Siemens GIGASET SE681 WIMAX, User Manual

Page 1: ...681 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 3: ...ing your location 13 System requirements 15 Connecting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX 16 Connecting the Siemens outdoor antenna 16 Connecting the PC 16 Switching on the devices 17 Restarting and resetting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX 19 Rebooting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX 19 Returning the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings 19 Configuration with the Web browser 20 Launching the user interface 20 User interf...

Page 4: ...eb browser 43 Setting up an HTTP proxy 43 Allowing JavaScript and Java 44 Allowing pop up windows 45 Adjusting the network settings on the PC 46 DHCP 46 Windows Vista activating DHCP 47 Setting up the TCP IP network protocol with DHCP 47 Windows XP Home activating DHCP 50 Setting up the TCP IP network protocol with DHCP 50 Windows 2000 activating DHCP 53 Setting up the TCP IP network protocol with...

Page 5: ... in your particular environment e g doctor s surgery u The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and the antenna can interfere with the functioning of medical devices such as pacemakers Keep at least 20 cm between the devices and the pacemaker For more information consult your doctor u The device may cause an unpleasant humming noise in hearing aids u Do not use the devices in environments with a potential explosio...

Page 6: ...exposure limit employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate or SAR The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2 0 W kg Tests for SAR are conducted in all frequency bands with the device transmitting at its highest power level with minimum possibledistance to the body The actual SAR level of the device during operation with the designated antenna s is below the m...

Page 7: ...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 The corresponding sep aration distance IEC 62305 must be complied with Earthing and lig...

Page 8: ...tage Antenna alignment When aligning the antenna we recommend asking a second person to run the connec tion wizard on the PC and to check the reception quality on the screen see Chapter Connection wizard on page 26 After installation Tighten all screw connections to the torques listed in the installation instructions Secure the antenna cable with cable clamps and cable ties The cable must be prote...

Page 9: ...X 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 u Downloads Even large files download quickly to your PC Complex Website designs are no longer characterised by the time they take to download you can enjoy flash animation and h...

Page 10: ...e and business facilities u Multi protocol support TCP IP SMTP HTTP and other Internet related protocols u Easy to set up without installing software u Internet and VoIP connection without the hassle of entering access data u DHCP server and routing functions u High performance and quality of service u Optional Siemens outdoor antenna for improved connection quality Scope of delivery u 1 Gigaset S...

Page 11: ... Con necting the Siemens outdoor antenna on page 16 u For information on connecting the mains adapter please refer to Switching on the devices on page 17 u For information on the reset button please refer to Restarting and resetting the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX on page 19 u For information on the Ethernet port please refer to Connecting the PC on page 16 Reset button Ethernet port Mains adapter connect...

Page 12: ...nection Flashes green The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is establishing a connection with a WiMAX network Lights up red The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is not ready Pos sible cause device is overheating or faulty LAN Ethernet port Lights up green Correct cable connection with a powered connection partner Does not light up No or incorrect cable connection Flashes green Data transfer via the Ethernet port RSSI signal...

Page 13: ...g 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 u Do not operate the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX under the influence of direct heat sources e g directly in the sun 3 5 GHz 18 dBi WiMAX Antenna Outdoor C39453 Z5 C504 A5B00076092365 3 5 GHz 9 dBi WiMAX Antenna Outdoor C39453 Z5 C505 A5B00076093200 2 6 GHz ...

Page 14: ...ide 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 Note that obstruc tions particularly doors and wall coverings containing metal can affect data trans mission u Position the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX as far away as possible from metallic objects and coated foils Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with integrated antenna...

Page 15: ...BaseT Full Duplex The TCP IP protocol has to be set up on the PC standard installation for Windows XP and Windows Vista if you are using a different Windows operating system read the separate instructions on network configuration if necessary A Web browser is installed on the configuration PC e g Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox u To access the Internet you will need to register your Gigaset S...

Page 16: ...the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX 3 Connect the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to the mains power supply and switch all the devices on Connecting the Siemens outdoor antenna Connecting the PC ì Plug the connector of the antenna cableinto the ANT WiMAX connector on your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX To remove the antenna cable plug push the slider on the plug away from the antenna socket and pull the plug out Use either the Ethe...

Page 17: ...Switching on the devices ì Connect the mains adapter plug to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX socket ì Power up the PC ì Connect the mains adapter to the mains power supply The system starts up and performs a self test After the self test the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX continually attempts to register with a WiMAX network Registration may be successful immediately If not registration will take place when the Giga...

Page 18: ...st If the LED does not light up check that the mains adapter is con nected correctly and the power socket is live The LAN Ethernet LED is continuously lit green If the LED does not light up check that the Ethernet cable is connected correctly If registration with a WiMAX network has already been successful the Online LED lights up green If the LED does not light up register your Gigaset SE681 WiMA...

Page 19: ...5 seconds The 4 RSSI LEDs will begin to flash green The configuration settings are returned to the factory settings and the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is restarted This process takes about 25 seconds The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX will then automatically try to set up a connec tion to a WiMAX network depending on the connection quality 0 to 4 RSSI LEDs will permanently light up green Factory settings After rest...

Page 20: ...y information from your provider Presentation of the configuration software To configure your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX we recommend the Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 7 0 or Mozilla Firefox Version 2 0 Web browser However you can also use most other or older Web browsers 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...

Page 21: ...guide for your firewall If you have changed the standard settings on your PC you might not be able to open the configuration pages ì For details on how to find and rectify the fault see Fault tracing on page 39 Saving the user interface address ì You can add the address of the registration page to your favourites bookmarks so that you will no longer need to enter the IP address manually in future ...

Page 22: ...ng to the menu item currently in the working area Menu area 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 Open online Help Click on this button if you require information about the screen you cur rently have open The corresponding Help topic is opened Ho...

Page 23: ...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 You will find option buttons wherever there is a choice between several possibilities e g whether or not you wish to use an external antenna Text field Enter text or digits Click in the field to activate input mode You will find text fields at points where ...

Page 24: ...e feature see User interface on page 24 Connection Wizard Establish a connection to the WiMAX network and optimise the antenna alignment see Connection wizard on page 26 Administration Enter a system password for access to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or change the system password see Administration on page 30 Status Obtain information about the operating status of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and read of...

Page 25: ... connected The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has established a radio connection with a WiMAX network You will see the connection duration in brackets and in the format ddd hh mm ss d days h hours m minutes s seconds u disconnected The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is trying to establish a connection with a WiMAX network To configure your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX use the connection wizard which will help you establish a ra...

Page 26: ...d if you received the Siemens outdoor antenna together with your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX The outdoor antenna must already have been installed and connected by a qualified electrician 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...

Page 27: ...ed ì Place the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by a window that faces a different direction ì If necessary repeat the scan with all possible locations and alignments ì If necessary ask your provider for the location of the nearest WiMAX network base station and select a location for your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX that points towards this base station The best results will be obtained if the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is i...

Page 28: ... 3 08 Schablone 2007_10_19 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: ...gth on the screen while aligning the antenna Activate the Audible feedback option to obtain information about the signal strength by means of beeps The closer together the sequence of beeps the better the connection quality ì Turn or move the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX or turn the antenna a little at a time and note the signal strength display Use this to move the antenna to the position with the best si...

Page 30: ...sheet of paper and store it in secure place ì Enter your new password in the Confirm new password field again This entry is case sensitive The new password can only be activated if both entries match This detects typing errors when the password is entered The system password protects your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and your local network from unauthorised access For this reason it is important to set up ...

Page 31: ...sword The new password is valid immediately for each instance the configuration is called up 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 SE681 WiMAX to factory settings on page 19 ...

Page 32: ...tatus pages Connection status The status of the radio connection with the WiMAX network is displayed as follows u connected The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has established a radio connection with a WiMAX network You will see the connection duration in brackets and in the format ddd hh mm ss d days h hours m minutes s seconds u disconnected The Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is trying to establish a connection with a...

Page 33: ...lick on the Refresh button to refresh the data in the status display 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: ...aset SE681 WiMAX establishes the connection with the Internet MAC address For an existing Internet connection only The MAC address uniquely identifies a network component within a network in this case the public MAC address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX within the WiMAX network you use Default gateway For an existing Internet connection only Displays the gateway the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX uses for conn...

Page 35: ... The MAC address uniquely identifies a network component within a network in this case the local MAC address of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX within your local network DHCP server Displays whether the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is activated As DHCP server your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX assigns an IP address to all the PCs in the network If the DHCP server is activated you will see the network su...

Page 36: ...e operating time is given in the format ddd hh mm ss d days h hours m minutes s seconds System time Displays the current date and time This information is trans mitted to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX by the WiMAX network Operating mode Type of protocol with which your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX estab lishes the connection with the Internet Router or Bridge Device temperature Current device temperature inside...

Page 37: ... to interference and noise ratio CINR Carrier to Interference plus Noise Ratio The CINR calculation is based on the value of the downlink measurement Averaging is carried out according to the standard Centre frequency of current uplink channel Currently used uplink frequency The reading changes frequently during the measurement Centre frequency of current downlink channel Currently used downlink f...

Page 38: ... All you need to do is ensure that the alignment of the device or antenna does not change As soon as you attempt to access the Internet with a PC connected to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX for example by opening the Web browser and calling up an Internet site or by starting your e mail program and retrieving e mails your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX auto matically establishes a connection to the Internet or uses...

Page 39: ... green data is being transmitted No fault Is the Online LED green Online LED not lit up no registration to a WiMAX network Has the antenna been moved out of position or the device s alignment changed In this case restore the original align ment Register your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the help of the con nection wizard see page 26 Online LED flashing green a connection is being estab lished No fault...

Page 40: ...he factory settings see Chapter Returning the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to factory settings on page 19 If you have not yet entered a system password leave the field empty Look for a suitable place to set up your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX see page 13 Register your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX with the help of the connection wizard see page 26 Check the connection to your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX see page 42 Can the configu ...

Page 41: ...set SE681 WiMAX even closer to the window and check the signal strength bar in the connection wizard for the configuration software Power failure No data will be lost Before contacting customer service or your provider ì First exclude all the faults listed in this section ì Have the documentation supplied by your provider ready ì If you can open the configuration software in the Web browser click ...

Page 42: ...ther to send or receive any packets There is no physical connection between the PC and your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX Check the following points Is the Ethernet cable between the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX and the PC properly con nected The LAN LED on the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX must light up Has TCP IP been properly configured on your PC If the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX has the IP address 192 168 2 1 your PC s IP addre...

Page 43: ...ly offline However this buffer would prevent the configuration pages being read again when you call up the configuration for your 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 Check the HTTP proxy in the Web browser you wish to use for the configuration Internet Explorer 7 0 ì Open Internet Explorer ì Click o...

Page 44: ...ddress of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX is found 192 168 2 0 24 ì Click on OK and then OK again to close the Settings window Allowing JavaScript and Java Internet Explorer 7 0 ì Open Internet Explorer ì Click on Tools and then on Internet Options ì Open the Security tab ì Select the Local Intranet entry as the Web content zone ì Click on the Sites button ì Select the Include all sites that circumvent t...

Page 45: ...configure the pop up blocker to display desirable pop up windows and to block undesirable windows Internet Explorer 7 0 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 Click on Close to apply the settings Firefox 2 0 ì Open Firefo...

Page 46: ... the TCP IP network protocol is set up DHCP Activate DHCP to enable the DHCP server of your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to assign an IP address to your PC Depending on the structure of your local network select one of the following procedures u If you have connected your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX directly to a PC activate DHCP on this PC u If you have connected your Gigaset SE681 WiMAX to several PCs via a swit...

Page 47: ...cally from your DHCP server Setting up the TCP IP network protocol with DHCP Make the necessary settings for the TCP IP network protocol The networks are displayed to which a connection currently exists ì Click in the lower area of the small window on the entry Network and Sharing Center ì Next to the network connection with which your PC is connected to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX click on View statu...

Page 48: ...ctivating DHCP Gigaset SE681 WiMAX engbt A31008 N923 R101 2x 7619 Network_configuration fm 27 3 08 Schablone 2007_10_19 ì Click on Properties ì Select the entry Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IP and click on Properties ...

Page 49: ...If your provider does not specify another setting select Obtain DNS server address automatically ì Click on OK to apply the settings 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: ...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 Setting up the TCP IP network protocol with DHCP Make the necessary settings for the TCP IP network protocol ì Click on Start Control Panel ì Click on Network and Internet Connections ì Click on Netwo...

Page 51: ...sta activating DHCP Gigaset SE681 WiMAX engbt A31008 N923 R101 2x 7619 Network_configuration fm 27 3 08 Schablone 2007_10_19 ì Click on Properties ì Select the entry Internet Protocol TCP IP and click on Properties ...

Page 52: ...If your provider does not specify another setting select Obtain DNS server address automatically ì Click on OK to apply the settings 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: ...t SE681 WiMAX Setting up the TCP IP network protocol with DHCP Make the necessary settings for the TCP IP network protocol ì Click on Start Settings Control Panel ì Double click on the Network and Dial up Connections icon ì Right click on the entry for the LAN connection with which your PC is connected to the Gigaset SE681 WiMAX This opens the pop up menu ì In the pop up menu click on Properties T...

Page 54: ...If your provider does not specify another setting select Obtain DNS server address automatically ì Click on OK to apply the settings 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: ...26 dBm at 2 5 2 7 GHz Max 24 dBm at 3 4 3 6 GHz Europe Power consumption 3 6 W depending on operating state Bandwidth Optional 5 0 7 0 or 10 0 MHz Type of transmission TDD Modulation technique SOFDMA 512 1024 Subcarrier modulation QPSK 16 64 QAM Encoding rate 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 Antenna socket 50 Ohm reverse SMA Antenna type 2 internal antennae 2xRX 1xTX for MIMO Matrix A B Type DN1 EN 302 326 3 V1 2 ...

Page 56: ...rther information 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 National laws and regulations must be considered before putting the device into service A copy of the 1999 5 EC declaration of c...

Page 57: ...ion Devices GmbH Co KG the above mentioned licence conditions shall take precedence for the 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 You shall have no right to assert a claim against Siemens based on liability for defects if ...

Page 58: ...ALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES LOSS OF USE DATA OR PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE ARISING IN ANY WAY O...

Page 59: ...easurement for ratios between two cur rents voltages sound levels or powers In order to depict large value differences clearly and graphically these are given in dB e g 60 dB corresponds to the factor 1000 relative to the voltage drops dBm Decibel milliwatt Power level in decibels relative to 1 milliwatt DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP addresses...

Page 60: ...tal 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 As these preconditions are not satisfied in all areas it is not pos sible to use DSL in all locations In order to make use of high performance Internet access in these areas as well technologies such as WiM...

Page 61: ...re protocols application interfaces etc Half duplex Operating mode for data transfer Only one party can receive or send data at a time HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol Network protocol for the transmission of data which is mainly used for transmitting and displaying Internet content HTTP proxy An HTTP proxy is a server that network components use for their Internet traffic All requests are sent vi...

Page 62: ...strings of digits from 0 255 that are separated from one another by full stops e g 192 168 2 1 The IP address is made up of the network number and the number of the network component Depending on the Subnet mask one two or three parts form the network number the remainder form the network component number You can find out the IP address of your PC using the ipconfig command There are two different...

Page 63: ... The MAC address is used for the globally unique identification of a network adapter It comprises six parts hexadecimal numbers e g 00 90 96 34 00 1A The MAC address is assigned by the network adapter manufacturer and cannot be changed Mbps Million bits per second Specification of the transmission speed in a network Network A network is a group of devices connected in wired or wireless mode so tha...

Page 64: ...rects data packets from one local area network LAN to another via the fast est route A router enables the connection between networks of different network tech nologies and this is performed on the basis of a common protocol For example it can link a local network with WiMAX technology to the Internet RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication Characteristic value for the signal strength of radio co...

Page 65: ...the TCP IP protocol family TCP handles data transport between communication partners applications TCP is a session based trans mission protocol i e it sets up monitors and terminates a connection for transporting data TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Protocol family on which the Internet is based IP forms the basis of each PC to PC connection TCP provides applications with a ...

Page 66: ...u structure 24 opening online Help 24 setting the language 24 status 32 Connecting 16 PC 16 Siemens outdoor antenna 16 Connection wizard 26 establishing a radio connection 26 Connectors 11 D dB 59 dBm 59 Device status 36 DHCP 46 59 DHCP server 59 Disposal 6 Disposal Switzerland 5 DNS 60 Domain name 60 Downlink 60 DSL 60 E Establishing a radio connection 26 Ethernet 60 F Factory settings 19 Firewal...

Page 67: ...work adapter 63 Network protocol 64 Network settings adjusting 46 DHCP 46 O Opening online Help 24 P Password forgotten 40 PC network settings 46 ping command 42 Pop up blocker Firefox 45 Internet Explorer 45 Pop up window 45 Firefox 45 Internet Explorer 45 Product features 10 Product overview 11 Protocol 64 Provider 64 Putting into service 38 R Radio status 37 Resetting 19 Restarting 19 RJ 64 Rou...

Page 68: ...shooting 39 customer service 41 fault tracing 39 other faults 40 U UI elements 22 Uplink 65 URL 65 User interface 21 24 connection wizard 26 Home 25 menu structure 24 opening online Help 24 setting the language 24 W WAN 65 Web browser configuring 43 HTTP proxy 43 Java 44 JavaScript 44 launching user interface 20 menu structure 24 pop up window 45 UI elements 22 user interface 21 WiMAX 9 Windows 20...

Page 69: ...tricity avail able for use during power outages When using this device basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons including the following 1 Do not use this product near water and avoid contact with moisture For example do not use near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Care s...

Page 70: ...ntee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipmen...

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Page 72: ...me 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 Schablone 2007_10_19 Gigaset SE681 WiMAX USA 07 2008 ...