CyberTAN Technology SE587 User Manual
Gigaset
SE587 WLAN dsl
Gigaset
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Contents
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
LED displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Features and applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting and activating the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Overview of the installation steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to the splitter data port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting to the mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting wireless to the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Checking the operating state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring the local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuring the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
The user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
User interface functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Elements in the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DSL Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Internet Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
PVC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Basic configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
LAN configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Access Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Applications and Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuration Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Local network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Computer names and workgroups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting up a wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Network configuration with Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Showing networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Changing the settings for IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Selecting a computer name and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Network configuration with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Showing networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing the settings for IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Selecting a computer name and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Network configuration with Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Showing networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Changing the settings for IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Selecting a computer name and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Network configuration with Windows 98, SE, ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting up a PC as a client for Microsoft networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Selecting a computer name and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Installing the TCP/IP protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Making TCP/IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Network configuration with Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Showing networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Changing the settings for IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Selecting a computer name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Synchronising TCP/IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Windows 98 SE, ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Mac OS X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Establishing the IP and MAC addresses in the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
The Siemens Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is a powerful but easy-to-use communications
device for connecting your PCs or local area network (LAN) to the Internet (via ADSL) or
for connecting a set-top box to watch IPTV. The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl contains an
integrated ADSL modem enabling you to access the Internet easily.
You can connect your PCs wirelessly to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl and create a wireless local area network (WLAN). For network security, wireless transmission is encrypted
by default using the WPA standard.
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl allows several users to access the Internet simultaneously.
A single user account can be shared if your Internet service provider permits this. If you
want to surf the Internet and watch IPTV at the lowest possible cost, the Gigaset SE587
WLAN dsl is a convenient and simple solution.
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl has an extensive range of functions but remains simple to
use. It can be configured and operational within a few minutes.
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The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
The device
Front Panel
Power switch on / switch off
Bottom
The label on the bottom of the device shows the serial number and the wireless security
settings (SSID and WPA key), if the security settings are preset.
Back Panel
10/100 Mbps switch sockets for
connecting PCs, set-top boxes
or other Ethernet devices
Socket for connecting the integrated
modem to the ADSL port of the splitter
Reset button
Socket for the
power supply unit
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Reset Button
Reboot function (software reset): Press the button for longer than 1 second but less
than 5 seconds to reboot the device. This does not affect the configuration settings.
Reset function (returns to factory settings): Press and hold the button for at least
5 seconds to return all settings to the factory settings.
Warning: This will clear all the configuration settings you have made since the initial
startup. Do not perform this action without first consulting the hotline of your Internet
service provider.
LED displays
The upper side of the device has LED displays that show the operating state and simplify
installation and troubleshooting in the network.
The LEDs show the following:
LED State Status
The device is powered on and has been booted successfully.
System is booting.
The device cannot be booted or a malfunction has been
detected.
A device is connected to the relevant LAN port and a
connection has been established.
There is no device connected or the connected device is
powered off.
The wireless interface is activated, no data transmission
at present.
The device is transmitting or receiving data on the wireless interface.
The device is connected to the ADSL port of the splitter
and the ADSL connection has been synchronised successfully.
There is no connection to the ADSL port of the splitter or
the ADSL connection cannot be synchronised.
Power
LAN1 –
LAN4
WLAN
ADSL
On (green)
Flashing
(green)
Off The device is powered off.
On (red)
On
Flashing The LAN port is transmitting or receiving data (traffic).
Off
On
Flashing
Off The wireless interface is deactivated.
On
Flashing The ADSL connection is being synchronised.
Off
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LED State Status
On (green) A connection to the Internet has been established. *)
Flashing
Online
*) If the Internet session is dropped due to an idle timeout, the light will remain green
as long as a DSL connection is still present.
(green)
Off There is no Internet connection.
On (red)
The device is transmitting or receiving data from or to
the Internet.
Device attempted to establish an Internet connection
and failed.
Features and applications
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl's wide range of features makes it ideal for a large number
of applications:
Internet access
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl allows several users access to the Internet simultaneously.
u Since many ADSL providers permit communication with end users via the PPPoA or
PPPoE protocol, the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl has an integrated client for this proto-
cols. It is therefore no longer necessary to install these services on your PC.
u The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl supports shared Internet access for up to 253 users.
This means several users in your network can surf the Internet simultaneously, all
using the same Internet account.
u The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl allows the connection of a set-top box which enables
you to watch Internet television (IPTV).
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Setting up a local area network
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers the following possibilities:
u Up to four devices (PCs, a Hub or Switch) connected via Ethernet ports with a trans-
mission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps (with automatic recognition).
u Up to 253 mobile terminals connected via a wireless interface with a transmission
speed of up to 54 Mbps. It complies with IEEE 802.11g standard and can work with
all products that satisfy WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g.
u Using the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl makes it easy to set up a network at home or in
small offices. For example, users can exchange data in the network.
u The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl supports DHCP for dynamic IP configuration of the
local area network and DNS for domain name mapping.
Security functions
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers comprehensive security measures:
u Firewall protection against unauthorized access from the Internet
With the firewall, the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers comprehensive protection
against hacker attacks.
u Network Address Translation (NAT)
All PCs in the local area network use the Public IP address of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN
dsl for their Internet connections, which makes them 'invisible' on the Internet. The
Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl only allows access from the Internet if this has been
requested from within the local area network.
u DMZ (Exposed Host)
This allows you to release one PC in your local area network for unlimited access
from the Internet. Note that in this case your local area network will no longer be
adequately protected against Internet attacks.
u Service filtering and domain blocking
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl can filter Internet access. Here you determine which
PCs may access which Internet services.
Additionally you can disable access to certain Internet domains (URL blocking).
u Encryption for the wireless network
To protect your wireless LAN against unauthorized access or to make data illegible
to unauthorized parties the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is delivered with the encryption
methods WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK (WPA with pre-shared key) and WEP (see page 32).
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Internet Explorer are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mac OS X is a registered trademark of Appel Inc.
Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organization.
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First steps
First steps
System requirements
You require the following components to operate your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl:
u A PC with
– an 802.11g or 802.11b compatible wireless Network adapter.
Note:
An 802.11b-compatible network adapter has a maximum transmission speed
of 11 Mbps. An 802.11g-compatible network adapter has a maximum transmission speed of 54 Mbps.
–or an Ethernet port (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
u A Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer V 6.0 or higher or Mozilla Firefox
V 1.0 or higher for configuring your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl.
u To access the Internet you require
– a DSL port (splitter),
– the access data for your Internet service provider.
Note:
We recommend you use a PC with the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system
because only then are all system requirements for using the device fulfilled.
Connecting and activating the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl can be set up in any suitable location in the home or office.
You do not need any special wiring. However, you should comply with the following
guidelines:
u Operate the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl only indoors within a temperature range of
0 to +40 °C. Do not position the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl near sources of heat. Do
not cover the ventilation slots. High temperatures can damage the device.
u A mains socket for 100–240VAC and a connection socket for the splitter or LAN must
be available in the place where you set up the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl.
u Position the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl so that it cannot fall down. Position the Gigaset
SE587 WLAN dsl on a non-slip surface.
u Do not place the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl on any furniture surface that could be
affected by the heat from the device.
u Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them. You should not cover the cables
with anything.
Please remember:
Network connections (LAN) via cables may only be set up with the Gigaset SE587
WLAN dsl within enclosed rooms.
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First steps
Overview of the installation steps
1. First install an Ethernet network card or a wireless Network adapter in the PCs you
want to connect to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl. The installation is described in the
user guides for these products.
2. Then make the necessary connections (PCs, splitter) on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
and activate the device (page 11).
3. Before the PCs can communicate with the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl and with each
other in a local network, you may have to change your network settings (page 16).
Configure these network settings on one PC first so that it can establish a connec-
tion to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl. You can then use this PC to configure the de-
vice. To find out how to do this, refer to the chapter "Local network configuration"
on page 45.
4. Then configure the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl to activate the device's Internet access
(refer to the section "Basic configuration" on page 24). To do this you will need the
access data for your Internet service provider.
If you want to connect more PCs to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, configure their network settings and set up the local area network accordingly (refer to the chapter "Local
network configuration" on page 45).
If you wish to use other functions of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, use the other functions of the user interface (see "The user interface" on page 18).
For experienced users
The default settings for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl are:
– IP address: 192.168.254.254
– Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
– Wireless: Disabled
– SSID: Refer to the bottom of the device.
Caution: By default there is no encryption active. Please be sure to make your network
secure. You will find information about this in the section entitled "Wireless Security"
on page 31.
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Connecting to the splitter data port
Connect the DSL port (grey) on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl to the ADSL socket on
the splitter. To do this, use the DSL cable supplied (grey).
Splitter
DSL cable
Connecting to the PC
You can connect wired PCs to your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl to create a local area network (LAN).
First connect just one PC to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl. You can then carry out the
general configuration. You can connect further PCs later on.
Connect one of the LAN ports (1 – 4, yellow) on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl to the
Ethernet network card in your PC. To do this, use the other LAN cable supplied
(CAT5, yellow).
LAN cable
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Connecting to the mains power supply
Only use the power supply unit that comes with the device. Using the wrong
power supply unit may damage the device.
W
Wireless is OFF by default, to enable wireless follow the procedure "Wireless Settings" on page 29 of this user manual.
Connect the power adapter cable to the POWER socket on the Gigaset SE587 WLAN
dsl.
Plug the power adapter into a mains socket.
Switch on the device.
Power switch on / switch off
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is now switched on and ready for operation.
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Connecting wireless to the PC
A wireless connection is made using a wireless network adapter that must be installed
in your PC. This can be an 802.11g or 802.11b-compatible wireless network adapter.
Owing to the superior range and the high data throughput, we recommend that you use
the Gigaset PC Card 54 or the Gigaset USB Adapter 54.
A wireless network is defined by assigning an identical SSID to all the devices.
You should therefore enter the SSID for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl in your network
adapter configuration. For the default SSID for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl refer to
the bottom of the device.
If you use a wireless network adapter from the Gigaset range, enter the SSID using
the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor.
If the correct SSID has been entered in your PC's wireless network adapter, the wireless
link will be established automatically.
Wireless LAN
adapter
By default there is no encryption active. Please be sure to make your
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network secure. You will find information about this in the section
entitled "Wireless Security" on page 31.
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Checking the operating state
Your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is now ready for use. The LED displays on the front panel
of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl provide information about the operating state (see
page 8).
When the device is ready for use, the LEDs light up as follows:
u The Power LED on the front lights up.
u The ADSL LED flashes to indicate that the DSL connection is being synchronised.
Once this process is complete, the ADSL LED lights up permanently.
u The LAN LEDs light up if a device is connected to the corresponding LAN port.
u The WLAN LED lights up indicating that the wireless interface is activated.
If this is not the case, refer to the section entitled "Troubleshooting" on page 77.
Configuring the local network
In order to communicate via the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, the network configuration
may have to be set up correctly on the connected PCs.
This usually occurs automatically with
u Windows Vista (32 and 64)
u Windows XP
u Windows 2000 or
u Mac OS X
operating systems provided you have not made any changes to the standard settings for
the network configuration.
With Windows 98 SE or ME initial network configuration may be necessary.
If you require information on how to configure computers correctly for working in a
Local Network (LAN) or in a Wireless Local Access Network (WLAN), please refer to the
chapter "Local network configuration" on page 45
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Configuring the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
You can now make the basic settings for Internet access using the browser-based configuration user interface of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl which can be operated via your
Internet browser (page 24).
In addition, the user interface provides detailed status information on operation and
configuration and offers helpful administration options. These are described in the
chapters "Status information" on page 20 and "Administration" on page 39.
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Important operation information
If you operate a SIP phone on your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl please mind that it will
maintain the Internet connection even if it is in stand-by mode. This can result in
high connection charges if you are on a time-based or volume-based tariff. In this
case it is recommended to use a flat-rate tariff.
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We recommend to perform the basic configuration using a PC which is
connected via cable.
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The user interface
You can now use the browser-based user interface for the configuration of the Gigaset
SE587 WLAN dsl or to get information on the configuration and operation. As Internet
browser we recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer V 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox
V 1.0 or higher.
Note:
To start the configuration environment, you may need to deactivate the HTTP proxy
for your browser.
If you use Window Vista or Windows XP Service Pack 2, you will need to configure the
popup blocker.
If you use a firewall, it must allow connection to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl. For
details, refer to the user guide for your firewall. If necessary deactivate the firewall
while you configure your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl.
Starting the user interface
To access the user interface of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl:
Start your Internet browser.
Enter the IP address of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl in the browser's address field:
http://192.168.254.254
The login screen appears.
The predefined user ID is admin. For your security the configuration program is protected with a password. The default password generally required is admin.
Enter the password.
Click Login.
The user interface is opened displaying the Status pages first (see page 20).
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The configuration program ends automatically if no entry is made within a time period
of 10 minutes.
Note:
u For security reasons you should change the predefined password at a later stage.
u You can set up more user IDs and assign passwords via the user interface.
For information on how to set up new user IDs and change the predefined password
see section "Management" on page 39.
User interface functions
The user interface provides the following menus:
Status You can view information about the configuration and status
of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl in this menu. This is
described from page 20 onwards.
Setup Use this menu to make the settings required for connecting
to the Internet. You can also make settings for your local network. This is described from page 24 onwards.
Wireless This menu allows you to set up your wireless network. You
can make the basic settings (e.g. SSID and channel) and set
up encryption for wireless traffic. This is described from
page 29 onwards.
Security Here you can enable or disable the firewall of your Gigaset
SE587 WLAN dsl. This is described on page 33.
Access Restrictions You can restrict the access to the Internet for specific PCs and
for specific services. This is described from page 34 onwards.
Applications & Gaming This menu allows you to configure the NAT firewall of the
device. In particular port forwarding and DMZ can be configured (see page 36).
Administration The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl user interface provides several
helpful functions for administering your device. This is
described from page 39 onwards.
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Elements in the user interface
The user interface screens contain the following buttons:
Transfers the settings you have made to the Gigaset SE587
WLAN dsl configuration.
Deletes all the entries on a screen since the last time you
clicked Save Settings.
Click the help link to display explanations about the current
user interface screen.
Other buttons may be displayed depending on the function in question. These are
explained in the relevant sections.
Status information
Information about configuration and the status of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is displayed in the Status menu of the user interface.
Detailed information is available on the following status screens:
u DSL Status
u Internet
u Local Network
u Wireless Network
u Device
The Status pages are updated automatically at regular intervals.
DSL Status
You will find detailed information about the status and operation of the device’s DSL
connection on the DSL Status screen in the Status menu.
This page shows whether the DSL connection has been established successfully. The
DSL connection is active if the parameter Status has the value ON (green coloured).
The additional information provided on this screen is highly technical and can be used
by service personnel for a detailed analysis and trouble shooting in the case of an error.
In the Status menu, select DSL Status.
Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
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Internet
The Internet page shows information about the configuration of the Internet connection(s).
In the Status menu, select Internet.
Internet Status
PVC Connection Select the virtual connection (PVC), for which the following
information should be displayed. Three PVCs have been
configured. Modification of the factory configuration for
these PVCs can result in loss of service (see page 25).
Internet Connection
Type
The following information is only displayed for PPPoE/PPPoE connections.
IP Address Public IP address currently assigned to the device.
Subnet Mask Subnet mask used in the public network.
MTU Maximum Transmission Unit allowed for data transmission in
PPPoE Auto connect Indicates if the connection is established automatically (true)
Access concentrator Name of the PPPoE server.
Primary DNS Server IP address of the assigned DNS server.
Secondary DNS Server IP address of the alternate DNS server, if available.
Connection type of the selected connection (see page 25).
the network.
or not (false).
PVC Connection
QoS (Quality of Service) ATM Traffic Class used.
Pcr Rate (Peak Cell Rate) Maximum rate at which the sender can send
cells over the virtual connection.
Scr Rate (Sustained Cell Rate) Maximum average rate at which cells
can be sent over the virtual connection.
VCI (Virtual Channel Identifier) Channel and destination that ATM
traffic will use.
VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) Path and destination that ATM traffic
will use.
Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
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Local Network
The Local Network page shows information about the local network settings.
In the Status menu, select Local Network.
MAC Address Local MAC address of the device’s LAN interface.
IP Address Local IP address of the device.
LAN Subnet Mask Subnet mask used in the local network.
DHCP Server Shows if the DHCP server of the device is enabled or disabled.
Start IP Address First IP address in the IP range which can be assigned to a
client by the DHCP server.
End IP Range Last IP address in the IP range which can be assigned to a client
by the DHCP server.
The ARP Table shows the clients which are currently connected to the router via the
LAN interface.
The following information is displayed:
– IP Address
–MAC Address
– Interface (name of the LAN interface)
– Static (indicates whether the IP address of the client is static or dynamic)
The DHCP Server Active IP/MAC Table shows the clients in the network that currently
have been assigned an IP address by the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl DHCP server. The following information is displayed for each client:
– IP Address
–MAC Address
– Lease Time(Sec) (remainig time before the DHCP server will assign a new IP
address)
– Host Name
Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Wireless Network
The Wireless page shows information about the wireless network settings.
In the Status menu, select Wireless.
Status Show the status of the wireless network (ON/OFF).
Authentication Security mode used for encryption (see page 31).
Encryption Encryption method used.
MAC Address MAC address of the device’s wireless interface.
Mode Wireless network mode set for data transmission
(see page 29)
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SSID Wireless network ID (see page 29).
Allowed Channels Channels which are allowed for wireless communication
Current Channel Radio channel that is currently being used for data transfer in
the wireless network.
Transmit Rate Transmission rate currently set.
Max Frame Burst Maximum time, in microseconds, that the device transmits
IEEE 802.11g wireless traffic only.
RTS Threshold RTS (Ready to send) Threshold defines the latency between
the message "Ready to send" and the sending of the next data
packet.
Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Device
You will find the most important device data on the Device screen in the Status menu.
In the Status menu, select Device:
Firmware Version Firmware version currently installed on your device.
System Time System time for your device.
System Uptime Your device's operating time since the last time the system
was started in the format HH:MM:SS.
Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
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Basic configuration
The Setup menu contains all the functions required for setting up your device for connection to the Internet and for establishing your local network.
Basic Setup Set up the Internet connection for one or more virtual connections
(see below).
Local Network Define the basic settings for the local network and configure the
DHCP server (see page 24).
Basic Setup
The Basic Setup page shows the current Internet configuration of your device. In order
to grant access to the Internet to users in your local network, the Internet connection on
your device must be set up correctly.
Note:
The access data is saved in the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl during configuration. If the
device is passed on to someone else for any reason, you should always first restore the
factory settings (page 42). Otherwise, unauthorized persons may use your Internet
access at your expense.
The device’s configuration user interface allows you to configure your Internet connections. All the settings you make here must coincide with the features your Internet serv-
ice provider makes available to you. False information can lead to problems with your
Internet connection. You need your Internet service provider's access data and technical
information for the configuration. You will find the access data you require in the documentation you received from your Internet service provider. The configuration details
are not described in this document.
In the Setup menu, select Basic Setup.
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PVC selection
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl allows you to configure different virtual connections
(called PVC) which can share the same physical connection (DSL) at the same time. For
each connection the access data of your Internet service provider is required.
If a PVC is configured it cannot be changed. If required, you can change the User name
and the associated Password for the connection.
To display the configuration of a PVC choose the desired PVC from the PVC selection
option menu.
To delete a configured PVC select Delete this PVC and click Save Settings.
If more than on PVC is configured the Use ... Interface for Internet Access is shown on
the top of the page. You can then choose which interface should be used to connect to
the Internet.
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Configuring connections
You can configure a PPPoA or PPPoE connection or a Bridge connection according to the
RFC 2684.
If you want to configure an additonal connection, select empty from the PVC selec-
tion option menu.
You have to specify the Internet Connection Type, so that the Gigaset SE587 WLAN
dsl works correctly with your ISP's equipment.
Enter the data required according to the Internet Connection Type you have cho-
sen.
Click Save Settings to apply your settings.
LAN configuration
You can use the LAN configuration to change the IP address of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN
dsl and configure the DHCP server.
In the Setup menu, select Local Network.
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Defining the private IP address for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
On this screen you can change the device's Private IP address. The preset IP address is
192.168.254.254. This is the address under which the device can be reached in the local
network. It can be freely assigned from the block of available addresses. The IP address
under which the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl can be reached from outside is assigned by
your Internet service provider. The default Subnet mask for the local network administered by the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is 255.255.255.0.
If you want to assign a different IP address to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, enter
your chosen IP address in the fields next to Local IP Address.
Make sure you note which subnet mask is set when assigning the IP address. If you
are retaining the default subnet mask, the first three parts of the IP address must be
identical for all network components (including routers).
We recommend using an address from a block that is reserved for private use. This
address block is 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.254.254.
Adjust the Subnet Mask if necessary.
The Subnet mask specifies how many address parts of the IP address must be iden-
tical for all network components (including routers).
Note:
u You can only change the last part of the subnet mask at the moment (even if fur-
ther parts are displayed as editable).
u New settings can only be made after the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl has been
rebooted. If necessary reconfigure the IP address on your PC (including one that
is statically assigned) so that it matches the new configuration.
Configuring the DHCP server
The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl has a DHCP server for which the factory setting is active.
Consequently, the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Gigaset
SE587 WLAN dsl.
Note:
u If the DHCP server for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is activated, you can configure
the network setting on the PC so that the option Obtain an IP address automatically is set up. For further information, refer to the section "Local network config-
uration" on page 45.
u If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the
PCs that use the network settings.
To activate the DHCP server, select ON.
If the DHCP server is active, you can define the IP address range the DHCP server should
use for assigning IP addresses to the clients.
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Select YES for Use Default Range if you want the device to assign IP addresses in
the range 1-254 (if the router’s IP address is 192.168.254.254 the addresses from
192.198.254.1 - 192.198.254.253 are used).
Select NO for Use Default Range and define the range of IP addresses the Gigaset
SE587 WLAN dsl should use to automatically assign IP addresses to the PCs. Define
the Start IP Address and the End IP Address.
The lease time indicates how long the client may use the allocated IP configuration
before the DHCP server can assign a new IP address. Choose a value from the Client
Lease Time option menu.
DHCP Server fixed IP/MAC Mappings
Even if you have activated the DHCP server, you can still assign a static IP address to individual PCs (e.g. when setting up these PCs for NAT functions).
Select the add box to activate the fields in a row to create a new entry.
Enter the IP Address you wish to assign to the PC.
Enter the MAC Address of the PC to which you want to assign a static IP address.
Enter a specific lease time in seconds for the PC in the Lease Time(Sec) field.
Select the del box to delete the entry from the list.
Time Setting
For operating your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, you should set a time server, select the
time zone or set the time and date manually.
If a time server is available in your network select the add box and enter the IP
address or host name of the time server in the Server Address Or Hostname field.
Select the del box to delete an entry from the list.
Select the Time Zone for your location from the list.
If you want to enter date and time manually use the Manual Setting Time field.
Enter the value in the format: YYYY:MM:DD:HH:MM:SS.
Enable or disable the Daylight Saving option depending on your location.
Click Save Settings to apply all your settings on this page.
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Advanced configuration
Wireless Settings
If you have implemented wireless PC communication via the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl,
you should improve the security of your wireless network via the Wireless menu. You
can carry out the following functions:
Basic Wireless Settings Activate or deactivate the wireless module of the device
and specify basic settings for your wireless network, for
example SSID or Wireless Channel (see below).
Wireless Security Set up Encryption for wireless transmissions (see page 31).
Basic Wireless Settings
In the Wireless menu, select Basic Wireless Settings.
Note to US model
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country selection
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The above function is
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Select Enable for the Wireless Network (default setting is disabled).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the wireless module of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
is activated.
You can now make the settings for the wireless network.
Wireless Network Mode
Your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl provides wireless data transfer according to the IEEE
802.11 standard. The IEEE 802.11g standard permits data transfer up to 54 Mbit/s and
the IEEE 802.11b standard up to 11 Mbit/s. Choose G only to ensure the best possible
data transfer rates in your network. To operate clients with older wireless network
adapters in your network, select MIXED. If you only operate IEEE 802.11b clients in your
network choose B only.
Select the required Wireless Network Mode for your wireless network.
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Wireless Network Name (SSID)
For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, they
must use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier).
You can change the preset SSID if required and for security reasons you can deactivate
SSID broadcast.
Enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case-sensitive. It can contain up
to 32 characters. Use a combination of letters, digits and special characters.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you have
connected them with the new SSID.
Wireless Channel
All clients in the network use the same radio channel for wireless data transfer.
The channel is selected automatically by default (Auto Channel is enabled). If required,
you can choose manually between various channels, depending on your current location.
To choose the channel manually:
Disable the Auto Channel option.
Select the Wireless Channel for your wireless network.
Wireless SSID Broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl will send the SSID
in all data transfers and the SSID of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs
that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, hackers could use the SSID to detect
your network.
If you deactivate Wireless SSID Broadcast, the SSID of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl will
not be displayed. This increases protection against unauthorized access to your wireless
network. Make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log on to the PC.
Select Disable to deactivate Wireless SSID Broadcast.
Click Save Settings to apply all your settings on this page.
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