings for the connected PCs so that the Obtain an IP address automatically option is activated For more information about this please turn to Assigning IP addresses automatically on page 93 If you deactivate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s DHCP server you will have to assign a static IP address for the PCs via the network settings unless there is another DHCP server on the network This is described on page 100 You can specify static IP addresses for individual PCs which are then assigned by the DHCP server gt Enter the MAC address of the PC and the required IP address in the relevant fields gt Click on Add gt Click on OK to apply the settings gt You should restart all the devices once all the configuration settings have been made Ethernet adapter Operating Mode Advanced Settings Log Off Local Network IP address type y IP address 192 168 2 254 Subnet mask 255 255 1255 0 OK Cancel gt In IP address type specify whether the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should obtain its IP address automatically from an external DHCP server in the network or not If you want to use a static IP address for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 factory setting for the IP address is 192 168 2 254 select the Static option and enter the IP address a
3. gt Click on Language top right above the start screen Log Off Language Language formenus and AMAS y dialogs OK Cancel gt If you wish to change the preset language select the required language from the list gt Click OK to apply the setting The device will be restarted to activate the change Confirm the reboot in the dialogue field shown Once the procedure has been concluded the start screen is shown again 19 The user interface Elements on the user interface The user interface pages contain the following elements Log Off Button The Log Off button is always present on the right above the user interface If you click on Log Off the session is terminated and the login screen appears again Help Click on the question mark to display explanations about the current user interface screen Buttons and symbols used by the wizards The wizards use graphic symbols to show which steps you have already carried out As soon as you have changed the configuration in a screen click on Next gt at the bottom of the screen The lt Back button returns you to the previous configuration step and Cancel returns you to the start screen In this case all changes will be lost The entered data is not stored until you click on Finish when closing the wizard Buttons in the Advanced Settings menu OK Transfers the settings you have made to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 configuration Cancel Dele
4. Back Finish Cancel gt Click on Finish to close the wizard and to save the settings If you have changed the default settings the device is restarted Please remember Ifyou have activated encryption the wireless connection will be blocked until you enter the appropriate key in the other devices on the network Please consult the operating instructions for the network adapter If you use the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Repeater or Ethernet adapter Operating Mode the set keys must match those in the access point If an error is made you no longer have access to the wireless network If you do not immedi ately run the Security Setup Wizard settings for an access point with encryption or the keys or the encryption type do not match the PC cannot connect to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 This is because there is then no accessible DHCP server or PC and repeater have no static IP addresses In this case you must return the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings see section Reset on page 11 and run the Basic Setup Wizard again 44 Configuring the Advanced Settings Configuring the Advanced Settings In the Advanced Settings menu you can configure all the options for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 If you wish you can also make changes to the settings you made using the wizards The following table shows the menu options Menu Description Operating Mode Here you can change the Oper
5. Basic Setup Wizard Basic settings for the Repeater and Access point Operating Mode Settings for the wireless network Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 allows you to roam your network Roaming provides optimum connection quality and uninterrupted data traffic while you move around within the range of your network Your PC automatically sets up a connection to the access point with the strongest signal without interrupting data traffic The precondi tion for roaming is setting the same radio channel the same SSID and the same IP subnet on all the network components Please note The network adapter of the PC you want to use to configure your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should be set to obtain its IP address automatically see also page 93 If you use static IP addresses in your network the IP address of your PCs must be in the same subnet as the IP address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 see page 100 tup Wizard Log Off You can adapt the settings of your device to operate in your wireless network Channel Automatic s SSID ConnectionPoint Repeater WDS Wireless distribution Comment MAC address system Signal strength SSID Channel x x 8 4 2 Add not available Refresh lt Back Next gt Cancel The screenshot shows the setting options for Repeater operating mode in access point operating mode only Channel and SSID are displayed 24 Basic Setup Wizard Channel gt I
6. Every PC network adapter that requires access to a wireless network protected by WPA must also support WPA To find out whether and how you can use WPA on your PC read your network adapter s user guide gt Select the option WPA2 PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless net work or gt Select the option WPA2 PSK WPA PSK if some or all components in your wireless network support WPA with the TKIP protocol Security Setup Wizard Log O Itis strongly recommended to enable VPA2 PSK security or WPA PSK WEP security for backward compatibility with older devices to protect your privacy and restrict access to your wireless network Security NPA2 PSK vi Pre shared key Confirm pre shared key Back Next gt Cancel gt Enter a key of your choice in the Pre shared key field min 8 to max 63 characters and confirm it by repeating the entry You must also set the same pre shared key for all wirelessly connected PCs gt To go to the next step click on Next gt 39 Security Setup Wizard WEP encryption WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is an encryption procedure for radio signals in wireless networks and meets the standard IEEE 802 11 If you transmit data wirelessly and not all components in your wireless network support the higher security standard WPA see page 39 we recommend that you activate WEP Encryption on these network components You can choose either the st
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8. This function is only shown in the window if the Super G transmission mode is deacti vated see page 54 The set radio channel is used by all clients in your network for wireless data transfer You can choose between various channels depending on your current location gt In the Repeater operating mode set the channel that uses the access point for which you wish to increase the range gt Select Automatic in the Access point operating mode so that the best channel for transmitting the data is used automatically SSID Before the wireless network components can communicate with each other you must use the same SSID Service Set Identifier The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 SSID factory setting is ConnectionPoint For the repeater you must enter the SSID of the access point for which the range should be increased For security reasons you should deactivate SSID broadcast see below gt Enter the required SSID The SSID is case sensitive It can be up to 32 alphanumerical characters long Please note The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you enter the new SSID on them as well 52 Configuring the Advanced Settings SSID broadcast only Repeater and Access Point Operating Mode If this option is enabled default setting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 will send the SSID in all data transmissions and your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s SSID will be dis played on PCs that have
9. For this reason you should find out regularly whether new firmware is available for your device You will find more informa tion about the firmware and your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 on the Internet at www siemens com gigasetcustomercare If a new version of the firmware is made available on the Internet you can update this on your device First download the new firmware on your PC and then update the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Carry out the following steps gt Close down all network activities on your local network gt In the Administration menu select Firmware Update Advanced Settings Log Off Firmware Update Current firmware version 0 04 Firmware update file Browse OK Cancel The version of the firmware currently running on your device is displayed in the line Cur rent firmware version gt In the Firmware update file field enter the file with the new firmware you have downloaded from the Internet gt Click on OK The firmware will now be updated 69 Administration Please note Do not switch off your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 your PC or the local network during the updating procedure After successful updating the device is automatically restarted All the LEDs will go out The WLAN LED flashes when the device is restarting see page 10 When the procedure is complete the browser shows the configuration program login screen This may take a few minutes Please not
10. WLAN You are not con nected to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Make sure you are properly connected to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Checkthe parameters in the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Moni tor The PC s network set tings are wrong Make sure that the PC has the right configuration for connecting to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 for example that the IP address and subnet mask have been set correctly or the obtaining the IP address auto matically has been activated see page 93 Your PC is configured for the automatic obtaining of IP addresses but the DHCP server of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been switched off Manually assign a static IP address for your PC in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 address block see page 100 The IP address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has changed as you have activated the Obtained automati cally option see page 47 Check the log of your DHCP server from which the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 obtained its IP address to see which IP address was assigned to it and enter this address in your browser Try resetting your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings to once again obtain access via address 192 168 2 254 see page 11 The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 does not work properly in Repeater Operat ing Mode Therepeater function on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 or on the access point is not activated Make sure t
11. You can adapt the settings of your device to operate in your local network IP address type E v IP address 192 168 2 254 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 lt Back Next gt Cancel gt In IP address type specify whether the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should obtain its IP address automatically from an external DHCP server in the network or not If you want to use a static IP address for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 factory setting for the IP address is 192 168 2 254 select the Static option and enter the IP address and subnet mask in the fields underneath Make sure that the IP address you assign complies with the conventions for private IP addresses described on page 100 Normally you do not have to change the option for the IP address type If your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 shall obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server in your network please select the Obtained automatically option 32 Basic Setup Wizard Please note We recommend using only one DHCP server in the network If you are already using a DHCP server in your network you should switch off the DCHP server on your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 You may be able to obtain information about the currently assigned IP address from the logbook of the DHCP server from which your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 obtains its IP address To do this you may need the MAC address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 which yo
12. click on the Web features tab gt In the Web Features window deactivate the Block Popup window gt Click on OK to finish Please note Should you use a different popup blocker you must configure this accordingly 87 Appendix Windows 98 SE ME Installing the TCP IP protocol gt Select Start Settings Control Panel This opens the Windows control panel i Control Panel Add New Hardware Use the settings in Control Panel to personalize your computer Select an item to view its imedi AN Passwords description E Technical S ort Power i Sounds Management gt Double click on the Network icon gt In the next window select the name of the network adapter you use to set up the connection between your PC and the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 88 Appendix Client for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Family Logon amp Dial Up Adapter FB Siemens Gigaset PC Card 54 TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter Y TCP IP gt Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 LE Remove __Proveries Microsoft Family Logon gt Check whether there are any other entries for the card starting with TCP IP gt If so then the TCP IP protocol has already been installed You can terminate the pro cedure at this point gt If there is no TCP IP entry click on the Add button gt In the next window click on Protocol and then on Add or double click on Protocol 89 Appendix Select N
13. then your device and network are fully protected If not the next time you log on you will be informed of security gaps in the configuration program gt Click on OK You will now see the start screen The start screen The start screen is the starting point for all configuration and administration activities Home Language Log Off Basic Setup Wizard The Basic Setup Wizard will guide you through all important steps ofthe configuration process Within a few minutes you can easily set up your device to work in your network Security Setup Wizard With the Security Setup Wizard you can easily protect your device and secure your network Configure the most important security features in just a few steps Advanced Settings Changing the Advanced Settings you can fully adapt all features and functions of your device to your needs Itis recommended to consult the Online Help and read the user s manual for detailed information on each setting Status In the Status section you can review important information about your device and your network Start screen functions On the start screen you can select the language for the user interface see page 19 call up the Basic Setup Wizard see page 21 call up the Security Setup Wizard see page 35 open the Advanced Settings menu for additional configuration options see page 45 open the Status menu to obtain status information about the Gigas
14. 168 2 254 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server DHCP server on C Off First issued IP address i92 188 92 200 Last issued IP address 192 18 2 249 Default gateway 12 168 2 J 1 lt Back Next gt Cancel gt In IP address type specify whether the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should obtain its IP address automatically from an external DHCP server in the network or not If you want to use a static IP address for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 factory setting for the IP address is 192 168 2 254 select the Static option and enter the IP address and subnet mask in the fields underneath Make sure that the IP address you assign complies with the conventions for private IP addresses described on page 100 Normally you do not have to change the option for the IP address type However if your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 shall obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server in your network please select the Obtained automatically option 26 Basic Setup Wizard Please note If you choose the Obtained automatically option for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you may no longer be able to reach your configuration program as usual The IP address you need to call up the program via your browser is assigned dynamically and can therefore change at any time Therefore we advise you to assign a static IP address to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 The Obtained automatically option should only be used in excep
15. Repeater 108 The PC network settings are set to obtaining an IP address automatically see page 93 Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is connected the Power and WLAN LEDs are on gt Open the command prompt As a rule you will find this under Start Program Accessories Command prompt ex MS DOS Prompt o x IC WINDOWS gt E The DOS operating system interface is displayed in the window As a rule the mouse does not work in this operating system You will have to carry out all the functions through manual entry and pressing the ENTER key The prompt is already in the right position and is flashing 107 Appendix gt Enter the command IPCONFIG and press the ENTER key After a few moments the configuration of all your network adapters will be dis played Frequently there is only one If there is more than one note the name of the card that is responsible for the connection to the LAN O gt IC WINDOWS gt I PCONFIG Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Media State Media disconnected Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Address 192 168 2 248 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 8 Default Gateway 192 168 2 1 IC NWINDOUS gt The address in the Default gateway line is important This must contain the IP address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt When prompted enterthe
16. SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Proto Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties r Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected gt On the General tab click on Properties gt Select Internet protocol TCP IP and click on Properties 102 Appendix Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties HEI General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 2 22 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 192 168 2 1 C Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 168 2 1 Alternate DNS server Advanced Cancel gt Activate the option Use following IP address gt Enter the IP address for the PC in the IP address field Please bear in mind the infor mation on page 100 gt Enter the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 in the Subnet mask field gt Enter the IP address of the access point or the router in the Default gateway field not the
17. With a 64 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 5 characters long An example of a valid key GIGA1 With a 128 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 13 characters long An example of a valid key GIGASET SE551 gt Confirm the key by entering it again in the Confirm key field Generating the key by means of a Passphrase Security Setup Wizard Log Off It is strongly recommended to enable WWPA2 PSK security or WPA PSKIWEP security for backward compatibility with older devices to protect your privacy and restrict access to your wireless network Security WEP be Key length 128 bits Xi Input type v Passphrase Confirm passphrase lt Back Next gt Cancel gt Enter a Passphrase up to 32 characters and confirm it by entering it again The key is generated automatically 41 Security Setup Wizard Please note If you have reset the encryption it is very important that you make a note of the key or the passphrases You will need this information to configure the wireless network adapters properly When you have completed the Security Setup Wizard you must also set the WEP encryption in other components of your wireless network gt To go to the next step in the Security Setup Wizard click on Next gt Access control within the wireless network This screen only appears in Repeater or access point Operating Mode This step allows you to determine which PCs should have w
18. a wireless network adapter In this case eavesdroppers could use the SSID to gain access to your network If you deactivate SSID broadcast your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s SSID will not be displayed This increases the protection against unauthorised access to your wireless network However you must make a note of the SSID You will need this to log on to your PC gt Select the Off option to deactivate SSID broadcast Transmission mode This function is only shown in the window if the Super G transmission mode is deacti vated see page 54 The standard IEEE 802 119 permits data transfer up to 54 Mbit s IEEE 802 11b up to 11 Mbit s For the best possible data transfer rates in your network select IEEE 802 11g only To operate clients with older wireless network adapters in your network select IEEE 802 11b g mixed gt Select the required transmission mode for your wireless network Sending power gt Select the required sending power for your device We recommend that you select a transmission power with a range to suit the spatial environment of your local network A much greater range makes it easier to eaves drop on your wireless data transmission 53 Configuring the Advanced Settings Super G only Repeater and Access Point Operating Mode With the aid of channel bundling the Super G transmission mode enables wireless data transfer up to 108 Mbps The channel for wireless data transfer is statically set You can
19. address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Activate the option Use the following DNS server addresses gt Enter the IP address of the access point or the router in the Preferred DNS server field not the address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Close this and the next window with OK gt Restart your network see page 106 103 Appendix Windows 98 SE ME To set a static IP address for your PC gt Start network configuration To do this select Start Settings Control Panel Network gt In the Network window on the Configuration tab select the TCP IP option for your network card Make sure you select the right TCP IP entry if there are several in the selection list gt Click on Properties TCP IP Properties 192 168 2 22 gt Click on the IP address tab and select the option Set IP address gt Enter the IP address for the PC in the IP address field Please bear in mind the infor mation on page 100 gt Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask field 104 Appendix gt Goto the Gateway tab TCP IP Properties REMOVE gt Enter the IP address of the access point or the router in the New gateway field not the address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and click on Add 105 Appendix gt Open the DNS Configuration tab TCP IP Properties 192 168 2 a v gt Select Enable DNS gt Enter the IP address of the access po
20. area where the wireless communication takes place WLAN is currently specified in Standard IEEE 802 11 The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 complies with Standard 802 11g WPA WPA was developed to improve the security provided by WEP WPA uses complex proce dures to generate keys such as TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol In addition WPA can use an authentication server e g a RADIUS server to increase security WPA PSK WPA Pre shared Key Variant of WPA data encryption in which new keys are automatically generated at reg ular intervals by means of a keyword Pre shared Key The key is updated after defined periods Rekey Interval 135 Glossary XR eXtended Range XR technology increases a WLAN s range and ensures better coverage of the area in the home or office network When activated at the access point this function can consider ably increase the range to the network adapters although at the expense of the data transfer rate 136 Index Numerics 128 bit encryption 59 128 bitkey 40 58 60 64 bit key 40 58 60 A Access control 42 61 local network 61 Access Point ooo oooo oo 129 basic settings 24 possible USES oooooooooo 6 security in networkS 37 Address block for IP addresses 100 Advanced Setup 18 AES Advanced Encryption Standard 39 Aligning the antenna
21. automatically assigned by the DHCP server in your network Switch off both associated DHCP servers For two repeaters in the same network you could for example assign the IP address 192 168 2 210 for Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 A the IP address 192 168 2 240 for Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 B Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 A am S q i p i Se Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 B que gt gt gt Once you have completed the settings for your local network click on Next gt 28 Basic Setup Wizard This opens the screen for completing the basic settings up Wizard Log Off Country Germany Operating mode Repeater Click Finish to end this wizard and apply the new settings IV would like to run the Security Setup Wizard now lt Back Finish Cancel You should now make the settings for network security gt Click on Finish The basic settings you have made are saved gt You are taken to the Security Setup Wizard which is described from page 35 onwards gt If you want to make the security settings later you can deactivate the relevant option and then click on Finish If you have changed the default settings the device is restarted 29 Basic Setup Wizard Basic settings in Ethernet adapter Operating Mode In Ethernet adapter Operating Mode the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 works as a wire less network adaptor It is connected directly to the Ethernet port of a computer gam
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23. is part of the TCP IP protocol family TCP handles data transport between communication partners applications TCP is a session based transmission protocol i e it sets up monitors and terminates a connection for transporting data 134 Glossary TCP IP Protocol family on which the Internet is based IP forms the basis for every computer to computer connection TCP provides applications with a reliable transmission link in the form of a continuous data stream TCP IP is the basis on which services such as WWW Mail and News are built There are other protocols as well URL Universal Resource Locator Globally unique address of a Domain on the Internet WAN Wide Area Network A WAN is a network that is not restricted to one particular area such as the Internet 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 It is used to protect wire less transmissions in a WLAN against unauthorised access through Encryption of the data transmitted Wireless network See WLAN 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
24. mean an appli cation that provides a particular service such as DNS or a Web service SSID Service Set Identifier The SSID is used to identify the stations in 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 IP address a static fixed IP address never changes Subnet A subnet divides a network into smaller units Subnet mask The subnet mask determines how parts of the IP addresses of a network represent the network number and how many the computer number The subnet mask administered by the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is always 255 255 255 0 That means the first three parts of the IP address form the network number and the final part is used for assigning computer numbers The first three parts of the IP address of all network components are in this case always the same Super G Super G is an extension of IEEE 802 11g Channel bundling doubles the maximum trans mission rate to 108 Mbps Unlike other technologies e g 125 Mbps technology which work by compressing data here the transmission rate is actually doubled With data that is already compressed ZIP RAR MP3 MPEG etc data compression will not make any substantial improvements TCP Transmission Control Protocol The TCP Protocol
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26. note Should you use a different popup blocker you must configure this accordingly 84 Appendix Windows 2000 Install the TCP IP protocol gt Select Start Settings Control Panel gt Double click on the Network and Dial up Connections icon EX Network and Dial up Connections olx File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back tj QQsearch LYyFolders History d UI X uc Ed Address du Network and Dial up Connections Go A 4 7 cB a H MEC Make New Local Area Network and Dial Connection Connection up Connections This Folder contains network connections For this computer and a wizard to help you create a new connection To create a new connection click Make New Connection To open a connection click its icon To access settings and components of a connection right click its icon and then click Properties To identify your computer on the network click Network Identification gt In the Network and Dial up Connections window double click on the icon of the LAN Connection you use for connecting to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Local Area Connection Status El xi General r Connection Status Connected Duration 00 38 28 Speed 54 0 Mbps m Activil clivity zm Sent 1 Received Cae Packets 217 62 Properties Disable Properties Dissbe gt Click on Properties gt In the next wi
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29. only use Super Gif this function is supported by at least one client in your wireless net work For the best possible data transfer rates all clients in your LAN should support Super G Please note If you activate Super G as the transmission mode but it is not supported by all compo nents in your wireless network for technical reasons the transmission rate in the net work may be significantly lower than the possible maximum of 108 Mbit s gt Select the mode for using Super G 108 Mbit s for your wireless network to increase the speed of data transfer You can choose between two modes Static Wireless transmission is at a rate of just 108 Mbps Clients that do not support this speed cannot connect to the access point Dynamic default setting if you select this transmission mode the router accepts participants who communicate at different transfer rates and adjusts to the slowest client in the network gt If you do not wish to use Super G 108 Mbit s please select Disabled from the selection menu XR extended range only Repeater and Access Point Operating Mode Activating XR enables wireless data transfer even in the peripheral areas of your wireless network albeit at very low data transfer rates Conversion to XR mode occurs automat ically when the signal is weak enough and if the partner station is also XR capable gt Activate or deactivate XR for your wireless network gt Click on OK
30. page and load it onto your device see page 69 115 Appendix Specifications Interfaces LAN WLAN Wireless properties Frequency range Spreading Modulation Number of channels Transmission rate Range Operating environment Temperature Humidity LED displays RJ45 10Base T 100Base TX Autosensing MDI MDIX 802 119 for the wireless connection of up to 252 PCs 2 400 to 2 484 GHz ISM band 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 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Super G 72 96 108 Mbps XR 0 25 0 5 1 Mbps approx 30 m indoors up to 300 m outdoors Operating temperature O to 40 C Storage temperature 10 to 70 C 5 to 80 non condensing WLAN activity wireless LAN connection to PC activity wired Power Compliance with security conditions and regulations Software 116 CE EN60950 Browser based configuration environment Security setup MAC address filtering Log file WEP encryption WPA2IWPA encryption Appendix Approval This device is intended for use within the European Union 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 Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG declare that this devi
31. password field and repeat it in the field underneath The password may contain up to 20 characters The password is case sensitive Avoid proper names and words that are too obvious Use a combination of letters numbers and special characters Please remember If you ever forget the password you will have to reset your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings using the reset button see page 11 Please bear in mind that this will restore all the settings to the factory configuration The password is reset to the default setting admin gt Click on Next gt 36 Security Setup Wizard SSID This screen only appears in Repeater or access point Operating Mode In Ethernet adapter operating mode the screen is displayed after the data encryption is set see page 38 Before the wireless network components can communicate with each other you must use the same SSID Service Set Identifier The default SSID for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is ConnectionPoint For security reasons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast Security Setup Wizard Log Off You should change the identification of your wireless network SSID and switch offthe SSID broadcast in orderto make your wireless network invisible to other users SSID ConnectionPoint SSID broadcast C On off lt Back Next gt Cancel SSID gt In Access point Operating Mode enter a character string of your choice The SSI
32. server function the data will be transmitted to the specified server 71 Status information Status information You can view information about the configuration and status of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the Status menu of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 On the first screen you will see an overview of the status of the local and wireless network and of the device For detailed information you can view the following status screens Security Local Network Wireless Network Device To display a status screen proceed as follows gt Select Status on the start screen gt Select the entry with the information you require Overview On the first screen you are given an overview of the current operating status and most important data for your device Status Log Off Status Local Network IP address 192 168 2 254 DHCP Server Enabled 1 client Wireless Network Status Enabled no clients SSID ConnectionPoint Device stem time 01 01 2005 00 27 46 Firmware version 0 04 Refresh 72 Status information Local network IP address The local IP address of your device DHCP Server Is not displayed in the Ethernet adapter Operating Mode The status of the DHCP server for your device and if activated the number of clients in your network to which an IP address has been assigned Wireless network Status The status of the wireless network connection for your d
33. term is also used as a synonym for Router Global IP address See Public IP address HTTP Proxy An HTTP proxy is a Server that network components use for their Internet traffic All requests are sent via the proxy IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The IEEE is an international body for defining network standards especially for stand ardising LAN technologies transmission protocols and speeds and wiring IEEE 802 11 IEEE 802 11 is a standard for wireless LANs operating in the 2 4 GHz band In a so called Internet terminals can be connected to a base station Access Point or they can con nect with each other spontaneously Ad hoc mode Internet The Internet is a wide area network WAN linking several million users around the world A number of Protocol have been created for exchanging data and these are known collectively as TCP IP All participants on the Internet can be identified by an IP address Servers are addressed by Domain names e g siemens com Domain names are assigned to IP addresses by the Domain Name Service DNS Among the most important Internet services are electronic mail email the World Wide Web WWW file transfer FTP discussion forums Usenet Newsgroups Internet Provider An Internet Service Provider offers access to the Internet for a fee 131 Glossary IP Internet Protocol The IP Protocol is one of the TCP IP protocols It is responsible for add
34. that are currently logged in to the router gt Click on the Add button to add the selected PC to the list Please remember If you activate MAC access control you must at least enter the PC from which you are configuring the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Otherwise you will no longer be able to access the user interface and a corresponding error message will be shown If by mistake you have denied all PCs access to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you have two choices You can completely reset the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 see page 11 You can connect a PC to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 using one of the LAN connections by cable As MAC access control only applies to PCs that are con nected wirelessly you can use this PC to change the configuration gt To go to the next step click on Next gt 43 Security Setup Wizard Saving settings On the next screen you conclude the wizard and save the settings You will be informed of any security risks that still exist Security Setup Wizard Log Off Your device currently shows the following security weaknesses System password not changed e Identification of your wireless network visible or not changed e Encryption for your wireless network not activated Itis recommended to go backto the respective pages by clicking Back now or change the Advanced Settings to fully secure your device Click Finish to end this wizard and apply the new settings
35. 75 Overview o oooooooooo o 72 SECUTI tots kc a 74 wireless network 76 Status information 72 Subnet z xtate RD ede 134 Subnetmask 100 134 Summertime 22 SUPET Gs iii sa e 54 Systemog coi 71 log level o o o o o o o o oooo o o 71 A A e dox e AE 71 System requirements 9 System time ooo ooooooooo 65 T Takuuehdot 124 TP I aa A tt id 134 TEPIP RD a 135 TCP IP properties check Windows XP o o ooooo oo o 93 TCP IP protocol 89 Temperature range for operation 12 Time format 65 TIte Server od o Babs dn lg n ene 65 Time zones d ev ET Ex 65 A f reg s as tara no be esac eo Sa 135 Trademarks ssssssssoss orre 4 Transmission Control Protocol see TCP Transmission mode 53 Transmission pOWeT 53 140 Transmission speed 133 Troubleshooting 111 U Ulelements 20 Universal Resource Locator see URL Updating firmware 69 Upgrading firmware 69 UR i ehm euis 135 User interface b ttoris e ehe laa eU 20 launching cir 16 Start SCreeN oo ooooo ooo 17 W WAN usos ia 135 WS ru vh e a UR Gc el 63 WEP i lees 38 40 55 58 135 encryption mode 58 hexadecimal o 41 key length 40 59 passphrase
36. Addr m m m wie ow cm S n 6 6 6 6 Subnet Mask 2 4 s 09 6 6 6 6 Default Gateway IC WINDOWS gt IPCONFIG RENEW Wireless Network Connection Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Media State ooa gt o Media disconnected Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Connectio pecific DNS Suffix IP Addr ay en ara et pd tee RED 192 168 2 248 Subnet Mask socs ta un ei ine we ess 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 2 1 iC WINDOWS gt IP addresses are now assigned Independently of the settings under Windows the PC now recognises the gateway address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and inserts it as the default address 109 Appendix gt Atthe prompt now enter EXIT This closes the DOS window The PC now returns to the Windows Desktop gt Continue as described in Chapter The user interface on page 15 Please note It may be the case that other PCs in your network cannot be reached via the DHCP server for the same reasons In such cases you will have to carry out the steps described above on these PCs as well 110 Trouble shooting Appendix If your device does not function as it should use the following table to try to remedy the problem Additional solutions to problems are already available on our Customer Care page Visit our Service page at www siemens com gigasetc
37. D is case sensitive It can be up to 32 alphanumerical characters long gt In Repeater and Ethernet adapter operating modes enter the SSID of the network or access point to which you wish to connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Please note The connection to wireless Ethernet adapters that do not have valid SSIDs will be interrupted until the new SSID has been entered in them as well If the On option is activated for SSID broadcast the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 will send the SSID in all data transmissions and the SSID will be displayed on PCs that have a wireless network adapter In this case unauthorised persons could use the SSID to gain access to your local network gt Activate the Off option to enhance the security of your wireless network gt Click on Next gt to proceed to the next step 37 Security Setup Wizard Setting data encryption In the next step you can set the encryption and authentication methods for your wire less network Wireless networks are even more strongly exposed to the risk of eavesdropping than wired networks The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 makes use of effective encryption methods to prevent unauthorised eavesdropping as far as possible You can use the following security mechanisms WPA2 PSK or WPA2 PSK WPA PSK see page 39 WEP encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy see page 40 We recommend using WPA2 PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless netwo
38. Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 If you wish to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in a different Operating Mode see page 5 you need to configure it If you use encryption in your wireless network you must also use encryption and set the keys on the repeater You can use a browser based configuration program that can be opened from a PC to carry out the configuration steps and to monitor operations Detailed information is provided about the steps required Necessary configuration steps are carried out auto matically Please note Forinitial configuration we suggest that you connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 with an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the PC on which you wish to make the configuration The Ethernet card should also be set to Obtain an IP address automatically see Section Assigning IP addresses automatically on page 93 To start the configuration environment you may need to deactivate the HTTP proxy for your browser see page 83 for Windows XP page 87 for Windows 2000 and page 91 for Windows 98 SE ME If you use the Mozilla Firefox browser or if you use Internet Explorer together with Windows XP Service Pack 2 you need to configure the popup blocker see page 84 for Windows XP page 87 for Windows 2000 and page 92 for Windows 98 SE ME 15 The user interface Launching the user interface As described in the First Steps on page 9 chapter you have connected your Gigaset WLAN Repeat
39. Options window click on the Connections tab gt Click on Settings gt Deactivate all options in the Settings for local network LAN window gt Click on OK and then OK again to close the Internet Options window 83 Appendix Mozilla Firefox gt Open Mozilla Firefox Click on Tools and then on Settings gt In the Settings window click on Connection Settings gt In the Connection Settings window select the option Direct connection to the Internet gt Click on OK to finish Configuring the popup blocker You must allow popups for the configuration program in order to start it Internet Explorer If working with Windows XP Service Pack 2 popups are blocked by default Carry out the following steps gt Right click on the browser information bar gt Select Allow popups from this screen gt Confirm the dialogue window by clicking on OK The configuration screens for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 are now allowed as pop ups You can make additional settings for popups within Internet Explorer via the Tools Popup Manager menu item or via Tools Internet Options in the Privacy tab Mozilla Firefox Popups are blocked by default Carry out the following steps gt Open Mozilla Firefox Click on Tools and then on Settings gt In the Settings window click on the Web features tab gt In the Web Features window deactivate the Block Popup window gt Click on OK to finish Please
40. P Server If you have activated the DHCP server integrated in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you should also check the following settings and make any changes that are necessary gt In the Lease time field specify how long the PCs should retain their assigned IP addresses before they are changed gt The First issued IP address and Last issued IP address values define the range of IP addresses that your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should use to automatically assign IP addresses to PCs Please note The address block you enter must not overlap with those of other DHCP servers in your network or the static IP addresses of devices connected to your network This could otherwise cause IP addresses to conflict This can impair or block the accessibil ity of some or all of the devices in your network gt In the Default gateway Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server fields enter the data required for connecting to the Internet As a rule you can enter the IP address of the router in your network for Default gateway and Preferred DNS server which sets up the connection to the Internet for all the PCs in the network Entries in the Alternate DNS server field are generally optional For additional infor mation please turn to the appropriate chapter in the operating instructions for your router gt In the Domain name field you can specify a domain name in the local network 49 Configuring the Advanced Settings
41. SIEMENS CORDLESS HOME COMMUNICATION G l ga set Contents Contents Safety precautions 4 INtr dUCtl ON era sra Possibleus8s ii ti A a 5 FISURA ERE Contents uti een ec da a 9 System requirements 0 ete br rende rrr 9 Operating displays and connections 0 cee cece ee 10 Front panel s eve A UPC RR hee RP REO 10 Back panel vache cece eA eR Ip RH RR it 11 Setting up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 00 00 cece cece ee eee 12 Connecting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 0 cece eee ere ere rs 13 To a wired network LAN a PC a games console ora modem 13 Wirelessly toia PE Ananas eg du e RU a 13 To the mains power supply 0 0c ccc cette rr rr rer resa 14 The user interface ooooooooomooro o 15 Launching the user interface 0 keene eens 16 THhlesStartiS re i tse s e ce Guba At oa ete ER TCR 17 Selecting a language vocoder 19 Elements on the user interface 1 0 2 0 eee cece rester rer 20 Basic Setup Wizard ooooooooooooo o 21 Regional Options ett y A A SEE ieu 22 Operating Mode selection 0 ccc cect eee ror rer rea 23 Basic settings for the Repeater and Access point Operating Mode 0 0 ccc eee rr rr ere rna 24 Settings for the wireless network o o oo oooooooooooooorr rena 24 Local network Settings sespe ssk sense reda re Reed OEE ra 26 Basic settings in Ethernet adapter Operat
42. Shows the radio channel currently used for transmitting data within your wireless network MAC address Shows the local MAC address of your device for wireless data transmission Wireless clients Is not displayed in the Ethernet adapter Operating Mode Shows all clients in your wireless network currently connected to your device The Host name the MAC address and the IP address of each client are listed for iden tification You will also see information about the Uptime to date of the current con nection for each client in your wireless network Status information Repeater WDS Only displayed in Repeater Operating Mode Status Shows the status of the WDS Wireless Distribution System in your wireless net work for increasing the range WDS links Shows the current number of connections to other access point or repeaters in your wireless network gt Click on Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data 77 Status information Device On the Device screen in the Status menu you will find information about the most important data for your device Status Log Off Device System uptime 0 00 33 44 System time 01 01 2005 00 33 44 Firmware version 0 04 Bootcode version 0 03 Wireless driver version 4 1 2 38 Hardware version 01 Serial number A000000001 System Log m log system log content Refresh System uptime Shows your device s operating time since the last time the s
43. Status Local Area Connection Properties HE Duration E Speed Connect using Activity ER Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 Sent Packets 2 Components checked are used by this connection FT NwLink NetBIOS Dicabe YI NwLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Proto Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel gt On the General tab click on Properties gt Select Internet protocol TCP IP and click on Properties 95 Appendix Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties BE General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if pour network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically C Use the following IP address P address 2 Subnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically r C Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Advanced Cancel gt If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto matically options have already been activated
44. The name of the menu items may differ slightly from one version of Windows XP to another However the configuration settings described below apply generally gt Click on Start Control Panel gt Click on Network connections gt Double click on the LAN connection via which you are connected to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt On the General tab click on Properties gt From the list select the entry Internet Protocol TCP IP and click on Properties gt If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto matically options have already been activated your PC is already configured for DHCP Click on Cancel and close the following windows with OK to save your net work configuration Otherwise in the General tab activate the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically options gt Click on OK or Close to close each window Deactivating the HTTP proxy Make sure that the HTTP Proxy in your Web browser is deactivated This function must be deactivated so that your Web browser can access your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s configuration pages The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox First decide which browser you are using and then follow the appropriate steps Internet Explorer gt Open Internet Explorer and click on End Click on Tools and then on Internet Options gt In the Internet
45. WLAN Repeater 108 as well as that of the connected devices PC games console etc to the configu ration of the other participants in your network or of your communication partner for example a valid IP address that differs from the addresses already assigned and the appropriate subnet mask Wireless Network If PCs are communicating wirelessly via the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you should also take steps to enhance the security of your wireless network gt In the Advanced Settings menu select Wireless Network The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 wireless network is preset as active Your device can only communicate with your wireless network if this default setting is left as it is If you do not want to use this function you can deactivate the Wireless Network option In this menu you can set the channel and SSID see page 52 set the transmission mode and transmission power see page 53 set the Encryption for wireless traffic see page 55 In Repeater or Access point Operating Mode you can also limit access to the wireless network see page 61 In Repeater Operating Mode you can also configure the repeater function see page 63 51 Configuring the Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Logot Wireless Network Wireless network on C off SSID ConnectionPoint SSID broadcast on C of Sending power 100 v Super G 108 Mbit s Dynamic vi XR extended range on C of OK Cancel Channel
46. aa SR 5 Private IP address 133 Producentens garanti 123 125 Protocol ase epa 133 Public IP address 133 Public networkK o ooooo oo 8 R Radio network o o o ooo oo 135 RADIUS server o o ooooooooooo o 57 Regional settings 64 Registration page 16 Rekeying ooo ooooooo o 39 56 Repeater basic settings 24 possible USES 00000 5 security in networks 37 setting SSID 004 25 Repeater function 63 A A IO 11 68 Restart ce eee ede 11 68 ROAMING isses yr 24 133 ROUTED ou rre eb eR ques 134 S Safety precautions 4 17 Security functions 8 Security in networks access point ooooooo ooo 37 repeater llle 37 Security SettingS 18 35 A RES 111 SerVer v GHATS oe RG EE 134 Service Set Identifier see SSID Set top box 7 30 34 80 Socket for mains adapter 11 DANS ida noi 11 Specifications 116 139 Index SD d ees 37 134 Access Point operating mode 37 changing o o oooocoooooo 37 hidden ond das e ttes 53 Repeater Ethernet adapter operating mode 37 setting ds oe 25 Usa datos 37 53 SSID broadcast 37 53 Static IP address 134 Status device 25 A antes 78 local network
47. acing the cable with one of the same type ISDN cables or other cables with RJ45 connectors are not suitable for the connection 111 Appendix Problem Possible cause Remedy You cannot access the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 from aPC forexample to call the configura tion program con nection via LAN cable The connection between PC and the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is inter rupted The LED for the LAN socket does not light up gt Check the cable connection see above The PC s network settings are wrong gt Make sure that the PC has the right configuration for connecting to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 for example that the IP address and subnet mask have been set correctly or the obtaining the IP address auto matically has been activated see page 93 Your PC is configured to automatically obtain IP addresses but the DHCP server of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater has been switched off gt Manually assign a static IP address for your PC in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 see page 100 address block The IP address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has changed as you have activated the Obtained automati cally option see page 47 gt Check the log of your DHCP server from which the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 obtained its IP address to see which IP address was assigned to it and enter this address in your browser Try resetting your Giga
48. age 28 the IP addresses in your network are static i e you have manually assigned a static IP address to every network component Note If you opt for automatic address assignment for the connected PCs make sure that the DHCP server of your existing access point has been activated The devices connected via the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 will then use it automatically 27 Basic Setup Wizard If your network does not have a DHCP server yet then you can use the DHCP server inte grated in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to assign the IP addresses of the connected devices automatically gt In this case select the On option for the DHCP server gt If you have activated the DHCP server integrated in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you should also check the following settings and make any changes that are necessary The First issued IP address and Last issued IP address entries define the range of IP addresses that your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should use to automatically assign IP addresses to PCs Inthe Default gateway field enter the IP address of your router that is to be used to connect your PCs to the Internet e g 192 168 2 1 Example of LAN settings with two repeaters If you want to use several Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the same network make sure you assign different IP addresses to each of them Use an address block that is within the selected subnet but not in the address block of the addresses
49. age telling you that the setting will not take effect until you restart your PC gt Confirm this screen with OK This restarts your PC Deactivating the HTTP proxy Make sure that the HTTP Proxy in your Web browser is deactivated This function must be deactivated so that your Web browser can read your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s configuration pages The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox First decide which browser you are using and then follow the appropriate steps Internet Explorer gt Open Internet Explorer Click on Tools Internet Options gt In the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab gt Click on LAN settings gt Deactivate all options in the Settings for local network LAN window gt Click on OK and then OK again to close the Internet Options window Mozilla Firefox gt Open Mozilla Firefox Click on Tools and then on Settings gt In the Settings window click on Connection Settings gt In the Connection Settings window select the option Direct connection to the Internet gt Click on OK to finish Configuring the popup blocker Popups are blocked by default for Mozilla Firefox If you use the Mozilla Firefox browser you must allow popups for the configuration program in order to start it Carry out the following steps gt Open Mozilla Firefox Click on Tools and then on Settings gt In the Settings window
50. andard 64 bit key or the more robust 128 bit key for encryp tion The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format You must use the same keys for encryption and decryption for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and all your wireless network adapters Please note If you have already set WEP encryption in your wireless network you must set the same encryption data here Security Setup Wizard Log Off Itis strongly recommended to enable WWPA2 PSK security or WPA PSK WEP security for backward compatibility with older devices to protect your privacy and restrict access to your wireless network Security WEP M Key length Y Input type Key M Key type HEX AS Key Confirm key lt Back Next gt Cancel gt Select the Key length 64 bit or 128 bit gt Select the Input type i e whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it generated automatically by means of a Passphrase 40 Security Setup Wizard Manual key entry gt Select the Key type Hex or ASCII If you select Hex you can use the characters O to 9 and A to F With a 64 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 10 characters long An example of a valid key 1234567ABC With a 128 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 26 characters long An example of a valid key 234567ABC8912345DEF 1234567 If you select ASCII you can use the characters 0 to 9 Ato Z and a to z plus the special characters in the ASCII character set
51. at act as a link from a local network to the Internet have a private and a Public IP 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 proto cols at various levels e g the TCP IP protocols for the Internet Public IP address The public IP address is a network component s address on the Internet It is assigned by the Internet Provider Devices that act as a link from a local network to the Internet have a public and a Private IP address Rekey Interval The rekey interval is the period after which new keys are automatically generated for data encryption with WPA PSK Roaming With Roaming a number of routers are used to increase the range of the network The PCs within the network can switch dynamically between several access points 133 Glossary Router A router directs data packets from one local area network LAN to another via the fast est route A router makes it possible to connect networks that have different network technologies For example it can link a local network with Ethernet or WLAN technol ogy to the Internet See also Gateway Server A Server makes a service available to other network components Clients The term server is often used to refer to a computer or PC However it can also
52. ater WDS is only displayed in repeater Operating Mode You can enter access points for which you wish to extend the range of the wireless net work If a connection to the access point exists the Signal strength the SSID and the Channel are displayed If you wish to use the repeater the WDS function must be acti vated on the access point To do this please refer to your access point s user guide gt Enter the MAC address of the access point or select an access point from the list of available access points by clicking on Add The MAC address of an access point in the Gigaset product range is shown on the nameplate on the underside of the unit gt Enter a name for the access point in the Description field This name will assist you to identify the various devices more easily The SSID is the default setting gt Click on Refresh to update the display gt Click on Next gt 25 Basic Setup Wizard Note If carrying out the first configuration and if you have encrypted the data with one of the WPA standards you can only select one access point More than one access point is only possible with WEP encryption page 38 Local network settings In the next step you will see the screen for the basic settings of your local network Log Off You can adaptthe settings of your device to operate in your local tup Wizard 0 0 0 0 e network IP address type y IP address 192
53. ating Mode of your device page 46 Local Network You can configure the settings for your local network page 47 Wireless Network You can configure the wireless network and protect your device and network against eavesdropping see page 51 Administration In this menu you can make or edit various system settings e g change the password see page 66 or set the region and time see page 64 You can restart the device see page 68 and update the firmware see page 69 45 Configuring the Advanced Settings Operating Mode You can operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the following operating modes Repeater Access point Ethernet adapter In the factory setting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is configured as a repeater You can find more information about the operating modes in the section on Possible uses on page 5 gt On the Advanced Settings page select Operating Mode Advanced Settings Log Off Operating Mode 4 Operating mode y oK Cancel gt From the selection menu choose the Operating Mode you want to use gt Click on OK You are now prompted to confirm the restarting of the device Restarting can take up to two minutes 46 Configuring the Advanced Settings Local Network In the Local Network menu you can determine the settings for assigning IP addresses gt Select Advanced Settings Local Network The configuration options for Repeat
54. c ommend using an address from a block that is reserved for private use This is the address block 192 168 0 1 192 168 255 254 Example PC 1 192 168 15 1 PC 2 192 168 15 2 etc Please note The subnet mask you use restricts the assignment of IP addresses If for example you use subnet mask 255 255 255 0 this means the first three parts of the address must be identical for all network components including the access point With subnet mask 255 255 0 0 only the first two parts of the address must be identical The fol lowing shows an example for subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Correct is e g Access point address 192 168 2 1 PC 1 192 168 2 12 PC 2 192 168 2 60 Incorrect would be e g Access point address 192 168 2 1 PC 1 192 168 3 2 PC 2 192 168 4 3 100 Appendix Windows XP To set a static IP address for a PC gt Click on Start Control Panel select Network and Internet Connections and then click on the Network Connections icon gt Double click the LAN connection with which you are connected to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt On the General tab click on Properties gt Select Internet protocol TCP IP and click on Properties Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP a
55. ce 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 online at http www siemens com gigasetdocs C 06820 Disposal United Kingdom All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the 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 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 city office waste disposal service or the shop where you pur chased the product Ireland All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the 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 h
56. command IPCONFIG RELEASE and then the name of the network adapter that is to be given the correct IP address in this example Wireless network connection Example IPCONFIG RELEASE Wireless network connection You must include the quotation marks if the name contains a space You can also specify the name with a wildcard joker Example IPCONFIG RELEASE Wire This command will affect all the network cards whose name starts with Wire gt Press the ENTER key 108 y y Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP fiddres PASA SI 192 168 2 246 Subnet Mask s 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway aS rwn ara m 29d 58 21 iC WINDOWS gt IPCONFIG RELEASE Wireless Network Connection Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Media State Media disconnected Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Connection specific DNS Suffix IP Address avon Subnet Mask Default Gateway IC NWINDOUS gt y This cancels all IP address assignments At the prompt enter the command IPCONFIG RENEW and then the name of the network adapter that is to be given the correct IP address in this example Wireless network connection Example IPCONFIG RENEW Wireless network connection Press the ENTER key BEE a Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Connectio pecific DNS Suffix E IP
57. ddress automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server 192 Alternate DNS server OK Cancel gt Activate the option Use following IP address gt Enter the IP address for the PC in the IP address field Please bear in mind the infor mation on page 100 gt Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet mask field gt Enter the IP address of the access point or the router in the Default gateway field not the address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Activate the option Use the following DNS server addresses gt Enter the IP address of the access point or the router in the Preferred DNS server field not the address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Click on OK or Close to close each window gt Restart your network see page 106 101 Appendix Windows 2000 To set a static IP address for your PC gt Click on Start Settings Control Panel gt Double click on the Network and Dial up Connections icon and then on LAN Con nection Local Area Connection Status El Ea General r Connection geyi Local Area Connection Properties El Eg Duration Speed General r Activitp Connect using Sent 57 Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 Components checked are used by this connection Disabie Y NWLink NetBIOS YI NwLink IPX
58. decide which browser you are using and then follow the appropriate steps Internet Explorer gt Open Internet Explorer Click on Tools Internet Options gt In the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab gt Click on LAN settings gt Deactivate all options in the Settings for local network LAN window and click on OK gt Click on OK again to close the Internet Options window 91 Appendix Mozilla Firefox gt Open Mozilla Firefox Click on Tools and then on Settings gt In the Settings window click on Connection Settings gt In the Connection Settings window select the option Direct connection to the Internet gt Click on OK to finish Configuring the popup blocker Popups are blocked by default for Mozilla Firefox If you use the Mozilla Firefox browser you must allow popups for the configuration program in order to start it Carry out the following steps gt Open Mozilla Firefox Click on Tools and then on Settings gt In the Settings window click on the Web features tab gt In the Web Features window deactivate the Block Popup window gt Click on OK to finish Please note Should you use a different popup blocker you must configure this accordingly 92 Appendix Assigning IP addresses automatically Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has a DHCP server that automatically assigns addresses in the network As a rule you do not have to do any
59. e You can check whether the upgrade process was in fact successful in the Status menu on the start screen see page 72 Here you should see the latest firmware version for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 70 Administration System Log The System Log is displayed in the Status Device menu It can give you important information about the functioning of your device and possible problems You can also have this information transmitted automatically on a system log server gt In the Administration menu select System Log to make the settings for the log Advanced Settings Log Of System Log Log level y System log server C On of OK Cancel gt Log level Select how much information is to be contained in the system log You can choose between four levels Critical logs the most important information concerning possible problems in the functioning of your device Debugging complete and detailed information about all your device s functions Warning and Informational are intermediate levels gt System log server Activate this function if you require automatic transmission of your device s sys tem log to a system log server in your local network Server address Enter the IP address for the system log server Server port Enter the port of the system log server that is to be used to transmit the system log gt Click on OK to save and apply the changes If you have activated the System log
60. e Dp RES 12 temperature range for operation 12 Global IP address see Public IP address Guarantee Certificate 120 H Help 4 2 45 ts those 85 20 Hexadecimal 41 59 Hexadecimal key 41 59 138 HTTP DOY e ERR ed 131 diarias 67 id rann 131 Installing TCP IP protocol Windows 2000 85 Windows 98 SE ME 89 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers see IEEE Interhet cec da ee 131 Internet aCCeSS 8 Internet browser o o o oooooo 9 Internet protocol see IP protocol Internet provider 131 Internet Service Provider 132 Internet time oo o ooooo o 65 IPaddress 0000 132 address block 100 assigning static 100 defining for Gigaset WLAN Repeater 26 32 48 50 dynamic iisdem tas 130 Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 16 private oooo o oooo 100 133 publicus siii did 133 Static ec Re enema vy 134 updating ic cesa iens 107 validity peri0d 49 IP address block 28 49 100 IP address pool 132 IP protocol iia 132 IPCONFIG exer a 108 IPCONFIG RELEASE 108 IPCONFIG RENEW 109 ISP see Internet Provider K Key length ven a eta ane as 40 128 bit ASCII 41 59 128 bit hexadecimal 41 59 64 bit ASCII 41 59 64 bit
61. e before log off gt Enter the period in minutes after which the configuration program is to be aborted if no entry is made The default setting is 10 minutes If you enter the value O the program will never be aborted automatically gt Click on OK to apply the settings Saving and restoring a configuration Once you have configured your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 it is advisable to back up the settings Then you can restore them at any time should they be accidentally deleted or overwritten You can also reset the configuration to the factory settings You should always do this before passing your device on to any other person Inthe Administration menu select Save amp Restore Advanced Settings Log Off Save amp Restore Task Save configuration Restore configuration Reset configuration to factory default settings OK Cancel Saving configuration data gt For Task select the option Save configuration This opens a file selection window where you can specify the file you wish to store in the backup file gt On your local PC select a directory where you wish to store the configuration file and enter a name for the file gt Click on Save Once the procedure has been completed the current configuration data will have been backed up in the specified file As your file contains all your configuration data you should protect it from unauthorised access 67 Administration Restoring
62. e configuration and monitoring program provides information about the quality of the connection Try out the antenna positions to see which gives the best results for your location Please remember Before your PC can communicate via the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you must run net work configuration on the PC see page 82 To the mains power supply gt Insert the round plug into the connec tion socket marked 5VDC on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Plug the mains adapter into a socket to which no other devices are connected Please remember Never plug the mains adapter into a mains power socket if you are not sure that it com plies with the values on the nameplate The mains adapter and device could be destroyed and you might be injured Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is now ready for use The power LED on the front lights up The WLAN LED flashes during startup and is on continuously when a wireless con nection to the local network is established The LAN LED lights up if you connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 using an Ethernet cable with a router or PC from your network 14 The user interface The user interface Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 comes supplied with factory settings that normally allow it to be used as a repeater without comprehensive adjustments being necessary However you still have to set up the connection to the access point for which you wish to extend the range with the
63. e resa 68 Resetting to the factory settings 0 cece cece e 68 REDOOE i ep ber A OA Hehe deh E o RU 68 Updating firmware ss ses ss ses ses ene a rr Ree Pa die eee 69 Systemi LOG coo ri a es 71 Status information oooooooooooo o o 72 OVEIVIEW seri oe x NO DAR A eh os A E SUA UNDE DA Inc adir 72 SeCUTIBy ice ara A ed koh tete 74 Local Network cooler eee e E re 75 Wireless Network ida e ale RR RR NER SENCndS wee See Re RE 76 Devices sve NES s ELE REV mA 78 Appendix 4 6535 44 0054 awa wana bos oe Fa DU Settings for wireless connection for games consoles and set top DOXES oda cs permed as OMAR EE ARE Agee dod Peels Lees 80 Integration in the network 0 0 eee ene eens 82 WINKOWS XP ole oho sh te Se a ey ed 83 Windows 2000 0004 obi eb REI eed Shae TEE 85 Windows 98 SE ME exer pas e aks abe cane AME 88 Assigning IP addresses automatically 0 0 0 0c ccc eect eens 93 Windows XP s oo clea na ote ect ed ea bol ohh dioe 93 Windows 2000 re syste er bruger snarde leser d r aiii 95 Windows 98 SEIME ccoo ia aa a a 97 Assigning static IP addresses 0 0 rer rer rr rr trea 100 Private IP addresses calada taa dde A 100 Windo WS XP saca ae da ab 101 Windows 2000 ii aa 102 Windows 98 SEIME cisco nao MER ERU RNC a PX ERE 104 Contents Restarting the network cs ss ss sense sele pa soner i nde sn RR KRA EEE ERA AKA 106 Updating IPaddresses cece e 107 Troubleshooting iie secs Rer ERE Y Y ee
64. e time 1 23 59 40 IP address Shows the local IP address of your device Subnet mask Shows the subnet mask used in the local network MAC address Shows the local MAC address of your device for wired data transmission DHCP Server Is not displayed in the Ethernet adapter Operating Mode Status Shows the status of the DHCP server for your device for automatic assignment of IP addresses to clients in your local network DHCP clients Shows all clients in your network who have been assigned an IP address The Host name and the MAC address of each client are listed for identification You are also given information on the IP address assigned to each client and the remain ing Lease time for the IP address before the client is assigned a new address by the DHCP server gt Click on Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data 75 Status information Wireless Network On the Wireless Network screen in the Status menu you will find information about the settings for your wireless network 76 Status Log Off Wireless Network Status Enabled SSID ConnectionPoint Channel 6 MAC address 00 70 46 00 00 01 Wireless clients No clients Repeater WDS Status Enabled WDS links No links Refresh Status Shows the status of the connection between your device and the wireless network SSID Shows the identification of your wireless network Channel
65. ealth 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 city office waste disposal service or the shop where you pur chased the product 117 Appendix 118 Sverige Alla elektriska apparater ska avfallshanteras separat fr n vanligt hush llsav fall p f r ndam let avsedda platser Om en symbol med en verstruken soptunna finns p en produkt g ller direktiv 2002 96 EC f r produkten Korrekt avfallshantering och separat insamling av f rbrukade apparater f re bygger potentiella skador p milj och h lsa Dessutom r det en f ruts t tning f r teranv ndning och tervinning av f rbrukade elektriska apparater Utf rlig information om avfallshantering av f rbrukade apparater finns hos din kommun avfallshanteringstj nst eller hos fackhandlaren d r du k pte produkten Suomi H vit k ytetyt s hk ja elektroniikkalaitteet viem ll ne paikallisten virano maisten j rjest miin asianomaisiin erillisker yspisteisiin l laita niit seka j tteeseen Kuvatunnus jossa py rill varustetun j teastian yli on vedetty risti osoittaa ett tuote on Euroopan unionin direktiivin 2002 96 EY WEEE mukainen K ytettyjen laitteiden asianmukainen h vitt minen ja erillisker ys v hent v t ymp rist lle ja terveydelle aiheutuvia haittoja T m on k ytet tyjen s hk
66. ect the time zone for your location gt Click the Next gt button 22 Basic Setup Wizard Operating Mode selection You can operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the following modes Repeater or access point see page 24 Ethernet Adapter see page 30 In the factory setting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is configured as a repeater You can find more information about the operating modes in the chapter Possible uses on page 5 up Wizard Log Off Please choose whether you would like to use this device as repeater access point or Ethernet adapter in your wireless network Operating mode Y lt Back Next gt Cancel gt If you wish to change the default settings select the desired Operating Mode from the selection menu gt Click on Next gt The basic settings for the Repeater and access point operating modes are described in the next section the basic settings for the Ethernet adapter Operating Mode can be found on page 30 If you change the Operating Mode you will be prompted to restart the device after com pleting the basic settings Please note The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be used as an access point However if it is configured as a repeater or Ethernet adapter and the term access point is used in this context in this user guide a different device such as a Router Gigaset SE551WLAN dsl cable or another Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 configured as an access point is intended 23
67. ee oe TR E wane 111 Specifications renean e YID oS MEPUERP SERENO EE rid 116 Approval i mete Re ad 117 DISposdl 99 o MO Reed 117 Customer service Customer Care 1 0 ccc o 119 Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom oooooooooooooor ere ere 120 Guarantee Certificate Ireland esses 121 Tillverkarens garanti Sverige o o oooooooocooroo rer ere rr ere erna 123 Tak uehdot Suomi eee LIA 5 A Leos ne 124 Tillverkarens garanti Finland 2 0 2 0 0 cece cece ee 125 GarantiNOTQ8 sc 3 seni oe silo Ab ds E ie hal int E REA DAE A egw ated POUR 126 Gyldighet iis siii bee Ree a eee ees 126 Garantiperiode cmd E BS kee Meee eee de keg tee 8 127 Producentens Garanti Danmark 2 0 cece cece rss ere eee 128 Glossary said ra de Ideo oso eee bas eerie siete 137 Safety precautions Safety precautions Only use the mains adapter 5V DC 1A that is supplied with the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Comply with the connection values and ratings when connecting the device to the mains power supply Protect the device from damp Never open the device For reasons of electrical safety it may only be opened by authorised service technicians The device may affect medical equipment Take account of the technical conditions in the relevant environment Trademarks Microsoft Windows 98 SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporati
68. el used for data transfer is shown in the Channel field If there is a connection to the access point the Signal strength shows the strength of the connection to the repeater in percentage terms gt Click on Refresh to update the display gt Click on Add to add an entry gt Click on Delete to delete an entry gt Apply the settings by clicking OK Note If you have encrypted the data with one of the WPA standards you can only select one access point More than one access point is only possible with WEP encryption page 58 63 Administration Administration The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 user interface includes several helpful functions for administration You can make regional settings see page 64 change the system password see page 66 save and if necessary restore configuration data see page 67 reset the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings see page 68 restart the device see page 68 update the firmware see page 69 make the settings for the system log see page 71 view information about the configuration and status of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 see page 72 94890090500 Regional Options To operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you can select the location time zone and format for entering the date and time and you can also configure a time server for the Internet time gt In the Advanced Settings Administration menu select the entry Regi
69. elect Open to permit data transfer within your wireless network without the need for a key You can choose either the standard 64 bit key or the more robust 128 bit key for encryp tion The keys are generated in hexadecimal or in ASCII format You must use the same keys for encryption and decryption for both the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and all your wireless network adapters gt Select the Key length 64 bit or 128 bit gt Select the Input type i e whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it generated automatically by means of a Passphrase Generating the key by means of a Passphrase gt Enter a Passphrase up to 32 characters and confirm it by entering it again Four keys are generated gt Select one of the four keys as Default key 58 Configuring the Advanced Settings Manual key entry gt Select the Key type Hex or ASCII Advanced Settings E090 Encryption amp Authentication Security WEP Mi Authentication type Open M Key length B4 bits M Input type Key Mi Key type HEX M Key 1 m Confirm key 1 eeeeceeces Key 2 eeeeccccce Confirm key 2 eeeeececec Key 3 eeccccccoc Confirm key 3 m Key 4 AS Confirm key 4 AS Default key Key 1 M OK Cancel If you select Hex you can use the characters O to 9 and A to F With a 64 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 10 characters long An example of a valid key 1234567ABC With a 128 bit encryption d
70. en I h ndelse av fel i utrustningen ber vi er f rst kontakta terf rs ljaren renden som ber r garanti l nar det sig att kontakta Siemens kundtj nst Telefonnum ret till kundtj nst finns i den medf ljande bruksanvisningen 125 Appendix Garanti Norge Gyldighet Denne apparatgarantien gjelder for sluttbrukeren Kunden Kundens lovfestede krav overfor forhandler selger blir ikke ugyldiggjort eller begrenset av denne garantien Garantien omfatter de leverte apparatene med alle tilh rende deler men ikke instal lasjon konfigurasjon og tjenester som er utf rt av forhandler H ndb ker og evt programvare p separate datamedier omfattes ikke av garantien Denne garantien gjelder ikke for dekorerte deksler eller andre personaliserte deler eller programvare som ikke var en del av den opprinnelige leveransen Garantien gjelder heller ikke for dekorerte over eller underdeksler fra spesialserier Garantien oppfylles ved at apparater eller deler som p grunn av fabrikasjons og eller materialfeil er blitt defekte byttes ut eller repareres alt etter hva vi finner mest hensiktsmessig Det er en forutsetning at apparatet delene er behandlet p riktig m te og at bruksanvisningen er fulgt Garantien gjelder ikke ved normal slitasje Alternativt forbeholder vi oss retten til bytte ut det defekte apparatet mot et nyere produkt Det kan ikke fremsettes garantikrav dersom Mangelen eller skaden er oppst tt
71. epth the key is exactly 26 characters long An example of a valid key 234567ABC8912345DEF1234567 If you select ASCII you can use the characters 0 to 9 AtoZandatoz plus the special characters in the ASCII character set With a 64 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 5 characters long An example of a valid key GIGA1 With a 128 bit encryption depth the key is exactly 13 characters long An example of a valid key GIGASET SE551 gt Enter up to four keys in fields Key 1 to Key 4 and confirm these keys by entering them again in fields Confirm key 1 to Confirm key 4 gt Select one of the four keys as Default key 59 Configuring the Advanced Settings Please note Itis very important that you make a note of the entered or generated key s You will need this information to configure the wireless network adapters properly When you have concluded the configuration you must change the WEP encryption on the wireless network adapters for the connected PCs in the same way as they will not otherwise be given access to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s wireless network Itisvery important that you enter the keys that are currently valid in your wireless network Otherwise your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 cannot be used to extend your network gt Click on OK to apply the settings 60 Configuring the Advanced Settings Permitted clients Only Access Point and Repeater operating mode In this screen y
72. er 108 and made any changes necessary to the Ethernet card s network configuration see the chapter Integration in the network on page 82 Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is connected to the mains power supply the Power LED lights up as does the WLAN LED The LED for the local network lights up if you have connected a device directly using an Ethernet cable To access the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s user interface gt Launch your Web browser gt Enter the IP address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the browser s address field http 192 168 2 254 The login screen appears Please note If the DHCP server in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been activated factory set ting it may take a while after connecting to your PC until your PC is automatically assigned an IP address and you can access the configuration program Welcome You can use this interface to administer your device For your security the configuration program is protected with a password Please enter your password Poo OK gt The factory settings password is admin Enter the password and click OK Please note For security reasons you should change the password at a later stage see page 36 16 The user interface A screen with security information is displayed For the initial configuration you can skip this information If you carry out all the basic and security settings using the wizard as described below
73. er Operating Mode An example of this configuration a wireless connection between two games consoles can be found on page 80 p SS 9 Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Introduction Use for accessing the Internet with a PC The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 permits wireless Internet access for a PC Here it is operated in Access point Operating Mode connected directly to a DSL or cable modem However simultaneous Internet access for several PCs is not possible This requires a wireless router e g a Gigaset SE551WLAN dsl cable Internet gt ENS up 7 gt a DSL modem Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 To access the Internet a DSL or cable modem is required You also need an Internet Service Provider for Internet access The Internet access is configured using the software from your Internet Service Provider The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 does not require any further configuration Security functions You can use various encryption methods and authentication methods WEP WPA WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 MAC access control to prevent unauthorised access to your wireless LAN or make data illegible to unauthorised parties The security settings available to you depend on the Operating Mode you select and the components used in your local network First Steps First Steps Contents The package contains the following components one Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 one mains adapter 5V DC 1A one Ethernet cable CAT5 one po
74. er and Access point operating modes see below differ from those for the Ethernet adapter operating mode see page 50 Repeater Access Point Wizard Security Setup Wizard Advanced Settings Status Log Off Local Network IP address type Static M IP address 192 169 2 254 Subnetmask 5g 255 255 0 DHCP Server DHCP server on C of Lease time 2 days M Firstissued IP address 195 159 2 200 Last issued IP address 192 18 2 249 Default gateway 199 tes 2 JA Preferred DNS server 4g 100 2 JA Alternate DNS server 4o o o Jo Domain name Clients MAC address IP address DT JT og og o J Add OK Cancel 47 Configuring the Advanced Settings gt In IP address type specify whether the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should obtain its IP address automatically from an external DHCP server in the network or not If you want to use a static IP address for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 factory setting for the IP address is 192 168 2 254 select the Static option and enter the IP address and subnet mask in the fields underneath Make sure that the IP address you assign complies with the conventions for private IP addresses described on page 100 If you want to use several Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the same network make sure you assign different IP addresses to each of them Use an address block that is within the selected subnet but no
75. erties SUNEM ESKE The IP address tab must look like the one above The Obtain an IP address automatically function field must be checked The fields under Specify an IP address must be empty gt Click on OK You will see a message telling you that the setting will not take effect until you restart your PC gt Confirm this screen with OK gt This restarts your PC gt Restart your network see page 106 99 Appendix Assigning static IP addresses If you opted for automatic assignment of IP addresses during Windows installation you can change this via the PC network configuration If you want to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as a network adapter you will have to assign a static IP address Other wise we recommend using automatically assigned IP addresses for the PCs in your net work By default the IP address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is 192 168 2 254 and the subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 If you wish to use the static IP addresses outside the cor responding address block 192 168 2 1 to 192 168 2 253 in your network you will also have to change the IP address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 accordingly Network configuration differs depending on the Windows operating system you are using Below you will find a description for Windows XP Windows 2000 and for Win dows 98 SE ME Private IP addresses You can select your own private IP addresses for the PCs on your local network We re
76. es console a set top box or other network enabled device gt Before you make the basic and security settings for operating the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as a network adapter you should first cancel the configuration pro gram and connect the device directly with the PC via an Ethernet cable gt Restart the browser log back into the configuration program see page 16 and in the Basic Setup Wizard go to the Operating Mode window tup Wizard Log Off Please choose whether you would like to use this device as repeater access point or Ethernet adapter in your wireless network Operating mode Ethemet adapter v Repeater Access point Ethemet adapter Cancel gt Click on the selection menu and select Ethernet adapter gt Click on Next gt 30 Basic Setup Wizard Settings for the wireless network tup Wizard Log Off You can adaptthe settings of your device to operate in your wireless network SSID ConnectionPoint lt Back Next gt Cancel The SSID Service Set Identifier defines your wireless network All wireless devices router PC etc in the same network must use the same SSID gt Enter the same name for the SSID that you assigned to the network or the access point that you wish to connect to gt Click on Next gt 31 Basic Setup Wizard Local network settings In the next step you will see the screen for the basic settings of your local network tup Wizard Log Off
77. et WLAN Repeater 108 see page 72 You can call up the wizards the Advanced Settings menu and status information from any other configuration program screen at any time via the tabs on the upper edge of the user interface 17 The user interface The configuration program offers you the following functions Basic Setup Wizard Security Setup Wizard Advanced Settings 18 These wizards allow you to set the date for your region select the Operating Mode and configure depending on the Oper ating Mode selected your wireless and wired local network This is described from page 21 These wizards allow you to take precautions against unau thorised access to your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the local network For example you can change the password and set up encryption for wireless traffic This is described from page 35 For the protection of your network we recom mend that you carry out this setup Additional settings for changing the configuration of your wireless and wired network can be found in the Advanced Set tings menu You can also for example secure and restore your configuration data or restart the device These configu ration steps are optional and can be carried out at a later stage This is described from page 45 The user interface Selecting a language _ _ _ ____z_ _____ gt Q lt gt _ E _ _ _ Q_ gt _ Po Q_ xxxxxxxA mm AS The user interface can be presented in various languages
78. et cable into the socket marked LAN on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the device to which you wish to connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Depending on the particular applica tion this could be a router a PC a games console or a DSL cable modem Please note Depending on the use you will first have to make some settings via the browser based configuration program of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 We therefore recommend that you first connect the device to a PC using an Ethernet cable Wirelessly to a PC A wireless connection is made using a wireless network adapter that must be installed in your PC A wireless network is defined by assigning an identical SSID to all the devices The default SSID of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is ConnectionPoint gt Therefore enter ConnectionPoint as the SSID on the wireless network adapter in your PC and deactivate encryption if necessary The user guide belonging to the device will tell you how to do this If the correct SSID has been entered in your PC s wireless network adapter the wireless link will be established automatically once you connect your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the mains power supply 13 First Steps Aligning the antenna gt Align the antenna The antenna should be at right angles to the communicating partner The aerial can be turned sideways and backwards away from the device Th
79. etwork Component Type Select Network Protocol pe Service Fast Infrared Protocol IPX SPX compatible Protocol Microsoft 32 bit DLC Microsoft DLC NetBEUI gt In the Manufacturer field select Microsoft Then in the Network protocols field select TCP IP gt Then click on OK You will now see the Network window again The TCP IP entry for the network adapter has now been added 90 Appendix Network 121 x Configuration Identification Access Contral The following network components are installed E Client for Microsoft Networks El Microsoft Family Logon 9 Dial Up Adapter 9 Siemens Gigaset PC Card 54 Y TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter Y TCP IP gt Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 Remove Properties Primary Network Logon Microsoft Family Logon File and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Internet and wide area networks gt Click on OK You will see a message telling you that the setting will not take effect until you restart your PC gt Confirm this screen with OK This restarts your PC Deactivating the HTTP proxy Make sure that the HTTP Proxy in your Web browser is deactivated This function must be deactivated so that your Web browser can access your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s configuration pages The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox First
80. evice and if activated the number of clients in your wireless network connected to your device SSID The identification of your wireless network Device System time Your device s system time Firmware version The version of the firmware currently installed in your device gt Click on Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data 73 Status information Security On the Security screen in the Status menu you will see information about possible security risks for your device and your network You will achieve maximum security for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 by eliminating all the listed security risks Status Log Off Security Your device and your network might be at risk System password not changed e Identification of your wireless network visible or not changed e Encryption for your wireless network not activated e Access to your wireless network not restricted to allowed clients Itis recommended to run the Security Setup Wizard or change the Advanced Settings to fully secure your device Refresh System password not changed Your device s configuration program is not effectively protected against unauthor ised access as you have either not changed the password since setting the device up or you have not assigned any password at all The section entitled System Pass word on page 66 describes how to avoid this security risk Identification of your wireless netw
81. f 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 existing Ethernet LAN or via a modem to the Inter net The operating mode of wireless networks with an access point is called Internet Auto Connect Auto Connect means that applications such as Web browser Messenger and Email auto matically open an Internet connection when they are launched This can lead to high charges if you do not have a flat rate arrangement This function can be deactivated to save call charges Broadcast A Broadcast is a data packet not directed to a particular recipient but to all the network components on the network BSSID Basic Service Set ID BSSID permits unique differentiation of one wireless network WLAN from another On the Internet the BSSID is the MAC address of the Access Point In wireless networks in Ad hoc mode the BSSID is the MAC address of any one of the participants Client A Client is an application that requests a service from a Server For example an http Cli ent on a PC in a local network requests data i e Web pages from an HTTP Server on the Internet The network component e g the PC on which the Client application is run ning is often also called a Client DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP add
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83. hat the repeater func tion has been activated on both your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and your access point see page 47 or read the corresponding chapter in your access point s manual 114 Appendix Problem Possible cause Remedy The repeater configu ration of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 or your access point is wrong gt Make sure that the correct access point has been selected on your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the correct Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 on your access point see page 47 or read the corresponding chapter in your access point s manual Make sure that you use the MAC address to identify the devices when there several devices with the same SSID The radio channel of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 does not correspond to the radio channel of the access point gt Make sure that the radio channels on the devices are the same see page 51 or read the corresponding chapter in your access point s man ual You notice that unauthorised per sons have accessed The security precau tions are inadequate Boost your security precautions To find out how to do this please read Chapter Local Network on your datalcomput page 47 ers Some steps are not New firmware may gt Download the new firmware from appropriate the problem still exists be available for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 product page on our web
84. hexadecimal 41 59 Key type ce eee eee o rc 41 L LAN E Se DRE 47 132 LAN configuration Ethernet adapter 32 repeater access point 26 LAN socket o o o oooooo 11 Lease time yc oe edt is 49 LED displaying 14 LED displayS o oooooo o 10 Local IP address see Private IP address Local network o 132 Loginscreen 0 00 eae 16 M MAC access control 44 MAC access control list 42 61 MAC address 132 MAC address filter 42 MAC table cicle 42 Mains adapter socket od ica E 11 MDP bra ei es 133 N Network iur Se bac ale d 133 publici s aS 8 Network adapter 7 9 133 displaying configuration 108 Network configuration 82 Windows 2000 85 Windows 98 SE ME 88 Windows XP 000 eee 83 Network SettingS 47 O Obtaining an IP address automatically Windows 2000 95 Windows 98 ME SE 97 Windows XP 0000 eee 93 Open the command prompt 107 Operating mode 5 Access Point irc e us 6 Ethernet adapter 7 30 Repeater o ooooooooo oo 6 Setting cx eme sk reu 23 46 Index P PassphTaSO ooooooooooo como ooo 41 Password changing oooo oooooo 36 66 default setting 16 Possible USES syner sade sn naa aae
85. ing Mode o oo oooocoocooooooo 30 Local rietWork settings sissi iraan t EE A ee es ier bens 32 Security Setup Wizard 35 Changing the system password o oooocoocoocoooo rr r rss sr eter es 36 RAN 37 Setting data encryption o ooooocoooooooo ers 38 WPA2 WPA with pre shared key PSK 0 0 0 cece cece teens 39 WEP encryption ici iii em sve ee ROS e 40 Access control within the wireless network oooocoococoocoocoocooooo 42 Saving Settings ni eg e VeL a ARIS UR EXE EUNT U4 AER 44 Contents Configuring the Advanced Settings 45 Operating Mod evitara o ida 46 Local Network sima a e ica 47 Repeater Access Point 0 cece ccc eee hn 47 Ethernet adapter Operating Mode 2 2 ccc cette ees 50 Wireless Network 4c iced Bole ithe ts OSEE eed CU eds 51 Setting wireless security sys ss sees ccc re 55 WPA2 PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA PSK 0 00 ccc cece eee e 56 WEP encryption iii a eae dis 58 Permitted Clients ss seras psi pea it ASEM RE HARE ince Sade E 61 Repeater function WDS nyis sg des oso ccc ra 63 Administration siii aa 04 R gional ODtlOHs pissaire S e ite a as C a RUN qe 64 Internet Times e eere donde ERR S ree ee b e ee Re ERIS 65 Systern PaSsWOFG suas e ener RR e v Y Ee ings 66 Saving and restoring a configuration lisse eens 67 Saving configuration data 0 0 ccc ccc ene rr ra 67 Restoring the back up 0 ccc cette ene e en
86. int or the router under DNS Server Search Order not the address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 gt Click on Add gt Click on OK twice to close the Network window gt Restart the network see below Restarting the network dE SSS SSS AA AAA wL LDNnnnNnNDG wNnwDnaW WWn lt A gt Restart your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 by disconnecting the mains plug and plug ging it in again gt Check that the Power LED on the front panel of the unit is on continuously gt Reboot your PC You have now configured and opened a link between your PC and the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 106 Appendix Updating IP addresses Particularly in those cases in which you integrate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in an existing LAN that has already been configured the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 DHCP server may not be able to access the addressing of the client PC This means you cannot use this PC to access the configuration program This is mainly due to special settings in the Windows system registry Under no circum stances should you try to change them You can update the addressing via the command prompt for the MS DOS operating sys tem Please note Use only the commands described below and make sure they are entered correctly Otherwise you will not obtain the desired result Some MS DOS commands may even destroy the operating system Requirements Your PC is switched on and connected to the Gigaset WLAN
87. ion A RADIUS server acts as an authentication server You can select the new standard WPAZ2 if this is supported by all components in your wireless network or select WPA2 WPA if you are using devices that only support WPA gt Select the required option in the Security field Encryption amp Authentication Security RADIUS server IP address RADIUS server port RADIUS server secret key Advanced Settings Log O WPA2 v 182 fies fa fa 1812 OK Cancel gt Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in the RADIUS server IP address field gt Enter the port of the RADIUS server in the RADIUS server port field gt In the RADIUS server secret key field enter a key conforming to the conventions of the RADIUS server which is to be used by the server for authentication gt Click on OK to apply the settings 57 Configuring the Advanced Settings WEP encryption If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network we advise you to activate WEP Encryption on your wireless network components gt In the Security field select the option WEP Advanced Settings Logo Encryption amp Authentication Security WEP vi Authentication type Open Mi Key length 64 bits M Input type Y Passphrase Confirm passphrase Default key Key 1 sa OK Cancel gt Select the Authentication type Select Shared to require that each client registers on the network with a specified key S
88. ireless access to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 The access control is based on the MAC address of the PCs network adapters You can enter the MAC addresses for the PCs manually or select them from the list of PCs that are currently logged in Note The access control setting is only valid for wireless access of PCs to the repeater or access point If you use a router in your wireless network and have configured access control there for PCs you must also set this access control on the repeater Security Setup Wizard Log Off You can further restrict access to your wireless network by switching on the MAC address filter allowing only registered clients to connect MAC address filter on C of Allowed clients MAC address Device name 8B B B B B f Add Known wireless clients v Add lt Back Next gt Cancel The default setting for access control is disabled This means that all PCs using the correct SSID and the correct encryption can log in gt Next to MAC address filter select the option On to activate the MAC filtering 42 Security Setup Wizard Entering MAC addresses manually gt Enter the MAC address of the network adapter You will find this address on the bot tom of the device gt Enter the name of the PC gt Click on the Add button to add the entry to the list Selecting from the list of logged in PCs gt Select the required PC from the Known wireless clients list All PCs are displayed
89. is select Off for the DHCP Server However this is only necessary if another DHCP server is already being used in your network you are using more than one Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the same network In this case please switch off the DHCP server on all other repeaters Make sure you change the IP addresses of the other Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 follow the example on page 28 the IP addresses in your network are static i e you have manually assigned a static IP address to every network component 48 Configuring the Advanced Settings gt To do this select Off for the DHCP Server Please note Ifyou use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Repeater Operating Mode and opt for automatic address assignment for the connected PCs make sure thatthe DHCP server of your access point has been activated The devices connected via the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 will then use it automatically If you use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Access point Operating Mode it also depends on your existing network whether or not you should use the integrated DHCP server of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 If there is already a DHCP server in your network this one should be used If your network does not have a DHCP server yet then you can use the DHCP server inte grated in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to assign the IP addresses of the connected devices automatically gt In this case select On for the DHC
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91. king 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 accessories 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 evidence 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
92. local network via the Ethernet cable ODE On The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been powered up Off The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been powered down 10 Back panel First Steps 5VDC LAN The back panel of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 houses the following sockets Element Description 5VDC Socket for the mains adapter supplied Please note Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the repeater LAN Socket for an Ethernet cable Reset The reset button is located behind the small opening on the underside of the device Restart function Press the reset button for longer than 1 second but less than 5 seconds to reboot the device This does not affect the configuration settings The WLAN LED flashes while the device restarts This may take several minutes Reset function Press the button behind the small opening on the underside of the device for at least 5 seconds to return all settings to the factory settings Warning This will clear all the configuration settings you have made Updated firmware will not be affected Please note While the device is rebooting the reset button does not function To trigger the restart or reset function please wait until the WLAN LED has stopped flashing 11 First Steps Setting up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be set up in any suitable location in the home or office You do not need any special
93. n Repeater Operating Mode you must set the channel of the access point for which you wish to increase the range with the repeater gt In Access point Operating Mode select the Automatic option Note If the basic settings for the channel are not displayed on this screen Super G is preset as the transmission mode for the device see chapter Settings for the wireless net work on page 24 In this case the channel is set automatically SSID The SSID Service Set Identifier defines your wireless network Please remember that using the same SSID for several access points and repeaters means that you cannot influence which access point your PC will use to set up a connec tion This may cause problems if you wish to connect to a particular device for configu ration and it has not been properly integrated into the rest of the network You may not be able to reach it as your PC automatically sets up a connection with the strongest access point In this case move to the immediate vicinity of the device you want to con nect to or connect your PC directly to the device in question by means of an Ethernet cable gt If you want to use roaming enter the same SSID as the one used by the access point you select In Access point operating mode enter the SSID that you wish to use for your wireless network Make a note of this SSID you also need to enter it into the network adaptors of the PCs of your wireless network Repe
94. n area when connected gt Click on Properties gt Select Internet protocol TCP IP and once again click on Properties 93 Appendix Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask pour network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server gt If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto matically options have already been activated your PC is already configured for DHCP Click on Cancel and close the following windows with OK to save your net work configuration gt If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto matically have not been activated select them and click on OK Close the following screens gt Restart your network see page 106 94 Appendix Windows 2000 gt Click on Start Settings Control Panel gt Double click on the Network and Dial up Connections icon and then on the icon of the network connection with which you are connected to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Local Area Connection Status 2 xi General r Connection i
95. n assign a System Password for the configuration environment of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and specify the period after which a session is to end automatically if no further entry is made Note Only one connection to the configuration environment can be started at any one time gt In the Administration menu select System Password Advanced Settings Log Off System Password Idle time before log off 1 minutes OK Cancel After installation the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 configuration is protected by the System Password admin To prevent unauthorised changes to the configuration you should change the System Password You may have already set a System Password when setting up the Security Setup Wizard If so you can change it here gt Enter the current System Password in the Current password field gt Enter a new password in the New password field and repeat it in the Confirm new password field The password may contain up to 20 characters The password is case sensitive Avoid proper names and words that are too obvious Use a combination of letters numbers and special characters Please note If you ever forget your System Password you will have to reset your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 see page 11 Please bear in mind that this will restore all the settings to the factory configuration The password is reset to the default setting admin 66 Administration Setting Idle tim
96. nd answers in this user guide and in the document Gigaset WLAN Practical tips on the included CD For fast and dependable assistance with any repairs or guarantee warranty claims contact our Service Centres in United Kingdom 0 87 05 33 44 11 Ireland 18 50 77 72 77 Sverige 08 7509911 Finland 09 22 94 37 00 Norge 22 70 84 00 Danmark 35 25 86 00 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 Please address any questions about the DSL or cable connection to your network provider 119 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 In the 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 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 purchase This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper treat
97. nd subnet mask in the fields underneath Make sure that the IP address you assign complies with the conventions for private IP addresses described on page 100 50 Configuring the Advanced Settings Normally you do not have to change the option for the IP address type If your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server in your existing network please select Obtained automatically gt Click OK to apply the settings Please note We recommend using only one DHCP server in the network If you are already using a DHCP server in your network you should switch off the DCHP server on your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 You may be able to obtain information about the currently assigned IP address from the logbook of the DHCP server from which your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 obtains its IP address To do this you may need the MAC address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 which you can find on the label on the underside of the device Then enter the IP address shown in the logbook in the browser s address line to launch the configuration program If you still cannot open the configuration program using this method you will have to reset your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings by using the reset button see page 11 Your device will now have the old IP address 192 168 2 254 again and the DHCP server is activated Makesure that you adjust the IP configuration of your Gigaset
98. nd the next higher Name 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 The Domain name is mapped via the DNS service to the corresponding IP address DSL Digital Subscriber Line DSL is a data transmission technique in which a connection to the Internet can be run at 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 allows the IP address of a network component to change every time it registers or in cer tain time 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 The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 uses WEP encryption for secure data transmission over wireless networks Ethernet Ethernet is a network technology for local networks LAN and has been defined by the IEEE as Standard IEEE 802 3 Ethernet uses a base band cable with a transmission rate of 10 or 100 Mbps 130 Glossary Gateway A gateway is a device for connecting networks with completely different architectures addressing protocols application interfaces etc Although it is not totally correct the
99. ndow click on Properties again 85 Appendix Local Area Connection Properties 121x General Connect using B9 Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 Components checked are used by this connection Y NwLink NetBIOS Y NwLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Proto Install Uninstall Properties Description Show icon in taskbar when connected DK Cancel gt Check whether the displayed list on the General tab contains an entry for Internet protocol TCP IP and whether this has been activated If so you can terminate the procedure here Otherwise click on Install to install the protocol Select Network Component Type 24 x Click the type of network component you want to install E Client Bess Sy Click the Network Protocol that you want to install then click OK If you have an installation disk for this component click Have Disk Description A protocol is a language your com Network Protocol communicate with other computer AppleTalk Protocol DLC Protocol NetBEUI Protocol Network Monitor Driver Internet Protocol TCPAP Add Have Disk Cancel gt Select Protocol and click on Add 86 Appendix gt In the Network protocol list select Internet protocol TCP IP gt Click on OK You will now see the TCP IP protocol in the LAN connection properties window gt Click on OK You will see a mess
100. nnected to other local networks or to a wide area network WAN such as the Internet With the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you can connect a wired local Ethernet network to a wireless IEEE 802 11g standard network Local IP address See Private IP address MAC address Media Access Control The MAC address is used for the globally unique identification of a Network adapters 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 132 Glossary Mbps Million bits per second Specification of the transmission speed in a network 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 area 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 The Gigaset PC Card 108 and the Gigaset USB Adapter 108 are examples of wireless network adapters A network adapter has a unique address the MAC address Private IP address The private IP address is a network component s address within the local area network LAN The network operator can assign any address he or she wants Devices th
101. ns Changing the SSID of your wireless network only for Repeater and access point operating modes see page 37 Setting the encryption of your wireless network see page 38 Restricting the access certain PCs have to your wireless network only for Repeater and access point operating modes see page 42 When you configure the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 for the first time you should fol low the Security Setup Wizard user interface step by step You will find further options in the Advanced Settings menu see page 47 Security Setup Wizard Log Off This wizard helps you Seta password for administering this device e Change your wireless network identification e Encrypt your wireless network e Restrict access to your wireless network to certain computers To continue click Next Next gt Cancel Now click on Next gt 35 Security Setup Wizard Changing the system password The configuration of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is secured with the default pass word admin To prevent unauthorised changes to the configuration you should change the password Security Setup Wizard Log Off Please set a new password for your device in order to prevent unauthorized access to the configuration program Current password New password Confirm new password Cancel gt Enter the current password in the Current password field The default password is admin Enter a new password in the New
102. of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 27 48 Digital Subscriber Line see DSL Displaying operating state 10 NN re s 130 DNS SserVGE sns tex ees 130 alternative 49 preferred i5 eati Ricette 49 Domain name 49 130 Domain Name Service see DNS DOS operating systeM 107 DSE aio un ehe visio WEINE DIES 130 DSE modem c eA 8 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol see DHCP Dynamic IP address 130 137 Index E Encryption 38 55 58 60 130 WEP sois ERU dk 40 58 WPA aid e ert reos 39 Entering gateway Windows 2000 103 Windows 98 105 Windows XP 20055 101 Entering subnet mask Windows 2000 103 Windows 98 104 Windows XP 0055 101 Ethernet veneree i Eres 130 Ethernet adapter basic settings 30 configuring oooo ooooo o 30 EN d r tede E ce RR 3 32 possible uses ooooooooooo 7 wireless network 52 WLAN settings 31 EXIT I esi tito te ea RR em 110 Extended range 54 Extending wireless coverage 5 F Front panel cce ias 10 G Garanti o i oe uv uar 126 128 Gateway 131 Gigaset PC Card 108 9 Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 back panel o o o o oo oooo o o 11 COMNECtINQ oooooooooo 13 frontpanel o o o oooo 10 IP address or 16 setting Ups i t
103. on Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organisation Super G is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications Inc Introduction Introduction The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 offers various possibilities for use in wired and wireless networks It enables very simple wireless integration of remote PCs into a network You can also provide wireless access to a wired network Possible uses You can use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in various functions in your network The device provides three operating modes that you can choose to suit your requirements Use as Repeater The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless network Set it up within the range of your network The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 will now transmit data traffic into its own wireless area This allows you to set up wireless networks that cover a much larger area than would be possible with just one wireless router e g Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl cable WO a Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Introduction In this case you need to operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Repeater Operating Mode PCs that you wish to connect to a wireless local network via a Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 must have a wireless network adapter such as a Gigaset USB Adapter 108 Use as access point in conjunction with a Router The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 permits wireless connection of PCs to a wired local network For e
104. on for users at home and in small companies without a company authentication server Encryption keys are automatically generated with the Pre shared Key and automatically changed rekeying and authenticated between the devices after a certain period of time Rekey Interval Which standard of encryption you can choose depends on the components in your wire less network Every PC network adapter that requires access to a wireless network pro tected by WPA must also support WPA To find out whether and how you can use WPA on your PC read your network adapter s user guide If all components support WPA2 select option WPA2 PSK If you are using network adapters that only support WPA select the option WPA2 PSK WPA PSK The entries described below are the same for both options gt Select the required option in the Security field Advanced Settings Log Off Encryption amp Authentication Security NWPA2 PSK v Pre shared key Confirm pre shared key OK Cancel gt Enter a key in the Pre shared key field min 8 to max 63 characters and confirm it by entering it again gt Apply the settings by clicking OK 56 Configuring the Advanced Settings WPA and WPA2 with authentication server Access point Operating mode only In large networks e g in companies WPA enables the use of an additional authentica tion service In this case user access is controlled by user accounts and passwords in addition to WPA encrypt
105. onal Options Advanced Settings Log Off Regional Options County a y Time zone GMT 01 00 Amsterdam Berlin Bern Rome Stockholm Vienna ly adjust clock on C of saving changes Date format dd mm yyyy v Time format hh mm ss v Internet Time System time 01 01 2005 00 17 09 Last synchronization with unknown time server Use custom time servers C On of OK Cancel 64 Administration gt Select the country where you are currently located from the list You can set the clock to change automatically to summer time and or to the Time zone as you wish gt Select the required option and or select the Time zone for your location gt Select the required format for entering the date and time from the Date format and Time format lists respectively Internet Time The System time for your device is automatically synchronised with the time server on the Internet The time of the Last synchronization with time server is displayed for your information gt If you wish to use your own time server select the On option next to the Use custom time servers field gt Enter the Internet address for the time server in the Preferred time server and Alternate time server fields respectively gt Click on OK to apply the settings Please note If the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 does not have direct access to the Internet it may not access the time server 65 Administration System Password You ca
106. ork visible or not changed Your wireless network will also be easy for unauthorised users to find as you have not changed the ID of your wireless network SSID since setup and you have not deactivated the SSID broadcast The section entitled Setting wireless security on page 55 describes how to avoid this security risk Encryption for your wireless network not activated None of the data in your wireless network is encrypted when transmitted and can therefore easily be intercepted Unauthorised users can also easily access your net work your PCs and your Internet connection by this means The section entitled Setting wireless security on page 55 describes how to avoid this security risk Access to your wireless network not restricted to allowed clients This is only displayed in access point and repeater operating modes Users can access your wireless network from any PC The section entitled Permitted clients on page 61 describes how to avoid this security risk gt Click on Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data 74 Local Network Status information On the Local Network screen in the Status menu you will find information about the settings for your local network Local Network IP address 192 168 2 254 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 ZENZI 00 0B 6A 2C 7F EC 192 168 2 200 MAC address 00 70 46 00 00 01 DHCP Server Status Enabled DHCP clients Host name MAC address Refresh Log Off Leas
107. ou can specify which PCs will have wireless access to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and hence to your LAN Note The access control setting is only valid for wireless access from the PC to the repeater or access point If you use a router in your wireless network and have configured access control there for PCs this must also be set on the repeater gt In the Wireless Network menu select Allowed Clients Advanced Settings Log Off Allowed Clients MAC address filter on of Allowed clients MAC address Device name JS JS BS MM E Add Known wireless clients v Add OK Cancel The default setting for access control is disabled This means that all PCs that use the correct SSID can register The access control is based on the MAC addresss of the PCs network adapters gt Activate access control via the On option in the MAC address filter field Entering PCs manually gt Enter the required PCs with MAC address and Device name in the appropriate fields gt Click on the Add button to add the entry to the list gt Click on the Delete button to delete the entry from the list gt Apply the settings by clicking OK 61 Configuring the Advanced Settings Selecting from the list of logged in PCs gt From the Known wireless clients list all PCs that currently have access to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 select the PC you want to add to the access control gt Click on the Add button to add
108. ows operating system on your PC The following steps are required First install the TCP IP protocol as the network protocol on your system This step is not necessary if your system has already been configured for TCP IP connections As a rule Windows XP automatically integrates network cards to the local network via TCP IP For Windows 2000 and Windows 98 SE ME TCP IP is not normally installed Informa tion is given on how to install the TCP IP protocol for the network adaptor for these systems for Windows 2000 on page 85 for Windows 98 SE ME on page 88 If application of the network protocols was not envisaged during installation of the operating system you will be prompted to insert your CD ROM containing the operating system You define the addressing for your network card If you want to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as a Repeater or an Access point select automatic address allocation see page 93 If you want to use your device as a network adapter assign a static IP address see page 100 First configure the network settings for a PC Then you can use this PC to configure the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 After that you can connect further PCs To start the configuration program you may need to deactivate your browser s HTTP proxy If you use Windows XP Service Pack 2 you will need to configure the popup blocker Both procedures are described on the subsequent pages 82 Appendix Windows XP Note
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110. ption and then click on Finish If you have changed the default settings the device is restarted Please note If you wish to connect to an access point on which the encryption of data is acti vated after running the Basic Setup Wizard go straight to the Security Setup Wiz ard and enter the same data for encryption If you do not immediately run the Security Setup Wizard for an access point with encryption or if the keys or the type of encryption do not match the PC cannot establish a connection to your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 This is because there is no accessible DHCP server or the PC and repeater do not have static IP addresses In this case you must reset the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings see section Reset on page 11 and run the Basic Setup Wizard again The access point with which the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is to communicate must be ready for use before the PC games console or the set top box to which the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is to be connected is booted up The appendix contains an example of basic settings for wireless connection of games consoles and set top boxes see page 80 34 Security Setup Wizard Security Setup Wizard You can provide comprehensive protection for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the connected PCs against unauthorised access within your local network and from outside from the Internet The Security Setup Wizard offers the following functio
111. ress to network components It was developed because in large networks especially the Internet defining 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 Client from a defined IP pool range to Dynamic IP address thus saving a great deal of configuration 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 net work components in succession as and when required The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 includes a DHCP Server and so it can automatically assign IP addresses for the PCs on its local network You can specify that the IP addresses for certain PCs are never changed 129 Glossary DHCP Server See DHCP DNS Domain Name System DNS permits the assignment of IP addresses to computers 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 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 Name Server This in turn knows all the addresses of the computers in the local network a
112. ressing parties 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 com plex network routing IP address The IP address is the unique network wide address of a network component in a net work based on the TCP IP protocol e g in a local network LAN or on the Internet The IP address has four parts decimal numbers separated by full stops e g 192 168 2 1 The IP address comprises the network number and the computer number Depending on the Subnet mask one two or three parts form the network number the remainder form the computer number You can find out the IP address of your PC using the ipconfig command 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 IP pool range The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s IP address pool defines a range of IP addresses that the router s DHCP Server can use to assign Dynamic IP addresses ISP Internet Service Provider see Internet 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 a site As a rule the users and operators are identical A local network can be co
113. rk You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the Advanced Settings menu see page 45 Repeater Operating Mode and Ethernet adapter The encryption selection depends on the settings of your access point gt Check what type of encryption and what keys are set at the access point and make the same settings in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Note If you have selected several access points in repeater mode page 25 when making the basic settings only WEP is available for encryption Access point Operating Mode The encryption selection depends on which method is supported by all the components of your wireless network gt Set the appropriate encryption of your data in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and then in the other components of your wireless network 38 Security Setup Wizard WPA2 WPA with pre shared key PSK WPA is a more advanced procedure than WEP for protecting wireless networks Dynamic keys based on TKIP Temporal Key Integration Protocol offer increased security The new standard WPA2 uses AES Advanced Encryption Standard for encryp tion WPA PSK is a special WPA mode for users at home and in small companies without a company authentication server Encryption keys are automatically generated with the pre shared key automatically changed rekeying and authenticated between the devices after a certain period of time Rekey Interval Please remember
114. rogramvara som medf ljer p ett separat datame dium omfattas inte heller av garantin Ink pskvitto d r ink psdatum framg r skall uppvisas vid garantianspr k Garan tianspr k skall g ras inom tv m nader fr n det datum d fel som omfattas av garantin uppt cks gander tten till enheter eller komponenter som ersatts och returnerats till Siemens skall verg till Siemens Garantin g ller nya enheter som k pts inom den Europeiska unionen F r enheter k pta i Sverige utf rdas garantin av Siemens Home amp Office Communication Devices AB R ntgenv gen 2 171 95 Solna Sverige Garantianspr k som skiljer sig fr n eller som str cker sig ut ver anspr k som anges i denna garanti r inte giltiga Siemens r inte ansvarigt f r driftst rningar f rlorad vinst eller f rlust av data ytterligare programvara eller annan information som ladd ats ned av kunden Om skadan inte omfattas av garantin f rbeh ller sig Siemens r tten att fakturera kunden f r ers ttningsprodukten eller reparationen Ovanst ende villkor inneb r ingen f r ndring av bevisb rdan till kundens nackdel F r att framst lla garantianspr k ber vi dig kontakta Siemens telefonservice Aktuellt telefonnummer terfinns i den medf ljande anv ndarhandboken 123 Appendix Takuuehdot Suomi T m takuu ei rajoita niit oikeuksia joita laitteen k ytt j ll ostajalla on j lleen myyj kohtaan Valmistaja my nt laitteelle
115. rusteella ostajalla ei ole oikeutta esitt muita kuin edell mainit tuja vaatimuksia Siemensi kohtaan Takuu ei kuitenkaan milt n osin sulje pois tai rajoita ostajan kuluttajansuojalain tai tuotevastuulain mukaisia oikeuksia Takuuehtojen mukaiset vaihto ja korjauspalvelut eiv t pidenn takuuaikaa Jos laitteessa ei havaita n iden takuuehtojen mukaista virhett Siemensill on oikeus veloittaa ostajalta laitteen vaihto tai korjauskulut Laitteen vikatapauksessa pyyd mme teit ottamaan yhteytt ensisijaisesti j lleen myyj nne Takuuta koskevissa asioissa kannattaa ottaa yhteytt Siemensin asiakaspalveluun Asiakaspalvelun puhelinnumero l ytyy tuotteen mukana toimitettavista k ytt ohjeista 124 Appendix Tillverkarens garanti Finland Denna garanti begr nsar inte de r ttigheter som anv ndaren k paren av enheten har gentemot terf rs ljaren Tillverkaren beviljar garanti f r enheten och dess komponen ter enligt f ljande garantivillkor Siemens ansvarar f r fel i material och utf rande som uppst r i nya enheter och till h rande komponenter under tv r efter det ink psdatum som framg r av kvittot Beroende p garantin kan Siemens v lja att antingen reparera den felaktiga enheten eller ers tta den med en likv rdig produkt Delar som utsatts f r normalt slitage t ex batterier knappsats h lje omfattas av garantin under tolv m nader efter ink psdatum Garantin g ller inte
116. s connect the LAN ports of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the games consoles with an Ethernet cable gt Switch on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and wait until it is ready for use WLAN LED lights up gt Switch on games console 1 and configure the console s network settings as directed in its user guide gt Connect the second device Ethernet adapter to games console 2 To do this connect the LAN ports of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the games consoles with an Ethernet cable gt Switch on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and wait until it is ready for use WLAN LED lights up gt Switch on games console 2 and configure the console s network settings as directed in its user guide Please note 1 If your games console has a USB port you can also use the supplied USB cable to supply power to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 providing the games console can emit sufficient power 2 AGigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can also be configured to interact with a Gigaset M740 AV 81 Appendix Integration in the network If you wish to use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Ethernet adapter Operating Mode i e if you wish to connect a PC or a games console wirelessly to a local network you may have to carry out a network configuration PC settings are however often already correct in which case the step described in this chapter need not be carried out You can do this using the tools provided by the Wind
117. s 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 guide 120 Appendix 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 4 In the 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 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 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 brea
118. set WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings to once again obtain access via address 192 168 2 254 see page 11 112 Appendix Problem Possible cause Remedy You cannot estab lish a wireless con nection to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 You are outside the range of the device gt Reduce the distance to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Align the aeri als of the devices involved in trans mission for the best possible range You have deactivated the SSID broadcast option which means that the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 does not appear in the network over view Manually enter the SSID of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 for your wireless network adapter to set up the connection Encryption of the transmitted data has been activated on your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 WEP WPA Apply the encryption settings to your wireless network adapter as well The MAC filter on your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been activated but your PC s MAC address has not been entered Operating Mode Access point From another PC enter the relevant MAC address in the table to permit access see page 61 Try using an Ethernet cable to connect a PC to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 113 Appendix Problem Possible cause Remedy You cannot access the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 from aPC forexample to call the configura tion program wire less connection via
119. sosse sees sr rer ooo 41 Wide Area Network see WAN Windows XP o oo o ooooo oooo 83 Wired Equivalent Privacy see WEP Wireless Cell o o oo o o o 135 Wireless LAN see WLAN Wireless network 51 access control 42 encryption oooo oooo ooo 38 Ethernet adapter 52 WLAN 2e parente tac era 135 WLAN setting Ethernet adapter operating MOOG ccs cec al es 31 Repeater mode 24 WPA CE 39 135 WPA2 PSK 000 eee 38 56 WPA PSK ostia rca men 39 56 X Rs eee ERA ea 54 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG Schlavenhorst 66 D 46395 Bocholt O Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH amp Co KG 2005 All rights reserved Subject to availability Rights of modification reserved www siemens com gigaset No A31008 M1030 B101 2 7619
120. t in the address block of the addresses auto matically assigned by the DHCP server in your network See also Example of LAN settings with two repeaters on page 28 Normally you do not have to change the option for the IP address type However if your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 should obtain its IP address automatically from a DHCP server in your network please select the Obtained automatically option Please note You may be able to obtain information about the currently assigned IP address from the logbook of the DHCP server from which your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 obtains its IP address To do this you may need the MAC address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 which you can find on the label on the underside of the device Then enter the IP address shown in the logbook in the browser s address line to launch the configuration program If you still cannot open the configuration program using this method you will have to reset your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings by using the reset button see page 11 Your device will now have the old IP address 192 168 2 254 again and the DHCP server is activated If you have assigned a static IP address for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you can decide whether to use the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s integrated DHCP server Depending on the configuration of your network it may be better to deactivate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s integrated DHCP server gt To do th
121. tes all the entries in a screen since the last time you clicked on OK Other buttons may be visible depending on the function in question These are described in the relevant sections 20 Basic Setup Wizard Basic Setup Wizard The Basic Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the general configuration of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 This includes the following settings regional settings Operating Mode selection wireless network WLAN settings local network LAN settings gt Select Basic Setup Wizard on the start screen to start the configuration Basic Setup Wizard Log Off This wizard helps you Choose regional options Select the operating mode Configure your wireless network Configure your local network To continue click Next Next gt Cancel gt Click the Next gt button 21 Basic Setup Wizard Regional Options On this screen you can select your present location for the regional settings up Wizard ecurity Setup Wizar Advanced Settinc Stat Log Off Please choose your present location to apply the appropriate regional settings Country v Automatically adjust clock on C of for daylight saving changes lt Back Next gt Cancel gt Select the country where you are currently located from the list You can set for the clock to change automatically to summer time and or to the time zone as you wish gt Select the required option and or sel
122. the back up gt For Task select the option Restore configuration gt In your file system select the backup file with which you wish to restore the config uration A window will appear prompting you to confirm the procedure gt Click on OK The configuration will now be updated Resetting to the factory settings You can reset the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings You should do this before making the device available to others or exchanging it through the dealer gt Select the option Reset configuration to factory default settings and click on OK A window will appear prompting you to confirm the procedure Please note You can restart your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 if itis not working properly It should then be ready for use again see page 11 Please bear in mind that when the device is fully reset all configuration settings will return to the factory settings This means that you will have to completely reconfigure the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 This does not affect firmware loaded at an earlier stage Reboot You can restart your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 if it is not working properly It should then be ready for use again In the Administration menu select Reboot Click on OK to restart the device 68 Administration Updating firmware Siemens continuously updates the device software for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in order to always offer you the latest standards
123. the entry to the list gt Apply the settings by clicking OK Please note If you activate MAC access control you must at least enter the PC from which you are configuring the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Otherwise you will no longer be able to access the user interface and a corresponding error message will be shown If by mistake you have denied all PCs access to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you have two choices You can completely reset the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 see page 11 You can connect a PC to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 using one of the LAN connections As MAC access control only applies to PCs that are connected wirelessly you can use this PC to change the configuration 62 Configuring the Advanced Settings Repeater function WDS Only Repeater Operating Mode If you use the device in Repeater Operating Mode and want to increase the range in your wireless network you must configure the Wireless Distribution System WDS function gt In the Wireless Network menu select Repeater WDS Advanced Settings Log Off Repeater WDS Comment MAC address Signal strength SSID Channel 8 B JS B B Add not available Refresh OK Cancel The name of the access point is shown in the Comment field If there is a connection the MAC address of the access point is shown in the MAC address field If there is a connection to the access point the SSID is shown in the SSID field The radio chann
124. the factory settings of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Configuring the first Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as an access point gt Start up the user interface of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 from the PC see page 16 and select Basic Setup Wizard gt Select Access point as Operating Mode gt On the wireless network settings screen select the Channel and enter the required SSID In Super G mode see page 54 however the channel is set automatically gt On the local network settings screen select the following options IP address type Static DHCP Server On gt On the Security Setup Wizard close down screen deactivate the option to start the Basic Setup Wizard and click Finish 80 Appendix Configuring the second and further Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as an Ethernet adapter gt Start up the user interface of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 from the PC see page 16 and select Basic Setup Wizard gt Select Ethernet adapter as Operating Mode gt On the wireless network settings screen enter the same SSID that you used in the first device access point gt On the local network settings screen select the Obtained automatically option for the IP address type gt On the Security Setup Wizard close down screen deactivate the option to start the Basic Setup Wizard and click Finish Connecting and getting started gt Connect the first device access point to games console 1 To do thi
125. thing as the Obtain an IP address automatically function field is set during the installation of TCP IP If how ever you integrate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in an existing network with static address blocks domain names or subnets or if you cannot launch the configuration pro gram straight away you should check the TCP IP properties and make any necessary changes This is described below Windows XP gt Click on Start and select Control panel gt Select Network and Internet Connections then click on the Network Connec tions icon gt Double click on the LAN connection with which you are connected to the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Wireless Network Connection Status PR General Support Connection Connected Duration 00 Speed 54 0 Wireless Network Connection Properties Status RE J Signal Strength General Wireless Networks Authentication Advanced Activity Connect using E9 Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 This connection uses the following items E Client for Microsoft Networks a File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks a QoS Packet Scheduler Internet Protocol TCP IP mmm a Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notificatio
126. tional circum stances You may be able to obtain information about the currently assigned IP address from the logbook of the DHCP server from which your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 obtains its IP address To do this you may need the MAC address of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 which you can find on the label on the underside of the device Then enter the IP address shown in the logbook in the browser s address line to launch the configuration program If you still cannot open the configuration program using this method you will have to reset your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings by using the reset button see page 11 Your device will now have the old IP address 192 168 2 254 again and the DHCP server is activated If you have assigned a static IP address for your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you can decide whether to use the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s integrated DHCP server Depending on the configuration of your network it may be better to deactivate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 s integrated DHCP server gt To do this select the Off option for the DHCP server However this is only necessary if another DHCP server is already being used in your network you are using more than one Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the same network In this case please switch off the DHCP server on all other repeaters Make sure you change the IP addresses of the other Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 follow the example on p
127. to apply the settings 54 Configuring the Advanced Settings Setting wireless security To protect your wireless local network against eavesdropping and unauthorised access to your data you should set the data encryption Repeater and Ethernet adapter Operating Mode The encryption selection that is available will depend on your access point gt Check what type of encryption and which keys are set at the access point and make the corresponding settings in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Note If you have selected several access points in repeater mode see page 25 and see page 63 only WEP is available for encryption Operating Mode Access point The encryption selection depends on which methods are supported by all your wireless network components gt Set the corresponding encryption of your data on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and then on the other components of your wireless network You can use the following security mechanisms WPA2 PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA PSK see page 56 WAP2 and WPA2 WPA with authentication server only in Access point mode see page 57 WEP encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy see page 58 We recommend using WPA2 PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless network 55 Configuring the Advanced Settings WPA2 PSK and WPA2 PSK WPA PSK WPA WPA2 with Pre shared Key WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK is a special WPA mode that provides encryption protecti
128. u can find on the label on the underside of the device Then enter the IP address shown in the logbook in the browser s address line to launch the configuration program If you still cannot open the configuration program using this method you will have to reset your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 to the factory settings by using the reset button see page 11 Your device will now have the old IP address 192 168 2 254 again and the DHCP server is activated Make sure that you adjust the IP configuration of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 as well as that of the connected devices PC games console etc to the configu ration of the other participants in your networks or of your communication part ner for example a valid IP address that differs from the already assigned addresses and the appropriate subnet mask gt Click on Next gt This opens the screen for completing the basic settings tup Wizard Log Off Country Germany Operating mode Ethernet adapter Click Finish to end this wizard and apply the new settings IV would like to run the Security Setup Wizard now lt Back Finish Cancel 33 Basic Setup Wizard You should now make the settings for network security gt Click on Finish The basic settings you have made are saved gt This takes you to the Security Setup Wizard which is described from page 35 onwards gt If you want to make the security settings later you can deactivate the relevant o
129. ustomercare Problem Possible cause Remedy No LED lights up on the front panel The device is not correctly connected to the mains power supply gt Check whether the mains adapter plug is properly inserted in the device gt Check whether the socket in which the mains adapter is plugged is live This can be done using a device that you know works properly e g a desk lamp The LED for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 LAN socket does not light up You do not have any devices connected gt Connect a device using the LAN cable supplied The device has not been properly connected gt Make sure that the LAN cable connectors sit firmly in the correct connection sockets on both the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the connected terminal Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is not connected to the mains power supply or is not ready for use gt Check whether the Power LED on your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is continuously lit and if appropriate restart your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 by briefly disconnecting it from the mains power supply The connected device is not switched on or not ready for use gt Check the status of the connected device and if appropriate restart it You are not using the correct cable or the cable is damaged gt Connect the device with the sup plied cable or an Ethernet or Crosso ver cable category 5 or higher Try repl
130. wer supply cable for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 fed by a USB interface e g on the PC one CD containing this user guide and the Gigaset WLAN practical tips document one Quick Start Guide System requirements EA a a 1 nn IUE To operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you need a PC with a Gigaset PC Card 108 a Gigaset USB Adapter 108 or a different 802 11g or 802 11b compatible wireless network adaptor and or an Ethernet card a Web browser e g Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Mozilla Firefox 1 0 or higher to configure your repeater First Steps Operating displays and connections Front panel LED displays The front panel of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 contains LED displays that show the operating state and simplify installation and fault finding in the network The LED s show the following LED State Status On There is a wireless connection to the local network The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is sending or receiving data on its WLAN interface WLAN Flashing New firmware is being loaded on the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 or the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is rebooting Off The WLAN interface is not active On There is a connection to the local network via the Ethernet cable LAN Flashing The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is sending or receiving data via the Ethernet cable Off There is no connection to the
131. wiring However you should comply with the follow ing guidelines 12 Operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 only indoors within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C Do not position the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 near sources of heat Do not cover the ventilation slots High temperatures will reduce the transmit ter range A suitable mains socket and a connection to the Ethernet socket of a PC or a wired network must be available where you set up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Do not position the device in the immediate vicinity of stereo equipment TV sets or microwave ovens This may cause interference Position the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 on a non slip surface The router feet do not normally leave any traces on the surface they are on How ever some furniture surfaces may contain substances that attack and soften the router s plastic feet This may cause the feet to mark the furniture surface Position the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in such a way that it cannot fall down and damage the antenna Do not place the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 on a heat sensitive surface Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them You should not cover the cables with anything Protect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 from dampness First Steps Connecting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Set up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 at the required location To a wired network LAN a PC a games console or a modem gt Plug one end of the Ethern
132. xample the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be connected via an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet router thus providing further PCs with wireless access to this network It is also possible to connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 away from e g on the first floor the Ethernet router which is in the cellar for example using cable In this case you need to operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Access point Operating Mode a Ethernet Int t o A E Sear Y Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Ca Gigaset Router Introduction Use as wireless network adapter The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be connected directly to the Ethernet port of a PC or other device e g a games console set top box It then functions as a wireless network adapter but uses the device s wired Ethernet port You do not need to install any additional driver software on the device This ensures that access to the wireless network is independent of the operating system When you set up a connection from a computer or other device to an access point using the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Ethernet adapter Operating Mode Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 Internet i wey If you want to set up a wireless connection between two PCs or other devices using the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you have to use one Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Access point Operating Mode and all others in Ethernet adapt
133. your PC is already configured for DHCP Click on Cancel and close the following windows with OK to save your net work configuration gt If the Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address auto matically options have not been activated select them and click on OK Close the following screens gt Restart your network see page 106 96 Appendix Windows 98 SE ME gt Click on Start Settings Control Panel gt Double click on the Network icon Ez Control Panel Accessibility Add New Add Remove Date Time Options Hardware Programs Gaming Internet Keyboard Use the settings in Options Control Panel to personalize your computer Select an item to view its Multimedia Netwode ness eo escription Microsoft Home 52 y Pass F ock lsal SUBE Pow Printers Regional Sounds eee Management gt e Telephony Users 97 Appendix gt In the next window click on the TCP IP entry for the network adapter you want to use to connect your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 with the network Client for Microsoft Networks Microsoft Family Logon i Dial Up Adapter lg Siemens Gigaset PC Card 54 4 TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter Y TCPAP gt Siemens Gigaset PC Card 108 u C 20 005 20 Microsoft Family Logon gt Click on the Properties button You can also double click on the TCP IP entry as this automatically opens the Properties window 98 Appendix TCP IP Prop
134. ystem was started System time Shows the system time for your device Firmware version Shows the version of the firmware currently installed in your device Bootcode version Shows the version of the boot code currently installed in your device Wireless driver version Shows the version of the WLAN driver currently installed in your device Hardware version Shows the version of your device s hardware Serial number Shows your device s serial number 78 Status information System Log The system log can give you important information about the functioning of your device and possible problems You can adjust the scope of the system log to suit your needs see the section entitled System Log on page 71 gt Click on Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data 79 Appendix Appendix This appendix contains information about Basic settings for wireless connection of two games consoles see below Configuring the network see page 82 Updating IP addresses see page 107 Troubleshooting see page 111 Specifications see page 116 Approval see page 117 Customer Care see page 119 9 4999090500 Settings for wireless connection for games consoles and set top boxes The following example describes what settings you need to make if you want to wire lessly connect two games consoles using two Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 devices The configuration description always refers to

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