Gigaset 108 User manual

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Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Possible uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
First Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operating displays and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To a wired network (LAN), a PC, a games console or a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wirelessly to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
To the mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Launching the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting a language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Elements on the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Basic Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Regional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operating Mode selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Basic settings for the Repeater and
Access point Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Settings for the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Local network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Basic settings in Ethernet adapter Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Local network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Security Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Changing the system password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Setting data encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
WPA2/WPA with pre-shared key (PSK) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WEP encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Access control within the wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Saving settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Configuring the Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Repeater/Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ethernet adapter Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setting wireless security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
WPA2-PSK and WPA2-PSK / WPA-PSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
WEP encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Permitted clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Repeater function (WDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Regional Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Internet Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
System Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Saving and restoring a configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Saving configuration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Restoring the back-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Resetting to the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Updating firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Settings for wireless connection for games consoles
and set-top boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Integration in the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Windows 98 SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Assigning IP addresses automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Windows 98 SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Assigning static IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Private IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Windows 98 SE/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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Restarting the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Updating IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Customer service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Guarantee Certificate Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tillverkarens garanti Sverige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Takuuehdot Suomi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tillverkarens garanti Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Garanti Norge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Gyldighet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Garantiperiode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Producentens Garanti Danmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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Safety precautions
uOnly use the mains adapter (5V DC 1A) that is supplied with the Gigaset WLAN
Repeater 108. Comply with the connection values and ratings when connecting the
device to the mains power supply.
uProtect the device from damp.
uNever open the device. For reasons of electrical safety it may only be opened by
authorised service technicians.
uThe device may affect medical equipment. Take account of the technical conditions
in the relevant environment.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Internet
Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organisation.
Super G is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc.

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Introduction
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 offers various possibilities for use in wired and wireless
networks. It enables very simple wireless integration of remote PCs into a network. You
can also provide wireless access to a wired network.
Possible uses
You can use your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in various functions in your network. The
device provides three operating modes that you can choose to suit your requirements.
Use as Repeater
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless
network. Set it up within the range of your network. The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108
will now transmit data traffic into its own wireless area. This allows you to set up
wireless networks that cover a much larger area than would be possible with just
one wireless router (e.g. Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/cable).
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In this case you need to operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Repeater
Operating Mode.
PCs that you wish to connect to a wireless local network via a Gigaset WLAN Repeater
108 must have a wireless network adapter, such as a Gigaset USB Adapter 108.
Use as access point in conjunction with a Router
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 permits wireless connection of PCs to a wired local
network. For example, the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be connected via an
Ethernet cable to an Ethernet router, thus providing further PCs with wireless access to
this network. It is also possible to connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 away from
(e.g. on the first floor) the Ethernet router (which is in the cellar for example) using
cable.
In this case you need to operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in Access point
Operating Mode.
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Use as wireless network adapter
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be connected directly to the Ethernet port of a PC
or other device (e.g. a games console, set-top box). It then functions as a wireless
network adapter, but uses the device's wired Ethernet port. You do not need to install
any additional driver software on the device. This ensures that access to the wireless
network is independent of the operating system.
When you set up a connection from a computer or other device to an access point using
the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108, you operate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in
Ethernet adapter Operating Mode.
If you want to set up a wireless connection between two PCs or other devices using
the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108, you have to use one Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in
Access point Operating Mode, and all others in Ethernet adapter Operating Mode.
An example of this configuration, a wireless connection between two games consoles,
can be found on page 80.
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Use for accessing the Internet with a PC
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 permits wireless Internet access for a PC. Here it is
operated in Access point Operating Mode, connected directly to a DSL or cable modem.
However, simultaneous Internet access for several PCs is not possible. This requires a
wireless router (e.g. a Gigaset SE551WLAN dsl/cable).
To access the Internet, a DSL or cable modem is required. You also need an Internet
Service Provider for Internet access. The Internet access is configured using the software
from your Internet Service Provider. The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 does not require
any further configuration.
Security functions
You can use various encryption methods and authentication methods (WEP, WPA/WPA2-
PSK,WPA/WPA2, MAC access control) to prevent unauthorised access to your wireless
LAN or make data illegible to unauthorised parties. The security settings available to you
depend on the Operating Mode you select and the components used in your local
network.
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First Steps
Contents
The package contains the following components:
uone Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108
uone mains adapter (5V DC, 1A)
uone Ethernet cable (CAT5)
uone power supply cable for the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 fed by a USB interface
(e.g. on the PC)
uone CD containing this user guide and the "Gigaset WLAN practical tips" document
uone Quick Start Guide
System requirements
To operate your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 you need
ua PC with
– a Gigaset PC Card 108, a Gigaset USB Adapter 108 or a different 802.11g or
802.11b compatible wireless network adaptor
and/or
– an Ethernet card,
ua Web browser, e.g. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or
higher, to configure your repeater.

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Operating displays and connections
Front panel
LED displays
The front panel of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 contains LED displays that show the
operating state and simplify installation and fault finding in the network.
The LED's show the following:
LED State Status
WLAN
On There is a wireless connection to the local network.
Flashing
uThe Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is sending or receiving
data on its WLAN interface.
uNew firmware is being loaded on the Gigaset WLAN
Repeater 108 or the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is
rebooting.
Off The WLAN interface is not active.
LAN
On There is a connection to the local network via the Ethernet
cable.
Flashing The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is sending or receiving data
via the Ethernet cable.
Off There is no connection to the local network via the Ethernet
cable.
Power On The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been powered up.
Off The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been powered down.

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Back panel
The back panel of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 houses the following sockets.
Reset
The reset button is located behind the small opening on the underside of the device.
uRestart function: Press the reset button for longer than 1 second but less than
5 seconds to reboot the device. This does not affect the configuration settings.
The WLAN LED flashes while the device restarts. This may take several minutes.
uReset function: Press the button behind the small opening on the underside of the
device for at least 5 seconds to return all settings to the factory settings.
Warning: This will clear all the configuration settings you have made.
Updated firmware will not be affected.
Element Description
5VDC Socket for the mains adapter supplied
Please note:
Using the wrong power supply unit may damage the repeater.
LAN Socket for an Ethernet cable
Please note:
While the device is rebooting the reset button does not function. To trigger the restart
or reset function, please wait until the WLAN LED has stopped flashing.

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Setting up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108
The Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 can be set up in any suitable location in the home or
office. You do not need any special wiring. However, you should comply with the follow-
ing guidelines:
uOperate the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 only indoors within a temperature range
of +5 to +40 °C. Do not position the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 near sources of
heat. Do not cover the ventilation slots. High temperatures will reduce the transmit-
ter range.
uA suitable mains socket and a connection to the Ethernet socket of a PC or a wired
network must be available where you set up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108.
uDo not position the device in the immediate vicinity of stereo equipment, TV sets or
microwave ovens. This may cause interference.
uPosition the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 on a non-slip surface.
The router feet do not normally leave any traces on the surface they are on. How-
ever, some furniture surfaces may contain substances that attack and soften the
router's plastic feet. This may cause the feet to mark the furniture surface.
uPosition the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in such a way that it cannot fall down and
damage the antenna.
uDo not place the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 on a heat sensitive surface.
uLay the cables so that nobody can trip over them. You should not cover the cables
with anything.
uProtect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 from dampness.

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Connecting the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108
Set up the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 at the required location.
To a wired network (LAN), a PC, a games console or a modem
ìPlug one end of the Ethernet cable
into the socket marked LAN on the
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108.
ìPlug the other end of the Ethernet cable
into the device to which you wish to
connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater
108.
Depending on the particular applica-
tion, this could be a router, a PC, a
games console or a DSL/cable modem.
Please note:
Depending on the use, you will first have to make some settings via the browser-based
configuration program of your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108. We therefore recommend
that you first connect the device to a PC using an Ethernet cable.
Wirelessly to a PC
A wireless connection is made using a wireless network adapter that must be installed
in your PC.
A wireless network is defined by assigning
an identical SSID to all the devices. The
default SSID of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater
108 is ConnectionPoint.
ìTherefore, enter ConnectionPoint as
the SSID on the wireless network
adapter in your PC, and deactivate
encryption if necessary. The user guide
belonging to the device will tell you
how to do this.
If the correct SSID has been entered in your
PC's wireless network adapter, the wireless
link will be established automatically
once you connect your Gigaset WLAN
Repeater 108 to the mains power supply.
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Aligning the antenna
ìAlign the antenna.
The antenna should be at right-angles to the communicating partner. The aerial can be
turned sideways and backwards (away from the device).
The configuration and monitoring program provides information about the quality of
the connection. Try out the antenna positions to see which gives the best results for
your location.
Please remember:
Before your PC can communicate via the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108, you must run net-
work configuration on the PC (see page 82).
To the mains power supply
ìInsert the round plug into the connec-
tion socket marked 5VDC on the
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108.
ìPlug the mains adapter into a socket to
which no other devices are connected.
Please remember:
Never plug the mains adapter into a mains
power socket if you are not sure that it com-
plies with the values on the nameplate. The
mains adapter and device could be
destroyed and you might be injured.
Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is now ready for use.
uThe power LED on the front lights up.
uThe WLAN-LED flashes during startup and is on continuously when a wireless con-
nection to the local network is established.
uThe LAN LED lights up if you connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 using an
Ethernet cable with a router or PC from your network.

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The user interface
Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 comes supplied with factory settings that normally
allow it to be used as a repeater without comprehensive adjustments being necessary.
However, you still have to set up the connection to the access point, for which you wish
to extend the range with the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108. If you wish to use your
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in a different Operating Mode (see page 5), you need to
configure it.
If you use encryption in your wireless network, you must also use encryption and set
the keys on the repeater.
You can use a browser-based configuration program that can be opened from a PC to
carry out the configuration steps and to monitor operations. Detailed information is
provided about the steps required. Necessary configuration steps are carried out auto-
matically.
Please note:
uFor initial configuration we suggest that you connect the Gigaset WLAN Repeater
108 with an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the PC on which you wish to
make the configuration. The Ethernet card should also be set to "Obtain an IP
address automatically" (see Section
"Assigning IP addresses automatically" on page 93).
uTo start the configuration environment, you may need to deactivate the HTTP
proxy for your browser (see page 83 for Windows XP, page 87 for Windows 2000
and page 91 for Windows 98 SE/ME).
uIf you use the Mozilla Firefox browser or if you use Internet Explorer together with
Windows XP Service Pack 2, you need to configure the popup blocker (see page 84
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Launching the user interface
As described in the "First Steps" on page 9 chapter, you have connected your
Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and made any changes necessary to the Ethernet card's
network configuration (see the chapter "Integration in the network" on page 82).
Your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 is connected to the mains power supply, the
Power LED lights up, as does the WLAN LED. The LED for the local network lights up
if you have connected a device directly using an Ethernet cable.
To access the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108's user interface:
ìLaunch your Web browser.
ìEnter the IP address of the Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 in the browser's address
field.
http://192.168.2.254
The login screen appears.
ìThe factory settings password is admin. Enter the password and click OK.
Please note:
If the DHCP server in your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 has been activated (factory set-
ting), it may take a while after connecting to your PC until your PC is automatically
assigned an IP address and you can access the configuration program.
Please note:
For security reasons you should change the password at a later stage (see
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A screen with security information is displayed.
For the initial configuration you can skip this information. If you carry out all the basic
and security settings using the wizard as described below, then your device and network
are fully protected. If not, the next time you log on you will be informed of security gaps
in the configuration program.
ìClick on OK.
You will now see the start screen.
The start screen
The start screen is the starting point for all configuration and administration activities.
Start screen functions
On the start screen you can
uselect the language for the user interface (see page 19),
ucall up the Basic Setup Wizard (see page 21),
ucall up the Security Setup Wizard (see page 35),
uopen the Advanced Settings menu for additional configuration options
(see page 45),
uopen the Status menu to obtain status information about the Gigaset WLAN
Repeater 108 (see page 72).
You can call up the wizards, the Advanced Settings menu, and status information from
any other configuration program screen at any time via the tabs on the upper edge of
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The configuration program offers you the following functions:
Basic Setup Wizard These wizards allow you to set the date for your region, select
the Operating Mode and configure – depending on the Oper-
ating Mode selected – your wireless and wired local network.
This is described from page 21.
Security Setup Wizard These wizards allow you to take precautions against unau-
thorised access to your Gigaset WLAN Repeater 108 and the
local network. For example, you can change the password
and set up encryption for wireless traffic. This is described
from page 35. For the protection of your network we recom-
mend that you carry out this setup.
Advanced Settings Additional settings for changing the configuration of your
wireless and wired network can be found in the Advanced Set-
tings menu. You can also, for example, secure and restore
your configuration data or restart the device. These configu-
ration steps are optional and can be carried out at a later
stage. This is described from page 45.