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Gigaset SE681 WiMAX
User Guide – User
This device works in a frequency band for which no general licence has been obtained
from your National Authority for Frequency Management. Please contact your service
provider or your National Authority for Frequency Management about licensing before
putting this device into service.

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  • Page 1 Gigaset SE681 WiMAX User Guide – User This device works in a frequency band for which no general licence has been obtained from your National Authority for Frequency Management. Please contact your service provider or your National Authority for Frequency Management about licensing before...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rebooting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX ........19...
  • Page 4 Before contacting customer service or your provider ..... . 41 Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX ..... . . 42 Configuring the Web browser .

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    The Ethernet function is designed exclusively for connection inside a building. Cleaning and care Wipe the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with a damp cloth (do not use solvent) or an antistatic cloth. Never use a dry cloth. This can cause static.

  • Page 6: Information On Specific Absorption Rate (Sar)

    To connect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the outdoor antenna, the antenna cable must be fed through the wall to the outside of the building. It must be possible to make a suit- able wall or window duct at or near the location of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. Setting up the antenna mast:...
  • Page 7 The antenna mast should be positioned near a lightning conductor. A suitable lightning conductor must be installed where necessary. The Siemens outdoor antenna is not designed to be struck directly by lightning and must be protected accordingly. The antenna must therefore be mounted in areas that are protected against lightning (Lightning Protection Zone 0B).
  • Page 8 (English) Antenna cable and antenna connection: It must be possible to connect the outdoor antenna to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by means of an antenna cable. Please note that the antenna connection must be protected from the impact of rain and other weather effects.

  • Page 9: Gigaset Se681 Wimax

    SE681 WiMAX already meets the latest IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard, a mobile WiMAX standard that offers many extra possibilities. Gigaset SE681 WiMAX With your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you can make use of everything the Internet has to offer: Downloads – Even large files download quickly to your PC.

  • Page 10: Product Features

    Internet and VoIP connection without the hassle of entering access data DHCP server and routing functions High performance and quality of service Optional: Siemens outdoor antenna for improved connection quality Scope of delivery 1 Gigaset SE681 WiMAX 1 mains adapter with power cable 1 Ethernet cable, 1.5 m...

  • Page 11: Product Overview

    Mains adapter connector Reset button Ethernet port For information about the optional Siemens outdoor antenna, please refer to "Con- necting the Siemens outdoor antenna" on page 16. For information on connecting the mains adapter, please refer to "Switching on the devices"...
  • Page 12 Product overview LEDs RSSI: signal strength LAN: Ethernet port Online: active connection Power: power supply The LEDs indicate the status of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and the current signal strength. Name Meaning Power: power Lights up green The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is powered cor- supply rectly.

  • Page 13: Installing The Gigaset Se681 Wimax

    Position the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX so that you can see the LEDs. Do not cover the openings in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX housing to ensure the heat can circulate; otherwise, the duty cycle of the device will be reduced or the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX switched off to avoid overheating.
  • Page 14 Choosing your location If you use the antenna integrated into the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX: Position the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX directly in a window, so that the side with the LEDs and connectors is pointing into the room, towards you. Wherever possible, position the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX on one of the upper storeys.

  • Page 15: System Requirements

    – A Web browser is installed on the configuration PC (e.g. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox). To access the Internet you will need to register your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with a WiMAX Internet provider.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Gigaset Se681 Wimax

    Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX Connect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in the following order: 1. If you use the Siemens outdoor antenna, have it installed by a radio and television technician. Connect the antenna cable from outside to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.

  • Page 17: Switching On The Devices

    Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX Connecting Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the PC ì Connect one Ethernet cable plug to the Ethernet port on the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. ì Connect the other plug of the Ethernet cable to the LAN interface on the PC.
  • Page 18 Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX – The Power power supply LED lights up green, and the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX starts a self-test. If the LED does not light up, check that the mains adapter is con- nected correctly and the power socket is live.

  • Page 19: Restarting And Resetting The Gigaset Se681 Wimax

    You can also restart the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by briefly cutting the power supply. Returning the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings If you no longer have access to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you can also restore factory settings with the reset button on the back of the device.

  • Page 20: Configuration With The Web Browser

    Web browsers. Launching the user interface ì Open your Web browser. ì Enter the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in the address field of your Web browser: http://192.168.2.1 ì Press Enter (Return). Your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX does not have a default system password; for this rea- son, a security message appears first.

  • Page 21: User Interface

    Launching the user interface If the registration page does not open: ì Check the connections; see "Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX" on page 16. ì If you use a firewall on the PC, it must allow connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX.

  • Page 22: Ui Elements

    Click on the menu items to display the relevant pages of the configuration area that is currently open. Working area: Check the settings on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and change them as necessary. Buttons Open online Help. Click on this button if you require information about the screen you cur- rently have open.
  • Page 23 Launching the user interface Input fields On the configuration screens, change the required settings using the following input fields: Option fields: Two or more fields, of which one is activated. As soon as you click in another option field, it is activated and the one previously selected is reset.

  • Page 24: User Interface

    If necessary, click on Open Help window to open the online Help in a separate window. Menu structure The menu of the user interface on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is split into the following main areas: Home, Connection Wizard, Administration and Status. Under these menu options, you will find the following areas:...

  • Page 25: The Home Page

    The Home page The Home page Once you have logged in successfully to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you will see the Home page for the device software. The start screen offers an overview of all areas of the configuration software:...

  • Page 26: Connection Wizard

    ì Click Next. ì If you are using the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, align it towards the window. If you are using the outdoor antenna, align the antenna later. Click Next. The frequency scan begins automatically. A progress bar indicates how far the scan has progressed.
  • Page 27 Gigaset SE681 WiMAX that points towards this base station. The best results will be obtained if the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is in sight of a WiMAX net- work base station. If a line of sight is not possible, you can reflect the radio waves off neighbouring build- ings.
  • Page 28 If you are using the Siemens outdoor antenna: ì The qualified electrician turns the antenna through 20° in the vertical axis. Then the scan is repeated by clicking on the Ok button. ì If necessary, the scan should be repeated with all possible antenna alignments.

  • Page 29: Precisely Aligning The Antenna

    Internet connection will be in the future. To obtain precise alignment of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or antenna, turn it a little at a time. If you use the antenna integrated in the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, you can also move the device a little at a time to optimise the reception quality.

  • Page 30: Administration

    ì Click on the Administration tab. The system password is the password to configure your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and is requested when you open the configuration pages. Your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX does not have a default system password. You assign your own password to protect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and your local network from unauthorised access.
  • Page 31 The configuration of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX cannot be accessed if you do not enter a valid password. In this case, you must restore all of the factory settings of the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. To find out how to do this, please read Chapter "Returning the Gigaset...

  • Page 32: Status

    Status Status You can check the status of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the pages in the Status menu. The menu is divided into several individual pages opened by clicking on the entries in the menu area. To help with orientation, in the following sections the path is placed first so that you can quickly find the status messages described.
  • Page 33 Status Operating mode Type of protocol with which your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX estab- lishes the connection with the Internet (Router or Bridge). Firmware version Version number of the currently installed device software. You will also need to give your provider this number.

  • Page 34: Internet

    Internet Internet Status > Internet The connection settings for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX are displayed in the Internet submenu. Connection status The status of the radio connection with the WiMAX network is displayed as follows: connected = The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has established a radio connection with a WiMAX network.

  • Page 35: Local Network Lan

    Status > Local Network The configuration of the local network is displayed in the Local Network submenu. Fixed IP address IP address used by the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX in your local net- work: 192.168.2.1 Fixed subnet mask Subnet mask of your local network: 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 36: Device Status

    Internet Device status Status > Device Status The device status of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is displayed in the Device Status sub- menu. System uptime Operating time of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX since it was last restarted. The operating time is given in the format ddd:hh:mm:ss (d=days, h=hours, m=minutes, s=seconds).

  • Page 37: Radio Status

    Internet Radio status Status > Radio Status Information about received and sent data as well as possible data transmission errors is displayed in the Radio Status submenu. Received power level Range: from 0 dBm to –110 dBm Readings above 0 dBm indicate possible overload traf- fic on the RF interface, and in this case all other meas- ured values are invalid.

  • Page 38: Preparing To Use Gigaset Se681 Wimax

    Preparing to use Gigaset SE681 WiMAX Preparing to use Gigaset SE681 WiMAX When you have finished configuring your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX, use it to surf the Internet, send e-mails etc. Generally speaking, you do not need to worry about your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX any more: your provider carries out all the maintenance work, such as installing new device software, adjusting network settings etc.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting Fault tracing When troubleshooting, start by checking the LEDs on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. Please answer the questions on the left-hand side and follow the arrows to the answers and solutions: Is the Power Power LED not lit up: power supply.

  • Page 40: Other Faults And Problems

    You have forgotten the system password If you have assigned your own system password or changed and forgotten it, you need to return your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the factory settings; see Chapter "Returning the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings" on page 19.

  • Page 41: Before Contacting Customer Service Or Your Provider

    The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX may be faulty. Restart the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX; see "Rebooting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX" on page 19. If the Online LED remains red after the device has been restarted and does not go off, please contact your provider/service technician.

  • Page 42: Checking The Connection To The Gigaset Se681 Wimax

    Checking the connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX You can check whether the PC is correctly connected to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. This can be done as follows: ì Open the command prompt on the PC: – Click on Start > Run.

  • Page 43: Configuring The Web Browser

    Gigaset SE681 WiMAX; for this reason, your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX can only be configured if the HTTP proxy is not being used for local pages.

  • Page 44: Allowing Javascript And Java

    Select either Direct connection to the Internet or Manual proxy configuration. If you have chosen Manual proxy configuration, in the No proxy for: field, enter the IP block in which the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is found: 192.168.2.0/24 ì...

  • Page 45: Allowing Pop-Up Windows

    ì Open Internet Explorer. ì Click on Tools and then on Pop-up Blocker and choose Pop-up Blocker Settings. ì Enter the IP address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX as the Website address: 192.168.2.1 ì Click on the Add button. ì...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Network Settings On The Pc

    Adjusting the network settings on the PC Adjusting the network settings on the PC If you have connected a PC to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and cannot open the config- uration software in the Web browser, read the next chapter for information on which settings you need to adjust.

  • Page 47: Windows Vista: Activating Dhcp

    Windows Vista: activating DHCP Windows Vista: activating DHCP To activate DHCP with Windows Vista, set the TCP/IP network protocol so that it obtains the IP address automatically from your DHCP server. Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP Make the necessary settings for the TCP/IP network protocol. ì...
  • Page 48 Windows Vista: activating DHCP ì Click on Properties. ì Select the entry Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
  • Page 49 ì Reboot your PC to apply the settings. When you reboot, the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will automatically assign an IP address to your PC. With this you can establish a connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and open the configuration software.

  • Page 50: Windows Xp Home: Activating Dhcp

    Windows Vista: activating DHCP Windows XP Home: activating DHCP Configuring the network with Windows XP Home differs slightly from configuration with Windows XP Professional. The next section describes configuration with Windows XP Home as an example. To activate DHCP with Windows XP Home, set the TCP/IP network protocol so that it obtains the IP address automatically from your provider's DHCP server.
  • Page 51 Windows Vista: activating DHCP ì Click on Properties. ì Select the entry Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
  • Page 52 ì Reboot your PC to apply the settings. When you reboot, the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will automatically assign an IP address to your PC. With this you can establish a connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and open the configuration software.

  • Page 53: Windows 2000: Activating Dhcp

    Windows 2000: activating DHCP To activate DHCP with Windows 2000, set the TCP/IP network protocol so that it obtains the IP address automatically from the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX. Setting up the TCP/IP network protocol with DHCP Make the necessary settings for the TCP/IP network protocol.
  • Page 54 ì Reboot your PC to apply the settings. When you reboot, the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will automatically assign an IP address to your PC. With this you can establish a connection to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and open the configuration software.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Model Gigaset SE681 WiMAX Dimensions Approx. 230 x 160 x 52 mm Operating temperature +5°C to +40°C Storage temperature –25°C to +70°C Network interface 1 Ethernet 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection (10BaseT Full Duplex, 100BaseT Half Duplex or 100BaseT Full Duplex) Frequency 2.5–2.7 GHz or 3.4–3.6 GHz...

  • Page 56: Specifications For Siemens Outdoor Antenna (Optional)

    CE declaration This device is intended for use with WiMAX base stations. We, Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, declare that this device meets the essential requirements and other relevant regulations laid down in Directive 1999/5/EC.

  • Page 57: Gigaset Se681 Wimax - Free Software

    Use of the free software contained in this product extending beyond the program sequence intended by Siemens is at the user's own risk – i.e. without a claim against Siemens based on liability for defects.

  • Page 58: Wpa Supplicant

    Gigaset SE681 WiMAX – Free software WPA supplicant Copyright (c) 2003-2007, Jouni Malinen <j@w1.fi> and contributors All Rights Reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1.

  • Page 59: Glossary

    IP address be assigned to different network components in succession as and when required. DHCP server There is a DHCP integrated into the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX that automatically assigns IP addresses to PCs in the local network.
  • Page 60 IP address. Downlink Files that your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX receives and forwards to your local network. Digital Subscriber Line. DSL is a technique whereby data is transmitted via the conven- tional phone line. To do this, you require suitable phone lines and special technology to be set up by a Provider.
  • Page 61 Glossary File Transfer Protocol. Protocol for exchanging files via the Internet. FTP is used, for example, to make files available for download or to receive files from other users. Full duplex Data transmission operating mode in which data can be sent and received at the same time.
  • Page 62 Glossary IEEE 802.16 Standard defined by the IEEE for WiMAX. Similarly to other standards in the 802 series (e.g. 802.3 Ethernet, 802.11 WLAN), the WiMAX standard is one of the standards for networks. The standard has progressed in accordance with new developments; there are currently two main versions: IEEE 802.16-2004: WiMAX, which specifies the secure location for connection part- ners.
  • Page 63 Glossary Internet Service Provider. See Provider. Local Area Network, local network. A local network links network components so that they can exchange data and share resources. The physical range is restricted to a partic- ular area (a site). A local network can be connected to other local networks or a wide- area network (WAN) such as the Internet.
  • Page 64 Glossary Network protocol The network protocol is the standard via which different PCs exchange data in a net- work. A connection can only be established between PCs in a network if they all use the same protocol. The TCP/IP network protocol is the most extensive network protocol, which is also used for connections to the Internet.
  • Page 65 In order to access the Internet from a PC, TCP/IP must be set up on the PC. Uplink Data that your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX forwards from your PC or local network to external sites (e.g. to the Internet). Universal Resource Locator. Globally unique address of a domain on the Internet, e.g.

  • Page 66: Index

    ....integrated ..Siemens outdoor antenna ......
  • Page 67 ..Network adapter Siemens outdoor antenna .........
  • Page 68 Index ......local network connection wizard ....
  • Page 69 1. Place the Gigaset DSL gateway in a horizontal orientation on a flat surface. 2. Connect the manufacturer supplied AC to DC power adapter. The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX / Gigaset SX682 WiMAX requires the use of a 9 VDC, 1.0 A power adapter. Only use a manufacturer supplied and approved power adapter.
  • Page 70 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con- ditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unde- sired operation.
  • Page 72 Issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt © Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2008 All rights reserved. Subject to availability. Rights of modification reserved. www.siemens.com/gigaset Gigaset SE681 WiMAX USA 07.2008...

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