User Manual

First steps

System requirements

You require the following components to operate your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl:

u A PC with

– an 802.11g or 802.11b compatible wireless Network adapter.

–or an Ethernet port (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)

u A Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer V 6.0 or higher or Mozilla Firefox

V 1.0 or higher for configuring your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl.

u To access the Internet you require

– a DSL port (splitter),

– the access data for your Internet service provider.

Connecting and activating the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl

The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl can be set up in any suitable location in the home or office.

You do not need any special wiring. However, you should comply with the following

guidelines:

u Operate the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl only indoors within a temperature range of

0 to +40 °C. Do not position the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl near sources of heat. Do

not cover the ventilation slots. High temperatures can damage the device.

u A mains socket for 100–240VAC and a connection socket for the splitter or LAN must

be available in the place where you set up the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl.

u Position the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl so that it cannot fall down. Position the Gigaset

SE587 WLAN dsl on a non-slip surface.

u Do not place the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl on any furniture surface that could be

affected by the heat from the device.

u Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them. You should not cover the cables

with anything.

Note:

An 802.11b-compatible network adapter has a maximum transmission speed

of 11 Mbps. An 802.11g-compatible network adapter has a maximum trans-

mission speed of 54 Mbps.

Note:

We recommend you use a PC with the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system

because only then are all system requirements for using the device fulfilled.

Please remember:

Network connections (LAN) via cables may only be set up with the Gigaset SE587

WLAN dsl within enclosed rooms.