Siemens SE105 User Manual

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Contents

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features and Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Procedure for installation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating displays and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting a DSL or cable modem to the router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Creating a LAN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Configuring the local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Network configuration for Windows 98, 98 SE, ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting up a PC as Client for Microsoft Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting computer names and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the TCP/IP protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TCP/IP protocol settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Deactivating the http proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Synchronising the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Network configuration with Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuring the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting computer names and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Checking the network settings and completing the installation procedure . . . . . 29

TCP/IP protocol settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Deactivating the http proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Synchronising the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Network configuration with Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Installing network services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Selecting computer names and workgroup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Installing the TCP/IP protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TCP/IP protocol settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Deactivating the http proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Synchronising the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Checking the connection to the Gigaset Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Contents

Gigaset Router User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Launching the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

UI elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

General configuration with Basic Setup . . . . . . . . 49

Select Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring the WAN connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

T-online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Other Internet Service Provider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Configuration with Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 59

System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Setting the Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Assigning passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

WAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Defining a DNS Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Configuring as a bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

LAN Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Configuring Wireless Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Activating the wireless module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Setting the Channel and SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Setting the Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

NAT Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Defining Address mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Setting up the router as a virtual server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Configuring Special Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Firewall Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Activating the firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Protection against hacker attacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Enabling only selected PCs to access your local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Restricting access of local PCs to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Opening the firewall for particular PCs (DMZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Activating dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Using the universal plug and play function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Gigaset Router Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Opening or closing an Internet connection manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Saving and restoring a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Resetting the router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Displaying the router's Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Router information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Working with the security log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Contents

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Fault tracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Guarantee certificate (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Guarantee certificate (Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Safety precautions

◆ Only use the power supply unit provided with the Gigaset Router

(9V-1A). Note the connection values and ratings when connecting the device to the

mains.

◆ Protect the router from dampness.

◆ Never open the device. For electrical safety reasons it may only be opened by

authorised service technicians.

◆ The device may affect the operation of medical equipment. Take account of the

technical conditions in the relevant environment.

◆ Be sure to include the operating instructions if you pass your Gigaset Router on to

someone else.

◆ Dispose of the Gigaset Router in an environmentally safe manner.

Tra demar ks

Microsoft, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Netscape, Netscape Navigator and Netscape Communicator are registered trademarks of the Netscape Communications Corporation.

The Gigaset Router

The Siemens Gigaset Router (Gigaset SE105 dsl/cable) a powerful but simple communications device for connecting your PC or local network (LAN) to the Internet (WAN). If you want to surf the Internet at the lowest possible cost, the Gigaset Router is a comfortable and effective solution.

The Gigaset Router permits Internet access for several users. A single user account can be shared, if your Internet Service Provider permits this. You can connect either a DSL or cable modem to your Gigaset Router's WAN socket.

The Gigaset Router is programmed with numerous functions and is simple to handle. It can be configured and operational within a few minutes.

The Gigaset Router

Features and Application

The Gigaset Router's wide range of features makes it ideal for a large number of applications, such as:

◆ setting up a local network

The Gigaset Router can accommodate

– four devices via Ethernet ports with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps.

– for up to 253 mobile end devices via a wireless interface with a transmission

speed of 11 Mbps. Here it complies with Standard IEEE 802.11b– i.e. the router

can be used together with products of several other manufacturers. Using a Gigaset Router makes it easy to set up a network at home or small offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources on the network, such as a file server or printer.

With the Gigaset devices for wireless networks you can operate a local network–as envisaged in Standard IEEE 802.11 –in Ad-hoc mode and in Infrastructure mode.

The Gigaset Router supports DHCP for dynamic IP configuration of the local network and DNS for Domain name mapping.

◆ Internet access

TheGigaset Router permits Internet access via a WAN socket with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps. You can connect a DSL or cable modem to this socket.

– Since many DSL providers permit communication with end users via the PPPoE

protocol, the Gigaset Router has an integrated Client for this protocol, that means

you no longer have to install this service on your computer. – Shared IP address

If your Internet Service Provider permits this, the Gigaset Router can use a single

IP address jointly for up to 253 users. Several users on your network can then surf

the Internet at the same time using only one Internet Service Provider account.

◆ Virtual Private Network (VPN)

The Gigaset Router supports three of the most common Protocols for setting up a Virtual Private Network: PPTP, L2TP and IPSec. This allows you to connect devices at different locations via the Internet securely, if your Internet Service Provider offers this service.

The Gigaset Router

◆ Protection against unauthorised access from the Internet

The Gigaset Router offers comprehensive security measures such as:

– Firewall with prevention of hacker attacks (e. g. SPI, DoS attacks)

Emails will be sent to notify you about any attacks on your network.

– NAT firewall

If Network Address Translation (NAT) has been activated, all the PCs on the local network connect to the Internet using the router's Public IP address and as such are not visible on the Internet themselves. The router permits access from the Internet only if it has been requested from the local network.

– If you want to offer your own services on the Internet, you can configure the

router as a virtual server without permitting further access to the local network.

–DMZ

This allows you to release a PC on your local network for unrestricted access from the Internet without undermining the security of the other PCs.

◆ Protection for the users of the local network, e. g. parental control

You can configure the Gigaset Router so that Internet access is blocked or limited for

various users. You can set time-based rules or specify that certain services or

Internet pages cannot be requested.

Important Information:

On the supplied CD you will find the file "Practical Tips and Configuration Examples" describing many of the uses of the Gigaset Routerin full detail.

The Gigaset Router

Procedure for installation and configuration

1. First install an Ethernet network card or a wireless Network adapter such as the Gigaset USB Adapter 11 or Gigaset PC Card 11 in the PCs you want to connect with the Gigaset Router. The installation procedure can be found in the product's User Guide.

When installing wireless network adapters you should note the

2. Then install the router (see page 13).

3. Before the PCs can communicate with the router 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 router. You can then use that PC to configure the router (see page 17).

4. In a wireless connection you establish the link from the PC's wireless network adapter to the router. This is described in the network adapter's operating instructions.

5. Configure the router so that the router's WAN socket can be used (see page 44). This will require the access data from your Internet Service Provider.

6. If you want to connect more PCs to the router, configure their network settings and set up the local network (see page 17).

7. If you want to use the router's other functions, , e. g. the comprehensive security functions, use the router's Advanced Setup (see page 59).

following: The factory-set SSID of the Gigaset SE105 dsl/cable is

ConnectionPoint.

First Steps

System Requirements

To operate your Gigaset Router you will need

◆ a PC with

–a Ethernet network card

– a Gigaset USB Adapter 11, a Gigaset PC Card 11 or an 802.11b compatible

wireless Network adapter.

◆ a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher, Netscape

Communicator 6.0 or higher for configuring your router.

◆ for Internet access: a DSL or cable modem and the access data of your Internet

Service Provider.

Package Contents

The package contains the following items:

◆ the Gigaset Router

◆ a power supply unit

◆ an Ethernet cable (CAT-5)

◆ the Installation CD including these operating instructions

◆ a quick guide

First Steps

Operating displays and connections

Front panel

LED displays

The front panel of the Gigaset Router contains LED displays that show the operating state and simplify installation and fault finding in the network.

The LEDs show the following:

LED State Status

PWR On The Gigaset Router has been switched on. WLAN On The Gigaset Router is ready to open wireless connections. WAN On The WAN connection has established a valid network

connection.

Flashing The WAN connection is sending or receiving data (traffic).

Link/ACT On The LAN connection has established a valid network

connection.

Flashing The LAN connection is sending or receiving data (traffic).

Speed On The LAN connection is running at 100 Mbps.

Off The LAN connection is running at 10 Mbps.

First Steps

Back panel

The back panel of the Gigaset Router houses the various sockets.

Element Description

DC IN 9V-1A MAX Reset Reset function. Use this button to

WAN WAN socket (RJ-45) for a DSL or cable modem. LAN1-LAN4 Four 10/100 Mbps switch sockets with automatic recognition (RJ-45).

Socket for the supplied power unit. Warning: Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the router.

◆ boot the router.

Hold the button down for one second.

◆ reset all the settings to the factory defaults.

Hold the button down for five seconds. Warning: This will clear all the configuration settings you have made. Updated firmware will not be affected.

You can connect up to four Ethernet devices (such as PCs, a Hub or

Switch).

First Steps

Setting up the Gigaset Router

The Gigaset Router 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:

◆ Operate the Gigaset Router only indoors within a temperature range of +5 to +40 °C.

Do not position the Gigaset Router near a heat source. Do not cover the ventilation slots.

◆ A mains socket for 220/230V~ and a connection socket for the DSL modem, cable

modem or LAN must be available where you set up the Gigaset Router.

◆ Do not place the router in the immediate vicinity of stereo equipment, TV sets or

microwave ovens. Otherwise this may cause interference.

◆ Position the Gigaset Router so that it is in the centre of your wireless network. In

general: The higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. Make sure that where you position the Gigaset Router has optimum reception in the whole house or office.

◆ Position the Gigaset Router 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 plastic feet. Then the feet may well mark the furniture surface.

◆ Position the Gigaset Router so that it cannot fall down and damage the antenna.

◆ Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them. You should not cover the cables

with anything.

◆ Protect the Gigaset Router from dampness.

First Steps

Connecting the Gigaset Router

◆ Only use the (9V 1A) power supply unit supplied with the router.

◆ Do not plug any phone jack connectors into the router WAN and LAN

Before you start connecting PCs to your Gigaset Router make sure that

◆ a wired or wireless Network adapter is connected to the PC. Please read the

operating instructions that came with the adapter.

◆ ConnectionPoint has been entered as SSID on the network adapter.

Connecting a DSL or cable modem to the router

Connect the socket on the back of the router marked WAN and your DSL or cable modem with an Ethernet cable.

sockets.

◆ Use standard network cables for all connections (CAT-5) for the WAN

and LAN connections.

◆ An Ethernet cable must not be longer than 100 meters (328 feet).

Gigaset SE 105 dsl/cable

DSL or cable modem

Use a 100-Ohm shielded or unshielded 3, 4 or 5 category Ethernet cable with RJ-45 jacks on both ends for all connections.

Please bear in mind that the cable you use must be the right one for the modem (straight or crossed wiring). Please consult your modem operating instructions. The Ethernet cable supplied has straight wiring.

First Steps

Creating a LAN connection

You can connect PCs to your router in wireless or wired mode and so set up a local network (LAN).

Wireless

A wireless connection is established via a wireless network adapter installed in your PC. This could be for example a Gigaset USB Adapter 11, a Gigaset PC Card 11 or an 802.11b compatible wireless network adapter.

You d efine a Wireless network by assigning all the devices an identical SSID. Assign the network adapters the router's SSID. The factory setting for the router's SSID is ConnectionPoint.

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 router to the mains power supply (see page 16).

PC with Gigaset USB Adapter 11

Arrange the Gigaset Router's two antennas in an optimum position for

reception from the network adapters. Coverage is more effective if you position one antenna vertically and the other horizontally.

Notebook wit Gigaset PC Card 11

First Steps

Wired

Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet cable in one of the LAN sockets (LAN1 - LAN4) on the back of the router and the other end in the PC's Ethernet network card, Hub or

Switch. The four LAN ports can automatically set transmission speed to 10 Mbps

Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and the transmission mode to Half duplex or Full

duplex.

wired

PC with Ethernet card

Notebook with Ethernet card

First Steps

Activation

Plug the power unit cable into the 9V 1A socket on the router. Plug the other end of the power unit cable into a power outlet.

This will activate the router. Check whether the LED display for the mains (PWR) on the front panel is lit up. If this is not the case, please turn to "Fault tracing" on page 92.

The wireless link to the PCs connected via a wireless network adapter will be established automatically if their network adapters have been configured with the same SSID as the router (see page 14). It can take a few seconds for the wireless connection to be established.

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 Router.

The local network is set up as a TCP/IP network. You will have to make various choices during the configuration procedure. The most important decision is whether you want to use the router's DHCP service or not. The router uses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to assign Dynamic IP addresses for the network components, i.e. it automatically assigns a PC that logs in an IP address from a defined address block. The next time the PC logs on it may well be assigned a different IP address. How to configure the router's dynamic address assignment is described on page 68 of the section "LAN Configuration".

In this chapter we assume that you will use the router's DHCP service. This is also the router's default setting.

In some cases however it is better to assign Static IP addresses, e. g. when you want to use certain firewall functions. How to assign fixed IP addresses is described in "Practical Tips and Configuration Examples" on the supplied CD.

If your network has already been set up you can read on from page 44 in the chapter "Gigaset Router User Interface".

Network configuration differs depending on the Windows operating system you are using. Below you will find the procedure for Windows 98 from page 18, for Windows XP from page 27 and for Windows 2000 from page 35.

Have your Windows Installation CD to hand. You may be prompted to insert it.

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 immediate installation.

Configuring the local network

Network configuration for Windows 98, 98 SE, ME

To integrate a PC with Windows 98, 98 SE or ME in a local network via a Gigaset Router:

1. Set up the PC as Client for Microsoft Networks (see below).

2. Select computer names and workgroup (see page 19).

3. Install the TCP/IP protocol (see page 20).

4. Make TCP/IP protocol settings (see page 21).

5. Deactivate the http proxy (see page 25).

6. Synchronise the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset Router (see page 26).

Setting up a PC as Client for Microsoft Networks

Before the PCs on your network can work together, you have to configure them as Microsoft Network Clients. This can be done as follows:

◆ Click on Start – Settings – Control Panel.

◆ Double click on the Network icon and then open the Network tab in the

Configuration window.

◆ Check whether the list of components contains the entry Client for Microsoft

Networks.

◆ If it is not there click on Add.

◆ Select as network component type Client and click on Add.

Configuring the local network

◆ Select in Manufacturer the entry Microsoft and in Network clients the entry

Client for Microsoft Networks.

◆ Confirm this with OK.

Selecting computer names and workgroup

Now you have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup.

◆ In the Network window move from the Configuration to the Identification tab.

◆ In the Computer name box, enter the name the PC is to appear under in the

network. This name must be unique within the network.

◆ In the Workgroup box, enter a name for the workgroup. This name must be the

same for all the PCs in the network.

◆ The Description box can be left empty.

Configuring the local network

Installing the TCP/IP protocol.

The TCP/IP protocol ensures that the PCs in the network can communicate with each other. You first have to install this Protocol for the network adapter that establishes the connection to the Gigaset Router.

◆ In the Network window move from the Identification to the Configuration tab.

◆ In the Network window, check that there is a

TCP/IP > entry for your network card or network adapter in the list of components. If for example you are using a Gigaset USB Adapter 11 as the wireless network adapter, the list must contain the entry TCP/IP > Siemens Gigaset USB-Adapter 11.

◆ If the entry does not exist, click on Add.

◆ Select as network component type Protocol and click on Add.

◆ Select in Manufacturer the entry Microsoft and in Network protocol the entry

TCP/IP before confirming with OK.

Configuring the local network

TCP/IP protocol settings

The TCP/IP protocol requires certain settings which you will now make so that it can function smoothly.

◆ To do this, in the Network window, switch to the Configuration tab.

◆ Select the TCP/IP > entry for your network card.

◆ Click on Properties.

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◆ Open the IP address.tab.

◆ If Obtain an IP address automatically has already been activated, your PC is

already configured for DHCP. Click on Cancel and close the next windows with OK to run network configuration.

You may be prompted to insert your Windows Installation CD. Follow the instructions in the installation procedure.

Once the copying procedure is completed, you will be prompted to reboot your system. Click on Yes. The computer will then be rebooted.

Then read on from page 25.

◆ If Obtain an IP address automatically has not been activated, activate this option

now.

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◆ Open the Gateway tab and remove any entries from the Installed gateways list.

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◆ Open the DNS configuration tab. Select Disable DNS.

◆ Click on OK.

◆ Complete network configuration with OK.

You may be prompted to insert your Windows Installation CD. Follow the instructions in the installation procedure.

Once the copying procedure is completed, you will be prompted to reboot your system. Click on Yes. The computer will then be rebooted.

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 Router's configuration pages.

The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Netscape. Read the appropriate steps for the browser you are using.

Internet Explorer

◆ Open Internet Explorer. Click on Extras – Internet options.

◆ In the Internet options window click on the Connections tab.

◆ Click on LAN settings.

◆ Deactivate all the check boxes in the Settings for local network (LAN) window and

click on OK.

◆ Click on OK again to close the Internet options window.

Netscape

◆ Open Netscape. Click on Edit and then Settings.

◆ Double click on Advanced Category in the Settings windows and then click on

Proxies.

◆ Select Direct connection to the Internet.

◆ Close the window with OK.

Configuring the local network

Synchronising the TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset Router

You have now configured your PC so that it is ready to be connected to the Gigaset Router. You now have to release the old TCP/IP settings and update them with the settings of your Gigaset Router.

◆ Click on Start – Run.

◆ Enter WINIPCFG and click on OK.

There may be a slight delay before the IP configuration appears.

◆ Select your network adapter from the selection list.

◆ Click on Release and then Renew.

If the router's default IP address (192.168.2.1) was not changed, the IP address should now read 192.168.2.x (with x being a number between 2 and 254). The Subnet mask must always be 255.255.255.0 and the Default Gateway must have the router's IP address (192.168. 2.1). These values confirm that your Gigaset Router is working.

◆ Click on OK to close the IP configuration window.

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Network configuration with Windows XP

To integrate a PC in a network with Windows XP via a Gigaset Router:

1. Configure the network (see below).

2. Select computer names and workgroup (see page 29).

3. Check the network settings and complete the installation procedure (see page 29).

4. Make TCP/IP protocol settings (see page 30).

5. Deactivate the http proxy (see page 33).

Configuring the network

Configuring the network in this case means selecting Internet connection as the connection method. You can do this with the network wizard.

◆ Select Start – Control Panel.

◆ Select Network and Internet Connections.

◆ Now select Set up or change your home network or small office network.

This launches the network wizard.

◆ Skip the welcome screen and the checklist by clicking on next each time.

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You will be prompted to select a connection method.

◆ Select Other method and confirm with next.

You will now see a screen listing various connection methods.

◆ Select This computer connects directly to the Internet. The other computers on

my network connect to the Internet through this computer. and click on next.

◆ In the next window select your network adapter and click on next.

◆ Skip the message "This network configuration is not advisable" with next.

Configuring the local network

Selecting computer names and workgroup

Now you have to specify a name for the PC and assign it to a workgroup.

◆ 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 box or leave it empty. Then click on next.

◆ Enter a name for the workgroup the computer is to belong to. This name must be

identical for all the PCs in the network. Continue with 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.

◆ Click on Back if you want to make any changes or click on next, if you want to leave

them unchanged.

If you do not want to install any more PCs:

◆ Select Only finish the wizard, as it is not run on other computers and confirm

twice with next.

◆ Answer the prompt Do you want to restart your computer now? with Ye s.

If you want to set up a network on other PCs with Windows XP, you can now create a network installation disk.

◆ Select Create a network installation disk and click on next.

◆ Follow the screen instructions and insert a disk. The necessary data will now be

copied. Now label the disk as Network installation.

◆ 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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