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Contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Your contribution to the environment (ECO) . . . . . 6
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Local networks with Gigaset products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Wired local area network (Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wireless local area network (WLAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Linking a wireless network (WLAN) to an Ethernet (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Security functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Features and applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Procedure for installation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pack contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating displays and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting up the Gigaset SE366 WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Instructions for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting the Gigaset SE366 WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to the DSL or cable modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connecting to the mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting PCs wirelessly via WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connecting PCs in wired mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Connecting wirelessly to a PC without WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
The user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Launching the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Elements on the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Basic Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Regional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Configuring Internet connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Security settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Setting security functions for the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WPA2 / WPA with pre-shared key (PSK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WEP encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Access control within the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configuring the Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Configuring the Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DNS server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Attack detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting up access control to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Setting up the NAT function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Port triggering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Port Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Opening the firewall for selected PCs (Exposed Host) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Dynamic DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
QoS (Quality of Service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
LAN configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Assigning static IP addresses to individual PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuration for wireless connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Configuring WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Setting encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
WEP encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Allowed clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Repeater function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Administration and status information . . . . . . . . . 77
Connecting to the Internet manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Regional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Internet Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Setting up Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Saving and restoring a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Saving configuration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Restoring backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Resetting to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Updating the firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Deactivating the registration button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Deactivating HTTP proxy and configuring pop-up blocker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Open Source Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions
u Only use the mains adapter that is supplied with the device.
u The device is only intended for operation in enclosed rooms (temperature range:
0 to 40°C). Do not use the device in a damp or wet environment, with dust or
vapours.
u Only connect the device via LAN cabling which runs exclusively in enclosed rooms.
u The device may affect medical equipment.
u Make sure you include the operating instructions and the CD-ROM when you pass
on your device to somebody else.
Your contribution to the environment (ECO)
We at Gigaset Communications GmbH make our products as environmentally compatible as possible. Our goal is a sustainable process that makes it
easier for us to comply with the strict stipulations of the ISO standard 14001
for international environmental management.
Further advantages for the ecology
u Thanks to a switched-mode power supply, all our routers and repeaters use up to
60% less power and so offer higher energy efficiency.
u You can reduce the WLAN's transmitting power for all routers and repeaters and
some WLAN clients – depending on the device in question and your PC's operating
system.
u You can turn off the WLAN completely.
Trademarks
Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG.
Microsoft, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Internet Explorer are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organization.
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The Gigaset SE366 WLAN
Your Gigaset SE366 WLAN is a powerful but easy-to-use device that connects your PC
(WLAN) or your local network (LAN) to the Internet without the need for wires (via a DSL
or cable modem).
You can connect your PC wirelessly to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and create a wireless
local network (WLAN). For network security, wireless transmission can be encrypted
using the WPA standard or 64/128-bit WEP.
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN 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 at the lowest possible cost, then the Gigaset SE366 WLAN is a convenient and effective solution.
You can connect a DSL or cable modem to the WAN interface of your Gigaset SE366
WLAN.
Despite its extensive range of functions, the Gigaset SE366 WLAN is easy for both
experts and non experts to handle. It can be configured and made operational within a
few minutes.
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN provides the new WPS function for wireless connections of
PCs or notebooks. You can activate this function with the registration button. If the
other clients in your wireless network, such as the Gigaset PC Card 300, also support
WPS, you can connect with one click only.
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Local networks with Gigaset products
You can use the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to set up a local area network, e.g. a home network. All the PCs in this network can communicate with each other and have access to
the Internet.
Gigaset SE366 WLAN
Modem
Windows Vista
Local network
Windows XP
There are various ways in which you can set up the network with a Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
You can
u set up a wired local area network (Ethernet) and allow the connected PCs access to
the Internet (see page 9),
u set up a wireless local network (WLAN) and allow the connected PCs access to the
Internet (see page 10),
u set up a local network comprising wireless and wired network components
(see page 12).
Internet
Windows 2000
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Wired local area network (Ethernet)
In a wired local area network, PCs communicate with one another via an Ethernet cable.
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN establishes the connection between the PCs, which you can
connect to the four Ethernet LAN ports. The PCs must be equipped with a network
socket (Ethernet). New PCs frequently already have this socket. For older PCs you will
need to install an Ethernet network card. An Ethernet cable is used to connect the PC to
the Ethernet LAN socket on the Gigaset SE366 WLAN. One cable is supplied with the
device; you can obtain additional Ethernet cables from your retailer.
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN allows all PCs to access the Internet simultaneously.
Gigaset SE366 WLAN
Internet
Ethernet
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Wireless local area network (WLAN)
In a wireless local area network (WLAN), PCs are linked without wires or cables. For this,
the PCs have to be equipped with a wireless network adapter (WLAN adapter) such as a
Gigaset PC Card 300 or a Gigaset USB Adapter 300.
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 SE366 WLAN. In infrastructure mode, the stations in the network always communicate via this access point. Each station that wants to be part of a wireless network
must first be registered 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. 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 SE366 WLAN 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 SE366 WLAN. This configuration is described in the quick start guide that comes with the device.
Ad-hoc mode
An ad-hoc network is a wireless network that has been configured without an access
point or a router. The mobile network components communicate with each other
directl y and w irele ssly for m the n etwork on an " ad-ho c" basis, i.e. as and when requi red.
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 participants are on the move.
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Linking wireless networks with the Internet
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN has a WAN port that permits all stations within its local area
network to access the Internet simultaneously. To be able to use this functionality, you
need a DSL or cable connection and a suitable modem. You can usually obtain the line
and a modem from an Internet service provider.
Gigaset SE366 WLAN
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DSL modem
Internet
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This illustration shows the commonest method of application. One or more PCs communicate wirelessly with the Gigaset SE366 WLAN in infrastructure mode. The Gigaset
SE366 WL AN for wards 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 local area networks can work easily together with existing Ethernet networks.
If you wish to connect mobile stations to an existing wired network, you must group all
the mobile stations into a wireless network in infrastructure mode.
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Wireless local area network (WLAN)
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Ethernet
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN 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 SE366 WLAN.
Note:
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. It is therefore not possible for us to provide a general
example for this use; configuration must be defined separately for each individual
case. We advise having such networks configured by a specialist.
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Security functions
You can use various encryption methods and authentication methods (WPA/WPA2PSK,WPA/WPA2, WEP, MAC access control) to prevent unauthorised access to your wireless LAN or to make data illegible to unauthorised parties. The security settings available
to you depend on the the components used in your local network. For detailed information, please consult the section "Setting security functions for the wireless network" on
page 38.
WPS
Wifi-Protected-Setup (WPS) makes it easier to establish and encrypt a wireless network (1 click only). You no longer need to configure and synchronise the individual
components of your wireless network manually.
A wireless network has a name (SSID) and requires the encryption of data traffic to protect against the risk of eavesdropping. The access point requires authentication with an
SSID and - if encryption is activated - a key to allow a WLAN adapter to access the services.
WPS uses the encryption method WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Devices with WPS automatically create an SSID and a WPA encryption key (pre-shared key) and synchronise each
other.
WPS is not possible in networks using WEP encryption or WPA2/WPA authentication.
WPS provides two possibilities for registration:
u Via registration button
The access point (e.g. the Gigaset SE366 WLAN) has a WPS button, while Gigaset
devices have a button on the device’s back panel labelled Registration. After push-
ing this button, the device is ready to register a WLAN client (repeater or wireless
network adapter) for two minutes.
The first time this button is pushed, the device automatically creates an SSID and a
pre-shared key. If a client activates its WPS registration within these two minutes,
the security data is interchanged and a connection is established. It is ensured that
only one client is allowed to synchronise within the two minutes.
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Registering a PC
Access Point
Registering
SSID and pre-shared key
WLAN network adapter
Pushing the registration
button
This procedure corresponds to the registration mode Push Button (default) on your
Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
Please note that a new SSID and pre-shared key will be generated when the registra-
tion button is pushed for the first time after each factory reset of the Gigaset SE366
WLAN. This means that the clients have to be registered again.
u Via Personal Identification Number (PIN)
The PIN offers higher security for registration. No other device (e.g. of the neigh-
bour) can log in unnoticed. A PIN is generated on one WLAN device, usually the
access point, which has to be entered on the other devices for registration. If a client
logs in with this PIN, the security data is synchronised.
It is also possible to create the PIN on one of the clients.
Access Point
Generating the PIN via configuration user interface
Registering
SSID and pre-shared key
Entering and activating the PIN
via configuration user interface
Activating WPS registration via software
Repeater or
WLAN network adapter
If the PIN of the device that you are just configuring is to be used in your network,
choose the registration mode Send own PIN.
However, if the device is to use the PIN of another device, choose the registration
mode Enter partner device PIN.
WLAN adapters without WPS can also be set up manually, i.e. SSID and key must be
entered manually. WPA-PSK encryption must be used.
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Features and applications
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN's wide range of features make it ideal for a large number of
applications, e.g.:
u Internet access
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN gives several users access to the Internet when a DSL or
cable modem is connected.
– As many DSL providers set up Internet access via the PPPoE protocol, the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN 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 SE366 WLAN supports Internet
access for up to 252 users. In practice, multiple users in your network can surf the
Internet simultaneously using just one Internet access.
u IP TV streaming
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN allows the wireless transmission of IP TV
(Internet television) to your IP TV receiver.
Note:
Please be aware, however, that video streaming may be disrupted depending on
the following factors:
– Removal of the wireless communication partner
– Building substance (walls, power supply lines and water pipes)
– Other sources of interference (other WLAN devices, Bluetooth,
microwave, ...).
u Setting up a local network
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN permits connections
– for four devices via Ethernet ports with a transmission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps
(with automatic recognition).
– for up to 32 mobile terminals via a radio interface with a transmission speed of
up to 300 Mbps. It complies with the IEEE 802.11n standard (draft, see note
below) and can work with all products that satisfy the IEEE 802.11 n, 802.11g or
802.11 b standard.
Note:
Transmission standard IEEE 802.11n is still pending approval, which is likely
to be granted in early 2008. Your Gigaset SE366 WLAN hardware is ready
to comply with the new transmission standard. You might have to update
the software for your device once standard compliant software is available
(see page 84).
Using a Gigaset SE366 WLAN makes it easy to set up a network at home or in small
offices. For example, users can exchange data or share resources in the network,
e.g. a file server or printer.
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u Security functions
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN offers comprehensive security measures:
– Firewall protection against unauthorised access from the Internet
All PCs in the local area network use the Public IP address of the Gigaset SE366
WLAN for their Internet connections, which makes them 'invisible' on the Internet. The Gigaset SE366 WLAN only allows access from the Internet if this has
been requested from within the local area network.
With the firewall, the Gigaset SE366 WLAN also offers comprehensive protection
against hacker attacks.
– Service filtering and URL filtering
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN can filter Internet access. Here you 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 wireless 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. The WPS feature allows you to establish a secure WLAN connection quickly and easily.
– The sending power can be adjusted to suit local conditions. If you limit the reach
of your wireless network to the size you need, you also make electronic eavesdropping more difficult.
u Other options
– Exposed Host
You can set up a PC on your local network to be a virtual server and release it for
unrestricted access from the Internet.
–Port forwarding
You can release individual services on a PC that is integrated into the network.
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Procedure for installation and configuration
1. First install an Ethernet network card or a wireless Network adapter such as
the Gigaset PC Card 300 or the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 in the PCs you want to con-
nect to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN. The installation process is described in the user
guides for these products.
Note:
When installing wireless network adapters: The default SSID for the Gigaset SE366
WLAN is ConnectionPoint.
2. Make the necessary connections (PCs, modem) to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and
switch the device on (see the section entitled "Connecting the Gigaset SE366 WLAN"
on page 22).
3. Before the PCs can communicate with the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and with each other
in a local network, you must change their network settings. This will normally be the
case if you are using the Windows default settings.
To find out how to do this, read the document entitled “Network configuration” on
the CD-ROM. First connect just one PC to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN. You can then
carry out the basic configuration. After that you can connect further PCs.
If your clients support WPS, you can establish the link from the PC's wireless network
adapter to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN very simpl y: Push the regist ration but ton on the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN and activate registration mode on the client. This is described
on page 68 and in the user guide for the network adapter. You can also establish
connections to other clients manually.
4. Configure the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to activate the device's Internet access (refer to
the section entitled "Basic Setup Wizard" on page 31). To do this you will require
access data from your Internet service provider.
If you want to use the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's other functions, e.g. the comprehensive
security features, use the router's Security Setup (see page 35) or the Advanced
Settings menu (see page 44).
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First steps
Pack contents
The package contains the following items:
u One Gigaset SE366 WLAN,
u One mains adapter (100 V - 240 V / 12V DC 1A),
u One cable with RJ45 jacks (CAT5),
u One CD containing several documents (this user guide, description of the network
configuration of PCs, license, warranty) and software for the language selection
u A Quick Start Guide.
System requirements
To operate your Gigaset SE366 WLAN you need:
u A PC with
– an IEEE 802.11n (draft, see page 15), IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b compatible
wireless Network adapter
Notes:
The maximum theoretical data transfer rate for 802.11n-compatible network
adapters is 300 Mbps, for 802.11g-compatible network adapters 54 Mbps, and
for 802.11b-compatible network adapters 11 Mbps.
or
–an Ethernet connection
u A Web browser for configuration of your Gigaset SE366 WLAN (recommended prod-
ucts: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher and Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher)
u For Internet access
– a DSL or cable modem and a splitter (for DSL)
– the access data for your Internet Provider
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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 troubleshooting in the network.
The LEDs show the following (from right to left):
LED State Status
On The Gigaset SE366 WLAN is connected to the power
Power
WAN
Online
Off The Gigaset SE366 WLAN is not connected to the power
On A DSL modem is connected to the WAN port.
Flashing The WAN port is sending or receiving data.
Off There is no modem connected.
On A connection to the Internet has been established
Off There is no Internet connection.
supply.
supply.
(only for Internet connections via PPPoE and PPTP, see
page 45)
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LED State Status
In normal operation
On The radio interface is activated, no data transmission at
present.
Flashing The Gigaset SE366 WLAN is sending or receiving data
on the radio interface.
Off The radio interface is deactivated.
WLAN
LAN1 –
LAN4
During WPS registration
On (300 s) WPS registration was successful.
Flashing slowly WPS registration is in progress.
Flashing quickly WPS registration was not successful.
Flashing
quickly with
interruption
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.
More than one client tried to register.
Back panel
The back panel of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN offers the following ports and controls:
Element Description
Registration Button for WPS activation. You can use this button to quickly establish
a secure wireless connection to PCs.
Note: You can d eact iva te the Registration button to protect it against
unauthorised access (see page 86). The same function is provided via
the device’s user interface (see page 68).
12V DC 1A Socket for the mains adapter that comes with the device.
Warning: Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
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Element Description
WAN Socket for connecting to the DSL modem.
LAN4 – LAN1 Four 10/100 Mbps switch ports with automatic recognition (RJ45).
You can connect up to four Ethernet devices (such as PCs, a Hub
or Switch).
Reset
The reset button is located behind the small opening labelled Reset.
u 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.
u 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. This also applies for the data generated with WPS for the wireless network
(SSID and pre-shared key).
Setting up the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN 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 Place the device away from heat sources, direct sunlight and other electrical devices.
u Do not place the device on a heat-sensitive surface.
u Do not place objects on the device. Ensure that all air openings for air circulation are
not blocked.
u Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them.
u Position the device on a non-slip surface.
u A suitable socket as well as a connection to the Ethernet interface of a PC or a wired
network must be available in the place where you set up the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
u Do not position the device in the immediate vicinity of stereo equipment, TV sets or
microwave ovens. This may cause interference.
u For wall mounting: Make sure not to damage any pipes or cables in the wall when
drilling the dowel holes.
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Instructions for use
u Never open or repair the device or mains adapter. For reasons of electrical safety it
may only be opened by authorised service technicians.
u Never touch the pin and socket contacts with sharp or metallic objects.
u Do not touch the mains adapters with wet hands.
u Use an antistatic cloth to clean the device. Cleaning agents or solvents are not suit-
able.
Connecting the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
Before starting to connect PCs to your Gigaset SE366 WLAN, make sure that a wired or
wireless Network adapter is connected to the PC. Please read the user guide that came
with the device. Newer PCs and notebooks have wired Ethernet adapters, and often
wireless adapters, built in at the factory.
Connecting to the DSL or cable modem
ì Connect the socket on the back of the router marked WAN to your DSL or cable
modem with an Ethernet cable.
DSL or cable modem
Note:
Use a category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ45 jacks on both ends for all connections. The
cable will normally be included with your modem. However, you can also use the yellow Ethernet cable, which comes with the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
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Connecting to the mains power supply
Note:
Only use the mains adapter (12V DC 1A) that is supplied with the device.
ì Connect the mains adapter cable to the 12 V DC 1A socket on the Gigaset SE366
WLAN.
ì Plug the mains adapter into a mains socket.
Connecting PCs wirelessly via WPS
If you are using WPS (see page 13), you can connect wirelessly to other WLAN devices
quite simply via the registration button.
ì Press the registration button for at least two seconds on the device’s back panel to
start WPS registration.
ì Within two minutes, activate WPS registration of the wireless network adapter on
the PC. The client gets the security data for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN (SSID and
pre-shared key) and is thereby registered.
WLAN LED display during WPS registration:
On (300 s) WPS registration was successful.
Flashing slowly WPS registration is in progress.
Flashing quickly WPS registration was not successful.
Flashing quickly
with interruption
Only one client is allowed to register during a single registration phase. If the device
indicates by means of the WLAN LED that more than one client has tried to register, and
the desired client has not been registered successfully, an external device may have connected to your WLAN. In this case, you should change the WPA-PSK key as quickly as pos-
More than one client tried to register.
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sible (see page 39) and perform the WPS registration for the clients using a PIN
(see page 68).
Additional options for WPS registration are described on page 68.
Connecting PCs in wired mode
If you are not using WPS, we recommend that you first connect the device to a PC using
an Ethernet cable. Depending on use, you will first have to make some settings via the
browser-based configuration program of your Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
ì Connect one of the yellow LAN sockets (LAN1 – LAN4) at the rear of the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN to the Ethernet connection on a PC. To do this, use an Ethernet cable
with RJ45 jacks. You can also use the yellow Ethernet cable supplied with the device.
The four LAN connections can automatically set the transmission speed to 10 Mbps
Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet, and the transmission mode to Half duplex or
Full duplex depending on the performance of the network adapter in your PC.
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Connecting wirelessly to a PC without WPS
A wireless connection is made using a wireless network adapter that must be installed
in your PC. For example, this can be a Gigaset PC Card 300 or another 802.11n, 802.11g
or 802.11b-compatible wireless network adapter.
You def ine a Radio network by assigning all the devices an identical SSID and setting the
same encryption.
Assign the SSID of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to the network adapters. The factory set
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 Gigaset SE366 WLAN to the mains power supply (see page 25). You should then
configure encryption on the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and the wireless network adapter.
Your Gigaset SE366 WLAN is now ready for use:
u The power LED on the front lights up.
u The WLAN LED lights up to indicate that the Gigaset SE366 WLAN is ready to open
wireless connections.
The radio link to a PC that is connected by means of a wireless network adapter is
established automatically if the network adapter has been configured with the same
SSID as the Gigaset SE366 WLAN (see page 25). 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 respective L AN port by means
of an Ethernet cable.
In order to communicate via the Gigaset SE366 WLAN, the network must be configured
on the connected PCs. This usually happens automatically. To find out more about this,
refer to the document “Configuring the local network” on the CD.
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The user interface
Once you have configured the network settings on a PC in your local network, you can
then use that PC to configure the Gigaset SE366 WLAN with the aid of the Gigaset SE366
WLAN's user interface. You can use any browser for the configuration; the
recommended products are Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher and Mozilla Firefox
1.0 or higher.
Note:
To start the configuration environment, you might need to deactivate the HTTP proxy
for your browser (see page 93).
If you use Mozilla Firefox or if you use Internet Explorer and Windows XP Service
Pack 2, you need to configure the popup blocker (see page 93).
Launching the user interface
To access the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's user interface:
ì Launch your Web browser.
ì Enter the IP address of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN in the browser's address field.
http://192.168.2.1
When the configuration program is opened for the first time or if the device has been
switched back to the factory settings, the default settings assistant is started (see
page 31).
Otherwise the registration page for entering the password will appear.
ì Enter the password and click OK.
The default password on delivery is admin.
Note:
For security reasons you should change the password at a later stage (see
page 35).
A page containing security information is displayed.
ì Click OK.
You will now see the start screen.
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The start screen
The start screen is the starting point for all configuration and administration activities.
Start screen functions
On the start screen you can
u select the language for the user interface (see page 29),
u connect to the Internet (see page 77),
u call up the basic setup wizard, see Basic Setup Wizard (see page 31),
u call up the wizard for Security Setup Wizard (see page 35)
u open the Advanced Settings menu for additional configuration options
(see page 44),
u open the Status menu to obtain status information about the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
(see page 77),
You can call up the wizards, the Advanced Settings menu and status information from
any other screen in the configuration program at any time via the tabs at the top edge
of the user interface.
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The configuration program offers you the following functions:
Basic Setup Wizard Use this wizard to make the settings required for connecting
to the Internet. You can also set the data for your region. This
is described on and after page 31.
Security Setup Wizard This wizard allows you to take precautions against unauthor-
ised access to your Gigaset SE366 WLAN and the local network. For example, you can assign a password and set up
encryption for wireless traffic. This is described on and after
page 35. For the protection of your network we recommend
that you execute this wizard.
Advanced Settings Additional functions are offered in the Advanced Settings
menu. For example, you can back up and restore your configuration data, define access control for PCs, and much more.
These configuration steps are optional and can be carried out
at a later stage. This is described on and after page 44.
Status You can view information about the configuration and status
of your Gigaset SE366 WLAN in the Status menu. This is
described on and after page 87.
Internet Status You can view the status of your Internet connection and
establish a manual connection to the Internet (see page 77).
Language You can select the language for the user interface
(see page 29).
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Selecting a language
The user interface can be presented in various languages. During the initial configuration or after resetting the device to the factory settings, the user interface is displayed
in German (if the Web browser is also in German) or in English (for all other languages).
ì Click Language at the top right above the Start screen.
ì If you wish to change the preset language, select the required language from the
list.
ì Click OK to apply the setting.
You might have to load the file for the language you require. The files are either on the
CD-ROM or you can download other languages from the Internet and save them on your
PC. Follow the on-screen instructions on the user interface page.
Reboot the device to activate the change. Confirm the reboot in the dialogue field on
the screen.
Once the procedure is complete the start screen is shown again.
Elements on the user interface
The user interface Web pages contain the following elements:
Log Off button
You wil l always f ind the Log Off button on the right above the user interface. If you click
Log Off, the session is terminated and the login screen appears again.
Help
Click the question mark to display explanations about the current
user interface screen.
Buttons and symbols used by the wizards
The wizards use graphic symbols to show which steps you have
already carried out.
As soon as you have changed the configuration in a screen, you can activate the new
setting by clicking Next > at the bottom of the screen. The < Back button returns you to
the previous configuration step and Cancel returns you to the start screen.
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Buttons in the Advanced Settings menu
OK Transfers the settings you have made to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
configuration.
Cancel Deletes all the entries on a screen since the last time you clicked OK.
This button is not available for the initial configuration of the device.
Other buttons may be visible depending on the function in question. These are
described in the relevant sections.
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Basic Setup Wizard
The Basic Setup Wizard guides you step by step through the general configuration of the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN. This includes settings for your region and for your Internet access.
Connection to the Internet is established via the Gigaset SE366 WLAN for all PCs con-
nected to it. You will need your Internet Provider's access data for configuration. You
should therefore have this data to hand.
Note:
The Basic Setup Wizard will reconfigure your Internet settings if you have already set
them. This does not affect the WLAN and LAN settings.
The access data is stored in the Gigaset SE366 WLAN during configuration. Before
passing the device on to somebody else or having your dealer replace it, you should
first restore the configuration to the factory settings (see page 83). If you do not,
unauthorised persons will be able to use your Internet access data at your expense.
During initial configuration, the start screen of the Basic Setup Wizard is displayed
automatically.
ì If you want to execute the Basic Setup Wizard again after the initial configuration,
select the Basic Setup Wizard entry on the start screen to start configuration.
ì Click Next >.
Regional Options
On this screen you select your present location for the regional settings.
ì Select the country in which you are currently located from the list. You can decide
to have the clock change automatically to summer time and/or to the time zone as
you wish.
ì Select the required option and/or select the time zone for your location.
ì Click Next >.
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Configuring Internet connections
You will find the access data you need for configuring the Internet connection in the
documentation you receive from your Internet Provider (ISP).
ì Select your service provider from the Service provider selection menu. If your Inter-
net provider is not included in the list, select Other.
The list of Internet service providers offered depends on your choice of country in
the Regional Options.
ì Enter the data you have been given by your Internet provider.
When you choose your Internet provider from the list, most of the data you need is
entered by default on the screen.
You can also often confirm the defaults for the Other option.
Check that the Protocol complies with the data supplied by your Internet provider.
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Note:
Connection to the Internet is only possible if you have entered all the data of your
Internet provider correctly.
ì Select how Internet sessions are to be established via the Connection mode:
–Select Always on if the connection is to remain set up when the Gigaset SE366
WLAN is switched on.
Note:
If you subscribe to a time-based service, this option can result in high connection charges.
–Select Connect on demand if applications such as a Web browser or an e-mail
program are allowed to connect to the Internet automatically.
–In the Idle time before disconnect field, enter a period of time after which the
Internet connection is to close down automatically if no data is transmitted
(default setting: 3 minutes, range: 1 to 99 minutes).
This time setting only applies to the Connect on request option. A permanent
connection is achieved using the Always on option.
–Select Connect manually if you always want to establish and end the connection
to the Internet manually. If you subscribe to a time-based service this will save
you high connection charges. How to establish a connection manually is
described on page 82.
ì Click Test Settings to check the Internet connection. The device will attempt to con-
nect to the Internet. Any existing Internet connection will be closed first.
You will find information about the test steps and results on the Internet Connec-
tion Test screen.
PPPoE pass-through
PPPoE pass-through enables you to use an additional Internet connection (with another
service provider) from one PC. You can find detailed information about this on page 47.
ì Activate PPPoE pass-through if you wish to use this function.
Using UPnP (Universal Plug & Play)
PCs with UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) can offer their own network services and automatically use services offered on the network. You can find detailed information about this
on page 48.
ì Activate UPnP if you wish to use this function.
ì Click Next >.
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Summary
In the next step the basic settings you have made with the wizard are shown for you to
check.
ì If you want to make changes to the settings, click
< Back.
ì If you want to confirm the settings, click Finish to close the Basic Setup Wizard.
You will then be taken automatically to the start screen for the Security Setup Wizard.
If you want to carry this out at a later stage, deactivate the option I would like to run
the Security Setup Wizard now.
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN is now configured and ready to connect to the Internet.
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Security settings
The Security Setup Wizard offers you additional settings that will improve your
network security. You can
u assign a password for configuring the Gigaset SE366 WLAN (see page 35),
u change the ID for your wireless network (SSID) (see page 37),
u set Encryption for wireless traffic (see page 38),
u limit access to your wireless network to certain PCs (see page 42).
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN's user interface will guide you through the security
configuration step by step. Once you have completed a screen, click
Next >. If you want to make any changes or check your entries, click < Back.
ì Select Security Setup Wizard on the start screen or on the tab to start the security
configuration if you did not go straight to the start screen for the security settings
after making the basic settings.
ì Click Next > to proceed to the next step.
When using WPS please note the following:
Your Gigaset SE366 WLAN is equipped with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). You can use
it to set the security of your wireless network easily with one click only (see page 13).
An SSID and a pre-shared key are created automatically by pressing the Registration
button on the device’s back panel (see page 20), thus allowing synchronisation of the
WPS-enabled clients.
You can inspect the defined settings in the Security Setup Wizard (see page 37 and
page 39) or in the Advanced Settings (see page 70).
Changing the password
In the first step of the assistant the password for the user interface can be changed. On
delivery, the configuration of your Gigaset SE366 WLAN is protected with the admin
password. To prevent unauthorised changes to the configuration, you should set your
own password and change this password from time to time.
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ì Enter the default password (or the new password you have assigned) in the Current
password field.
ì Enter a new password in the New password field and repeat it in the Confirm new
password field.
The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long. The password is case
sensitive. Avoid proper names and all too obvious words. Use a combination of
letters and numbers.
Note:
If you ever forget your password you will have to return the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
to its factory settings (see page 20). admin is then again assigned as the password. Please bear in mind that this will return all the configuration settings to the
factory settings.
ì Click Next > to proceed to the next step.
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SSID
Before the wireless network components can communicate with each other, they must
all use the same SSID (Service Set Identifier).
On delivery, the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's default SSID is ConnectionPoint.
Note:
u If you already have performed WPS registration (see page 68), you will see the
generated SSID on this screen. Do not change the SSID in this case. Otherwise, you
will have to register all connected clients again. You may even have to perform a
factory reset of your Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
u If you are not using WPS, you should change the SSID for security reasons. You
have to make this change on all wireless network adapters.
ì Enter a character string of your choice in the SSID field. The SSID is case sensitive. It
can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
Make a note of the SSID. You will need it to configure your wireless network adapter.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until the new
SSID has been entered in them as well.
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SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default), the Gigaset SE366 WL AN will send the SSID in all data
transmissions and your Gigaset SE366 WLAN's SSID will be displayed on all PCs that have
a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could use the SSID to gain access
to your local network.
ì Select Off to deactivate SSID broadcast.
ì Click Next > to proceed to the next step.
Setting security functions for the wireless network
In the next step you can set the encryption and authentication methods for your wireless network.
Wireless networks are even more strongly exposed to the risk of eavesdropping than
wired networks. With conventional network adapters an intruder only needs a device
with a WLAN adapter (e.g. a notebook or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)) with an
appropriately configured network card in order to eavesdrop on every communication
made via a nearby wireless LAN.
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN uses effective encryption methods to largely prevent eavesdropping.
You can use the following security mechanisms:
u WPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see below)
u WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 40)
We recommend using WPA2-PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless
network.
WEP encryption is not supported if you are using WPS.
You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the
Advanced Settings menu (see page 69).
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WPA2 / WPA with pre-shared key (PSK)
WPA is a more advanced procedure than WEP for protecting wireless networks. Dynamic
keys based on TKIP (Temporal Key Integration Protocol) offer increased security. The
new WPA2 standard uses AES for encryption.
WPA-PSK is a special WPA mode for users at home and in small companies without a
company authentication server. Encryption keys are automatically generated with the
pre-shared key, automatically changed ("rekeying") and authenticated between the
devices after a certain period of time (Rekey interval).
Every PC (network adapter) that requires access to a wireless network protected by WPA
must also support WPA. To find out whether and how you can use WPA on your PC, refer
to the user guide supplied with your network adapter.
If a PC is already successfully registered via WPS, this screen shows the generated preshared key. The pre-shared key in the advanced settings can be viewed in plain text on
the Wireless Network – Encryption page.
ì Click Next > to reach the next step.
If you are not using WPS:
ì Select the WPA2-PSK option if it is supported by all components in your wireless
network.
or
ì Select WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK if some or all components in your wireless network
support WPA with the TKIP protocol.
ì Enter a key of your choice in the Pre-shared key field (min. 8 to max. 63 characters)
and confirm it by repeating the entry.
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Note:
u It is very important that you make a note of the Pre-shared key. You will need
this information to configure the wireless network adapters correctly.
u When you have completed the Security Setup Wizard you must also change
the encryption data of the wireless network adapters in the connected PCs
since, without the change, they will not be able to access the Gigaset SE366
WLAN's wireless network.
ì To go to the next step, click Next >.
WEP encryption
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is an encryption procedure for radio signals in wireless
networks and complies with the IEEE 802.11 standard.
If you transmit data wirelessly and not all components in your wireless network support
the higher security standard WPA (see page 39), we recommend that you activate WEP
Encryption on these network components.
You cannot user WEP together with registration via WPS.
You can choose either the standard 64-bit keys or the more robust 128-bit keys for
encryption. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or ASCII format. You must use the
same keys for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and all your wireless network adapters.
ì Select the Key length: 64 or 128-bit.
ì Select the Input type, i.e. whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it
generated automatically by means of a Passphrase.
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Manual key entry
ì Select the Key type, Hex or ASCII.
.
If you select Hex as the key type, you can use the characters 0 to 9 and A to F.
– With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 10 characters long
(Example of a valid key: 1234567ABC)
– With a 128-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 26 characters long
(Example of a valid key: 234567ABC8912345DEF1234567)
If you select ASCII as the key type, you can use the characters 0 to 9, A to Z, and a
to z plus the special characters in the ASCII character set.
– With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 5 characters long.
(Example of a valid key: GIGA1)
– With a 128-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 13 characters long.
(Example of a valid key: GIGASET_SE336)
ì Confirm the key by entering it again in the field Confirm key.
Generating the key by means of a Passphrase
ì Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 characters) and confirm it by entering it again. The key
is generated automatically.
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Note:
u It is very important that you make a note of the key or passphrase. You will
need this information to configure the wireless network adapters correctly.
u When you have concluded the Security Setup Wizard you must also change the
WEP encryption data of the wireless network adapters in the connected PCs
since, without the change, they will not be able to access the Gigaset SE366
WLAN's wireless network.
ì To go to the next step in the Security Setup Wizard, click Next >.
Access control within the wireless network
In this step you can specify which PCs will have wireless access to the Gigaset SE366
WLAN and hence to your LAN. Access control is based on the MAC addresss of the PCs'
network adapters. You can enter the MAC addresses for the PCs manually or select them
from the list of PCs that are currently logged in.
The default setting for access control is disabled. This means that all PCs that use the
correct SSID and the right encryption method can log in.
ì Next to MAC address filter select the option On to activate MAC filtering.
Entering MAC addresses manually
ì Enter the MAC address of the network adapter. You will normally find this address
on a label on the device.
ì Enter a name for the PC.
ì Click Add to add the entry to the list.
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Selecting from the list of known PCs
ì Select the required PC from the Known wireless clients list. All PCs that are
currently logged in to the router with the correct SSID are displayed.
ì Click Add to add the selected PC to the list.
Note:
u If you have activated MAC access control and want to use WPS, please note
that only clients already included in the MAC address list can register via WPS.
u If you activate MAC access control, you must at least enter the PC from which
you are configuring the Gigaset SE366 WLAN. If you fail to do this, you will no
longer be able to access the user interface and an error message will be
shown.
u If, by mistake, you have denied all PCs access to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN you
have two options:
– You can reset the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to the factory settings (see page 20).
– You can connect a PC to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN using one of the LAN con-
nections (by cable). Since MAC access control only applies to PCs that are
connected "wirelessly", you can use this PC to change the configuration.
ì To go to the next step, click Next >.
Saving settings
On the next screen you close the wizard and save the settings. You will be informed of
any security risks that still exist.
ì Click Finish to close the wizard.
The settings will now be active on your Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
Note:
You must now configure the WEP or WPA key for your PC's wireless network adapter,
if this has been configured with other values. Once you have done this you can log in
to your Gigaset SE366 WLAN wirelessly again.
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Configuring the Advanced Settings
You can configure all the options for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN in the Advanced
Settings menu. If you want, you can also make changes to the settings you made using
the wizard. The following table shows the options in the menu.
range
Menu Description
Internet This menu comprises all the settings relating to the Internet.
You can:
u check and change the configuration for Internet access (see
page 45) or specify a preferred DNS server (see page 49),
u configure the firewall, i.e. a number of security and special
functions, e.g. access control for local PCs to the Internet or
blocking certain Internet sites (see page 50),
u make the NAT settings needed to provide your own services
on the Internet (see page 56),
u set up dynamic DNS for a static Internet address on your
device (see page 61),
u configure the Quality of Service (see page 62).
Local Network You can change the Private IP address of the Gigaset SE366
WLAN here and make settings on the DHCP server (see
page 63).
Wireless Network You can define your settings for WPS here, configure the
options for wireless communication (SSID and encryption) and
restrict access to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN (see page 45). In
addition, you can optimise the transmission quality of your
WLAN and adjust it to your requirements (range, transmission
rate, see page 65).
Administration You can make or change various system settings here, e.g.
assign a password (see page 79), set the time (see page 78), or
activate remote administration (see page 80).
You can also back up the data on your Gigaset SE366 WLAN or
load new firmware (see page 82).
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Configuring the Internet connection
If you have configured your Gigaset SE366 WLAN using the two wizards, you will already
have configured the WAN connection (Internet access). You can check or change these
settings in the Internet menu.
This menu also offers you a wide range of options for security settings and for limiting
access to the Internet as well as for providing your own services on the Internet.
Internet
On the Internet screen you can grant or block access to the Internet over your Gigaset
SE366 WLAN.
Internet Connection
You can set up or change the configuration of your Internet connection on this screen.
Any settings you make here must coincide with the features your Internet provider
makes available to you. Incorrect data can lead to problems with your Internet
connection.
ì If you wish to set up or change the settings for the Internet connection, select
Internet Connection in the Advanced Settings – Internet menu.
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ì Select your Internet provider from the Service provider list.
The list of Internet providers offered depends on your choice of country under
Regional Options.
ì Enter the data you have been given by your Service provider in the relevant fields.
When you choose your Internet provider from the list, most of the data you need is
entered by default on the screen.
You can also often confirm the defaults for the Other option.
Check that the Protocol complies with the data supplied by your Internet provider.
Note:
To configure the Internet connection successfully all fields must be filled in with
the precise details given by your provider.
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ì Select how Internet sessions are to be established via the Connection mode:
–Select Always on if the connection is to remain set up when the Gigaset SE366
WLAN is switched on.
Note:
If you subscribe to a time-based service, this option can result in high connection charges.
–Select Connect on demand if applications such as a Web browser or an e-mail
program are allowed to connect to the Internet automatically.
–In the Idle time before disconnect field, enter a period of time after which the
Internet connection is to close down automatically if no data is transmitted
(default setting: 3 minutes, range: 1 to 99 minutes).
This time setting only applies to the Connect on demand option. A permanent
connection is achieved using the Always on option.
–Select Connect manually if you always want to establish and end the connection
to the Internet manually. If you subscribe to a time-based service this will save
you high connection charges. How to establish a connection manually is
described on page 77.
ì Click Test Settings to check the Internet connection. The device will attempt to con-
nect to the Internet. Any Internet connection already in existence will be closed first.
This displays information on the tests that have been carried out and their results.
You will then be returned to the Internet Connection screen. If necessary, you can
now correct your entries.
ì If the test was successful, click OK to apply the settings.
PPPoE pass-through
If you activate the PPPoE pass-through function, a PC in the network can connect to the
Internet via its own connection ID. The router puts these connections through.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select the entry
Internet Connection.
ì Select On to activate PPPoE pass-through.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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Using UPnP (Universal Plug & Play)
PCs with UPnP (Universal Plug & Play) can offer their own network services and
automatically use services offered on the network.
Note:
Check whether the UPnP function has been installed in your PC's operating system. If
not, you may have to install your operating system's UPnP components. Please consult
your PC operating instructions.
As soon as you have installed UPnP in the operating system of a PC and activated it on
the router, applications on this PC (e.g. Microsoft Messenger) can communicate via the
Internet without you needing to grant explicit authorisation. In this case, the router
automatically implements Port Forwarding, see page 59, thereby facilitating communi-
cation via the Internet.
You will see a symbol for your Gigaset SE366 WLAN in the taskbar on the PC on which
UPnP is installed. Windows XP systems will also include the icon under its Network Connections. Clicking this icon opens the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's configuration screens.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select the entry
Internet Connection.
ì Select UPnP.
Note:
When the UPnP function is active, system applications can assign and use Ports on
a PC. This can be a security risk.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
IGMP proxy server
IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) enables a PC to report its membership of a
multicast group to other PCs over the Internet. With multicasting, a PC can send content
on the Internet to several other PCs that have registered an interest in the first
computer's data and information.
ì Activate IGMP proxy server if you wish to use this function.
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DNS server
DNS is a decentralised service that assigns PC names or Internet addresses (Domain
names) and IP addresses to one another. A DNS server has to administer this information
for each server or each LAN with an Internet connection.
Normally your Internet provider supplies you with a DNS server, which makes this
assignment when the connection to the Internet is set up. If necessary, you can define
the DNS server to be used for Internet connections manually.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet – Internet Connection menu, select the entry
DNS Servers.
ì Activate the Use custom DNS servers function by selecting On.
ì Enter the IP addresses for your Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
MAC address
If you had Internet access through the same Internet provider before connecting the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN, then it is possible that the MAC address of one of your PCs was
used for registration when access was configured. In this case, you must either replace
the current MAC address with the MAC address registered with the Internet provider or
ask your Internet provider to register a new MAC address for your account.
Carry out the following steps:
ì Connect a PC to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and open the configuration environment.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet – Internet Connection menu, select the entry
MAC address.
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ì Select the MAC address that is to apply to the Internet connection:
– Use default device MAC address: You can leave this default setting if the MAC
address of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN is used to connect to the Internet.
– Use MAC address of this PC: Select this option if the MAC address of the cur-
rently connected PC was previously registered for connecting to the Internet or if
you have re-registered the MAC address of the PC on which you are currently
working.
– Use custom MAC address: Select this option if you have asked your Internet pro-
vider to register a new MAC address and this is not the MAC address of the PC on
which you are currently carrying out the configuration.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Firewall
The firewall functions of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN include various security functions for
your local network.
You can :
u protect your network against hacker attacks (see below),
u block individual PCs' access to individual services or Internet sites(see page 53).
The firewall functions for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN are activated and configured in the
factory. If you wish to deactivate the firewall, carry out the following steps:
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select the entry Firewall.
ì Select the required option.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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Attack detection
If the firewall functions of your Gigaset SE366 WL AN are activated, the device monitors
and limits access by incoming data traffic via the Internet connection with a function
called Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI). This allows the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to identify
and block certain types of attack from the network, e.g. Denial of Service (DoS). DoS
attacks are aimed at devices and networks with Internet connections. The aim is not so
much to steal data but to paralyse the computer or network so that network resources
are no longer available. A typical hacker attack involves a remote computer claiming to
be the paralysed device in order to take its place and receive the data intended for it.
You can use the Attack Detection function to change the standard firewall settings and
arrange to be notified by email about any attempted hacker attacks.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet – Firewall menu, select Attack Detection.
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ì Select the security level for the firewall.
The default level High offers you maximum security coupled with potentially limited
functionality for individual applications.
–The Medium level offers high security but may involve functionality restrictions.
–The Low level offers you maximum functionality but may involve reduced
security.
E-mail notification of a hacker attack
You can choose to be informed by e-mail about any hacker attack.
ì Enter the following in the dialogue fields:
– Select the Notification interval, i.e. at what intervals you wish to be informed
about hacker attacks. If hacker attacks have been identified and blocked in the
intervening period, you will receive a summary of the events.
– E-mail address to notify: Enter the e-mail address to which the notifications are
to be sent.
– Outgoing mail server (SMTP): Enter the address of the outgoing mail server
through which your device can send you the notifications.
– Incoming mail server (POP3): If your outgoing mail server demands authentica-
tion via POP3 before e-mails can be sent, enter the address of the outgoing mail
server here.
–Enter your User name and the relevant Password.
ì Click Test Settings to check the details for e-mail notification.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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Setting up access control to the Internet
The Access Control function allows you to block access to various Internet services for
one or more PCs.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet – Firewall menu, select Access Control.
ì Activate the Access Control function via the option On.
You have the following setting options for Access Control:
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Access Rules
You can limit access to the Internet for all or for certain clients in your local network. You
can allow or block access to URLs and services.
ì Click Edit to create an access rule.
ì Select the Access rule type from the list:
– Apply to all clients: The rule applies to all PCs in your network.
– Specify IP address range: You select the PCs to which the rule is to apply by
entering an IP address block.
– Specify IP address or Specify MAC address: The rule applies to a PC you select
via its IP address or MAC address.
ì Enter a name for the Description of the access rule.
ì Define the Access level.
You can apply Deny access to the Internet, Allow web browsing with URL filter,
Allow web browsing or make user-defined settings.
If you select Allow web browsing with URL filter, you must define the URL filter
(see page 56).
If you select Custom, you have the following possibilities:
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–In Filtering mode, define whether the services you select are to be allowed or
blocked.
– Select the Services you wish to allow or block.
Select the Protocol and enter the appropriate Port (a single port number, several
individual port numbers separated by commas, port blocks consisting of two port
numbers separated by a hyphen, or any combination of these, e.g. 80,90-
140,180). The displayed Description helps you to identify different services.
– Activate the Filter option to use the service concerned for the service filter.
– You can also select services from the Predefined applications list.
– Click Delete to delete an entry. Click Add to create a new entry with the entered
data or for the selected predefined application.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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URL filter
The URL filter allows you to block access to certain Internet sites or Internet domains,
or to limit accesses to certain Internet sites. Once you have entered the relevant URLs
you can then create access rules that apply the URL filter to the selected clients in your
network.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet – Firewall menu, select Access Control.
ì Select Filtering mode, i.e. whether you wish to allow or block access to the URLs in
the list.
ì Enter the required URL in the field.
ì Click Delete to delete an entry. Click Add to create a new entry.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Setting up the NAT function
Your Gigaset SE366 WLAN comes provided with the NAT (Network Address Translation)
function. With address translation, several users on your local network can access the
Internet via one or more public IP addresses. In the default setting, all local IP addresses
are mapped to your router's public IP address.
One property of NAT is that data from the Internet is not allowed into your local network
unless it has been explicitly requested by one of the PCs on that network. Most Internet
applications run behind the NAT firewall without any problems. If you request Internet
pages, for example, or send and receive e-mails, the request for data from the Internet
comes from a PC on the local network and the router allows the data through. The
router opens exactly one port for the application. A port is an internal PC address
through which the data is exchanged between a server on the Internet and a client on a
PC in the local network. Communicating via a port follows the rules of a specific protocol
(TCP or UDP).
If an external application tries to send a call to a PC within the local network, the router
will block it. There is no open port via which the data could enter the local network.
Some applications, such as games on the Internet, require several links, i.e. several ports
so that the players can communicate with each other. In addition, these applications
must also be permitted to send requests from other users on the Internet to the user on
the local network. Initially, these applications will not work if Network Address Translation (NAT) is activated.
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Us ing por t for war ding (the forwar ding o f re quests to sp ecific por ts) you ma ke t he ro uter
forward requests from the Internet for a certain service, e.g a game, to the appropriate
port or ports on the PC on which the game is running.
Port triggering is a specific variant of port forwarding. Unlike port forwarding, in this
case the Gigaset SE366 WLAN forwards data from the set port block to the PC which has
previously sent data to the Internet via a certain port (trigger port). This means that permission for data transfer is not tied to one specific PC in your network, but only to the
port numbers of the required Internet service.
Where configuration is concerned, this means:
u You have to define a so-called trigger port for the application and also the protocol
(TCP or UDP) that this port uses. To this trigger por t you then assign the public ports
that have to be opened for the application.
u The router checks all outgoing data for port number and protocol. If it recognises a
match of port and protocol to a defined trigger port, then it will open the assigned
public ports and notes the IP address of the PC that sent the data. If data comes back
from the Internet via one of these public ports, it allows the data through and routes
it to the right PC. A trigger event always comes from a PC within the local network.
If a trigger port is addressed from outside, it is simply ignored by the router.
Note:
u An application that is configured for port triggering can only be run by one user in
the local network at a time.
u As long as the public ports are open, they can be used by unauthorised persons to
gain access to a PC in the local network.
When the Gigaset SE366 WLAN is delivered, the NAT function (Network Address Translation) is activated, i.e. all IP addresses of PCs in the local network are mapped to the
router's public IP address when accessing the Internet.
You can use the NAT settings for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to
u set up port triggering for special applications (see page 58),
u set up the Gigaset SE366 WLAN as a virtual server by configuring Port Forwarding
(see page 59),
u open the firewall for selected PCs (see page 60).
Note:
For the functions described below you must make sure that the IP addresses of the PCs
do not change. If the IP addresses of the PCs are assigned via the DHCP server of the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN, you must select the option Never expires for the settings on
the Local Network screen for Lease time (see page 64) or assign static IP addresses
for the PCs.
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You can activate or deactivate the NAT function (default setting: NAT function is
activated).
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select Address Translation (NAT) and
mark the required option.
Port triggering
If you configure port triggering for a certain application, define a so-called trigger port
and the protocol (TCP or UDP) this port uses. You then assign the public ports that have
to be opened for the application to this trigger port.
You can select known Internet services for this or assign ports or blocks of ports
manually.
ì To set up port triggering for a service, select Port Triggering in the
Address Translation (NAT) menu.
ì Select the required application from the Predefined applications list.
ì Click the Add button. The data for the required service is entered on the screen.
ì Select the option in the Enabled column.
If the application you require is not in the list, you must enter the relevant data on the
screen manually:
ì Local protocol: Select the protocol that is to be monitored for outgoing traffic.
ì Local port: Enter the port that is to be monitored for outgoing traffic.
ì Public protocol: Select the protocol that is to be allowed for incoming data traffic.
ì Public port: Enter the port that is to be opened for incoming data traffic.
Note:
You can enter a single port number, several individual port numbers separated by
commas, port blocks consisting of two port numbers separated by a hyphen, or
any combination of these, e.g. 80,90-140,180.
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ì Description: Enter a description to help you identify different entries.
ì Select the option in the Enabled column.
ì Click the Delete button to delete an entry. Click the Add button to add a new entry.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Port Forwarding
If you configure Port Forwarding, the Gigaset SE366 WLAN outwardly assumes the role
of the server. It receives requests from remote users under its public IP address and automatically redirects them to local PCs. The private IP addresses of the servers on the local
network remain protected.
Internet services are addressed via defined port numbers. The Gigaset SE366 WLAN
needs a mapping table of the port numbers to redirect the service requests to the server
that actually provides the service. For this, Port Forwarding has to be configured.
ì To set up port forwarding for a service, select Port Forwarding in the Address
Translation (NAT) menu.
ì Select the required application from the Predefined applications list.
ì Click the Add button. The data for the required service is entered on the screen.
ì Select the option in the Enabled column.
If the application you require is not in the list, you must enter the relevant data on the
screen manually:
ì Select the protocol for the service you are providing from the Protocol list.
ì Under Public port, enter the port number of the service you are providing.
ì In the Local port field, enter the internal port number to which service requests are
to be forwarded.
Note:
You can enter a single port number or a port block consisting of two port numbers
separated by a hyphen, e.g. 80 or 90-140.
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ì In the Local IP address field, enter the IP address of the PC which provides the
service.
Example: The Web server has been configured to react to requests on port 8080.
However, requests from websites enter by port 80 (default setting). If you add the
PC to the forwarding table and define port 80 as the public port and port 8080 as an
internal port, all requests from the Internet are diverted to the service with port
number 80 on the Web server of the PC you have defined with port 8080.
ì Click Add.
ì Click Delete if you wish to delete the data in the relevant line again.
ì Select the option in the Enabled column.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Opening the firewall for selected PCs (Exposed Host)
You can set up a client as an exposed host in your local network. Your device will then
forward all incoming data traffic from the Internet to this client. This will enable you, for
example, to operate your own Web server on one of the clients in your local network
and make it accessible to Internet users.
As an exposed host, your local client is directly visible on the Internet and therefore
particularly exposed to risk (e.g. from hacker attacks). You should only activate this
function where it is absolutely necessary (e.g. to operate a Web server) and where
other functions (e.g. port forwarding) are not adequate. In this case you should take
appropriate measures on the clients concerned.
Note:
Only one PC per public IP address can be set up as Exposed Host (see also the section
entitled "Port Forwarding" on page 59.
ì To set up a PC as an Exposed Host, select Exposed Host in the Address Translation
(NAT) menu.
ì Enter the Local IP address of the PC that is to be enabled as Exposed Host.
ì Enter a name for the PC in the Comment field.
ì Enable the entry by selecting the option.
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ì Click Add to add the entry to the list.
ì Click Delete to delete the entry from the list.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Dynamic DNS
Any service you provide on the Internet can be accessed via a Domain name. Your
router's Public IP address is assigned to this domain name. If your Internet Service Provider for your local network's WAN connection assigns the IP address dynamically, the IP
address of the router may change. The assignment to the domain name will no longer
be valid and your service will no longer be available.
In this case you must ensure that the assignment of the IP address to the domain name
is constantly updated. This is handled by the dynamic DNS service (DynDNS). You can
use the DynDNS service to assign your Gigaset SE366 WLAN an individual static domain
name on the Internet even if it does not have a static IP address.
There are various providers on the Internet who offer a free DynDNS service. The
Gigaset SE366 WLAN uses the DynDNS service from DynDNS.org and from TZO.org. If
you use this DynDNS provider's service, then your service can be reached on the Internet
as a subdomain of one of this provider's domains.
If you have activated the device's DynDNS function, it will monitor its public IP address.
When this changes, it sets up a connection to the Internet site and updates its IP address
there.
Note:
You will have to open an account with the provider before you can use the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN's DynDNS function. Follow the instructions on the provider's web site.
Enter the user data during configuration of the router.
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ì To use the router's DynDNS function, select
Dynamic DNS in the Advanced Settings – Internet menu.
ì Activate the Dynamic DNS function.
ì From the Service provider list, select the service offering dynamic DNS
(DynDNS.org or TZO.com).
ì Enter the Domain name, User name and Password. You will have received the
necessary information when registering with your Service provider.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
QoS (Quality of Service)
Many communication and multimedia applications require high speed and large bandwidths to transfer data between the local area network and the Internet. However, for
many applications there is often only one Internet connection with limited capacity
available. QoS (Quality of Service) divides this capacity between the different applications and provides undelayed, continuous data transfer where data packets with higher
priority are given transmission preference.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Internet menu, select the entry QoS.
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ì Activate Differentiated services, i.e. the prioritisation of certain services for data
transfer between your network and the Internet.
ì In the field next to Upstream rate, enter the maximum speed of your DSL line for
sending data into the Internet. The speed is specified in the contract with your
Internet provider.
ì Click OK to accept the changes.
LAN configuration
You can use the LAN configuration to define an IP address for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
and configure the DHCP server.
ì Select Advanced Settings – Local Network.
Defining the private IP address for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
On this screen you can change the device's IP address. The default IP address is
192.168.2.1. This is the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's Private IP address. It is the address under
which the device can be reached on the local network. The address can be freely
assigned from the block of available addresses. The IP address under which the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN can be reached from outside is assigned by the Internet Service Provider.
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ì If you want to assign the Gigaset SE366 WLAN a different IP address, enter it in the
fields next to IP address.
ì If you want to use a different subnet mask, enter it in the Subnet mask field. Only
the last field can be changed.
We recommend using an address from a block that is reserved for private use. This
address block is 192.168.1.1 – 192.168.255.254.
Note:
New settings only take effect after rebooting the Gigaset SE366 WLAN. 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 SE366 WLAN has a DHCP server, which is enabled on delivery. As a result,
the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
Note:
u If the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's DHCP server is activated, you can configure the net-
work setting on the PC so that the option Obtain an IP address automatically is
set. To find out how to do this, please refer to the document “Configuring the local
network” on the CD.
u If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the
PCs via the network settings.
ì To activate the DHCP server, select On.
ì If the DHCP server is active, you can define a Lease time. The Lease time determines
the period for which the PCs keep the IP addresses assigned to them without any
change.
Note:
If you select the Never expires option, the IP addresses are never changed. You
must select this option if you want to make NAT or firewall settings using the IP
addresses of the PCs, or else you must assign these PCs static IP addresses.
ì Define the range of IP addresses which the Gigaset SE366 WLAN should use to auto-
matically assign IP addresses to PCs. Define the First issued IP address and the Last
issued IP address.
ì You can define the name of a domain (Windows workgroup) in the Domain name
field.
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Assigning static IP addresses to individual PCs
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).
ì Enter the MAC address and the name of the PC in the Device name field.
ì Enter the IP address you wish to assign to the PC in the field below.
ì Click Add to add the entry to the list.
ì Click Delete to delete the entry from the list.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Configuration for wireless connections
If PCs communicate wirelessly via the Gigaset SE366 WLAN, you should take steps to
enhance the security of your wireless network. You make this configuration via the
Advanced Settings – Wireless Network menu. Here you can
u activate the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's wireless module (see below),
u set the channel and SSID (see page 66),
u activate and configure WPS (see page 68),
u set Encryption for wireless traffic (see page 69),
u restrict access to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's LAN (see page 74),
u configure the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's repeater function (see page 75).
ì In the Advanced Settings menu, select Wireless Network.
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ì Select the On option for Wireless Network (default setting).
Devices can only log in wirelessly if the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's wireless module is
activated.
You can now make the settings for your wireless network.
Tra nsmission mo de
The transmission mode defines which IEEE standard you use to transmit data in
your network. IEEE 802.11g permits data transfer up to 54 Mbps, IEEE 802.11b up
to 11 Mbps. In contrast, IEEE 802.11n (draft, see page 15) reaches a transmission rate
of up to 300 Mbps.
ì For the best possible data transfer rates in your network select IEEE 802.11b/g/n
(mixed).
SSID
For the wireless network components to communicate with each other, they must have
the same SSID (Service Set Identifier).
Note:
If you have already activated WPS (see page 68), the generated SSID is displayed on
this screen. You should not change this SSID here manually. Otherwise, the registered
clients will no longer have access to your wireless network.
On delivery, the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's default SSID is ConnectionPoint. If you are not
using WPS, you should change this SSID for security reasons.
For security reasons you should deactivate SSID broadcast (see page 67).
To change the SSID manually, enter a character string of your choice. The SSID is case
sensitive. It can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until you enter
the new SSID on them as well.
Channel
All the clients in your network use the set radio channel for wireless data transmission.
You can choose between various channels, depending on your current location.
ì Select the channel for transmitting the data.
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SSID broadcast
If this option is enabled (default setting), the Gigaset SE366 WLAN will send the SSID
with all data transmissions and your Gigaset SE366 WLAN's SSID will be displayed on PCs
that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could use the SSID to
gain access to your local network.
If you disable SSID broadcast, your Gigaset SE366 WLAN's SSID will not be displayed.
This increases protection against unauthorised access to your wireless network. However, you must make a note of the SSID. You will need it to log in to your PC.
ì Select the Off option to deactivate SSID broadcast.
Sending power
ì Select the required sending power for your device.
We recommend that you select a sending power with a range to suit the spatial environment of your local network. A range that is much greater makes it easier to eavesdrop
on your wireless data transmission.
Channel bonding
You can only use Channel bonding if this function is supported by at least one client in
your wireless network. For the best possible data transfer rates, all clients in your wireless LAN should support Channel bonding.
ì Select an option for Channel bonding from the list: 20 MHz, 40 MHz or
40/20 MHz Auto (default).
Network performance
You can optimise network performance in the following ways:
u Optimize throughput
maximises the data transmission rate in your network and ensures that data traffic
is transmitted immediately.
u Optimize power saving
optimises power consumption in order to extend standby times for mobile devices
in your network, e.g. notebooks, PDAs and WLAN handsets.
u Custom
This allows you to adjust the netwoek performance to suit your needs on the basis
of the following items:
– Beacon interval defines the interval between two Beacons.
Measured in milliseconds, default = 100 msecs.
– DTIM interval defines the interval between two DTIMs for devices in power-
saving mode.
Measured in number of beacons, default = 2 beacons.
ì Choose the desired Network performance.
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Configuring WPS
Wifi Protected Setup (WPS) makes it easier to establish a wireless network. Devices
equipped with WPS are able to create and synchonise an SSID and a WPA key (pre-shared
key) automatically.
All you need to do to establish a secure wireless connection is press the registration button and click once in the user interface of the client. For further information, see section
"WPS" on page 13.
ì In the Wireless Network menu, choose WPS Registration.
ì Choose the desired Registration Mode:
–Push Button
Click OK to start the WPS registration.
This function corresponds to pressing the Registration button on the device’s
back panel.
After starting the WPS registration, the device searches for a WPS client in range.
Any WPS client in range that activates its WPS function within two minutes gets
the Gigaset SE366 WLAN security data (SSID and pre-shared key) and is thereby
registered.
The registration progress is shown in the window.
You can also follow the registration process via the LED display (see page 19).
–Send own PIN
An automatically generated PIN is shown.
If you want to create a new PIN, click Generate PIN. Please note that any devices
that may be connected with the old PIN no longer have access to the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN.
Click OK to activate your settings.
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Enter the generated PIN on all WLAN partner devices that are to establish a
connection.
– Enter partner device PIN
You would only use this option if the PIN of another device is being used in your
WLAN. Enter the PIN of the WLAN partner device and click OK to activate your
settings. This PIN must be used by all WLAN partners for logging on to the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN.
Note:
If you have activated access control via the MAC address filter, only clients already
included in the MAC address list can register via WPS.
Setting encryption
You should activate data encryption to protect your wireless local network against
eavesdropping from outside or to prevent unauthorised access to your data.
If you send data over wireless channels, we recommend that you activate encryption
(WEP or WPA) on your wireless network components.
Note:
If you have already performed WPS registration, WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK encryption is
activated. The following description is only valid if you are not using WPS.
ì In the Wireless Network menu, select Encryption.
The following security mechanisms are currently available:
u WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see page 70)
u WPA2 and WPA2 / WPA with authentication server (see page 70)
u WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy), (see page 71).
WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK
Note:
If you have already performed WPS registration (see page 13 or page 68), you will
see the generated pre-shared key on this screen. You can change the encryption here
if you don’t want to use WPS. In this case, you also have to configure all wireless network adapters manually.
If you performed manual encryption first and then performed WPS registration, the
manual encryption data is overwritten. You then have to register all wireless network
adapters via WPS or manually re-enter the encryption generated with WPS on the
network adapters.
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WPA with pre-shared key (WPA-PSK)
WPA-PSK is a special WPA mode that provides encryption protection for users at home
and in small companies without a company authentication server. Encryption keys are
automatically generated with the pre-shared key and automatically changed (rekeying)
and authenticated between the devices after a certain period of time (Rekey interval).
Which standard of encryption you can choose depends on the components in your
wireless network. Every PC (network adapter) that requires access to a wireless network
protected by WPA must also support WPA. To find out whether and how you can use
WPA on your PC, read your network adapter's operating instructions. If all components
support WPA2, select the WPA2-PSK option. If you are using network adapters that only
support WPA, select the WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK option. The entries described below are
the same for both options.
ì Select the required option in the Security field.
ì Enter a key in the Pre-shared key field (up to 63 alphanumeric characters) and
confirm it by entering it again.
ì By clicking the Unmask button, a message showing the pre-shared key is output in
readable characters.
ì Apply the settings by clicking OK.
WPA2 and WPA with authentication server
In large networks (e.g. in business enterprises) WPA enables the use of an additional
authentication service. In this case, user access is controlled by user accounts and passwords, in addition to WPA encr yption. A RADIUS ser ver acts as an authentication server.
You can select the new standard WPA2 if this is supported by all components in your
wireless network, or select WPA2 / WPA if you are using devices that only support WPA.
You cannot use WPA2 / WPA together with WPS.
ì Select the required option in the Security field.
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ì Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server in the RADIUS server IP address field.
ì Enter the port of the RADIUS server in the RADIUS server port field.
ì In the RADIUS server secret key field, enter a keyword that complies with the con-
ventions of the RADIUS server and that is to be used by the server for authentication.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
WEP encryption
If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network, we advise you to
activate WEP Encryption on your wireless network components.
Note:
You cannot use WEP together with WPS.
ì In the Security field, select the WEP option.
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ì Select the Authentication type:
–Select Shared if you want each client to log in to the network with a specified key.
–Select Open to permit data transfer within your wireless network without using
a key.
You can choose either the standard 64-bit keys or the more robust 128-bit keys for
encryption. The keys are generated in hexadecimal or ASCII format. You must use the
same keys for encryption and decryption for both the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and all your
wireless network adapters.
ì Select the Key length: 64 or 128-bit.
ì Select the Input type, i.e. whether you wish to enter the key manually or have it
generated automatically by means of a Passphrase.
Generating the key by means of a Passphrase
ì Enter a Passphrase (up to 32 characters) and confirm it by entering it again. Four
keys are generated.
ì Select one of the four keys as Default key.
Manual key entry
ì Select the Key type, Hex or ASCII.
.
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If you select Hex as the key type, you can use the characters 0 to 9 and A to F.
– With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 10 characters long.
Example of a valid key: 1234567ABC
– With a 128-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 26 characters long.
Example of a valid key: 234567ABC8912345DEF1234567
If you select ASCII as the key type, you can use the characters 0 to 9, A to Z, and a
to z plus the special characters in the ASCII character set.
– With a 64-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 5 characters long.
Example of a valid key: GIGA1
– With a 128-bit encryption depth the key is exactly 13 characters long.
Example of a valid key: GIGASET_SE336
ì Enter up to four keys in fields Key 1 to Key 4 and confirm these keys by entering
them again in fields
Confirm key 1 to Confirm key 4.
ì Select one of the four keys as Default key.
Note:
u It is very important that you make a note of keys you enter or generate. You
will need this information to configure the wireless network adapters correctly.
u When you have completed configuration you must also change WEP encryp-
tion on the wireless network adapters for the connected PCs; if you do not,
they will no longer be able to access the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's wireless network.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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Allowed clients
You can specify on this screen which PCs will have wireless access to the Gigaset SE366
WLAN and hence to your LAN.
ì In the Wireless Network menu, select Allowed Clients.
The default setting for access control is disabled. This means that all PCs that use the
correct SSID can log in.
Access control is based on the MAC address of the PCs' network adapters.
ì Activate access control via the On option in the field
MAC address filter.
Entering PCs manually:
ì Enter the required PCs with MAC address and Device name in the appropriate
fields.
ì Click Add to add the entry to the list.
ì Click Delete to delete the entry from the list.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Selecting from the list of known PCs
ì From the Known wireless clients list (all PCs that currently have access to the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN), select the PC you want to add to the access control list.
ì Click Add to add the entry to the list.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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Note:
u If you have activated MAC access control and want to use WPS, please note
that only clients already included in the MAC address list can register via WPS.
u If you activate MAC access control, you must at least enter the PC from which
you are configuring the Gigaset SE366 WLAN. If you fail to do this, you will no
longer be able to access the user interface and an error message will be
shown.
u If, by mistake, you have denied all PCs access to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN you
have two options:
– You can reset the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to the factory settings (see page 20).
– You can connect a PC to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN using one of the LAN con-
nections (by cable). Since MAC access control only applies to PCs that are
connected "wirelessly", you can use this PC to change the configuration.
Repeater function (WDS)
If you want to use a repeater in your wireless network in order to extend the range you
must activate the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) function.
ì In the Advanced Settings - Wireless Network menu, choose Repeater (WDS).
All access points and repeaters in range are searched and displayed with SSID, MAC
address, channel and signal strength.
ì Click Refresh to update the display.
ì Click Add to choose a device as a repeater for your wireless network.
ì Click Delete to remove a device from the list of repeaters.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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The encryption settings on the repeater have to correspond with the settings on your
Gigaset SE366 WLAN. If the repeater supports WPS, you can use WPS registration.
Further information can be found in the user manual for the repeater.
If you use WPS or WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK encryption, you can use one repeater; with WEP
encryption you can use up to six repeaters via the WDS function in your wireless
network.
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Administration and status information
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN user interface includes several helpful functions for
administration. You can
u open an Internet connection manually (see below),
u select regional options (see page 78),
u change the system password (see page 79),
u set up remote administration (see page 80),
u save, and if necessary restore, configuration data (see page 82),
u reset the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to the factory settings (see page 83),
u reboot the device (see page 83),
u update the firmware (see page 84),
u make the settings for the system protocol (see page 85),
u activate or deactivate the registration button (see page 86),
u view information about the configuration and status of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
(see page 87).
Connecting to the Internet manually
You can set up a manual connection to the Internet.
To open or close an Internet connection manually:
ì Open the Gigaset SE366 WLAN start screen as described on page 26.
If you have already started the configuration environment, click the Home tab at the
top left of the window.
If you have not yet started the configuration environment, start it now and log in.
ì Click Connect to open a connection to the Internet.
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Regional Options
To operate your Gigaset SE366 WLAN you can select the location, time zone and the format for entering the date and time, as well as configure the application for a time server
for Internet time.
ì In the Advanced Settings – Administration menu, select the entry Regional
Options.
ì Select the country in which you are currently located from the list. You can set the
clock to change automatically to summer time and/or to the Time zone as you wish.
ì Select the required option and/or select the Time zone for your location.
ì Select the required format for entering the date and time from the Date format and
Time format lists respectively.
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Internet Time
The System time for your device is automatically synchronised with the time server on
the Internet. The time of the Last synchronization with time server is displayed for
your information.
ì If you w ish to use yo ur ow n time s er ver, s elect the On op tion next t o the Use custom
time servers field.
ì Enter the Internet addresses for the time servers in the Preferred time server and
Alternate time server fields respectively.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
System Password
You can assign a System Password for the configuration environment of your Gigaset
SE366 WLAN and specify the period after which a session is to end automatically if no
further entry is made.
ì In the Administration menu, select System Password.
After installation, the configuration of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN is protected by default
with the System Password admin. To prevent unauthorised changes to the configuration, you should set your own System Password and change it from time to time.
ì If you have already set a System Password, enter the old System Password in the Cur-
rent password field.
ì Enter a new password in the New password field and repeat it in the Confirm new
password field.
The password may contain up to 32 characters. The password is case sensitive. Avoid
proper names and all too obvious words. Use a combination of letters, numbers and
special characters.
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Note:
If you ever forget your System Password you will have to reset your Gigaset SE366
WLAN (see page 21). Please bear in mind that this will restore all the settings to the
factory configuration. The default password on delivery is admin.
Setting Idle time before log off
ì Enter the period in minutes after which the configuration program is to be aborted
if no entry is made. The default setting is 10 minutes.
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
Setting up Remote Management
Remote Management enables a PC that is not in your local network to be used to configure the Gigaset SE366 WLAN with a standard Web browser. You can permit Remote
Management for one particular PC or for any PCs.
For security reasons, this function is only available if you have previously changed the
system password for your device (see page 79).
ì In the Administration menu, select System Management.
ì Require secure connection (HTTPS)
Activate this function if you want to select the secure HTTPS protocol, which an
external PC can use to access the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
If this is not the case, the HTTP protocol is used.
ì Select the On option for Remote Management if you wish to allow Remote
Management.
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You can start remote administration by entering the public IP address in your Internet
browser. As many Internet providers change this address each time someone dials in, it
is also advisable to use dynamic DNS (see page 61).
ì You can ch ange th e Port via which you access the configuration program from the
Internet, for example in order to hide and protect the configuration program against
unauthorised access.
ì Define Access (full control) or Access (read only) as the access right for permitted
connections in the Access field.
ì Allowed connections: You can specify one particular PC or all PCs in a specific IP
address block for Remote Management, or permit this function for any PCs. Select
the required option from the list.
Note:
If you permit any PCs, then anyone who finds out your password can access this
user interface and therefore also your network! If this option is needed, you
should always only activate it for a short time.
Remote Management for one particular PC:
ì In the IP address field, enter the IP address of the PC that is to have access to the
user interface of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN from outside your local network.
Remote Management for PCs in a specific IP address block:
ì In the First IP address and Last IP address fields, enter the IP address block of the
PCs that are to have access to the user interface of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN from
outside your local network.
Note:
u The Internet provider might assign the IP address to the PC dynamically. This
can then change the IP address. Make sure that the PC that is to access the
router from the Internet always has the same IP address.
u To access the configuration environment via Remote Management, you must
enter the address of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to be maintained in the following format in the browser: http://X.X.X.X:8080 (x.x.x.x stands for the
IP address of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN).
ì Click OK to apply the settings.
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Saving and restoring a configuration
Once you have configured your Gigaset SE366 WLAN, it is advisable to back up the settings. You can then restore them at any time, should they be accidentally deleted or
overwritten.
You can also reset the configuration to the factory settings. You should always do this
before passing your device on to others.
u In the Administration menu, select Save & Restore.
Saving configuration data
ì Activate the Save configuration option.
This opens a file selection window where you can specify the file you wish to store
in the backup file.
ì Select a directory on your local PC in which you wish to store the configuration file
and enter a name for the file.
ì Click Save.
Once the procedure has been completed, the current configuration data will have been
saved to the specified file.
Restoring backups
ì Activate the Restore configuration option.
ì In your file system, select the backup file with which you wish to restore the
configuration.
ì Confirm the action in the dialog screen that opens by clicking OK.
ì Click OK. The configuration will now be updated.
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Resetting to the factory settings
You can reset the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to the factory settings. You should do this before
making the device available to others or exchanging it through your dealer. If you do
not, unauthorised persons will be able to use your Internet access data at your expense.
ì Select the option Reset configuration to factory default settings and click OK.
ì Confirm the action in the dialogue screen that opens by clicking OK.
.
Note:
You can restart your Gigaset SE366 WLAN if it no longer functions correctly. It should
then be ready for use again (see page 20).
Please bear in mind that when the device is fully reset, all configuration settings will
return to the factory settings. Th is means that you will have to completely reconfigure
the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
Reboot
You can restart your Gigaset SE366 WLAN if it no longer functions correctly. It should
then be ready for use again.
ì In the Administration menu, select Reboot.
ì Click OK to restart the device.
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Updating the firmware
When Gigaset or your Internet provider makes a new version of the firmware available,
you can update the firmware for your Gigaset SE366 WLAN. To do this you must first
download the new firmware onto your PC.
Then proceed as follows:
ì Close down all network activities on your local network.
ì In the Administration menu, select Firmware Update.
The version of the firmware currently running on your device is displayed in the line
Current firmware version.
ì In the Firmware update file field, enter the file with the new firmware you have
downloaded from the Internet.
ì Click OK.
The firmware will now be updated.
Note:
Do not switch off your Gigaset SE366 WLAN during the updating procedure. Updating
can take several minutes.
After successful updating, the device is automatically rebooted. This will take some
time. After successful updating, the login screen appears again.
Note:
You can check whether the update process was successful in the Status menu on the
start screen (see page 87). This displays the current firmware version running on the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
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System Log
The System Log is displayed in the Status – Device menu. It provides you with important information about the functioning of your device and potential problems. You can
also have this information transmitted automatically to a system log server.
ì In the Administration menu, select System Log.
ì Make the following settings for the log:
u Log level: Select how much information is to be contained in the system log. You
can choose between four levels:
– Critical: logs the most important information about possible problems in your
device operation
– Debugging: complete and detailed information about all your device's functions
– Warning and Informational are intermediate levels.
u System log server
– Activate this function if you require automatic transmission of your device's
system log to a system log server in your local network.
– Server address:
Enter the IP address for the system log server.
– Server port:
Enter the port of the system log server that is to be used to transmit the system
log.
ì Click OK to accept the changes.
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Deactivating the registration button
Your Gigaset SE366 WLAN supports WPS (see page 13) for enabling automatic configuration of the security settings in your wireless network. You can activate WPS registration via the user interface (see page 68) or via the registration button on the device’s
back panel (see page 20).
After finishing the configuration of your wireless network, you can deactivate the registration button for security reasons, in case unauthorised persons gain access to your
Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
The registration button is activated by default.
ì In the Administration menu, choose Registration Button.
ì Select disabled.
ì Click OK to accept the changes.
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Status information
You can view information about the configuration and status of the Gigaset SE366
WLAN in the Gigaset SE366 WLAN's Status menu. On the first screen you will see an
overview of the status of the Internet connection, the local and wireless networks, and
the device.
For detailed information you can view the following status screens:
u Security
u Internet
u Local Network
u Wireless Network
u Device
To display a status screen, proceed as follows:
ì Select Status on the start screen.
ì Select the entry with the information you require.
Overview
The first screen provides an overview of the current operating status and most
important data for your device.
Internet
u Connection status
The status of the connection to the Internet and, if connected, the duration of the
connection.
u IP address
The public IP address of your device.
Local Network
u IP address
The local IP address of your device.
u DHCP Server
The status of the DHCP server for your device and, if activated, the n umber of clients
in your network to which IP addresses have been assigned.
Wireless Network
u Status
The status of the wireless network connection for your device and, if activated, the
number of clients in your wireless network that are connected to your device.
u SSID
The identifier for your wireless network.
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u System time
Your device's system time.
u Firmware version
The version of the firmware currently installed in your device.
ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Security
You will find information about possible security risks for your device and your network
in the Status menu on the Security screen.
u System password not changed
Your device's configuration program is not effectively protected against unauthorised access as you have not changed the password since setup. The section entitled
"System Password" on page 79 describes how to avoid this security risk.
u Identification of your wireless network visible or not changed
Unauthorised users can also find your wireless network easily as you have not
changed the ID for your wireless network (SSID) since setup and have not deactivated SSID broadcast. The section entitled "Configuration for wireless connections"
on page 65 describes how to avoid this security risk.
u Encryption for your wireless network not activated
None of the data in your wireless network is encrypted when transmitted and can
therefore easily be intercepted. Unauthorised users can also easily access your network, your PCs and your Internet connection by this means. The section entitled
"Setting encryption" on page 69 describes how to avoid this security risk.
u Firewall for your Internet connection turned off
Your network is not protected against hackers who gain unauthorised access via
the Internet. The section entitled "Firewall" on page 50 describes how to avoid this
security risk.
u Address translation for your Internet connection turned off
The clients in your network are not protected against unauthorised access via the
Internet. The section entitled "Setting up the NAT function" on page 56 describes
how to avoid this security risk.
u One or more of your local clients directly exposed to the Internet
One or more clients in your network are directly visible to the Internet as exposed
hosts and therefore particularly exposed to risk (e.g. hacker attacks). You should
only activate this function where it is absolutely necessary (e.g. to operate a Web
server) and where other functions (e.g. port forwarding) are not adequate. In this
case you should take appropriate measures on the clients concerned. The section
entitled "Opening the firewall for selected PCs (Exposed Host)" on page 60 describes
how to avoid this security risk.
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u Remote management enabled
Any user, including unauthorised users, who gains knowledge of the system password for your device can access your device's configuration program via the Internet. The section entitled "Setting up Remote Management" on page 80 describes
how to avoid this security risk.
ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Internet
You will find information about the status of your device's Internet connection in the
Status menu on the Internet screen.
u Connection status
Shows the status of the connection to the Internet and, if connected, the duration
of the connection. If you have set Connect on demand or Connect manually as the
connection mode (see page 45), you can Connect or Disconnect the connection to
the Internet manually here.
u Connection mode
Shows the connection mode defined for the connection to the Internet.
u IP address
Shows the public IP address of your device.
u MAC address
Shows the public MAC address of your device.
u Default gateway
Shows the IP address of the default gateway used for the current Internet connection.
u Preferred DNS server
Shows the IP address of the preferred DNS server used for the current Internet connection.
u Alternate DNS server
Shows the IP address of the alternative DNS server used for the current Internet connection.
u PPPoE pass-through
Shows the status of PPPoE pass-through for your DSL or cable connection for
establishing Internet connections straight from a PC to your network.
u MTU
MTU defines the maximum length of a data packet that can be transported over a
network without fragmentation.
u Address Translation (NAT)
– Status
Shows the status of NAT (Network Address Translation) for your Internet
connection.
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– NAT table
Shows the number of entries currently in the NAT table.
Click Empty to delete all existing entries in the NAT table.
u Dynamic DNS
– Dynamic DNS
Shows the status of dynamic DNS for your Internet connection.
– Domain name
Shows the domain name set for dynamic DNS.
ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Local Network
You will find information about the settings for your local network in the Status menu
on the Local Network screen.
u IP address
Shows the local IP address of your device.
u Subnet mask
Shows the subnet mask used in the local network.
u MAC address
Shows the local MAC address of your device for wired data transmission.
u DHCP Server
– Status
Shows the status of the DHCP server for your device for automatic assignment of
IP addresses to clients in your local network.
u DHCP clients
Shows all clients in your network that have been assigned an IP address. The Host
name and the MAC address of each client are listed for identification. You are also
given information about the IP address assigned to each client as well as the
remaining Lease time for the IP address before the client is assigned a new address
by the DHCP server.
ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Wireless Network
You will find information about the settings for your wireless network in the Status
menu on the Wireless Network screen.
u Status
Shows the status of the connection between your device and the wireless network.
u SSID
Shows the identity of your wireless network.
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u Channel
Shows the radio channel currently used for transmitting data within your wireless
network.
u MAC address
Shows the local MAC address of your device for wireless data transmission.
u Wireless clients
Shows all clients in the wireless network that are currently connected to your device.
The Host name, the MAC address and the IP address of each client are listed for
identification purposes. You will also see information about the Uptime to date of
the current connection for each client in your wireless network.
u Repeater (WDS)
– Status
Shows the status of the WDS (Wireless Distribution System) used in your wireless
network to increase its range.
– WDS links
Shows the existing number of connections to other access points or repeaters in
your wireless network.
ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
Device
You will find information about the most important data for your device in the Status
menu on the Device screen.
u System uptime
Shows your device's operating time since the last system start.
u System time
Shows the system time for your device.
u Firmware version
Shows the version of the firmware currently installed in your device.
u Bootcode version
Shows the version of the boot code currently installed in your device.
u Wireless driver version
Shows the version of the WLAN driver currently installed in your device.
u User interface version
Shows the version of the user interface currently installed on your device.
u Hardware version
Shows the hardware version of your device.
u Serial number
Shows the serial number of your device.
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u System Log
The system log can give you important information about the functioning of your
device and possible problems. You can adjust the scope of the system log to suit your
needs (see the section entitled "System Log" on page 85).
ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.
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Appendix
Deactivating HTTP proxy and configuring pop-up blocker
To start the configuration program, you may need to deactivate your browser's
HTTP proxy. If you use Windows Vista or Windows XP Service Pack 2, you will need to
configure the popup blocker. Both procedures are described on the next pages.
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 SE366 WLAN'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.
u Internet Explorer
ì Open Internet Explorer and from the Tools menu select Internet Options.
ì In the Internet Options window click the Connections tab.
ì Click LAN Settings.
ì Deactivate all options in the LAN Settings window.
ì Click OK and then OK again to close the Internet Options window.
u Mozilla Firefox
ì Open Mozilla Firefox. Click Tools and then 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.
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Configuring the popup blocker
You must allow popups for the configuration program in order to start it.
u Internet Explorer
If working with Windows XP Service Pack 2, popups are blocked by default. Carry out the
following steps:
ì Right-click on the browser information bar.
ì Select Allow popups from this screen.
ì Confirm the dialogue window by clicking OK.
The configuration screens for the Gigaset SE366 WLAN are now allowed as popups.
You can make additional settings for popups within Internet Explorer via the Tools –
Popup Manager menu item or via Tools – Internet Options on the Privacy tab.
u Mozilla Firefox
Popups are blocked by default. Carry out the following steps:
ì Open Mozilla Firefox. Click Tools and then Settings.
ì In the Settings window, click the Web features tab.
ì In the Web Features window, deactivate the Block Popup window.
ì Click OK to finish.
Please note:
Should you use a different popup blocker, you must configure this accordingly.
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Troubleshooting
This section describes common problems and their solutions. The Gigaset SE366 WLAN
is easy to monitor thanks to its LED displays. Problems can be quickly identified. If you
cannot solve connection problems after checking the LED displays, please consult the
other sections shown in the following table.
Symptom Possible cause and remedial actions
Power lamp does not
light up.
The LAN LED on a connected
device does not light up.
No power supply.
ì Check whether the mains adapter is connected to
the Gigaset SE366 WLAN and a power outlet.
ì Check whether the power outlet and the mains
adapter are working properly. If the mains adapter
is not working properly, contact our customer care
unit (see page 104).
No LAN connection.
ì Make sure that the connected device is
switched on.
ì Check whether the Ethernet cable is plugged in.
ì Check that you are using the right cable type
(CAT5) and that the cable is not too long (<100 m).
ì Check that the network card on the connected
device and the cable connections are not defective.
If necessary, replace a defective network card or
cable.
ì Use the Windows device manager (My Computer –
Properties) to check whether the network card is
functioning. If you see a red cross or a question
mark, then the driver may not have been installed
or there is a resource conflict. Follow the Windows
instructions to remedy the problem.
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Symptom Possible cause and remedial actions
You cannot connect to the
Internet.
ì Check whether the Connect on demand option is
deactivated. In this case, connections cannot be
opened automatically.
ì Select Connect on demand.
ì The connection may have been terminated manu-
ally with the Connect on demand option selected.
– Open the connection again manually using
the Connect button
or
– Restart the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
In both cases, the Connect on demand setting will
be active again.
ì Make sure that you have entered the access data
supplied by your service provider correctly.
ì There may be a problem at the service provider
end. Get in touch with your service provider.
You cannot open a connection from a wireless device
to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
You try to perform WPS registration on the network
adapter but the registration button has not been
pressed on the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
ì Press the Registration button on the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN back panel and activate WPS within
two minutes on the network adapter.
You defined a PIN for WPS registration but the network
adapter doesn’t use any PIN or not the right one.
ì Check the wireless network encryption settings and
find out the PIN that is used by the Gigaset SE366
WLAN. Enter this PIN on the network adapter.
The wireless network adapter is not using the
correct SSID.
ì Change the SSID on the network adapter or use the
WPS function.
You have set SSID and encryption manually and then
performed WPS registration.
ì Check which SSID and pre-shared key are used and
configure the WLAN clients with this data.
MAC access control is activated, but the PC is not
included in the MAC address list.
ì Enter the PC that is to register via WPS in the MAC
address list.
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Symptom Possible cause and remedial actions
After a WPS registration
attempt the WLAN LED
keeps flashing and the
desired client was not
registered.
More than one client has tried to register.
ì Check if maybe an external device has registered
with your network.
If yes:
ì Change the WPA PSK key manually as soon as
possible (see page 69) and perform the WPS
registration via PIN (see page 68).
If no:
ì Try to register again after a short time period.
You cannot open a connection from a wireless device
to the Gigaset SE366 WLAN.
Either encryption is enabled on the Gigaset SE366
WLAN but not on the wireless network adapter, or it is
not using the correct key or is using another type of
encryption.
ì Activate the same encryption on the network
adapter with the correct key or use the WPS
function.
If you do not know the key, you will have to reset
the Gigaset SE366 WLAN (see page 20).
Warning: Please bear in mind that this will return
all the configuration settings to the factory
settings.
The Wireless Network function is deactivated.
ì Check whether the Wireless Network function is
deactivated and, if so, activate it (see page 65).
The PC does not have a wireless connection.
ì Use the Windows device manager (My Computer –
Properties) to check whether the network connec-
tion is functioning. If you see a red cross or a question mark, then the driver may not have been
installed or there is a resource conflict. Follow the
Windows instructions to remedy the problem.
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Symptom Possible cause and remedial actions
The Gigaset SE366 WLAN or
other PCs cannot be reached
by a PC in the connected
LAN with a ping command.
No connection to the
Gigaset SE366 WLAN's
configuration interface.
ì Make sure that TCP/IP has been installed and con-
figured on all the PCs on the local network.
ì Check that the IP addresses have been correctly
configured. In most cases you can use the DHCP
function of the Gigaset SE366 WLAN to assign
dynamic addresses to the PCs in the LAN. In this
case, you must configure the TCP/IP settings of
all the PCs so that they obtain their IP address
automatically.
If you configure the IP addresses in the LAN manually, remember to use subnet mask 255.255.255.x.
This means that the first three parts of the IP
address on each PC and the Gigaset SE366 WLAN
must be identical. The device must also be configured as DNS server.
ì Use the ping command to check whether you can
establish a network connection to the Gigaset
SE366 WLAN.
ì Check the network cable between the PC you want
to use to manage the device and the Gigaset SE366
WLAN.
ì If the PC you want to use is in the router's local net-
work, make sure that you are using the correct
IP address administration (see above).
ì If the PC you want to use is not in the router's local
network, it must be authorised via Remote Management.
Password forgotten or lost ì Reset the Gigaset SE366 WLAN (see page 21).
Warning: Please bear in mind that this will return all
the configuration settings to the factory settings.
You cannot access a
resource (drive or printer)
on another PC.
ì Make sure that TCP/IP has been installed and con-
figured on all the PCs on the local network and that
the PCs all belong to the same workgroup.
ì Check whether the resource has been released on
the PC in question and whether you have the necessary access rights.
ì Printing: Check whether the printer has been set up
as a network printer.
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Symptom Possible cause and remedial actions
The transmission rate is too
low. For example, there are
pixel errors with video
streaming.
ì Radio data transmission depends on the operating
environment, for example the building stock or the
influence of other devices in the vicinity that transmit in the 2.4-GHz frequency range.
ì Arrange your WLAN devices closer together.
ì Change the antenna direction.
ì Position the device elsewhere.
ì Switch off other radio sources in the vicinity.
They may interfere with data transmission.
ì Choose a different channel.
ì Check to see if the problem also arises with a
different type of encryption.
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Gigaset SE366 WLAN functions and their interdependency
The following table shows which functions of your device are possible in which
combination. In the case of error, check the following conditions:
Function possible in combination with not possible in combina-
tion with
WPS
IEEE 802.11n
transmission mode
WDS
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
encryption
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
encryption
WEP encryption (up to 6 WDS
connections)
WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK encryption
(one WDS connection)
WPA2/WPA authentication
WEP encryption
WPA2/WPA authentication
WEP encryption
WPA2/WPA
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