Security settings

SSID broadcast

If this option is enabled (default), the Gigaset SE366 WLAN will send the SSID in all data transmissions and your Gigaset SE366 WLAN's SSID will be displayed on all PCs that have a wireless network adapter. In this case, eavesdroppers could use the SSID to gain access to your local network.

ìSelect Off to deactivate SSID broadcast.

ìClick Next > to proceed to the next step.

Setting security functions for the wireless network

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. With conventional network adapters an intruder only needs a device with a WLAN adapter (e.g. a notebook or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant)) with an appropriately configured network card in order to eavesdrop on every communication made via a nearby wireless LAN.

The Gigaset SE366 WLAN uses effective encryption methods to largely prevent eaves- dropping.

You can use the following security mechanisms:

uWPA2-PSK or WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK (see below)

uWEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy, see page 40)

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

WEP encryption is not supported if you are using WPS.

You will find further options for setting data encryption and authentication in the Advanced Settings menu (see page 69).

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