Siemens Gigaset USB Stick 108 User manual

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Contents
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Contents
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes on secure operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Gigaset USB Stick 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WPA encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Range of wireless communication via a WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the Gigaset USB Stick 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Notes on positioning the network adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Status display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the Gigaset USB Stick 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installing driver software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Checking installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking connection quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configuring the Gigaset USB Stick 108 . . . . . . . . . 14
The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Opening the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Deactivating Autostart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Closing the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration – General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuration – Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Configuration – Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
IP settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Site Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Stick 108 . . . . . . . . . 35
Deinstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Completing deinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Updating device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Customer service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Guarantee certificate (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Guarantee certificate (Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
uThe Gigaset USB Stick 108 can affect medical equipment. Therefore, you should pay
attention to the technical conditions of the corresponding environment.
uMake sure you include the user guide and the CD-ROM when you pass on your
Gigaset USB Stick 108 to somebody else.
uUnder no circumstances try to use a damaged device. If in doubt, please contact our
service department, see the chapter "Customer service (Customer Care)" on
page 50.
Notes on secure operation
When you have installed and configured the Gigaset USB Stick 108 on your PC, you
should perform 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 21).
Trademarks
Microsoft,Windows98SE,WindowsME,Windows2000,WindowsXPandInternet
Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Super G is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications, Inc.
Note:
Trademarks and trade names used in these instructions are intended only to describe
the operating steps and this use does not imply that they are freely available.
Trademarks and trade names are the property of the corresponding holder of the
rights.

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The Gigaset USB Stick 108
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The Gigaset USB Stick 108
The Gigaset USB Stick 108 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) very
simply without having to lay cables.
Your Gigaset USB Stick 108 can be used to connect your PC to other PCs equipped with
wireless network adapters (ad-hoc mode).
You can also connect your PC to a wireless router, e.g. to the Gigaset SE551 WLAN dsl/
cable, 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 even connect to the WLAN from varying locations. This enables you to
use all the files and printers on the network. The Gigaset USB Stick 108 works to the
IEEE 802.11g transmission standard and is downwardly compatible with the older
standard IEEE 802.11b. The Gigaset USB Stick 108 also supports Super G technology.
By using channel bundling, this can increase the transmission rate to up to 108 Mbps
on the network. For network security, wireless transmission can be encrypted using the
WPA standard or 64-/128-bit WEP.
This user guide contains important information on how to set up a WLAN and to
configure your Gigaset USB Stick 108.
Wireless LAN basics
This section provides basic information on wireless LANs to show the role of the
Gigaset USB Stick 108 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 PCs which are
connected with one another in order to share files as well as peripheral devices,
e.g. a printer.
Using the Gigaset USB Stick 108 you can communicate with other PCs without having
to route network cable. Thus you can take your computer to another place and still
remain connected to the network.
You can use the Gigaset USB Stick 108 in two different ways. On the one hand, you can
establish a direct 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 the
PCs must have a wireless network adapter, e.g. a Gigaset USB Stick 108, a Gigaset USB
Adapter 108 or a Gigaset PC Card 108. Ad-hoc networks are used wherever
communications networks have to be set up quickly and without any existing network
infrastructure and where the participants are on the move.
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. 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.

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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
WPA encryption
WPA is a new 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 Stick 108, 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
The range is up to 300 m in the open. In buildings, the maximum range is up to 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. The device also supports the
XR technology (eXtended Range). This can be used to increase the range. Conversion to
the XR mode is performed automatically at a respectively weak signal and when the
partner station is also XR capable.

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Installing the Gigaset USB Stick 108
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Installing the Gigaset USB Stick 108
System requirements
For operation, 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 working 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 Stick 108,
ua CD-ROM containing installation and configuration software, detailed user guide,
Adobe Reader to read the user guide and the document "Gigaset WLAN. Tips for
use",
ua Quick Installation Guide.
Notes on positioning the network adapter
Choose the location of the PC where the Gigaset USB Stick 108 will be connected so
that there are the fewest possible obstacles to the radio waves. Protect the Gigaset USB
Stick 108 from dampness.
The PC with the Gigaset USB Stick 108 should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of
other electronic equipment. Items of electrical equipment can mutually affect each
other, the radio waves may impair the function of other devices.
If your PC with the Gigaset USB Stick 108 is located under a desk or in a housing, the
range of the wireless network can be affected. For the best possible range, we
recommend placing the PC centrally in an open location so that the USB is facing its
connection partner or is at a right angle to it.
Status display
The Gigaset USB Stick 108 has an LED display for connection to the network:
LED is off The Gigaset USB Stick 108 does not have a connection to a wireless
network.
LED is on
continuously
The Gigaset USB Stick 108 does have a connection to a wireless network
and is ready to transfer data.
LED flashes The Gigaset USB Stick 108 is sending or receiving data.

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Installing the Gigaset USB Stick 108
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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 Stick 108. There are
similar drivers available in the Windows driver databases, but, as a rule, such drivers do
not fully cover all the features or they function in a completely different manner.
Do not connect the Gigaset USB Stick 108 to your PC until prompted to do so by the
installation program. If you connect the Gigaset USB Stick 108 to your PC before
installing the software, Windows will automatically recognise the device and show the
dialog box prompting selection of the appropriate driver. Click on Cancel to close the
dialog box. Remove the Gigaset USB Stick 108 from the PC and install the software first.
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.
Please remember:
Do not insert the Gigaset USB Stick 108 into a spare USB port on your PC until the
installation software prompts you to do so.
Please remember:
You may require administrator rights on your PC for the installation process.
Information for users with Windows 98SE/ME:
If you are prompted to restart your computer during installation, click on Restart.
After restarting, installation continues automatically. You should now follow the
instructions and installation steps shown below.
Have your Windows Installation CD to hand. You may be prompted to insert it.

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ìClick on Installation.
The InstallShield Wizard appears.
Installation Install the software for your Gigaset USB Stick 108.
User guide This opens the detailed user guide on the CD-ROM.
If you cannot open the detailed user guide on the
CD-ROM, you will have to install the free Adobe
Reader.
Practical Tips and Configuration
Examples
Here you will find solutions to various problems.
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.