Devolo GIGAGATE, Manual

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42 Network configuration
devolo GigaGate
The previously saved configuration of the
devolo GigaGate Satellite can be restored
here.
Restoring the device configuration
Resetting the device configuration
Using this setting, the devolo GigaGate
Satellite can be reset to the factory defaults.
Your personal WiFi settings are lost
in the process. The last-assigned
passwords for the devolo GigaGate are also
reset.
Encrypting access to the configuration
interface
Access password Set access password
Access to the configuration interface can be
protected with a password by using Set access
password.
By default, the configuration interface of the
devolo GigaGate is not protected by a
password. You should, however, enable
protection after installing the devolo GigaGate
by assigning a personalised password in order
to prevent third-party access to the
configuration interface.
You should always encrypt access to
your devolo GigaGate device to
protect your configuration from external
access.
The admin user name is set by default
and cannot be changed.
Configuring network settings
Network settings Configure network
All relevant information for the network is
displayed in the network settings, such as the
IP address, subnet mask and name server.
DHCP client
As a component of your network, the devolo
GigaGate also communicates via the TCP/IP
protocol. The IP address required for this can