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Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / USB_Adapter_54IVZ.fm / 04.12.2006 Contents Schablone 2005_07_27 Contents Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Notes on safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wireless LAN Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Area Network (LAN) . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / USB_Adapter_54IVZ.fm / 04.12.2006 Contents Schablone 2005_07_27 Updating device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fault tracing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / security.fm / 04.12.2006 Safety precautions Safety precautions u The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 can affect medical equipment. Therefore, you should pay attention to the technical conditions of the corresponding environment. u Make sure you include the operating instructions and the CD-ROM when you pass on your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to somebody else. u Under no circumstances try to use a damaged device.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 22.11.2006 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 22.11.2006 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 22.11.2006 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
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Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Status display The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 has two LED displays. LED State Power Continuously The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 was installed lit successfully on your PC and is ready for operation. WLAN Meaning Off The device is not ready. Flashing Data is being transmitted. Off There is currently no data traffic.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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. Running installation ì Close all running programs.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Click on Next to continue installation. The licence agreement screen now appears. ì If you accept the licence agreement, click on Yes. In the next screen, choose the directory for the installation. ì Click on Browse, if you want to select another directory. Click on Next to continue installation.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Now 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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. 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / installation.fm / 04.12.2006 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The following properties are shown: u SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the Connection line u the transmission rate (in Mbps) in the Speed line u the 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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. ì Select Start – Programs – Autostart. ì Right-click on the entry Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor. ì Select Delete to remove the link to Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor from Autostart.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The wireless operation of the network adapter is activated (green icon). The PC is available on the network. ì Click 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The order for defining the SSID depends on the WLAN's Network Mode: u Infrastructure: TheSSID must be defined on the access point first. This SSID is then assigned automatically to every network adapter registering with it. u Ad Hoc: It is important that all the network adapters use the same SSID. The order of entry is irrelevant.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 OR ì Select 802.11b/g, if the network environment uses both modes. The maximum transmission rate possible depends on the WLAN standard of the connection partner in question. The default setting is 802.11b/g. Configuration – Security The range of a wireless network cannot be restricted to an enclosed area.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Select the security mode you require from the Security list: A window opens for you to configure the mode.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK offers greater protection for your network than WEP. You should therefore use WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK for registration if all components in your network support this. WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK can be used with various encryption standards. Depending on which standard the access point supports, the encryption mode is automatically selected.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 WEP ì In the Key Length field, select the required length of the WEP key. Please bear in mind that all the components in a network must use the same key length to be able to communicate with each other. Use a 128 bit key if all the network components support it. This offers greater security for the data in your network.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì In the Use Passphrase field, enter any sequence of characters as the passphrase. You can enter up to 260 characters. Please remember: u All connection partners must use the same passphrase for encryption. u Make a note of your passphrase and store it in a secure place. Once you have entered the passphrase, you can skip the next steps and save your changes.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration – Profiles Selecting profiles The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor can manage several configuration profiles for your Gigaset USB Adapter 54. If you want to use your PC in different wireless networks, for example, you can create several profiles and adjust them to the requirements of the corresponding networks.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Selecting a profile ì Open the selection in the Profile field. ì Click on the profile name you want to use. This activates the selected profile and displays it in the Profile field. ì Click on Apply to activate the selected profile. Editing a profile ì In the Profile field, select the required profile. ì Make the required changes to the settings. ì Click on Save.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Status The Status tab provides information about the status of the wireless network your PC is connected to via the network adapter: u The left-hand pane shows the valid settings for the active configuration profile. u The right and lower pane shows the statistics for the past data transfer.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Sent Packets Shows how many data packets have been sent on the current WLAN since the connection was set up between your PC and your connection partner. Link Quality Shows the quality of the wireless connection. The graphic display of the link quality is supported with a percentage figure and an evaluation of the signal (Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor).
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 IP Address Shows the Internet Protocol address with which your PC is registered to the WLAN. As a rule the IP address is assigned to your PC by the DHCP server coordinating the PC's access to a network, in a WLAN for example the access point's DHCP server. Host Name Computer name entered for your PC during installation of the operating system.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Site Monitor The Site Monitor tab provides a comprehensive overview of the connection partners available via the visible SSID. One click reads in a list with all the relevant information on the potential connection partners. If you want, you can set up a connection to one of the connection partners shown directly from the list.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The list shows the following parameters for each connection partner: SSID Shows the connection partner's ID (see "SSID (Service Set Identifier)" on page 18). BSSID (MAC Address) Shows the connection partner's physical address (Basic Service Set Identifier). In networks with Infrastructure mode, the BSSID corresponds to the MAC address of the access point.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / configuration.fm / 04.12.2006 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 About The About tab provides information about the software company and the version number of the software installed on your PC. The Internet address takes you directly to the company's product page containing the latest information and software updates for your network adapter.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / deinstallation.fm / 04.12.2006 Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 You may have to deinstall the Gigaset USB Adapter 54: u If an error occurred during installation. u The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is not working properly and the problem cannot be rectified (see Chapter "Fault tracing" on page 42).
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / updating.fm / 04.12.2006 Updating device drivers Updating device drivers You should update the driver for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 when a new version is available. You can find information about the latest driver updates on our website, www.siemens.com/gigasetusbadapter54. ì Download the latest driver.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary Glossary Access Point An access point, such as a Gigaset router, is the centre of a wireless local network (WLAN). It handles the connection of the wireless linked network components and regulates the data traffic in the wireless network. The access point also serves as an interface to other networks, e.g. an already existing Ethernet LAN or via modem to the Internet.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary DNS Domain Name System DNS permits the assignment of IP addresses to computer or domain names that are easier to remember. A DNS server has to administer this information for each LAN with an Internet connection. As soon as a page on the Internet is called up, the browser obtains the corresponding IP address from the DNS Server so that it can establish the connection.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary Hub A Hub connects several network components in a star-topology network by sending all the data it receives from one network component to all the other network components.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary IP address An IP address is a network-wide unique address of a network component in a network based on the TCP/IP protocol (e.g. in a local network (LAN) or on the Internet). The IP address has four parts (values from 0 to 255) separated by periods (e.g. 192.168.2.1). The IP address comprises the network address and the PC address.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary Network adapter The network adapter is the hardware device that implements the connection of a network component to a local network. The connection can be wired or wireless. An Ethernet network card is an example of a wired network adapter. Wireless network adapters are e. g. the Gigaset USB Adapter 54, the Gigaset PC Card 54 or the Gigaset USB Stick 54. A network adapter has a unique address, the MAC address.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary Subnet mask The subnet mask determines how many parts of the IP addresses of a network represent the network address and how many parts represent the computer address. The subnet mask administered by a Gigaset router is always 255.255.255.0. That means the first three parts of the IP address form the network address and the final part is used for assigning computer addresses.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 01.12.2006 Glossary WLAN Wireless LAN Wireless LANs enable network components to communicate with a network using radio waves as the transport medium. A wireless LAN can be connected as an extension to a wired LAN or it can form the basis for a new network. The basic element of a wireless network is the cell. This is the area where the wireless communication takes place.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix Appendix Fault tracing Problem Causes and remedies Drivers not found A WLAN or LAN adapter was perhaps installed on your PC. It is possible that the drivers are being looked for in the wrong installation path. ì Enter the path name for the drivers manually.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies The connection is not set up at all or not properly If you cannot set up a connection between your PC with the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and another wireless network adapter, this may be due to a number of causes: The PC you want to connect to has not been powered up. ì Power up the PC. You are working in an ad-hoc network and a different radio channel is being used.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies You cannot establish a connection to the access point If you cannot set up a connection between your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and an access point, try one or more of the following: ì Make sure that the physical connection of the access point operates reliably. ì Make sure that the same SSID is used for the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and the access point.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies The data transmission rate seems to be too low ì If possible, position your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 closer to the access point or remove any obstacles blocking the line of sight. ì Then realign the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 and access point antenna. ì You can try changing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 transmission mode to 802.11g.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix Specifications The specifications are subject to change. Software Compliance with standards IEEE 802.11b/802.11g Operating modes Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode Security properties Support of SSID network identification for security Support of data encryption using the WEP algorithm (64 bit/128 bit) WPA-PSK encryption Further security settings for routers (filter for MAC addresses, Firewall, etc.
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Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix Customer service (Customer Care) We offer you support that is fast and tailored to your specific needs! u Our Online Support on the Internet can be reached any time from anywhere: http://www.siemens.com/gigasetcustomercare It provides you with 24/7 support for all our products.
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Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 04.12.2006 Appendix at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / USB_Adapter_54SIX.fm / 04.12.2006 Index Index Numerics 128 bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Creating keys manually . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 A D About tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Access point automatic connection . . . . . . . . . . 13 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / USB_Adapter_54SIX.fm / 04.12.2006 Index Hiding the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 I IEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 IEEE 802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 IEEE 802.11g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Infrastructure mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 37 Infrastructure network basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / USB_Adapter_54SIX.fm / 04.12.2006 Index Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SSID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 SSID (Service Set Identifier) . . . . . . . . 18 Standards IEEE 802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 IEEE 802.11g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Static IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Status display . . . .
Schablone 2005_07_27 Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-M1071-R101-1-7619 / cover_back.fm / 22.11.2006 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt © Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2006 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.siemens.com/gigaset Ref.No.
