User Manual

The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl

Setting up a local area network

The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers the following possibilities:

u Up to four devices (PCs, a Hub or Switch) connected via Ethernet ports with a trans-

mission speed of 10 or 100 Mbps (with automatic recognition).

u Up to 253 mobile terminals connected via a wireless interface with a transmission

speed of up to 54 Mbps. It complies with IEEE 802.11g standard and can work with

all products that satisfy WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g.

u Using the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl makes it easy to set up a network at home or in

small offices. For example, users can exchange data in the network.

u The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl supports DHCP for dynamic IP configuration of the

local area network and DNS for domain name mapping.

Security functions

The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers comprehensive security measures:

u Firewall protection against unauthorized access from the Internet

With the firewall, the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers comprehensive protection

against hacker attacks.

u Network Address Translation (NAT)

All PCs in the local area network use the Public IP address of the Gigaset SE587 WLAN

dsl for their Internet connections, which makes them 'invisible' on the Internet. The

Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl only allows access from the Internet if this has been

requested from within the local area network.

u DMZ (Exposed Host)

This allows you to release one PC in your local area network for unlimited access

from the Internet. Note that in this case your local area network will no longer be

adequately protected against Internet attacks.

u Service filtering and domain blocking

The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl can filter Internet access. Here you determine which

PCs may access which Internet services.

Additionally you can disable access to certain Internet domains (URL blocking).

u Encryption for the wireless network

To protect your wireless LAN against unauthorized access or to make data illegible

to unauthorized parties the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is delivered with the encryption

methods WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK (WPA with pre-shared key) and WEP (see page 32).

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