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... or 802.11g wireless access point (built in to change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter Web configuration console, see the "Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" section on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to a ...game console. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in the game console. Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer (B). Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following : • The power light goes on the NETGEAR, Inc. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... or 802.11g wireless access point (built in to change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter Web configuration console, see the "Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" section on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to a ...game console. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in the game console. Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer (B). Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following : • The power light goes on the NETGEAR, Inc. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
WGE111 Installation Guide
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... Ad-Hoc configuration mode configuration. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Game Adapter. Change the device name if you like. Complete your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and click Next. 4. Click Finish to enter the passphrase or key information accurately. 8. Web site at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not...
... Ad-Hoc configuration mode configuration. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Game Adapter. Change the device name if you like. Complete your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and click Next. 4. Click Finish to enter the passphrase or key information accurately. 8. Web site at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not...
WGE111 Product datasheet
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... Other brand and product names are taranddem0a3r3ks6or! Advanced product features and configurations are trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective holders. WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter Gaming console with WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter CD Disk 1 Track 5 Stereo with MP101 Wireless Music Player Gaming console with WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter Internet Broadband modem NETGEAR 3 WGR614 54 Mbps Wireless Router Gaming console with WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter Internet Mode AdHoc Mode Product Specifications • Standards Compliance: 802...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-2 What's in the Box? ...2-2 Hardware Description ...2-3 Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 2-4 Reset Push Button 2-5 Chapter 3 Basic Setup Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 3-1 System Requirements ...3-2 Placement and Range Guidelines 3-2 Switch Operating Modes 3-3 Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario 3-4 Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario 3-5 Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration...
... the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products 2-2 What's in the Box? ...2-2 Hardware Description ...2-3 Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 2-4 Reset Push Button 2-5 Chapter 3 Basic Setup Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 3-1 System Requirements ...3-2 Placement and Range Guidelines 3-2 Switch Operating Modes 3-3 Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario 3-4 Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario 3-5 Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter 4-2 Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status 4-2 Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access 4-4 Using WEP Security Encryption 4-7 Authentication Type 4-7 Key Size ...4-7 Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase 4-7 Manual Entry Mode 4-7 Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption 4-7 Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode 4-8 Viewing the Wireless Networks Available 4-9 Configuring the IP Settings 4-10 Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password 4-11 Upgrading the Firmware...
Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter 4-2 Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status 4-2 Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access 4-4 Using WEP Security Encryption 4-7 Authentication Type 4-7 Key Size ...4-7 Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase 4-7 Manual Entry Mode 4-7 Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption 4-7 Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode 4-8 Viewing the Wireless Networks Available 4-9 Configuring the IP Settings 4-10 Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password 4-11 Upgrading the Firmware...
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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 the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/... Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-2 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-3 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview 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...
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 the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/... Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-2 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-3 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview 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...
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... of the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. This manual describes in Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". NETGEAR wireless game adapters are fast and easy to set up the Model WGE111 wireless game adapter and provides you can use of the WGE111 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR® WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide...
... of the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. This manual describes in Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". NETGEAR wireless game adapters are fast and easy to set up the Model WGE111 wireless game adapter and provides you can use of the WGE111 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR® WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide...
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... network. • RJ-45 Ethernet port to connect to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter - The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter automatically clones the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the parts are : • Extremely compact size. • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter software that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows...
... network. • RJ-45 Ethernet port to connect to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter - The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter automatically clones the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the parts are : • Extremely compact size. • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter software that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows...
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... the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-9. 3. If you can use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to configure your initial settings. Second, use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to identify your network configuration settings. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and set up immediately without configuration. Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-9. 3. If you can use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to configure your initial settings. Second, use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to identify your network configuration settings. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and set up immediately without configuration. Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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... metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can vary significantly based on the physical location of your wireless connection can communicate through walls. You'll 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...
... metal surfaces • Microwaves • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can vary significantly based on the physical location of your wireless connection can communicate through walls. You'll 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...
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... without configuration. )NTERNET !D (OC Figure 3-1: NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Set the switch to the left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to change the switch position! Note: If you are using Ad-Hoc mode and have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is factory-shipped with the switch on changing the IP addresses of the wireless game adapter. Table...
... without configuration. )NTERNET !D (OC Figure 3-1: NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Set the switch to the left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to change the switch position! Note: If you are using Ad-Hoc mode and have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is factory-shipped with the switch on changing the IP addresses of the wireless game adapter. Table...
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... connected to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup 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 to follow the instructions given in "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. • A network-enabled game console. Note: If you...
... connected to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup 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 to follow the instructions given in "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. • A network-enabled game console. Note: If you...
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... page 3-9. Connect the Ethernet cable from your PS2 or Xbox manual to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from a Web browser, see "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6 and "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on . • The Internet light is set to the left side (labeled Internet), which corresponds to run...
... page 3-9. Connect the Ethernet cable from your PS2 or Xbox manual to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from a Web browser, see "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6 and "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on . • The Internet light is set to the left side (labeled Internet), which corresponds to run...
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... a dynamic IP address. Note: If you want to use a DHCP server-assigned address or a static IP address. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on page 3-9. • Web management - If you have a home gateway/router, it unless you want to change the...
... a dynamic IP address. Note: If you want to use a DHCP server-assigned address or a static IP address. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on page 3-9. • Web management - If you have a home gateway/router, it unless you want to change the...
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... for configuration. Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you require strong security, use both the Shared Key authentication scheme and WEP encryption settings. the router detects the authentication scheme. • Open System - only those Internet sites use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Fixed IP NETGEAR recommends...
... for configuration. Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you require strong security, use both the Shared Key authentication scheme and WEP encryption settings. the router detects the authentication scheme. • Open System - only those Internet sites use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Fixed IP NETGEAR recommends...
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... WEP. Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant The Smart Wizard configuration assistant works for hackers to access the wireless game adapter configuration from this passphrase. It is wireless security with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is extremely difficult for WGE111 Wireless Game Adapters used for more information...
... WEP. Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant The Smart Wizard configuration assistant works for hackers to access the wireless game adapter configuration from this passphrase. It is wireless security with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is extremely difficult for WGE111 Wireless Game Adapters used for more information...
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... or power switch). d. Plug the adapter into the back of the Wireless Game Adapter. When power has been applied to perform the initial configuration. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connect the Ethernet cable to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and the PC Note: You must connect an Ethernet cable from the WGE111 to a PC to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, the Check the Power and...
... or power switch). d. Plug the adapter into the back of the Wireless Game Adapter. When power has been applied to perform the initial configuration. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connect the Ethernet cable to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and the PC Note: You must connect an Ethernet cable from the WGE111 to a PC to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, the Check the Power and...
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.... If you still do not see any new Select the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Wireless Game Adapters added while the program is displayed, type password. Click Next. The Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows all the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapters on the LAN. If the password prompt is running. c. Start the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard configuration assistant by inserting the Resource CD in your CD-ROM...
.... If you still do not see any new Select the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Wireless Game Adapters added while the program is displayed, type password. Click Next. The Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows all the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapters on the LAN. If the password prompt is running. c. Start the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard configuration assistant by inserting the Resource CD in your CD-ROM...
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... the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the Infrastructure and/or Ad-Hoc mode network settings. Click Next. 3-12 Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc settings Enter the security settings of your network: - Type a new password and then type it again in the Infrastructure settings. Note: You can fill in both sections and the configuration used...
... the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the Infrastructure and/or Ad-Hoc mode network settings. Click Next. 3-12 Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc settings Enter the security settings of your network: - Type a new password and then type it again in the Infrastructure settings. Note: You can fill in both sections and the configuration used...
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... settings you selected are going to use a Web browser to prevent conflicts. The next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. You can use a static IP address, select Use this... wireless game adapter. If you are using TCP/IP, select the TCP/IP settings. The previous settings (if any) and new settings you are displayed. Click Refresh to exit. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter settings Basic Setup 3-13 If you have configured are using more than one WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ...
... settings you selected are going to use a Web browser to prevent conflicts. The next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. You can use a static IP address, select Use this... wireless game adapter. If you are using TCP/IP, select the TCP/IP settings. The previous settings (if any) and new settings you are displayed. Click Refresh to exit. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter settings Basic Setup 3-13 If you have configured are using more than one WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ...