Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / SE587_IVZ.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Contents The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 The device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl; The device; Bottom
4 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl The Siemens Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is a powerful but easy-to-use communications device for connecting your PCs or local area netw...
Page 5 - Front Panel; Reset function
5 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Front Panel Back Panel Reset ButtonReboot function (software reset): Press the button for longer than 1 second but less than 5 seconds to reboot the device....
Page 6 - LED displays; LED
6 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 LED displays The upper side of the device has LED displays that show the operating state and simplify installation and troubleshooting in the network. The L...
Page 7 - Safety precautions; Internet access
7 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Safety precautions u Only use the router with the mains adapter supplied. u The mains adaptor provided is only designed for use in the UK. If the adaptor is...
Page 8 - Security functions; Configuring the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
8 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Security functions The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl offers comprehensive security measures: u Firewall protection against unauthorised access from the Internet Wi...
Page 9 - Configuring the local network
9 The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / introduction.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Configuring the local network In order to communicate via the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, the network configuration may have to be set up correctly on the conne...
Page 10 - The user interface; Starting the user interface
10 The user interface Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 The user interface You have performed the steps on the start-up CD and successfully connected a compu-ter to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl. You can now use the br...
Page 11 - User interface functions
11 The user interface Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 The user interface is opened displaying the Status pages first (see page 12). The configuration program ends automatically if no entry is made within a time pe...
Page 12 - Elements in the user interface; Status information; DSL Status
12 Status information Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Elements in the user interface The user interface screens contain the following buttons: Other buttons may be displayed depending on the function in question. ...
Page 13 - Internet; Internet Status
13 Status information Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Internet The Internet page shows information about the configuration of the Internet connec- tion(s). ì In the Status menu, select Internet . Internet Status P...
Page 14 - Local Network
14 Status information Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Local Network The Local Network page shows information about the local network settings. ì In the Status menu, select Local Network . The DHCP Server Active IP...
Page 15 - Device; Basic configuration; Basic Setup; Basic Setup
15 Basic configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data. Device You will find the most important device data on the Device screen in the Status m...
Page 16 - PVC selection; Configuring further connections
16 Basic configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 tion can lead to problems with your Internet connection. If you want to set up your Inter-net connection manually or set up additional virtual connections you...
Page 17 - LAN configuration
17 Basic configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 ì If you want to configure a connection, select (empty) from the PVC selection option menu. ì You have to specify the Internet Connection Type , so that the G...
Page 18 - Defining the private IP address for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl; Configuring the DHCP server
18 Basic configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Defining the private IP address for the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl On this screen you can change the device's Private IP address . The preset IP address is 192.16...
Page 19 - DHCP Server fixed IP/MAC Mappings
19 Basic configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 ì Select NO for Use Default Range and define the range of IP addresses the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl should use to automatically assign IP addresses to the PCs. ...
Page 20 - Advanced configuration; Wireless Settings; Basic Wireless Settings; Wireless Network Mode
20 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Advanced configuration Wireless Settings If you have implemented wireless PC communication via the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, you should improve the security ...
Page 21 - Wireless Channel; Wireless Security
21 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Wireless Network Name (SSID) For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, they must use the same SSID (Service Set Ident...
Page 23 - WEP encryption; Generating keys by means of a Passphrase
23 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 WEP encryption If WPA is not supported by all components in your wireless network, we recommend that you activate WEP Encryption on the components. You can...
Page 24 - Security; important
24 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 ì Select one of the four keys as the Default Transmit Key . This is the key which should currently be used for encryption. ì Click Save Settings to apply y...
Page 25 - Access Restrictions
25 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Access Restrictions The Access Restriction function allows you to define rules for blocking access to the Internet for various services and for one or more...
Page 26 - IP Filters
26 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 IP Filters In the IP filter list you can add the PCs for which access should be restricted. ì Select the add box to activate the fields in a row to create ...
Page 27 - URL filter; Applications and Gaming; one
27 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 URL filter The URL filter allows you to block or allow access to specific Internet domains. ì Select the add box to activate the fields in a row to create ...
Page 28 - Port Forwarding
28 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 You can use the NAT settings to configure the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl to carry out the following tasks: u Set up the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl as a virtual ser...
Page 29 - Example; DMZ
29 Advanced configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 ì In the Local port field, enter the internal port number to which service requests are to be forwarded. ì Enter the IP address of the PC that provides the...
Page 30 - Administration; Management
30 Administration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl/ eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / admin_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Administration The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl user interface includes several helpful functions for administering your device. Management Your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl allows...
Page 31 - Authentication
31 Administration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl/ eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / admin_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Authentication To access the configuration user interface of your Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl users must login with a user ID and an assigned password. The existing user IDs...
Page 32 - Log
32 Administration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl/ eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / admin_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 UPnP IGD (Universal Plug and Play) UPnP allows devices to offer their own network services and automatically use services offered in the network. UPnP IGD (Internet Gat...
Page 33 - Factory Defaults; Firmware Upgrade; all
33 Administration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl/ eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / admin_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Factory Defaults You can reset the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl to the factory settings. You should do this only if you want to make the device available to others or exchang...
Page 34 - Configuration Management; Backing up configuration data
34 Administration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl/ eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / admin_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 ì In the text field, enter the file with the new firmware that you have downloaded from the Internet or click Browse to search for the file in your PC's file system. ì ...
Page 35 - Restoring the saved configuration
35 Administration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl/ eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / admin_router.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 05_ 05 _02 Restoring the saved configuration ì In the text field, enter the file with the saved configuration or click Browse to search for the file in your PC's file system. ì In...
Page 36 - Local network configuration; IP addresses; ping
36 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Local network configuration Modern computers running Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Mac OS X operating systems are usually already config...
Page 37 - Information on assigning static IP addresses; Computer names and workgroups; Windows operating systems
37 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Information on assigning static IP addresses You define the private IP addresses for the computers in your local network yourself. Addresses from an ...
Page 38 - Setting up a wireless network; Windows XP
38 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Setting up a wireless network A wireless network connection is made using a wireless adapter that must be installed on your computer. You may first h...
Page 39 - Windows Vista; Network list
39 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Windows Vista ì Click the network symbol in the status area of the taskbar to display the wireless networks in the current environment. ì Click Conne...
Page 41 - Mac OS X
41 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Mac OS X If Mac OS X receives signals of wireless networks in the current environment this will be indicated by the symbol for the wireless network c...
Page 42 - Network configuration with Windows Vista; Showing networks
42 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Network configuration with Windows Vista Showing networks You can view the available networks by clicking the icon on the taskbar. ì Click the icon. ...
Page 43 - Changing the settings for IP addresses
43 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 An overview of your PC's network connections are displayed in the Network and Sharing Center. You can start all actions for your network configuratio...
Page 44 - Obtaining an IP address automatically
44 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Obtaining an IP address automatically If the DHCP server of your router/access point is active and the PC is to obtain its IP address automatically, ...
Page 45 - Selecting a computer name and workgroup; WORKGROUP; Network configuration with Windows XP
45 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Selecting a computer name and workgroup Your PC is assigned a name during installation and assigned to the default workgroup WORKGROUP . To change th...
Page 49 - Network configuration with Windows 2000
49 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Selecting a computer name and workgroup Your PC is assigned a name during installation and assigned to the default workgroup WORKGROUP . To change th...
Page 52 - Network configuration with Windows 98, SE, ME; Setting up a PC as a client for Microsoft networks
52 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Selecting a computer name and workgroup Your PC is assigned a name during installation and assigned to the default workgroup WORKGROUP . To change th...
Page 54 - Installing the TCP/IP protocol
54 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Installing the TCP/IP protocol The TCP/IP protocol ensures that the PCs in the network can communicate with each other. You must first install this p...
Page 55 - Making TCP/IP settings
55 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Making TCP/IP settings The TCP/IP protocol requires certain settings, which you should now make so that it can function smoothly. ì In the Network wi...
Page 57 - Assigning an IP address statically
57 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 ì Click OK . ì Finish the network configuration with OK . You may be prompted to insert your Windows installation CD. Follow the instructions in the ...
Page 58 - Network configuration with Mac OS X
58 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Network configuration with Mac OS X Showing networks To configure your network click the apple icon on the left side of the menu bar and choose Syste...
Page 60 - Selecting a computer name; Synchronising TCP/IP settings with the Gigaset SE587 WLAN
60 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 ì Select the tab TCP/IP . ì Choose the option Manually from the Configure IPv4 list. ì Enter the IP address for your Mac in the IP Address field. ì E...
Page 61 - exit
61 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 ì Then enter the ipconfig /renew command and press the ENTER key. If the default IP address of the router/access point (192.168.1.1) was not changed,...
Page 62 - WINIPCFG
62 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Windows 98 SE, ME ì Click Start – Run . ì Enter WINIPCFG and click OK . There may be a slight delay before the IP Configuration window appears. ì Sel...
Page 63 - Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl
63 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Mac OS X ì Click the Apple icon on the left side of the menu bar and choose System Preferences . ì Choose Network . ì Choose from the list Show the o...
Page 64 - Establishing the IP and MAC addresses in the network
64 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 The ping command sends data packets to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl with the specified IP address and checks whether the router responds. If this is th...
Page 65 - Windows XP SP2
65 Local network configuration Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / configure_network.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 You will find the IP address next to IPv4 IP Address and the MAC address next to the entry Physical Address . Windows XP SP2 This is how you determin...
Page 66 - Appendix; Troubleshooting; Symptom
66 Appendix Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Appendix Troubleshooting This section describes common problems and their solutions. The Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl is easy to monitor thanks to its LED displays. Problems can be qu...
Page 67 - Warning
67 Appendix Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 You cannot open a con-nection from a wireless device to the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl. The wireless network adapter is not using the correct SSID. ì Connect the wireless clients to...
Page 69 - Specifications
69 Appendix Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Specifications Interfaces 1 DSL modem RJ11, ITU G.992.5, Annex A 4 LAN RJ45, 10Base-T/100Base-TX, Autosensing, MDI/MDIX WLAN IEEE 802.11g Wireless properties Frequency range 2,4...
Page 70 - Authorisation
70 Appendix Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / appendix.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Authorisation This device is intended for operation in the United Kingdom with an analogue phone line and DSL via Annex A.Country-specific requirements have been taken into cons...
Page 71 - Glossary
71 Glossary Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Glossary Access point An access point, such as the Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl, is the centre of a wireless local network ( WLAN ). It handles the connection of the wireless linked n...
Page 72 - BSSID
72 Glossary Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 BSSID Basic Service Set IDBSSID permits unique differentiation of one wireless network ( WLAN ) from another. In Infrastructure mode , the BSSID is the MAC address of the Access...
Page 76 - ipconfig
76 Glossary Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Internet The Internet is a wide-area network ( WAN ) linking several million users around the world. A number of Protocols have been created for exchanging data, and these are k...
Page 81 - Subnet mask
81 Glossary Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Subnet mask The subnet mask determines how many parts of IP addresses of a network represent the network number and how many parts the computer number. If the subnet mask is in ...
Page 83 - WLAN
83 Glossary Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / glossary.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 WEP Wired Equivalent PrivacyWEP is a security protocol defined in the IEEE 802.11 standard. It is used to protect wire- less transmissions in a WLAN against unauthorised access ...
Page 84 - Index; Numerics
84 Index Gigaset SE587 WLAN dsl / eng / A31008-N1083-L171-1-7619 / SE587_SIX.fm / 12.12.2007 Sc ha bl on e 20 04_ 08_ 26 Index Numerics 10/100 Mbps switch port . . . . . . . . . . . 5 128-bit key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 64-bit key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 802.1...