The Gigaset SE366 WLAN

Security functions

You can use various encryption methods and authentication methods (WPA/WPA2- PSK,WPA/WPA2, WEP, MAC access control) to prevent unauthorised access to your wireless LAN or to make data illegible to unauthorised parties. The security settings available to you depend on the the components used in your local network. For detailed informa- tion, please consult the section "Setting security functions for the wireless network" on page 38.

WPS

Wifi-Protected-Setup (WPS) makes it easier to establish and encrypt a wireless network (1 click only). You no longer need to configure and synchronise the individual components of your wireless network manually.

A wireless network has a name (SSID) and requires the encryption of data traffic to protect against the risk of eavesdropping. The access point requires authentication with an SSID and - if encryption is activated - a key to allow a WLAN adapter to access the serv- ices.

WPS uses the encryption method WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK. Devices with WPS automatically create an SSID and a WPA encryption key (pre-shared key) and synchronise each other.

WPS is not possible in networks using WEP encryption or WPA2/WPA authentication. WPS provides two possibilities for registration:

uVia registration button

The access point (e.g. the Gigaset SE366 WLAN) has a WPS button, while Gigaset devices have a button on the device’s back panel labelled Registration. After push- ing this button, the device is ready to register a WLAN client (repeater or wireless network adapter) for two minutes.

The first time this button is pushed, the device automatically creates an SSID and a pre-shared key. If a client activates its WPS registration within these two minutes, the security data is interchanged and a connection is established. It is ensured that only one client is allowed to synchronise within the two minutes.

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