WGE111 Installation Guide
Page 1
... goes on this card. What you do 1. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. The default IP address is lit when connected to a powered on . • The Internet light is lit. • The Ethernet light is 192.168.0.202. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on the NETGEAR, Inc. Make sure that the switch on the...
... goes on this card. What you do 1. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. The default IP address is lit when connected to a powered on . • The Internet light is lit. • The Ethernet light is 192.168.0.202. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on the NETGEAR, Inc. Make sure that the switch on the...
WGE111 Installation Guide
Page 2
... access the wireless game adapter configuration from the list. Select your WGE111, check the tips below. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy, Auto Uplink and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of this IP Address. The subnet masks must match. Configuring the wireless game adapter to use a fixed or dynamic IP address lets...
... access the wireless game adapter configuration from the list. Select your WGE111, check the tips below. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy, Auto Uplink and Everybody's Connecting are registered trademarks of this IP Address. The subnet masks must match. Configuring the wireless game adapter to use a fixed or dynamic IP address lets...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 6
... 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/IP Settings Using Ping 5-6 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 5-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 5-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet B-1 Netmask ...B-3 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration...
... 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/IP Settings Using Ping 5-6 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface 5-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password 5-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet B-1 Netmask ...B-3 Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 9
... NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman courier font Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR...
... NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. Typographical conventions italics bold times roman courier font Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 17
... assistant to use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so that you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. The following scenarios are presented in this chapter: • "Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario" on page 3-4 • "Personal Computer...
... assistant to use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so that you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. The following scenarios are presented in this chapter: • "Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario" on page 3-4 • "Personal Computer...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 18
...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a receiver/ transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter adapter.) If the default settings do not work, you will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices. 3-2 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter... • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can use the default IP address. Also, if you have metal (or metal mesh), ...
...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a receiver/ transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter adapter.) If the default settings do not work, you will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices. 3-2 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter... • 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can use the default IP address. Also, if you have metal (or metal mesh), ...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 19
... all devices have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you need to change the switch position! Table 3-1. Note: If you change the IP settings and ensure unique IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is the factory shipped default Right position (must 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 the right...
... all devices have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you need to change the switch position! Table 3-1. Note: If you change the IP settings and ensure unique IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is the factory shipped default Right position (must 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 the right...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 21
... corresponds to run the initial configuration. 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 your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your computer (B). 2. Basic Setup 3-5 If you want to the Ethernet port on page 3-9. User...
... corresponds to run the initial configuration. 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 your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your computer (B). 2. Basic Setup 3-5 If you want to the Ethernet port on page 3-9. User...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 22
Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is lit. 4. Web browser configuration is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". When you have a home gateway/router, it unless you want to use a DHCP server-assigned address or a static IP address. You can select Obtain IP Address automatically for a dynamic IP address. Note: Troubleshooting information on your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. This section describes the advantages of these options...
Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is lit. 4. Web browser configuration is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". When you have a home gateway/router, it unless you want to use a DHCP server-assigned address or a static IP address. You can select Obtain IP Address automatically for a dynamic IP address. Note: Troubleshooting information on your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. This section describes the advantages of these options...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 23
... on your network.) • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway IP address: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (the address of your router. 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 are unique on your wireless data communications. Also, if you can choose an authentication scheme which requires...
... on your network.) • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 • Gateway IP address: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (the address of your router. 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 are unique on your wireless data communications. Also, if you can choose an authentication scheme which requires...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 25
...Windows networking environment. You can use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings of a shared key as the starting point. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi ...Protected Access (WPA) is extremely difficult for hackers to read messages even if they have intercepted the data. The 256 bit key used in every packet. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use a fixed or dynamic IP address...
...Windows networking environment. You can use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings of a shared key as the starting point. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi ...Protected Access (WPA) is extremely difficult for hackers to read messages even if they have intercepted the data. The 256 bit key used in every packet. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use a fixed or dynamic IP address...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 29
... next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. Click Refresh to match your network, you are using more than one WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter on your network. If you should change the device name of the wireless game adapter or leave it set to prevent conflicts. You can use a static IP address, select...
... next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. Click Refresh to match your network, you are using more than one WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter on your network. If you should change the device name of the wireless game adapter or leave it set to prevent conflicts. You can use a static IP address, select...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 31
.... If you can configure your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using the same address each time. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on your wireless network), select a specific network for TCP/IP. Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP Using a Web browser to configure a NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter requires both the Wireless Game Adapter and the workstation on to configure the Wireless Game Adapter in the last few years. This...
.... If you can configure your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using the same address each time. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on your wireless network), select a specific network for TCP/IP. Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP Using a Web browser to configure a NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter requires both the Wireless Game Adapter and the workstation on to configure the Wireless Game Adapter in the last few years. This...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 32
... Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Start your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Click the Refresh button to configure the Wireless Game Adapter through a browser interface, your access point/router. 1. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to refresh information on this information is read-only, any screen by the IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. You will then be on the...
... Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Start your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Click the Refresh button to configure the Wireless Game Adapter through a browser interface, your access point/router. 1. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to refresh information on this information is read-only, any screen by the IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. You will then be on the...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 34
... current IP Address Source. the Gateway IP address associated with the IP address. • Default Gateway - Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to enable or disable the network security. the network mask associated with the IP address. • IP Address Source - Configuring the Adapter for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings • IP Address - User Manual for Infrastructure Mode Access The Infrastructure Wireless Settings screen is used to change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name...
... current IP Address Source. the Gateway IP address associated with the IP address. • Default Gateway - Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to enable or disable the network security. the network mask associated with the IP address. • IP Address Source - Configuring the Adapter for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings • IP Address - User Manual for Infrastructure Mode Access The Infrastructure Wireless Settings screen is used to change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 40
... The default values are suitable for each network are reachable 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 most users and situations. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: • IP Address -
... The default values are suitable for each network are reachable 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 most users and situations. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: • IP Address -
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 41
... for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • Default Gateway - The Device Name is password. 3. To upgrade the wireless game adapter software: 1. You can download the software from the Web browser configuration screen: 1. Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password To change the default Device Name on your computer and then use the browser-based configuration software to the Wireless Game Adapter. the IP address of the...
... for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • Default Gateway - The Device Name is password. 3. To upgrade the wireless game adapter software: 1. You can download the software from the Web browser configuration screen: 1. Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password To change the default Device Name on your computer and then use the browser-based configuration software to the Wireless Game Adapter. the IP address of the...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 43
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
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 47
... Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is a problem • connecting to the wireless router. Troubleshooting 5-3 My computer cannot communicate with the same IP subnet address as the wireless game adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the same wireless network. There is enabled), and country/region selection are plugged into the...
... Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is a problem • connecting to the wireless router. Troubleshooting 5-3 My computer cannot communicate with the same IP subnet address as the wireless game adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the same wireless network. There is enabled), and country/region selection are plugged into the...
WGE111 Reference Manual
Page 48
...-shipped with an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, the gaming console must be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. I have a gaming console, computer, and the wireless game adapter connected through a switch. Change the IP address of the adapters. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for information on before the other device(s). Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is physically connected to...
...-shipped with an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, the gaming console must be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. I have a gaming console, computer, and the wireless game adapter connected through a switch. Change the IP address of the adapters. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for information on before the other device(s). Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is physically connected to...