Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / USB_Adapter_54IVZ.fm / 26.02.2004 Contents 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-E505-B104-1-19 / USB_Adapter_54IVZ.fm / 26.02.2004 Contents Deinstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Completing deinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Updating device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Appendix . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / security.fm / 26.02.2004 Safety precautions Safety precautions u The Gigaset USB Adapter 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / introduction.fm / 26.02.2004 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 is a 54 Mbps network adapter that is connected to your PC or Notebook via the 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / introduction.fm / 26.02.2004 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 the PCs must have a wireless network adapter, for example a Gigaset USB Adapter 54, Gigaset PC Card 54 or Gigaset PCI Card 54.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / introduction.fm / 26.02.2004 The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
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Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 USB port ! Do not insert the USB cable plug into a USB port on your PC until the installation software prompts you to do so. A USB cable can be inserted or removed while the PC is on. If the device has already been installed, Windows will recognise it automatically. Please note: u Do not extend the USB cable.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 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 to hand. You may be prompted to insert it. Running installation ì Close all running programs.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 You will now see a screen showing the contents of the CD-ROM. 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The InstallShield Wizard appears. ì 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 After completion of this installation step, a message appears prompting you to connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 to your PC. Connecting the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Now insert the plug into a spare USB port on your PC. The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 complies with USB Version 2.0. i 12 If your PC still has the older USB Version 1.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 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. Depending on the other settings of your PC, this dialogue box may not appear. The installation step described here is automatically carried out by the system.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 After installation, a message will appear prompting you to complete installation. ì Click on Finish. This closes the installation program. ì Restart your PC if you are prompted to do so. Checking installation If installation was successful, you can now use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The following may be displayed in the status area of the taskbar: The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is not displayed. ì First try to open the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor u manually, see Chapter "Opening the monitor" on page 18. If this fails, then something went wrong during installation. ì Deinstall the software, see Chapter "Deinstalling the software" on page 39.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / installation.fm / 26.02.2004 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Reading the connection quality from the icon The icon changes gradually depending on the current connection quality. Very good connection The connection quality is very good. Communication can take place at a very high transmission rate. Good connection The connection quality is good. Communication can take place at a normal transmission rate.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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.
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Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Closing the monitor Hiding the monitor ì Click 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 ì Right-click on the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon in the status area of the taskbar. This opens the pop-up menu.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring 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 General of the Configuration tab.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 The order for defining the SSID depends on the WLAN's operating mode: u Infrastructure: The SSID 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Channel The Channel field shows the radio channel used to set up communication with the connection partners. You can choose from radio channels 1-11. In Infrastructure mode, the radio channel is set by the Access Point for all WLAN participants and can only be changed there. In this case, the Channel field shows the channel being used.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Turbo Mode Turbo mode allows you to accelerate the transmission rate of your network adapter by setting up a connection with exclusive rights. For the duration of the data transmission, the two network adapters connected in Turbo mode remain unreachable for other connection partners.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Configuration – Security The range of a wireless network cannot be restricted to an enclosed area. The advantage of a location-independent connection set-up brings with it the risk of unauthorised persons eavesdropping on your wireless communications. To avoid misuse of your data, it is especially important to encrypt transmission over your WLAN.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Activating security options In the Configuration – Security tab, the default security mode is Encryption off, i. e. all the entry fields have been deactivated. ì In the Authentication field, select the authentication standard to activate the entry fields. The registration of your network adapters is then checked against the chosen authentication standard.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Encryption ì In the Encryption field, select the required encryption method. The setting in Authentication determines the available encryption methods: – none No encryption activated. – WEP 64 (only available for 802.1x) The wireless transmissions of your Gigaset USB Adapter 54 are coded with 64-bit encryption as per the WEP Standard (Wired Equivalent Privacy).
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 ì Click on Apply to confirm your entry. This activates the passphrase. Fields Key 1-4 are filled automatically (with encryption using WEP 128 only Key 1). The plain text display of the passphrase is replaced by a row of stars. ì With WEP 64: In the Default Key field, enter one of these four keys with which data transmission on your PC is to be encrypted.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Selecting a profile ì Open the selection in the Select Profile field. ì Click on the profile name you want. This activates the selected profile and displays it in the Select Profile field. ì Click on Apply to activate the selected profile. Editing a profile ì In the Select Profile field, select the required profile. ì Make the required changes to the settings. ì Click on Save.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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-hand pane shows the statistics for the past data transfer. SSID Shows the ID for the network environment.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Encryption Shows the encryption method (see "Encryption" on page 29) Sent Packages 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. Received Packages Shows how many data packets have been received from connection partners on the current WLAN since the connection was set up.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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. Local PC Name Computer name entered for your PC during installation of the operating system.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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 23). BSSID 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / configuration.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / deinstallation.fm / 26.02.2004 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 49).
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / deinstallation.fm / 26.02.2004 Deinstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 You will see a warning message. ì Confirm deinstallation with OK. The software and all the drivers will now be removed from your PC. ì Do not restart your PC until you have also removed the hardware. i If you restart the PC before removing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54 USB cable, Windows will automatically start its hardware recognition program.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / updating.fm / 26.02.2004 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-mobile.com/gigasetusbadapter54. ì Download the latest driver.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 Glossary Glossary Access Point An Access Point, such as the Gigaset SE 505 dsl/cable, 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 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 for example the Gigaset USB Adapter 54, Gigaset PC Card 54 and Gigaset PCI Card 54. A network adapter has a unique address, the MAC address.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 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 the Gigaset SE 505 dsl/cable 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / glossary.fm / 26.02.2004 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. A WLAN can be operated in Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure mode.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / appendix.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / appendix.fm / 26.02.2004 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. One of the PCs in the wireless network is using turbo mode.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / appendix.fm / 26.02.2004 Appendix Problem Causes and remedies The Gigaset USB Adapter 54 does not work properly You have checked all of the causes specified above, and still no communication is possible. You cannot establish a connection to the Access Point ì Deinstall the software and install it again as described in Chapter "Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 54" on page 7.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / appendix.fm / 26.02.2004 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 / English / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / appendix.fm / 26.02.2004 Appendix u u u u u u u u u u 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-E505-B104-1-19 / USB_Adapter_54SIX.fm / 26.02.2004 Index Index A About tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 automatic connection . . . . . . . . . . 14 Access point general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Adapter Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ad-hoc mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 42 Ad-hoc network basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / USB_Adapter_54SIX.fm / 26.02.2004 Index H Hiding the monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 I IEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 IEEE 802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 IEEE 802.11g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Infrastructure mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 44 Infrastructure network basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 / englisch / A31008-E505-B104-1-19 / USB_Adapter_54SIX.fm / 26.02.2004 Index Site Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 reading in the list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Site Monitor tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 SSID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 SSID (Service Set Identifier) . . . . . . . . 23 Standards IEEE 802.11b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 IEEE 802.11g . . . . . . . .
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 FCC Information Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Siemens Cordless Products could void the FCC authority to operate the equipment. This includes the addition of any external antenna device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Gigaset USB Adapter 54 Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matérial brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie. Operation is subject to the following two conditions (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.