Ssid - Siemens GIGASET SX762 WLAN DSL Manual

Security Setup Wizard

SSID

For the wireless network components to be able to communicate with one another, you
must use the same
The default SSID for the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl is ConnectionPoint. For security rea-
sons you should change this SSID and deactivate SSID broadcast.
If this option is enabled, the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl will send the SSID in all data trans-
fers and the SSID of the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl will be displayed on PCs that have a
wireless network adapter. In this case, unauthorised persons could use the SSID to gain
access to your network.
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Enter a character string of your choice in the SSID field. The SSID is case sensitive. It
can contain up to 32 characters. Use a combination of letters, digits and special char-
acters.
Note:
The connection to the wireless network adapters will be interrupted until the new
SSID has also been entered.
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Deactivate SSID broadcast and make a note of the SSID. You will need this to con-
nect your PC to the Gigaset SX762 WLAN dsl at a later time.
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Click Next >.
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SSID (Service Set Identifier).