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Configuring security measures
Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable / English / A31008-E505-B100-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 16.07.2003
◆SSID visible
If you have selected this option the Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable will send the SSID in all
data transmissions. In this case eavesdroppers could use the SSID to gain access to
your network. Your router's SSID will also be displayed on PC's with a wireless
network adapter.
If you have deselected this option, wireless network components that want to
connect to the LAN must know the SSID. This offers a cer tain degree of protection
against unauthorised access.
◆To go to the next step in the Security Setup, click on NEXT.
Setting the Encryption
If you are sending sensitive data over wireless channels, we recommend that you
activate WEP-Encryption on your wireless network components.
To activate WEP encryption on your wireless network components:
1. Activate Web encryption on your Gigaset SE505 dsl/cable and generate a 64 or
128 bit key. Make a note of th e generated key.
2. Activate WEP encryption on the wireless network adapters and enter the generated
64 or 128 bit key.
You can choose either the standard 64 bit key or the more robust 128 bit key for
encryption. The keys are generated in hexadecimal format or in the ASCII format. You
must use the same keys for encryption and decryption for the Gigaset Router and all
your wireless network adapters.
◆To go to the next step in the Security Setup, click on NEXT.
iWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted between
wireless nodes. However WEP does not protect transmission on your
wired network or over the Internet.
iYou will find a detailed example of how to set up WEP encryption in
"Practical Tips and Configuration Examples" on the CD supplied.