Security Setup Wizard

Setting data encryption

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.

The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 makes use of effective encryption methods to prevent unauthorised eavesdropping as far as possible.

You can use the following security mechanisms:

uWPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see page 39)

uWEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 40)

We recommend using WPA2-PSK if it is supported by all components in your wireless network.

You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the Advanced Settings menu (see page 45).

uRepeater Operating Mode and Ethernet adapter

The encryption selection depends on the settings of your access point.

ìCheck what type of encryption and what keys are set at the access point and make the same settings in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108.

Note:

If you have selected several access points in repeater mode (page 25) when making the basic settings, only WEP is available for encryption.

uAccess point Operating Mode

The encryption selection depends on which method is supported by all the components of your wireless network.

ìSet the appropriate encryption of your data in the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108, and then in the other components of your wireless network.

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