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Configuration with Advanced Setup
Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable / englisch / A31008-E505-B100-1-19 / configure_router.fm / 15.06.2004
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Transmission mode
The transmission mode indicates whether the wireless transmission complies with
IEEE Standard 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g, or whether both transmission modes are
possible ( Mixed mode ). The main difference between the two standards is the
Transmission rate : IEEE 802.11b – maximum 11 Mbps, IEEE 802.11g – maximum
54 Mbps. If the units use different standards in the wireless network, then you
should leave the default Mixed mode .
u Transmission rate
The transmission rate depends on the selected transmission mode. The possible
transmission rates are shown in the pick list. You should leave the default set to
Auto .
u Click on APPLY to apply the settings.
Setting the Encryption
Wireless networks are open to the risk of eavesdropping.
The Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable makes use of effective encryption methods to prevent
unauthorised access as far as possible.
u From the Wireless Settings menu, select Encryption .
The following security mechanisms are currently available:
–
WPA without authentication server (see page 70)
– WPA with authentication server (see page 70)
– Authentication according to Standard 802.1x (see page 70)
– WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 71)