User's Manual

Configuration Using the Wizards of Web Based Management

Operating Instructions SCALANCE W 788-1pro / SCALANCE W 788-2pro

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5.5.4 Security Settings for WLAN (Page 1)

Network-Specific Security Settings

On the first page of the security settings, you select settings that apply regardless

of protocol-specific restrictions. The basic measures for securing a network against

unauthorized access involve

● restricting communication with the SCALANCE W 788 to specific clients (only

those with the same network name (SSID)).

● excluding clients that communicate over wireless connections from the wired

part of the network.

SSID Text Box

Enter the name of your network in this box. To avoid any possible conflicts with

settings for a specific locale on the computer, the name should not include any

German umlauts (ö, ä etc.).

Enable `Close Wireless System` feature for WLAN Check Box

If you select this check box, on the stations with the same network name as the

SCALANCE W 788 can connect to the SCALANCE W 788.