Siemens Gigaset SX541 User Manual
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Contents
Contents
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Local Networks with Gigaset Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wired Local Network (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wireless Local Network (WLAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Linking a Wireless Network (WLAN) to an Ethernet (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Internet Telephony and Connecting Analogue Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Features and Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Procedure for Installation and Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating Displays and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting up the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring the Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Network Configuration with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuring the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting a Computer Name and Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Checking the Network Settings and Completing the Installation Procedure . . . . 24
TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Deactivating the HTTP Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configuring a Popup Blocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Synchronising TCP/IP Settings with the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Network Configuration with Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing Network Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting a Computer Name and Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Deactivating the HTTP Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Synchronising the TCP/IP Settings with the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . 37
Network Configuration with Windows 98 SE, ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting up a PC as a Client for Microsoft Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Selecting a Computer Name and Workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Making TCP/IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Deactivating the HTTP Proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Synchronising the TCP/IP Settings with the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . 46
Checking the Connection to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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Contents
The User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Launching the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
The Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Selecting a Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Elements on the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Basic Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Regional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuring Internet Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Assigning a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setting Security Functions for the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
WPA2 / WPA with Pre-Shared Key (PSK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Access Control Within the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Saving Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Configuring the Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Internet Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Attack Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Setting up Access Control to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Setting up the NAT Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Port Triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Opening the Firewall for Selected PCs (Exposed Host) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
QoS (Quality of Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
LAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Assigning Static IP Addresses to Individual PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Configuring Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Setting Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
WEP Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Allowed Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Repeater Function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Setting up Internet telephony (VoIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
VoiP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Dialing Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Quick dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
File Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Web Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Print Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Administration and Status Information . . . . . . . . 118
Connecting to the Internet Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Regional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Internet Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Setting up Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Saving and Restoring a Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Saving Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Restoring the Back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Resetting to the Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Traffic Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Installing the Printer Port for Network Printers . 139
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Installing a Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Under Windows XP/2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Installing a Printer on the TCP/IP Port Retrospectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Installing a Printer Driver Under Windows 98 SE or ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Instructions for Setting up a Printer on the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Open Source Software used in the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Open Source Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
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Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
u Only use the mains adapter (12V 1A DC) that is supplied with the Gigaset SX541
WLAN dsl. Comply with the connection values and ratings when connecting the
device to the mains power supply.
u Protect the device from damp.
u Never open the device. For reasons of electrical safety it may only be opened by
authorised service technicians.
u The device may affect medical equipment.
Tra dema rks
Microsoft, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Internet
Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organization.
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The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Your Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is a powerful but easily operated device for connecting your PC (WLAN) or your local network (LAN) to the Internet (via DSL) without
the need for wires. It contains an integrated DSL modem for easily connecting the
devices to the Internet.
Additionally, the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl provides the functions of a telephone system
for Internet telephony (VoIP) and conventional telephony to which you can connect up
to two conventional analogue terminals. You can phone via the Internet or also use an
existing analogue telephone subscriber line.
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl allows several users to access the Internet simultaneously.
A single user account can be shared if your Internet Provider permits this. If you want to
surf the Internet or phone via the Internet at the lowest possible cost, then the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl is a convenient and effective solution.
You can connect your PC wirelessly to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl and create a wireless
local network (WLAN). For network security, wireless transmission can be encrypted
using the WPA standard or 64/128-bit WEP.
Despite its extensive range of functions, the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is simple to handle. It can be configured and operational within a few minutes.
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Local Networks with Gigaset Products
You can use the Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl to set up a local network, for example
a home network. All the PCs in this network can communicate with each other and have
access to the Internet.
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Windows ME
Local network
Windows XP
There are various ways in which you can set up the network with a Gigaset SX541 WLAN
dsl. You can
u set up a wired local network (Ethernet) and allow the connected PCs access to the
Internet (see page 8).
u set up a wireless local network (WLAN) and allow the connected PCs access to the
Internet (see page 9).
u set up a local network comprising wireless and wired network components (see
page 11).
Windows 98 SE
Internet
Modem
Windows 2000
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Wired Local Network (Ethernet)
In a wired local network, PCs communicate with one another via an Ethernet cable.
When the Siemens Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is used, it establishes the connection
between the PCs. For this it has four Ethernet LAN ports for connecting four PCs. The
PCs have to be equipped with a network socket (Ethernet). New PCs frequently already
have this socket. For older PCs you need to install an Ethernet network card. The PC and
the Ethernet LAN socket on the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl are connected using an Ethernet cable (CAT5). One is supplied. You can obtain additional Ethernet cables from your
retailer.
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl allows all PCs to access the Internet simultaneously.
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Internet
Ethernet
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Wireless Local Network (WLAN)
In a wireless local network (WLAN), PCs are linked without wires. The PCs have to be
equipped with a wireless network adapter (WLAN adapter) for this purpose, such as a
Gigaset PC Card or a USB Adapter.
We generally differentiate between two types of wireless network.
u Infrastructure mode
u Ad-hoc mode
Infrastructure mode
Infrastructure mode connects wireless and wired networks with one another. In addition to the mobile stations, infrastructure mode needs an access point such as the
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl. The stations in the network always communicate via this
access point in infrastructure mode. Each station that wants to be part of the wireless
network must first register with the access point before it can exchange data.
The access point establishes the connection between the mobile stations of a wireless
network and a wired LAN (Ethernet) or the Internet. In this case, this is described as the
device's router functionality. The router sends data packets that are not addressed to stations within the network "outside" and forwards data packets originating from "outside"
to the appropriate station within the network.
You can use the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl to connect
u wirelessly networked PCs to the Internet and
u wirelessly networked PCs to an Ethernet network.
Infrastructure mode is the default configuration of the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl. This
configuration is described in the quick guide enclosed with the router.
Ad-hoc mode
An ad-hoc network is a wireless network set up without an access point or router. The
mobile network components that communicate with each other directly and without
wire connections form the network "ad-hoc", i.e. as and when required. All the stations
in the network have the same rights. Ad-hoc networks are used wherever communications networks have to be set up quickly and without any existing network infrastructure
and where the participants are on the move.
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Linking wireless networks with the Internet
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl has an ADSL interface that permits all stations within its
local network to access the Internet simultaneously. To be able to use this functionality,
you need a DSL or cable connection obtainable from an Internet provider. Find out
whether your Internet Service Provider supports parallel access by several PCs.
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This illustration shows the most common method of application. One or more PCs communicate wirelessly with the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl in infrastructure mode. The
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl forwards the data to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem.
Data from the Internet flows back to the PC along the same route.
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Linking a Wireless Network (WLAN) to an Ethernet (LAN)
Wireless network s can work easily together with existing Ethernet networks. If you wish
to connect mobile stations to an existing wired network, you must group together all
mobile stations into a wireless network in infrastructure mode.
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Wireless local network (WLAN)
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Access Point
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The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl has four Ethernet interfaces (LAN ports). Up to four PCs
can be connected directly to these LAN ports.
All PCs can access the Internet via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl.
Please remember:
You can also connect an Ethernet router to a LAN port to access a larger Ethernet. If
you want to link the Gigaset WLAN network to an existing network, a large number of
settings have to be applied. Therefore we cannot provide a general example for this
use; the configuration depends greatly on the networks in question. We recommend
that such a network be configured by a specialist.
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The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Internet Telephony and Connecting Analogue Telephones
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl allows fixed network and Internet telephony (VoIP) to be
combined via DSL for two analogue telephones.
With it you can optimally use the benefits of both technologies. Low priced Internet telephone rates can be availed of without the need for additional equipment. Additionally
you have the possibility to use your fixed network subsequently. As a result, you can use
the benefits of both technologies optimally. The particular type of telephony that is
most beneficial for you will depend on your telephony behaviour and on the particular
rate offered by your service provider. The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl gives you free choice
at any time.
Internet
Fixed Network
You can connect two arbitrary analogue telephones or base stations for cordless telephones to the telephone connections of your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl.
Please note that the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is not intended to be directly connected
to ISDN. Connection is possible via an intermediate a/b converter or an ISDN telecommunications system (e. g. Gigaset SX353isdn).
To configure the Internet telephony you need the appropriate access data for your service provider.
You can of course operate Internet telephony later on via a PC connected to the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl. In this case, the PC must be equipped with loudspeakers and microphone or headset and a full duplex sound card and must have the necessary software
installed.
Please note that telephone access via the Internet is only possible if an Internet connection is established.
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The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Features and Applications
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's wide range of features makes it ideal for a large number
of applications, such as:
u Internet access
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl gives several users access to the Internet.
– As with many DSL providers, the Internet is accessed via the PPPoE protocol. The
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl contains an integrated PPPoE Client, which means you
no longer need to set up this service on your PC yourself.
– Shared Internet access
If your Internet provider permits this, the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl supports Internet access for up to 252 users. In practice, multiple users in your network can surf
the Internet simultaneously using just one Internet account.
u Setting up a local network
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl permits connections
– for four devices via Ethernet ports with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps
(with automatic recognition).
– for up to 252 mobile terminals via a radio interface with a transmission speed of
up to 54 Mbps. It complies with Standard IEEE 802.11g and can work with all
products that satisfy Standard IEEE 802.11 b or 802.11g.
Using a Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl makes it easy to set up a network at home or in
small offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources on the net-
work, such as a file server or printer. You can connect a USB hard disk, a USB stick or
a printer to the USB interface of the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl and make them avail-
able to all users in your network.
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl supports DHCP for the dynamic IP configuration of the
local network and DNS for domain name mappings.
u Connecting analogue telephones and Internet telephony
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl allows
– Internet telephony via the DSL connection
– Fixed network telephony via the analogue connection
– connecting two analogue telephones for Internet telephony and for fixed net-
work conversation
Data transmission for VoIP is performed by means of SIP with high connection and
voice quality. Should it happen that the Internet connection fails, you can telephone
via the fixed network.
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The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
u Security functions
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl offers comprehensive security measures:
– Firewall protection against unauthorised access from the Internet
All the PCs in the local network use the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's Public IP
address for their Internet connections, which makes them 'invisible' on the Inter-
net. The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl only allows access from the Internet if it has
been requested from the local network.
With the firewall the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl also offers comprehensive protection against hacker attacks.
– Service filtering and URL filtering
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl can filter Internet access. This allows you to determine which PCs may access which Internet services.
In addition, you can deactivate access to certain Internet domains and sites (URL
filtering).
– Access control and encryption for the local network
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 to make data illegible to unauthorised parties.
u Offering your own services on the Internet
– If you want to offer your own services on the Internet, you can configure the
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl as a virtual server without permitting further access to
the local network.
– Exposed Host
You can set up a PC in your local network to be a virtual server and release it for
unrestricted access from the Internet.
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The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Procedure for Installation and Configuration
1. First install an Ethernet network card or a wireless Network adapter such as a Gigaset
PC Card or a Gigaset USB Adapter in the PCs you want to connect to the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl. The installation is described in the user guides for the products.
Please remember:
When installing wireless network adapters, use the default SSID for the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl: ConnectionPoint.
2. Then make the necessary connections (PCs, telephones, splitter) to the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl and switch on the device on (see Section "Connecting the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl" on page 20).
3. Before the PCs can communicate with the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl and with each
other in a local network, you have to change their network settings. Configure these
network settings on one PC first so that it can establish a connection to the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl. You can then use this PC to configure the device. To find out how
to do this, refer to "Configuring the Local Network" on page 21.
4. With a wireless connection you establish the link from the PC's wireless network
adapter to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl. This is described in the user guide for the
network adapter.
5. Then configure the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl to activate the device's Internet access
(refer to the section "Basic Setup Wizard" on page 53). Access data is required from
your Internet service provider for this purpose.
u If you want to connect more PCs to th e Gigaset SX541 WL AN dsl , configure their net-
work settings to set up the local network (refer to the section entitled
"Configuring the Local Network" on page 21).
u If you want to operate Internet telephony via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you have
to configure the access data for your VoIP provider (see page 105).
u If you want to use the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's other functions, for example the
comprehensive security features, use the router's Security Setup (see page 59) or
the Advanced Settings menu (see page 68).
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First Steps
First Steps
System Requirements
To operate your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl you need:
u A PC with
– an 802.11g or 802.11b-compatible wireless Network adapter
Note:
The maximum data transfer rate for 802.11b-compatible network adapters is
11 Mbps and for 802.11g-compatible network adapters is 54 Mbps.
or
–an Ethernet device
u A Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0, for
configuring your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
u For Internet access
–a DSL connection,
– the access data for your Internet Provider.
u For operating telephones:
– an analogue phone,
– an analogue phone line if you want to use fixed network telephony,
– the access data for your VoIP provider if you want to use Internet telephony.
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Operating Displays and Connections
Front Panel
First Steps
LED displays
The front panel of the device contains LED displays that show the operating state and
simplify installation and fault finding in the network.
The LEDs show the following (from right to left):
LED State Status
PWR
ADSL
Online
On The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is powered on.
Off The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is powered off.
On The DSL line is connected and the ADSL port is opera-
tional.
Flashing slowly The DSL line is being synchronised.
Flashing quickly The DSL line synchronisation is in its last phase.
Off The DSL line is not connected or the interface is not syn-
chronised.
On Connection to the Internet has been established.
Off There is no Internet connection.
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LED State Status
On The radio interface is active.
Flashing The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is sending or receiving data
WLAN
LAN1 –
LAN4
USB
VoIP
Phone 1/
Phone 2
Line
Off The radio interface has been deactivated or no radio sig-
On A device is connected to the relevant LAN port.
Flashing The LAN port is sending or receiving data (traffic).
Off There is no device connected.
On A device is connected to the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl via
Off There is no device connected.
On At least one SIP account is registered successfully.
Flashing The device tries to register a SIP account.
Off No SIP account is registered or enabled.
On The relevant telephone’s receiver has been lifted for a call.
Flashing The telephone is ringing or someone is waiting on the
Off The telephone receiver has rung off. Presently, there is no
On One of the connected telephones’ receivers has been
Flashing The telephone is ringing and there is a fixed network call
Off Presently, there is no fixed network connection.
on the radio interface.
nal is being received.
the USB port.
line.
call or telephone conversation.
lifted for a call (fixed network).
or someone is waiting on the line.
Back Panel
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The back panel of the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl houses the sockets.
Element Description
ADSL Socket for connecting the integrated modem with the splitter’s DSL
connection.
LAN1 –
LAN4
ON/OFF Use this switch to power on or off the device.
PWR Socket for the mains adapter supplied (12V 1A DC).
Reset Reboot function: Press the button for longer than 1 second but less
USB USB port for printer or USB bulk memory.
Phone1 / 2 Sockets for connecting analogue telephones.
Line Socket for connecting the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl with the splitter’s
Four 10/100 Mbps switch sockets with automatic recognition (RJ-45).
You can connect up to four Ethernet devices (such as PCs, a Hub or
Switch).
Warning: Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the
Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl.
than 5 seconds to reboot the device. This does not affect the configu-
ration settings.
Reset function: Press the button behind the small opening on the bot-
tom of the device for at least 5 seconds to return all settings to the fac-
tory settings.
Warning: This will clear all the configuration settings you have made.
Updated firmware will not be affected.
telephone socket.
Setting up the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
The Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl can be set up in any suitable location in your home or
office. You do not need any special wiring. However, you should comply with the following guidelines:
u Operate the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl only indoors within a temperature range of +5
to +40 °C. Do not position the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl near sources of heat. Do not
cover the ventilation slots. High temperatures can damage the device.
u A mains socket for 220/240V~ and a connection socket for the splitter or LAN must
be available where you set up the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl.
u Do not position the device in the immediate vicinity of stereo equipment, TV sets or
microwave ovens. This may cause interference.
u Position the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl so that it is as near to the centre of your wire-
less network as possible. Make sure that where you position the Gigaset SX541
WLAN dsl provides optimum reception throughout the house or office. You can
improve the reception quality by aligning the antenna (turn and/or tilt).
u Position the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl on a non-slip surface. The router feet do not
normally leave any traces on the surface they are on. However, some furniture surfaces may contain substances that attack and soften the router's rubber feet. The
feet may well mark the furniture surface in this case.
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u Do not place the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl on any furniture surface that could be
affected by the heat from the device.
u Position the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl so that it cannot fall.
u Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them.
Connecting the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl
Connect your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl as described in the quick start guide.
Your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is ready for use:
u The PWR LED on the front lights up.
u the ADSL LED flashes to indicate that the DSL connection is being synchronised.
Once this process has been concluded, the ADSL LED is permanently illuminated.
u The WLAN LED lights up to indicate that the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is ready to
open wireless connections.
The radio link to a PC that is connected by means of a wireless network adapter is
opened automatically provided the network adapter has been configured with the
same SSID as the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl. It can take a few seconds for the wireless
connection to be established. The WLAN LED flashes when data is sent or received
via this connection.
u The LAN LEDs light up if a device is connected to the corresponding LAN connection.
In order to communicate via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, the network must be configured on the connected PC. This usually takes place automatically (see page 21).
In order to gain access to the Internet via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you must configure the device’s DSL connection (see page 55).
In order to operate Internet telephony via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you must configure the VoIP connection (see page 104).
You will find information on how to operate devices on the USB port of the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl on page 117 for printers and on page 112 for external bulk memories.
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Configuring the Local Network
Configuring the Local Network
Once you have set up the hardware and connected all the devices, you have to configure
the network settings of all the PCs that will communicate with each other via the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl.
In this chapter we assume that you will use the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl's DHCP service.
This means that the IP addresses are automatically assigned to the PCs (Dynamic IP
addresses). This is also the device's default setting.
In many cases, however, it is advisable to assign Static IP addresses, for example if you
wish to run a wireless network in Ad-hoc mode. A description of how to configure the
dynamic address assignment on the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is given in the section
"LAN Configuration" on page 93.
If your network has already been set up, you can read on from "The User Interface" on
page 48.
The network configuration varies depending on the Windows operating system you are
using. You will find the procedure described below for Windows 98 from page 38, for
Windows XP from page 21 and for Windows 2000 from page 30.
Have your Windows Installation CD to hand. You may be prompted to insert it.
Please remember:
The Windows user interfaces depicted in this guide may differ from those on your
screen because of the settings you have made. The illustrations always reflect the
state after immediately installation.
Network Configuration with Windows XP
To integrate a PC with Windows XP into a network that is configured with a Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl, you must carry out the following steps:
1. Configure the network (see below)
2. Select a computer name and workgroup (see page 24)
3. Check the network settings and complete the installation procedure (see page 24)
4. Make TCP/IP settings (see page 25)
5. Deactivate the http proxy (see page 28)
6. Configure the popup blocker (see page 28)
Note:
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.
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Configuring the Local Network
Configuring the Network
Please remember:
Make sure that the Use Windows to configure the settings function is deactivated.
This can be done as follows:
ì Click Start – Settings – Control Panel – Network Connections – LAN or High-
Speed Internet.
A window opens showing the properties of this connection.
In some versions of Windows XP, this window is opened by right-clicking the
mouse on the Properties menu item.
ì On the General tab, click the Properties button.
On the Wireless networks tab, deselect the option Use Windows to configure
the settings.
Configuring the network in this case means selecting Internet connection as the connection method. You can do this with the network wizard.
ì Click Start – Settings – Control Panel.
ì Open the Network Connections screen (by double-clicking or by using the right
mouse key).
ì Under Network Tasks, select the option Set up or modify a home network or
small office network.
The network installation wizard is started.
ì Skip the welcome screen and the checklist by clicking Next twice.
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Configuring the Local Network
You will be prompted to select a connection method.
ì Select Other Method and confirm with Next.
You will now see a screen listing various connection methods.
ì Select This computer connects directly to the Internet. The other computers on
my network connect to the Internet through this computer and click Next.
ì In the next window select your network adapter and click Next.
ì Skip the message This network configuration is not advisable by clicking Next.
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Configuring the Local Network
Selecting a Computer Name and Workgroup
You now have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup.
ì Enter the name the PC is to appear under in the network.This name must be unique
within the network. You can complete the Computer description field or leave it
blank. Then click Next.
ì Enter a name for the workgroup the PC is to belong to. This name must be identical
for all the PCs in the network. Then continue by clicking Next.
Checking the Network Settings and Completing the Installation Procedure
You will now see a screen in which you can check the settings you have made and make
any changes you want.
ì Click Back if you want to make any changes or click Next if you want to leave them
unchanged.
If you do not want to install any more PCs:
ì Select Only finish the wizard as it is not run on other computers and confirm by
clicking Next twice.
ì Answer the question Do you want to restart your computer now? with Yes.
If you want to set up a network on other PCs with Windows XP, you can now create a
network installation disk.
ì Select Create a network installation disk and click Next.
ì Follow the screen instructions and insert a disk. The necessary data will now be cop-
ied. Now label the disk as Network installation.
ì Confirm the next two screens with Next and complete the installation procedure by
rebooting the PC.
After this your home network will have been installed.
To set up the network on the other PCs with the same settings, insert the disk in the
drive and run Netsetup with a double click.
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Configuring the Local Network
TCP/IP Settings
The TCP/IP Protocol requires certain settings which you should now make or check so
that it can function smoothly.
ì Click Start – Settings – Control Panel.
ì Select Network Connections.
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ì Double-click the LAN connection with which you are connected to the Gigaset
SX541 WLAN dsl.
ì Click Properties.
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ì Select Internet protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
ì If the Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automat-
ically options have already been activated, your PC is already configured for DHCP.
Click Cancel and close the following windows with OK to save your network configuration.
ì If the Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automat-
ically have not yet been activated, select them now and click OK. Close the follow-
ing screens.
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Configuring the Local Network
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 SX541 WLAN dsl'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
ì Open Internet Explorer and click End. Click Tools and then on Internet Options.
ì In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab.
ì Click Settings.
ì Deactivate all options in the Settings for Local Area Network (LAN) window.
ì Click OK and then OK again to close the Internet Options window.
Mozilla Firefox
ì Open Mozilla Firefox. Click Tools and then on Settings.
ì In the Settings window, click Connection Settings... .
ì In the Connection Settings window, select the option Direct connection to the
Internet.
ì Click OK to finish.
Configuring a Popup Blocker
If working with Windows XP Service Pack 2, popups are blocked by default. You must
allow popups for the configuration program in order to start it. Carry out the following
steps:
ì Right-click the browser information bar.
ì Select Allow popups from this screen.
ì Confirm the dialogue window by clicking on OK.
The configuration screens for the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl are now allowed as popups.
You can make additional settings for popups within Internet Explorer
u via the Tools – Popup manager menu item or
u via Tools – Internet Options on the Privacy tab.
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