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...wireless access point (built in the game console. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. You can also consult the Reference Manual on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to follow the instructions below. Note: If you need • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point...configuration. Enjoy your Internet gaming! Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in the Reference Manual. • A network-enabled game console. Connect the power adapter to a powered on ...
...wireless access point (built in the game console. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. You can also consult the Reference Manual on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to follow the instructions below. Note: If you need • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point...configuration. Enjoy your Internet gaming! Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in the Reference Manual. • A network-enabled game console. Connect the power adapter to a powered on ...
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... of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-6 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are...
... of WEP Parameters C-5 Key Size ...C-6 WEP Configuration Options C-6 Wireless Channels ...C-7 WPA Wireless Security C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP C-9 How Does WPA Compare to Wireless Client Programs C-18 Glossary List of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are...
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... with concrete or have to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • For connecting into a wired network, you must have the network set up and working with an access point or wireless router. • For creating an Ad...
... with concrete or have to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: • For connecting into a wired network, you must have the network set up and working with an access point or wireless router. • For creating an Ad...
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... of the wireless game adapter. Warning: The WGE111 must be changed from default left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to the right for Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) or to a wired network Small, wireless-only network and all devices have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you change the IP settings and ensure unique IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is...
... of the wireless game adapter. Warning: The WGE111 must be changed from default left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to the right for Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) or to a wired network Small, wireless-only network and all devices have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you change the IP settings and ensure unique IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is...
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... Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. • A network-enabled game console. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter AB Gaming Console or other Ethernet-enabled device Figure 3-2: Internet Game Console Scenario What you need . • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in to the router or separate...
... Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. • A network-enabled game console. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter AB Gaming Console or other Ethernet-enabled device Figure 3-2: Internet Game Console Scenario What you need . • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in to the router or separate...
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... Infrastructure Mode. 3. What you need. • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in your computer (B). 2. Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario What you do. 1. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. Note: Follow the instructions in to the router or separate) without any...
... Infrastructure Mode. 3. What you need. • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in your computer (B). 2. Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario What you do. 1. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. Note: Follow the instructions in to the router or separate) without any...
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... router) Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Restricting wireless access to join the network, assuming that possess the correct authentication key can use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Fixed IP NETGEAR recommends you set up a fixed IP address for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter so you can use both the Shared...
... router) Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Restricting wireless access to join the network, assuming that possess the correct authentication key can use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Fixed IP NETGEAR recommends you set up a fixed IP address for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter so you can use both the Shared...
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... sensitive. • Manual. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on your network. Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on all computers and access points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button...each of printable characters in your router or access point. Encryption Strength Choices Please refer to "Authentication and WEP" on page C-2 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. When 64-bit or 128-...
... sensitive. • Manual. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on your network. Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on all computers and access points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button...each of printable characters in your router or access point. Encryption Strength Choices Please refer to "Authentication and WEP" on page C-2 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. When 64-bit or 128-...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to configure the Wireless Game Adapter through a browser interface, your Web browser. 2. Note: The IP address of the Wireless Game Adapter. The figure below shows the Status screen. 4-2 Web ...information is read-only, any screen by the IP Address of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must have a Web browser program installed such as your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Enter password for your access point/router. 1. Note: Remember to a different screen. As this screen...
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to configure the Wireless Game Adapter through a browser interface, your Web browser. 2. Note: The IP address of the Wireless Game Adapter. The figure below shows the Status screen. 4-2 Web ...information is read-only, any screen by the IP Address of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must have a Web browser program installed such as your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Enter password for your access point/router. 1. Note: Remember to a different screen. As this screen...
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... option to match the Access Point; no data encryption. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - The options are accepted. the data rate will connect with whatever access point or router's signal is the factory default name for detailed information. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) - User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Data Rate Select...
... option to match the Access Point; no data encryption. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - The options are accepted. the data rate will connect with whatever access point or router's signal is the factory default name for detailed information. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) - User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Data Rate Select...
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... identical on all PCs and Access Points in the Passphrase box. The 256 Bit key used for your settings. Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption Enter a word or group of 0-9, A-F). Web Configuration 4-7 enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of printable characters in your network. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Using WEP Security Encryption Authentication...
... identical on all PCs and Access Points in the Passphrase box. The 256 Bit key used for your settings. Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption Enter a word or group of 0-9, A-F). Web Configuration 4-7 enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of printable characters in your network. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Using WEP Security Encryption Authentication...
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.... User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To configure the WGE111 for which is the country/domain. Select your area; Figure 4-4: Wireless Networks Available Web Configuration 4-9 The default Channel/Frequency is set the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with your country or region is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. 5. This field displays...
.... User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To configure the WGE111 for which is the country/domain. Select your area; Figure 4-4: Wireless Networks Available Web Configuration 4-9 The default Channel/Frequency is set the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with your country or region is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. 5. This field displays...
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... Settings The TCP/IP configuration screen is used to be unique on your local LAN. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The Network Name (SSID), Channel, Security, Signal Strength, MAC (Media Access Control) address and Access Point network mode for each network are suitable for most users and situations. The figure below shows the TCP...
... Settings The TCP/IP configuration screen is used to be unique on your local LAN. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The Network Name (SSID), Channel, Security, Signal Strength, MAC (Media Access Control) address and Access Point network mode for each network are suitable for most users and situations. The figure below shows the TCP...
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... is connected to the wireless game adapter. • Make sure the power adapter is not connected to the wireless game adapter. It takes a few seconds for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Basic Tips If you are correct. The Internet light is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you have problems connecting to your wireless game adapter. Or, the access point and the WGE111 are lit on . Make...
... is connected to the wireless game adapter. • Make sure the power adapter is not connected to the wireless game adapter. It takes a few seconds for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Basic Tips If you are correct. The Internet light is not a switched outlet. • Make sure you have problems connecting to your wireless game adapter. Or, the access point and the WGE111 are lit on . Make...
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... to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all devices. Make sure Internet light is a network configuration problem. • Turn off and then back on the same wireless network as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the wireless game adapter off all the devices are plugged into the computer and wireless game adapter securely. Troubleshooting...
... to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all devices. Make sure Internet light is a network configuration problem. • Turn off and then back on the same wireless network as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the wireless game adapter off all the devices are plugged into the computer and wireless game adapter securely. Troubleshooting...
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... modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter I cannot connect to other computers on before the other device(s). Re-connect the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, then connect the game console(s). I can connect to the Internet but I have a gaming console, computer, and the wireless game adapter connected through a switch. The computer connects to an access point, but the gaming console can't. See...
... modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter I cannot connect to other computers on before the other device(s). Re-connect the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, then connect the game console(s). I can connect to the Internet but I have a gaming console, computer, and the wireless game adapter connected through a switch. The computer connects to an access point, but the gaming console can't. See...
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.... ad hoc and infrastructure. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. The 802.11 standard is detected. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless access point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of another...
.... ad hoc and infrastructure. The 802.11g auto rate sensing rates are 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps. The 802.11 standard is detected. Infrastructure Mode With a wireless access point, you can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. As a mobile computing device moves out of the range of another...
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...Service Set Identification (SSID). In an ad hoc wireless network with no structure or fixed points to the network - In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point, the ESSID is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in this configuration. ...be configured with any messages that possess the correct authentication key can generally communicate with the same SSID. C-2 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as ...
...Service Set Identification (SSID). In an ad hoc wireless network with no structure or fixed points to the network - In an infrastructure wireless network that includes an access point, the ESSID is used when the wireless devices are configured to operate in this configuration. ...be configured with any messages that possess the correct authentication key can generally communicate with the same SSID. C-2 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as ...
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... occur before the station can use Open System Authentication: 1. Alternatively, the device can associate with the access point or communicate with an Ethernet network through the access point. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station listens for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that are described below . The station sends...
... occur before the station can use Open System Authentication: 1. Alternatively, the device can associate with the access point or communicate with an Ethernet network through the access point. The access point authenticates the station. 3. The station listens for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that are described below . The station sends...
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... encrypted text to the station. 3. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP key and the access point authenticates the station. 5. C-4 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP authenticates Client attempting...
... encrypted text to the station. 3. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP key and the access point authenticates the station. 5. C-4 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP authenticates Client attempting...