Gigaset Gigaset PCI Card 54 User manual

Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / cover_front.fm / 23.11.2006

Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / cover_front.fm / 23.11.2006

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Contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes on safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wireless LAN Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ad-hoc network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Infrastructure network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Security in wireless networks: Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WEP encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WPA encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Range of wireless communication via a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Notes on positioning the network adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing driver software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 . . . . . . . 15
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Opening the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deactivating Autostart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Closing the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuration – General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuration – Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuration – Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Site Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 . . . . . . . 33
Deinstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Completing deinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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Updating device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Fault tracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Customer service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Guarantee Certificate Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
uThe Gigaset USB Adapter 54 can affect medical equipment. Therefore, you should
pay attention to the technical conditions of the corresponding environment.
uMake sure you include the operating instructions and the CD-ROM when you pass
on your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to somebody else.
uUnder no circumstances try to use a damaged device. If in doubt, please contact our
service department, see Chapter "Customer service (Customer Care)" on page 48.
Notes on safe operation
When you have installed and configured the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on your PC, you
should make security settings on the wireless network:
uChange the SSID for all of the wireless devices within your network, see "SSID
(Service Set Identifier)" on page 18.
uEncrypt the communication over your wireless network, see "Configuration –
Security" on page 20.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and
Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Note:
Trademarks and trade names used in these instructions are meant only to describe
the operating steps and this use does not imply that they are freely available. Trade-
marks and trade names are the property of the corresponding holder of the rights.

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The Gigaset USB Adapter 54
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The Gigaset USB Adapter 54
The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is a WLAN network adapter which can be connected to your
PC or Notebook by means of a USB (Universal Serial Bus). You can use Gigaset data
products to set up a wireless local network (WLAN = Wireless Local Area Network)
without having to lay cables.
Your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 can be used to connect your computer to other computers
equipped with wireless network adapters (ad-hoc mode).
You can also connect your PC to a wireless router, e.g. to the Gigaset SE361 WLAN, for
Internet access (infrastructure mode).
Since the PCs communicate with each other via radio, it does not matter where they are
located, as long as they are within range of the wireless network. Mobile PCs, such as
Notebooks, can connect to the WLAN even after changing location. This enables you to
use all the files and printers on the network. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 works to the
IEEE 802.11g transmission standard and is backwards compatible with the older
standard IEEE 802.11b. For network security, wireless transmission can be encrypted
using the WPA standard or 64-/128-bit WEP.
These operating instructions contain important information on how to set up a WLAN
and to configure your Gigaset USB Adapter 54.
Wireless LAN Basics
This section provides basic information on wireless LANs to show the role of the Gigaset
USB Adapter 54 in setting up a wireless network.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN is a network that exists in a limited area. A network is two or more computers
which are connected together in order to share files as well as peripheral devices,
e.g. a printer.
Using the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 you can communicate with other computers without
having to lay network cable. Thus you can take your computer to another place and still
remain connected to the network.
You can use the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 in two different ways. On the one hand, you
can establish a connection to one or more PCs equipped with wireless network adapters.
This is an ad-hoc network. On the other hand, you can establish a connection to an
access point, which is used to obtain access to an already existing wired LAN
(infrastructure network).

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Ad-hoc network
In an ad-hoc network, PCs communicate with each other via wireless peer-to-peer
connections. An ad-hoc network is set up by participants as and when required. All
participating PCs must have a wireless network adapter installed, e. g. a Gigaset USB
Adapter 54, a Gigaset PC Card 54 or a Gigaset USB Stick 54. Ad-hoc networks are used
wherever communication networks have to be set up quickly without any existing
network infrastructure and the participants are mobile.
Infrastructure network
In an infrastructure network, connections between network participants are set up via
an access point (or several access points). The access point provides the basis for the
wireless network. It controls the connections between the participants and can also
establish the connection from the mobile stations of a wireless network to a wired LAN
(Ethernet) or the Internet.
Roaming
Several access points can be installed to extend the range of a wireless network.
Participants in the wireless network can move freely between the various access points
without losing contact to the network. As soon as there is a risk of losing contact, the
PC automatically looks for another access point with a stronger signal. All access points
and wireless network adapters must have the same SSID. All access points must be
connected to the same Ethernet network.
Security in wireless networks: Encryption
Any network, be it wired or wireless, is exposed to the risk of eavesdropping.
Connecting your local network to the public network exposes your data and
applications to not inconsiderable risks. As with an individual connection, you should
always protect your network PCs against external attacks, e. g. attacks via emails, with
a virus scanner.
These virus scanners however do not provide any protection against unauthorised
access from outside (hackers). To counter this risk, Gigaset data products offer various
encryption procedures that largely rule out unauthorised access (hacking) to your
wireless network.
WEP encryption
WEP encryption (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encodes data for sending using a key that
you have defined. Once they reach the recipient, who uses the same key, the data are
restored to the state before you sent them. Recipients who do not know this key cannot
read the content of this data stream or only after a great deal of effort.
There are two security levels for calculating the encryption key:
u64-bit mode
u128-bit mode

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WPA encryption
WPA is a standard-conformant solution for greater security in wireless networks. WPA is
meant to replace the existing WEP standard (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and offers more
reliable encryption and authentication methods.
With your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 you can use WPA encryption regardless of the
operating system used. WPA encryption is particularly recommended where the highest
security is required.
Range of wireless communication via a WLAN
Outdoors, the range is up to 300 m. Indoors, the maximum range is about 30 m.
The operating environment, the nature of the rooms and building may reduce the range
considerably. You can boost the range of your wireless network by placing a repeater,
e.g. a Gigaset WLAN Repeater, at the limit of its range.

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Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54
System requirements
You will require:
ua PC with at least 466 MHz and one of the following operating systems:
Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP
u64 MB RAM, more memory is recommended
uat least 30 MB free hard disk space
ua free USB port
ua CD-ROM drive or a DVD drive
Contents
The package contains the following components:
ua Gigaset USB Adapter 54 with USB cable and dipole antenna
ua CD-ROM containing installation and configuration software, detailed operating
instructions, Acrobat Reader to read the operating instructions
ua Quick Installation Guide
Notes on positioning the network adapter
Choose a location with the least obstacles to the radio waves. Protect the Gigaset USB
Adapter 54 against dampness.
The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of other
electronic equipment. Electrical equipment can mutually affect each other, the radio
waves may impair the functioning of other devices.
Place the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 on a smooth, non-slip surface. Protect particularly
sensitive surfaces.
For the best possible range, we recommend placing the WLAN components in a central
and open location. Avoid placing them in niches, under desks or behind cabinets, for
example.

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Status display
The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 has two LED displays.
Installing the software
First, the software included in the scope of delivery must be installed. This software not
only includes the driver software for the USB device, it can also be used as a
configuration and monitoring tool, the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor.
Only this software has been written especially for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54. There are
similar drivers available in the Windows driver database. But, as a rule, such drivers do
not fully cover all the features or function in a different manner.
Do not connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC until prompted by the installation
program. If you connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC before installing the
software, Windows will automatically recognise the device and show the dialog box
prompting for the appropriate driver. Click on Cancel to close the dialogue. Remove the
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 from the PC and install the software.
LED State Meaning
Power Continuously
lit
The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 was installed
successfully on your PC and is ready for operation.
Off The device is not ready.
WLAN Flashing Data is being transmitted.
Off There is currently no data traffic.
Please remember:
Do not insert the USB cable plug into a spare USB port on your PC until the
installation software prompts you to do so.
Please remember:
You may require administrator rights for the installation process on your PC.
Important Note!
If software for another WLAN device (such as another WLAN PC card or another
WLAN USB adapter) has already been installed on your PC, you have to uninstall this
software first and then reboot your PC before you install the Gigaset USB Adapter 54
software.

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Running installation
ìClose all running programs.
ìInsert the CD-ROM supplied into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and wait until the
welcome screen appears. If this screen does not appear automatically, start
installation manually:
– Open Windows Explorer.
– Select the CD-ROM drive.
– Double-click start.exe.
The language selection screen appears
ìSelect the language.
You will now see a screen showing the contents of the CD-ROM.
ìClick on Installation.
The InstallShield Wizard appears.
Information for users with Windows 98SE/ME:
If you are prompted to restart your computer during installation, click on Restart.
After this, installation continues automatically.You should now follow the
instructions and steps shown below.
Have your Windows Installation CD on hand. You may be prompted to insert it.
Installation Install the software for the Gigaset USB
Adapter 54.
User Guide This opens the detailed operating instructions on
the CD-ROM. If you cannot open the detailed
operating instructions on the CD-ROM, you will
have to install the free Adobe Reader.
Install Adobe Reader Install Adobe Reader, Version 6.
Browse CD If you are looking for a particular file on the CD-
ROM, you can display the CD-ROM contents in an
Explorer window.
Back The program returns to the language selection
screen.
Exit This closes the program.
Note:
The screens for the various operating systems differ only marginally. Installation is
largely automatic, apart from a few mouse clicks and restarts.

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ìClick on Next to continue installation.
The licence agreement screen now appears.
ìIf you accept the licence agreement, click on Yes.
In the next screen, choose the directory for the installation.
ìClick on Browse, if you want to select another directory. Click on Next to continue
installation.
During installation, the InstallShield Wizard uses the Setup Status screen to show which
action is being carried out, and the progress is also displayed.
After completion of this installation step, a message appears prompting you to connect
the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC.

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Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54
ìNow insert the plug into a spare USB port on your PC.
Please remember:
The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 complies with USB Version 2.0.
If your PC still has the older USB Version 1.1, you may see an error message to that
effect during installation. You can ignore this message. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54
also works with USB Version 1.1. However, the maximum transmission rate under
USB V1.1 is lower.

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Installing driver software
Once the USB cable has been plugged it, installation continues automatically.
The operating system's automatic hardware opens to install the drivers for the Gigaset
USB Adapter 54.
ìDepending on the other settings of your PC, a dialogue box may appear. Select the
Install software automatically option, and click on Next.
If the window does not appear, the installation step described here is automatically
carried out by the system.
After installation, one or two windows will appear, depending on your operating
system, prompting you to complete installation.
ìClick on Finish.
Installation is completed and your PC restarted.
Please remember:
If your PC is equipped with the Windows XP operating system Service Pack 2, the
Wizard for looking for new hardware window appears. Select the No, not at this
time option, and click on Next.
Notes:
uUnder Windows 98SE / ME: You may be prompted to insert your Windows
Installation CD to continue driver installation. Therefore you should have this CD
handy or enter the path name where the Windows installation files are stored on
your PC.
uRestart your PC if you are prompted to do so.
uIf your PC already contains more recent files, answer the question whether you
want to keep them with YES.

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Checking installation
If installation was successful, you can now use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor. With
the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor you can configure your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and
create a connection to other network adapters or an access point.
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is represented by an icon in the status area of the
taskbar, this icon also shows you if there is already a connection to a connection partner
and the quality of the connection. In a wireless network using only Siemens Gigaset
products and where the standard settings were used (e. g. no encryption), the
connection to an access point is set up automatically during installation.
The following may be displayed in the status area of the taskbar:
You are advised to read Chapter "Notes on safe operation" on page 3.
Displaying QuickInfo for the connection
If you point the mouse over the icon in the taskbar, you will see a small window that
displays the connection properties.
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is not displayed.
ìFirst try to open the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor
manually, see Chapter "Opening the monitor" on
page 15.
If this fails, then something went wrong during installation.
ìDeinstall the software, see Chapter "Deinstalling the
software" on page 33.
ìThen install the software again, see Chapter "Installing
the software" on page 8.
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the
taskbar, with a grey ball above the icon:
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed;
the USB cable has not been inserted or inserted wrongly.
ìCheck the USB connection.
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is displayed in the
taskbar, with a red cross above the icon:
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed and active;
there is no connection to the local network.
ìTurn to Chapter "Configuring the Gigaset USB
Adapter 54" on page 15.
The icon is displayed in the taskbar, with a green ball above
the icon:
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is installed and active;
there is already a connection to the local network. The
number of bars in the icon depends on the connection
quality (see below).

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The following properties are shown:
uSSID (Service Set Identifier) in the Connection line
uthe transmission rate (in Mbps) in the Speed line
uthe transmission quality (in %) in the Link quality line
If there is no connection, you will see a red ball over the icon and in QuickInfo,
Disconnected is displayed.
Reading the connection quality from the icon
The icon changes gradually depending on the current connection quality. The better the
connection quality, the higher the transmission speed.
With reasonable to poor connection:
ìIf possible, move your PC closer to the connection partner for greater field strength.
No WLAN available (red cross over bar)
There is no WLAN within range of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 that you
could connect to.
ìCheck the configuration of the access point and adjust the Gigaset USB
Adapter 54 settings accordingly.
OR
ìChange your location to reduce the distance to a connection partner.

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Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor
You can use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor to configure and monitor your Gigaset
USB Adapter 54.
Opening the monitor
In the standard setting, the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is opened automatically in
the background when you launch your PC. The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is
then displayed in the status area of the taskbar.
ìDouble-click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the
taskbar to open the monitor user interface.
OR
ìRight-click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the
taskbar.
In the pop-up menu, you will see the available tabs and the Exit option.
ìIn the pop-up menu, click on the appropriate tab to open the monitor user interface
and display this tab directly.
Use Exit to close the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor.
If you do not see the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the
taskbar, you will have to run the program first:
ìIn the start menu, click on Start – Programs – Gigaset USB Adapter 54 –
Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor.
This launches the program. The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is then
displayed in the status area of the taskbar.

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Deactivating Autostart
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is opened automatically in the background when
you launch your PC. If you do not need the monitor all the time, you can deactivate
Autostart.
ìSelect Start – Programs – Autostart.
ìRight-click on the entry Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor.
ìSelect Delete to remove the link to Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor from Autostart.
Now that the monitor is no longer opened automatically when you launch your PC, you
will have to open it manually when you need it.
Using Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor
In the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor user interface, you will find various settings and
status displays for your network adapter in various tabs.
Tabs
You can use the following Gigaset USB Adapter 54 tabs to configure the monitored
network adapter:
uConfiguration: Select profile, change general settings and security options
(see "Configuration" on page 18)
uStatus: Check current operating data and signal strength
(see "Status" on page 27)
uIP Settings: Check network addresses, register and deregister PC
(see "IP settings" on page 28)
uSite Monitor: Find available connection partners
(see "Site Monitor" on page 30)
uAbout: Check software versions
(see "About" on page 32)
Buttons
With the buttons under each tab you can use one of the following options:
Use the Radio On and Radio Off buttons to switch the wireless operation of your
network adapter on and off. The current status of the wireless operation is shown by a
green or red icon in the button.

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Closing the monitor
Hiding the monitor
ìClick on Hide in the monitor user interface.
This closes the user interface. The icon in the status area of the task bar shows that
the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is still active in the background.
Closing the program
ìRight-click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the
taskbar.
This opens the pop-up menu.
ìSelect Exit to close the program.
This exits the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor. The icon disappears from the status
area in the taskbar.
The wireless operation of the network adapter is activated (green
icon). The PC is available on the network.
ìClick on Radio On to deactivate the wireless operation of the
network adapter.
Radio Off is now displayed. The PC is no longer available on the
network.
The wireless operation of the network adapter is deactivated (red
icon). The PC is not available on the network.
ìClick on Radio Off to activate the wireless operation of the
network adapter.
Radio On is now displayed. The PC is available on the network.
Use the Help button to open the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor
help file.
Use the Hide button to close the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor
user interface.
The icon in the status area of the task bar shows that the monitor
is still active in the background.
ìDouble-click this icon if you want to open the Gigaset WLAN
Adapter Monitor user interface again.

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Configuration
In the Configuration tab, you can choose the general basic settings and the security
options for operating the Gigaset USB Adapter 54.
Configuration – General
Successful communication in a WLAN depends on all the PCs using the same ID (SSID)
and the same radio channel. In addition, the connected PCs must coordinate their
transmission rate for successful data transfer.
You can choose the basic settings for each profile in Common of the Configuration tab.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
The SSID is the ID used for the unique identification of a wireless network (WLAN) so
that this network can be distinguished from a parallel network. Within a WLAN, all the
network adapters must have the same SSID.
ìIn the SSID field, select the ID of the partner you want to connect your PC to.
The default setting is ConnectionPoint.
Please remember:
For security reasons, installation should be followed by changing the SSID of your
WLAN, as the default SSID may also be known to unauthorised persons.