First Steps

uDo not place the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl on any furniture surface that could be affected by the heat from the device.

uPosition the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl so that it cannot fall. u Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them.

Connecting the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl

Connect your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl as described in the quick start guide. Your Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is ready for use:

uThe PWR LED on the front lights up.

uthe ADSL LED flashes to indicate that the DSL connection is being synchronised. Once this process has been concluded, the ADSL LED is permanently illuminated.

uThe WLAN LED lights up to indicate that the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl is ready to open wireless connections.

The radio link to a PC that is connected by means of a wireless network adapter is opened automatically provided the network adapter has been configured with the same SSID as the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl. 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.

uThe LAN LEDs light up if a device is connected to the corresponding LAN connection.

In order to communicate via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, the network must be configured on the connected PC. This usually takes place automatically (see page 21).

In order to gain access to the Internet via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you must configure the device’s DSL connection (see page 55).

In order to operate Internet telephony via the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl, you must configure the VoIP connection (see page 104).

You will find information on how to operate devices on the USB port of the Gigaset SX541 WLAN dsl on page 117 for printers and on page 112 for external bulk memories.

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