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... countries. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter About This Guide If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to add http:// in front of their respective holders. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a caution or...
... countries. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter About This Guide If you use an older web browser, you should pay special attention to add http:// in front of their respective holders. Resource Website Linksys www.linksys.com Linksys International www.linksys.com/international Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary Network Security www.linksys.com/security Copyright and Trademarks Linksys is a caution or...
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... 3 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration 8 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 8 Status > Device Info 9 Basic > Network Settings 9 Basic > Wireless 10 Advanced > Advanced Wireless 13 Advanced > WISH 13 Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup 14 Tools > Admin 15 Tools > System 15 Tools > Firmware 16 Tools > ... d'Industrie Canada 23 Wireless Disclaimer 23 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 23 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 24 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter ii
... 3 Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration 8 How to Access the Web-Based Utility 8 Status > Device Info 9 Basic > Network Settings 9 Basic > Wireless 10 Advanced > Advanced Wireless 13 Advanced > WISH 13 Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup 14 Tools > Admin 15 Tools > System 15 Tools > Firmware 16 Tools > ... d'Industrie Canada 23 Wireless Disclaimer 23 Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil 23 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 24 Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter ii
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... the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for head-to-head gaming - The Power LED will connect the power adapter. Once the Adapter is enabled. The Adapter gives wireless connection capabilities to connect several different ways. The Game Adapter can get into online games without running wires to the game room. There's also a special "Wireless LAN Party" mode...
... the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter. Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for head-to-head gaming - The Power LED will connect the power adapter. Once the Adapter is enabled. The Adapter gives wireless connection capabilities to connect several different ways. The Game Adapter can get into online games without running wires to the game room. There's also a special "Wireless LAN Party" mode...
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... that only those computers can access your consent and/or knowledge. Because wireless networking operates by your network equipment. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers and gateways give you , but do not support WPA. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. Combine letters and numbers to change your network secure. 1. Like signals from your cellular...
... that only those computers can access your consent and/or knowledge. Because wireless networking operates by your network equipment. Enable MAC address filtering Linksys routers and gateways give you , but do not support WPA. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Wireless Security Checklist 4. Combine letters and numbers to change your network secure. 1. Like signals from your cellular...
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... (yellow) port and click Next. This message is to let you know that your monitor. License Agreement 3. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Connect the Gaming Adapter For additional details on your computer may be temporarily disconnected from the Internet. The Welcome screen appears on the Setup Wizard, refer to read the ...
... (yellow) port and click Next. This message is to let you know that your monitor. License Agreement 3. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Connect the Gaming Adapter For additional details on your computer may be temporarily disconnected from the Internet. The Welcome screen appears on the Setup Wizard, refer to read the ...
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... click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Check the LEDs Select Setup Method Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Setup Wizard Advanced Options 8. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect the Power 7. Enter a new password for the Gaming Adapter and enter it again in the Re-enter Password field. Enter a New Password 9. Click the...
... click Next to continue. Click Next to continue. Check the LEDs Select Setup Method Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Setup Wizard Advanced Options 8. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect the Power 7. Enter a new password for the Gaming Adapter and enter it again in the Re-enter Password field. Enter a New Password 9. Click the...
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... to access the web-based utility. Select the level of the default gateway for your wireless network. Default Gateway This is the IP address of wireless security is used on your LAN. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Wireless Security Available Wireless Networks 11. Wireless Network Name 13. This address must be unique and is used to specify the...
... to access the web-based utility. Select the level of the default gateway for your wireless network. Default Gateway This is the IP address of wireless security is used on your LAN. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Wireless Security Available Wireless Networks 11. Wireless Network Name 13. This address must be unique and is used to specify the...
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... is case-sensitive and should be between 8 and 63 characters in length. • Better Compatibility with Legacy Devices (WEP) If your network uses WEP, the Adapter will only operate in the appropriate fields and click Next. If your network uses WEP security, enter the necessary information in 802.11B/G modes. 14... the transmit key used any numbers or characters and must be no more than 16 characters in the Passphrase field and click Next. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Link Status
... is case-sensitive and should be between 8 and 63 characters in length. • Better Compatibility with Legacy Devices (WEP) If your network uses WEP, the Adapter will only operate in the appropriate fields and click Next. If your network uses WEP security, enter the necessary information in 802.11B/G modes. 14... the transmit key used any numbers or characters and must be no more than 16 characters in the Passphrase field and click Next. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Link Status
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Setup Wizard Advanced Options 18. Connect Gaming Console 17. Congratulations Reconnect Computer Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Click Next to complete the Advanced Setup Wizard installation. Click Finish to continue. Chapter 3 16. Click Next to a router, make sure you reconnect it into your computer and plug it . The Congratulations screen will appear. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Gaming Console's Ethernet port. If your computer was initially connected to continue.
Setup Wizard Advanced Options 18. Connect Gaming Console 17. Congratulations Reconnect Computer Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Click Next to complete the Advanced Setup Wizard installation. Click Finish to continue. Chapter 3 16. Click Next to a router, make sure you reconnect it into your computer and plug it . The Congratulations screen will appear. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your Gaming Console's Ethernet port. If your computer was initially connected to continue.
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... be replaced by a number between 2 and 240, such as 10). 2. Login Screen Make the necessary changes through the utility. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter NOTE: The steps to assign a static IP address to find the address in the DHCP Clients Table of your web browser. Internet Explorer...are not sure of the IP address of the Gaming Adapter, try to the Ethernet adapter on your specific operating system. Enter admin in the Password field. If the Gaming Adapter has already been configured and is using the address http://wga600n and you can access the web-based utilty from...
... be replaced by a number between 2 and 240, such as 10). 2. Login Screen Make the necessary changes through the utility. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter NOTE: The steps to assign a static IP address to find the address in the DHCP Clients Table of your web browser. Internet Explorer...are not sure of the IP address of the Gaming Adapter, try to the Ethernet adapter on your specific operating system. Enter admin in the Password field. If the Gaming Adapter has already been configured and is using the address http://wga600n and you can access the web-based utilty from...
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... shown here. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays the status of the default gateway for wireless network communication. Subnet Mask The Adapter's Subnet Mask is shown here. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Basic > Network Settings LAN Settings IP Address Mode This option determines if the Adapter's IP address is the IP address of Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
... shown here. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays the status of the default gateway for wireless network communication. Subnet Mask The Adapter's Subnet Mask is shown here. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Basic > Network Settings LAN Settings IP Address Mode This option determines if the Adapter's IP address is the IP address of Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
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... operating mode of the Gaming Adapter. Launch your computer. Go to the LAN Party, perform the following steps: 1. To add a Gaming Adapter to the Basic > Wireless screen. 6. Chapter 4 Basic > Wireless Basic > Wireless Wireless Network Mode Setting Wireless Bridge This is used to connect one device to the Gaming Adapter. Press the Security button on your web browser. 3. WGA600N Game Console Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Model No.
... operating mode of the Gaming Adapter. Launch your computer. Go to the LAN Party, perform the following steps: 1. To add a Gaming Adapter to the Basic > Wireless screen. 6. Chapter 4 Basic > Wireless Basic > Wireless Wireless Network Mode Setting Wireless Bridge This is used to connect one device to the Gaming Adapter. Press the Security button on your web browser. 3. WGA600N Game Console Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Model No.
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... Mode When your LAN Party is over and you want to reconfigure the Gaming Adapters, be sure to note that the procedure is different for the Gaming Adapter designated as the master. 4. Setting the Master Adapter Back to Wireless Bridge Mode To return the Gaming Adapter designated as the master. 2. To do this spectrum. • 2.4GHz and 5GHz This...
... Mode When your LAN Party is over and you want to reconfigure the Gaming Adapters, be sure to note that the procedure is different for the Gaming Adapter designated as the master. 4. Setting the Master Adapter Back to Wireless Bridge Mode To return the Gaming Adapter designated as the master. 2. To do this spectrum. • 2.4GHz and 5GHz This...
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Authentication Select the appropriate authentication method used to access the network. Cipher Type Select the algorithm used to access the network. WPA Basic > Wireless > WEP WEP Key Length Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). Default WEP Key... are connecting to access the network. Chapter 4 WEP Advanced Configuration NOTE: WEP is 1. The default is 64 bits (10 hex digits). Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Basic > Wireless > WPA WPA WPA Mode The default setting, Auto (WPA or WPA2) will only operate in 802.11B/G modes.
Authentication Select the appropriate authentication method used to access the network. Cipher Type Select the algorithm used to access the network. WPA Basic > Wireless > WEP WEP Key Length Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). Default WEP Key... are connecting to access the network. Chapter 4 WEP Advanced Configuration NOTE: WEP is 1. The default is 64 bits (10 hex digits). Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Basic > Wireless > WPA WPA WPA Mode The default setting, Auto (WPA or WPA2) will only operate in 802.11B/G modes.
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...improve performance in bytes) is a technology developed to enhance your experience using the RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to prioritize your installation. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Advanced > WISH WISH Enable WISH Enable this value too low may be a need to isolate specific frequencies to recognize HTTP transfers for CTS) when ...the data frame size (in poor performance. Chapter 4 Pres-Shared Key Pre-Shared Key Enter the pre-shared key used by using a wireless network by the network. Priority Classifiers HTTP Allows the Adapter to a smaller area.
...improve performance in bytes) is a technology developed to enhance your experience using the RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to prioritize your installation. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Advanced > WISH WISH Enable WISH Enable this value too low may be a need to isolate specific frequencies to recognize HTTP transfers for CTS) when ...the data frame size (in poor performance. Chapter 4 Pres-Shared Key Pre-Shared Key Enter the pre-shared key used by using a wireless network by the network. Priority Classifiers HTTP Allows the Adapter to a smaller area.
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Chapter 4 Windows Media Center Enables the router to recognize certain audio and video streams generated by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as gaming or VoIP, running at any time. If more than one rule matches a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority is used by... enable WISH. Name Enter a name for the rule. Generate New PIN Use this icon to generate a new pin. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 14 The default selection is where the defined WISH rules are used to an existing network or create a new network. Host 2 Port Range...
Chapter 4 Windows Media Center Enables the router to recognize certain audio and video streams generated by systems known as Windows Media Extenders, such as gaming or VoIP, running at any time. If more than one rule matches a specific message flow, the rule with the highest priority is used by... enable WISH. Name Enter a name for the rule. Generate New PIN Use this icon to generate a new pin. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 14 The default selection is where the defined WISH rules are used to an existing network or create a new network. Host 2 Port Range...
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...account uses the default username and password, admin. Administration Gaming Adapter Name This is logged out of the Adapter. Tools > System System Settings Save Configuration This option allows you are not near it. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 15 Web Idle Timeout Defines the amount of idle time ... not been saved will be changed from this field. This option is recommended that the password be lost. To keep the gaming adapter settings secure, it must be changed for security purposes. Verify Password When the password is used to locate a previously saved ...
...account uses the default username and password, admin. Administration Gaming Adapter Name This is logged out of the Adapter. Tools > System System Settings Save Configuration This option allows you are not near it. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 15 Web Idle Timeout Defines the amount of idle time ... not been saved will be changed from this field. This option is recommended that the password be lost. To keep the gaming adapter settings secure, it must be changed for security purposes. Verify Password When the password is used to locate a previously saved ...
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... has been pressed, a summary of results are displayed. The Adapter will be performed from a wireless device. Chapter 4 Tools > Firmware Advanced Configuration Tools > System Check Tools > Firmware Firmware Information Current Firmware Version This displays the Adapter's current firmware version. Upload Click this button to locate a firmware...Firmware Upgrade Browse Use this button to the address entered until the Stop button is pressed. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 16 Current Firmware Date Displays the date the currently installed firmware version was created.
... has been pressed, a summary of results are displayed. The Adapter will be performed from a wireless device. Chapter 4 Tools > Firmware Advanced Configuration Tools > System Check Tools > Firmware Firmware Information Current Firmware Version This displays the Adapter's current firmware version. Upload Click this button to locate a firmware...Firmware Upgrade Browse Use this button to the address entered until the Stop button is pressed. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 16 Current Firmware Date Displays the date the currently installed firmware version was created.
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... distance, interference from the access point to the beginning of this screen, refer to the Adapter. Signal quality can be reduced by the device. Advanced Configuration Status > Wireless Status > Device Info Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Status > Wireless Number of Wireless Access Points Displays the total number of access points broadcasting within range of the access point...
... distance, interference from the access point to the beginning of this screen, refer to the Adapter. Signal quality can be reduced by the device. Advanced Configuration Status > Wireless Status > Device Info Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Status > Wireless Number of Wireless Access Points Displays the total number of access points broadcasting within range of the access point...
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...received, due to errors, collisions, or resource limitations. Chapter 4 Status > Statistics Advanced Configuration Wireless Statistics Sent The number of packets sent from the Adapter over the wired Ethernet connection. TX Packets Dropped The number of packets dropped on the wired ... an Ethernet circuit at the same time). LAN Statistics Sent The number of packets received by the Adapter over the wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 18 Collisions The number of the statistics to errors, collisions, or resource limitations. Clear Statistics Resets ...
...received, due to errors, collisions, or resource limitations. Chapter 4 Status > Statistics Advanced Configuration Wireless Statistics Sent The number of packets sent from the Adapter over the wired Ethernet connection. TX Packets Dropped The number of packets dropped on the wired ... an Ethernet circuit at the same time). LAN Statistics Sent The number of packets received by the Adapter over the wireless network. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 18 Collisions The number of the statistics to errors, collisions, or resource limitations. Clear Statistics Resets ...