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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / cover_front.fm / 14.11.2008
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / cover_front.fm / 14.11.2008 Schablone 2004_12_27
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / Adapter_300IVZ.fm / 14.11.2008 Contents Contents Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Notes on secure operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Your contribution to the environment (ECO) . . . . . 5 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wireless LAN basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / Adapter_300IVZ.fm / 14.11.2008 Contents Uninstalling the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 . . . . . . 44 Uninstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Completing uninstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Updating the device driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Appendix . . . . . .
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / security.fm / 14.11.2008 Safety precautions Safety precautions u The device is only allowed for operation in enclosed rooms (temperature range: 0 to 40°C). Do not use the device in a damp or wet environment, with dust or vapours. u The device may affect medical equipment. u Make sure you include the operating instructions and the CD-ROM when you pass on your device to somebody else. Notes on secure operation The Gigaset US
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / security.fm / 14.11.2008 Your contribution to the environment (ECO) Trademarks Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark licensee of Siemens AG. Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Note: Brand or trade names that appear in this guide are used to indicate individual steps in operation and do not mean they are freely available. Brand and trade names always
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 14.11.2008 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 is a WLAN network adapter, which is connected to your PC via USB (Universal Serial Bus). Gigaset data products make it very easy for you to set up a local wireless network without having to lay any cables (WLAN = Wireless Local Area Network). You can use your Gigaset USB Adapter 300 to connect your PC to a wirele
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 14.11.2008 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 You can use the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 in two different ways. Firstly, you can set up a direct connection to one or more PCs with wireless network adapters. This is called an ad-hoc network. Secondly, you can establish a connection to an access point, which gives you access to an existing wired LAN (infrastructure network). The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the na
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 14.11.2008 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 Security in the wireless network: Encryption Any network, be it wired or wireless, is exposed to the risk of eavesdropping. Connecting your local network to the public network exposes your data and applications to some considerable risk. In the same way as with an individual connection, you should always install a virus scanner to protect your PCs against malicious co
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / introduction.fm / 14.11.2008 The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) makes it easier to establish a wireless network. A wireless network has a name (SSID) and requires encryption of data traffic against the risk of eavesdropping. The access point requires authentication with an SSID and key to allow a WLAN adapter to access the services. Devices with WPS automatically create a SSID and a WPA encryption
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 System requirements To operate the adapter, you need: u A PC running at a minimum of 466 MHz and one of the following operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows XP or Windows 2000 u 64 MB RAM, more memory is recommended u Minimum free hard drive capacity of 30 MB u A free USB slot u A CD-ROM drive or a DVD drive Contents
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 Running installation ì Close all running programs. ì Insert the CD-ROM that is included in delivery into the CD-ROM or DVD drive on your PC and wait until the start window is displayed. If the start window does not appear automatically on your PC, start the installation manually: – Open Windows Explorer. – Select the CD-ROM or DVD drive. – Double-click the
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 ì Click Next to continue installation. In the next screen, choose the directory for the installation. ì Click Browse, if you want to select another directory. Click Next to continue instal- lation. During installation, the InstallShield Wizard uses the setup progress window to show the action that is currently executing and the progress made in installation.
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 u You can connect the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 to a free USB port on your PC via the USB cable supplied. u To optimally adjust the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 for operation in a fixed location you can install it with the supplied stand. Operating the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 with the stand ì Open the stand. To do this, pull the front of the stand about 2 mm u
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 ì Put the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 in the stand with the LEDs facing forward (7). 7 Proceed in the reverse order to disassemble the stand. About the installation location Select the location in a way that allows as few obstacles as possible to interrupt the radio waves. Protect the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 from damp. The Gigaset USB Adapter 300 should not be p
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 Note for installation on Windows Vista Depending on the Windows Vista version on your PC, a newer version of the driver for Gigaset USB Adapter 300 may be on your computer. ì Click YES to use this driver (recommended). Click No to overwrite it with the driver from the CD-ROM. ì Select the option Finish in the next window to close the hardware wizard. ì If
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 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 it manually, see the section entitled u "Opening the monitor" on page 19. If this fails, then something went wrong during installation. ì Uninstall the software, see the section entitled "Unin- stalling the software"
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / installation.fm / 14.11.2008 Installing the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 If no connection is currently active, a red cross appears above the icon and Discon- nected appears in the QuickInfo. Reading the connection quality on the icon The icon changes gradually depending on the current connection quality. The better the connection quality, the higher the transmission speed. With reasonable to poor connection: ì If possible, move yo
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / configuration.fm / 14.11.2008 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor You use the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor to configure and monitor your Gigaset USB Adapter 300. Opening the monitor In the standard setting, the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is started automatically in the background when you launch your PC. The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor icon is d
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Gigaset USB Adapter 300 / multilanguage / A31008-M1066-R101-2x-7619 / configuration.fm / 14.11.2008 Configuring the Gigaset USB Adapter 300 Deactivating Autostart The Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor is opened automatically every time 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 the Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor entry. ì Select Delete to remove the link to Gigaset WLAN Adapter Monitor from Auto-
