User manual SIEMENS GIGASET PC CARD 54

[. . . ] Contents Contents Safety precautions . 5 Your contribution to the environment (ECO) . Security in wireless networksEncryption . Range of wireless communication via a WLAN . [. . . ] 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. ì Click on Scan to search the network environment for potential connection partners. This creates a list of the currently available connection partners. Reading in the list ì Click on Scan again to update the displayed list. Depending on the reaction time of the various connection partners, updating the list may take 1-2 minutes. 33 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 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 22). BSSID (MAC Address) Shows the connection partner's physical address (Basic Service Set Identifier). In networks with AdHoc mode the BSSID corresponds to the MAC address of the Access Point. Channel Security Shows the radio channel the connection partner uses to transmit data (see "Channel" on page 23). Shows whether radio traffic to the connection partner is encrypted (see "Configuration ­ Security" on page 24). If this is the case, you will see a key icon. Shows the signal strength of the radio traffic between your PC and the connection partner as a percentage (see "Signal Strength" on page 31). Shows the connection partner's current transmission mode (see "Transmission mode" on page 23). Shows the connection partner's current network mode (see "Operating mode" on page 22). Signal Transmission Mode Network Mode Establishing a connection ì Double-click in the list on the connection partner with which you want to set up a connection. This connects your PC to the connection partner. Note: If your network adapter's active configuration profile is not compatible with the connection partner's settings, for example the encryption has not been set correctly, you will first see the Configuration ­ Security tab: Change the settings required for the connection. Then the connection will be set up automatically. 34 Configuring Gigaset PC Card 54 About The About tab provides 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. 35 Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54 Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54 You may have to uninstall the Gigaset PC Card 54: u If an error occurred during installation. u The Gigaset PC Card 54 is not working properly and the problem cannot be rectified (see Chapter "Trouble shooting" on page 45). u You have acquired a newer version of Gigaset PC Card 54 and the operating instruc- tions of the new device recommend uninstalling the older version. disk and working memory. u You no longer need the Gigaset PC Card 54 and want to free up space on the hard Uninstalling involves the following steps: 1. First uninstall the software for the Gigaset PC Card 54. Complete uninstalling. Uninstalling the software To uninstall the software for the Gigaset PC Card 54 from your PC: ì Close all running programs. ì Select Start ­ Programs ­ Gigaset PC Card 54 ­ Gigaset PC Card 54 Uninstall. ì Confirm the security prompt for 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. Note: If you restart the PC before removing the Gigaset PC Card 54, Windows will automatically start its hardware recognition program. If this happens, close automatic hardware recognition by clicking on Cancel. Completing Uninstall ì Remove the Gigaset PC Card 54 from the PCMCIA slot on your PC. ì Follow the remaining instructions and then restart your PC. 36 Updating device drivers Updating device drivers You should update the driver of the Gigaset PC Card 54 if there is a newer driver version. You can find information about the latest driver updates on our website, www. gigaset. com/gigasetpccard54. ì Download the latest driver. Then follow the following steps to update the device driver: ì Uninstall the software for the Gigaset PC Card 54 as described in Chapter "Uninstalling Gigaset PC Card 54" on page 36. ì After restarting your PC, open the directory where you downloaded the new drivers. ì Start the update and follow the instructions given. You will find further information about installation in Chapter "Installing the Gigaset PC Card 54" on page 10. 37 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. [. . . ] In particular claims under the Guarantee cannot be made if: u The device is opened (this is classed as third party intervention) u Repairs or other work done by persons not authorised by Gigaset Communications. u Components on the printed circuit board are manipulated u The software is manipulated u Defects or damage caused by dropping, breaking, lightning or ingress of moisture. This also applies if defects or damage was caused by mechanical, chemical, radio interference or thermal factors (e. g. : microwave, sauna etc. ) u Devices fitted with accessories not authorised by Gigaset Communications u This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised dealer or the customer themselves (e. g. installation, configuration, software downloads). [. . . ]