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... your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to run the initial configuration. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. )NTERNET !D (OC 7'%7IRELESS'AME!DAPTER Mode Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) Switch Position Left position, which is lit when connected to a powered on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to change the default IP address...
... your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to run the initial configuration. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. )NTERNET !D (OC 7'%7IRELESS'AME!DAPTER Mode Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) Switch Position Left position, which is lit when connected to a powered on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to change the default IP address...
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... in the Reference Manual. b. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway to match your computer and the wireless game adapter are going to use from a Web browser. 1. Registration is within range of Netgear, Inc. Configuring the wireless game adapter to use our telephone support service. You did not specify the correct wireless game adapter IP address, or there could be restricted...
... in the Reference Manual. b. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway to match your computer and the wireless game adapter are going to use from a Web browser. 1. Registration is within range of Netgear, Inc. Configuring the wireless game adapter to use our telephone support service. You did not specify the correct wireless game adapter IP address, or there could be restricted...
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... 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 4-11 Restoring the Factory Defaults 4-12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Basic Tips ...5-2 Frequently Asked Questions 5-5 Troubleshooting the TCP...
... 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 4-11 Restoring the Factory Defaults 4-12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Basic Tips ...5-2 Frequently Asked Questions 5-5 Troubleshooting the TCP...
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... See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-5 If you need to change the default IP address or set wireless security, you can set it up basic connectivity on page 3-6. 2. See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on your Local...Web Configuration". Basic Setup 3-1 If you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so that you would like to...
... See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-5 If you need to change the default IP address or set wireless security, you can set it up basic connectivity on page 3-6. 2. See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on your Local...Web Configuration". Basic Setup 3-1 If you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so that you would like to...
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... indoors at more than 500 feet. Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other Ethernet-enabled devices can use the default IP address. 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...
... indoors at more than 500 feet. Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other Ethernet-enabled devices can use the default IP address. 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...
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... Ad-Hoc mode. The wireless game adapter can be plugged into a game console or computer directly without configuration. )NTERNET !D (OC Figure 3-1: NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Set the switch 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. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is the factory shipped default Right position (must...
... Ad-Hoc mode. The wireless game adapter can be plugged into a game console or computer directly without configuration. )NTERNET !D (OC Figure 3-1: NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Set the switch 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. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is the factory shipped default Right position (must...
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... the following: • The power light goes on page 3-9. Connect the power adapter to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your computer (B). 2. Connect the Ethernet cable 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 following: • The power light goes on page 3-9. Connect the power adapter to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your computer (B). 2. Connect the Ethernet cable 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...
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... and password is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". Dynamic IP using DHCP You can change the default IP address of 192.168.0.202. • Windows management - Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is lit. 4. the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on your network, or change your IP configuration using the Smart Wizard as described in...
... and password is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". Dynamic IP using DHCP You can change the default IP address of 192.168.0.202. • Windows management - Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is lit. 4. the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on your network, or change your IP configuration using the Smart Wizard as described in...
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... a fixed IP address for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter so you can use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. Basic Setup 3-7 Also, if you are unique on your network. allows any available Access Point within range, regardless of its SSID. • Shared Key - Note: The authentication scheme is using a NETGEAR router with the default settings...
... a fixed IP address for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter so you can use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. Basic Setup 3-7 Also, if you are unique on your network. allows any available Access Point within range, regardless of its SSID. • Shared Key - Note: The authentication scheme is using a NETGEAR router with the default settings...
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The next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. e. a. Select the TCP/IP Settings b. Enter the IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to update the results. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter settings Basic Setup 3-13 c. Click Refresh to match your network, you are displayed. If you are displayed. NETGEAR recommends using a static IP address...
The next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. e. a. Select the TCP/IP Settings b. Enter the IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to update the results. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter settings Basic Setup 3-13 c. Click Refresh to match your network, you are displayed. If you are displayed. NETGEAR recommends using a static IP address...
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... the default for most broadband routers have this feature), the WGE111 will get its own IP address settings for more information. You can obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Chapter 4 Web Configuration This chapter contains information about configuring your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using any Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter...
... the default for most broadband routers have this feature), the WGE111 will get its own IP address settings for more information. You can obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. Chapter 4 Web Configuration This chapter contains information about configuring your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using any Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter...
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...default IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. In the Address box, type http:// followed by clicking the Save button before changing to refresh information on this information is read-only, any screen by the IP Address of http://192.168.0.202 and click Enter. 3. Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter... Status The Status screen displays current settings and statistics for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to save ...
...default IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. In the Address box, type http:// followed by clicking the Save button before changing to refresh information on this information is read-only, any screen by the IP Address of http://192.168.0.202 and click Enter. 3. Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter... Status The Status screen displays current settings and statistics for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to save ...
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... • Device Name - indicates the current IP Address Source. Configuring the Adapter for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings • IP Address - Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to enable or disable the network security. the current IP address. • IP Subnet Mask - the network mask associated with the IP address. • IP Address Source - the Gateway IP address associated with the IP address. • Default Gateway -
... • Device Name - indicates the current IP Address Source. Configuring the Adapter for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings • IP Address - Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to enable or disable the network security. the current IP address. • IP Subnet Mask - the network mask associated with the IP address. • IP Address Source - the Gateway IP address associated with the IP address. • Default Gateway -
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...-Hoc mode configuration screen 4-8 Web Configuration Select Ad-Hoc Wireless Settings to Ad-Hoc mode. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode You can use the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter in the screen below. In an Ad-Hoc network, all set to Ad-Hoc mode. By default, the wireless game adapter is set to Infrastructure mode;
...-Hoc mode configuration screen 4-8 Web Configuration Select Ad-Hoc Wireless Settings to Ad-Hoc mode. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode You can use the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter in the screen below. In an Ad-Hoc network, all set to Ad-Hoc mode. By default, the wireless game adapter is set to Infrastructure mode;
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... and do not plan to connect to the Wireless Game Adapter. The first three numbers should match the numbers in a network with a NETGEAR router, the default subnet mask is assigned to the TCP/IP based internet, NETGEAR recommends that are reachable on your local LAN. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The Network Name (SSID), Channel, Security, Signal Strength...
... and do not plan to connect to the Wireless Game Adapter. The first three numbers should match the numbers in a network with a NETGEAR router, the default subnet mask is assigned to the TCP/IP based internet, NETGEAR recommends that are reachable on your local LAN. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The Network Name (SSID), Channel, Security, Signal Strength...
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... new password in the Old Password box. To upgrade the wireless game adapter software: 1. User Manual for the wireless game adapter listed under Network Neighborhood. Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password To change the default Device Name on this screen if you may see the NetBIOS name for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • Default Gateway - Type the old password in the Repeat New Password...
... new password in the Old Password box. To upgrade the wireless game adapter software: 1. User Manual for the wireless game adapter listed under Network Neighborhood. Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password To change the default Device Name on this screen if you may see the NetBIOS name for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • Default Gateway - Type the old password in the Repeat New Password...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter After you have erased the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter's current settings, the adapter's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.202 and the SSID will by default be ANY for Infrastructure mode and netgear for Ad-Hoc mode. Web Configuration 4-13
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter After you have erased the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter's current settings, the adapter's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.202 and the SSID will by default be ANY for Infrastructure mode and netgear for Ad-Hoc mode. Web Configuration 4-13
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... WGE111 can be used as a wireless game adapter with my browser. Go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 5-6. • I can 't remember the wireless game adapter's configuration password, or I can 't access the Wireless Game Adapter configuration with one machine only and does not support multiple devices. • The wireless game adapter LEDs are provided to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on the NETGEAR...
... WGE111 can be used as a wireless game adapter with my browser. Go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 5-6. • I can 't remember the wireless game adapter's configuration password, or I can 't access the Wireless Game Adapter configuration with one machine only and does not support multiple devices. • The wireless game adapter LEDs are provided to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on the NETGEAR...
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...Recheck the IP address for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the same wireless network. You...wireless game adapter connects to factory defaults. Note: Some older Ethernet adapters may need to change the wireless game adapter's IP address. • Reset to the wireless router or access point. Make sure Internet light is connected to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are plugged into the computer and wireless game adapter securely. If it directly to the wireless game adapter...
...Recheck the IP address for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the same wireless network. You...wireless game adapter connects to factory defaults. Note: Some older Ethernet adapters may need to change the wireless game adapter's IP address. • Reset to the wireless router or access point. Make sure Internet light is connected to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are plugged into the computer and wireless game adapter securely. If it directly to the wireless game adapter...
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... WGE111 default IP address. Reset the wireless game adapter so it will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. For example, 192.168.0.x. Check the suggestions below . Both IP addresses should be a system problem. Be sure to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR...
... WGE111 default IP address. Reset the wireless game adapter so it will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. For example, 192.168.0.x. Check the suggestions below . Both IP addresses should be a system problem. Be sure to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR...