WGE111 Installation Guide
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... network and all devices have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Internet Game Console Plug-and-Go 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) without any security features enabled. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... network and all devices have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Internet Game Console Plug-and-Go 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) without any security features enabled. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
WGE111 Installation Guide
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... gateway to use from a Web browser. 1. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for the Wireless Game Adapter. Go to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is password. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of the wireless game adapter. 7. Select your network uses manually entered keys, enter the key...
... gateway to use from a Web browser. 1. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not connected to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for the Wireless Game Adapter. Go to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is password. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks of the wireless game adapter. 7. Select your network uses manually entered keys, enter the key...
WGE111 Product datasheet
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...'s Ethernet port to link to console to easily select between Internet and LAN gaming options. The NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter offers the perfect solution. An external switch allows users to a wireless network for a wireless network continue to expand to a wider variety of a wireless network Compact Small, sleek casing comes equipped with a stand to other , without the presence of home applications. router...
...'s Ethernet port to link to console to easily select between Internet and LAN gaming options. The NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter offers the perfect solution. An external switch allows users to a wireless network for a wireless network continue to expand to a wider variety of a wireless network Compact Small, sleek casing comes equipped with a stand to other , without the presence of home applications. router...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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...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... Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-7 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 ii Contents
...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... Subnet Addressing B-4 Private IP Addresses B-6 Address Resolution Protocol B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP B-7 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview C-1 Infrastructure Mode C-1 ii Contents
WGE111 Reference Manual
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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...
... 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...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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..., IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Audience...
..., IP addresses Note: This format is written for purchasing the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR, Inc. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. Audience...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... wireless game adapter. • MAC Address cloning support. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - It can be used to connect to a game console or a computer. What's in a TCP/IP network. • RJ-45 Ethernet port to connect to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter - The product package should contain the following items: • WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • AC Power adapter...
... wireless game adapter. • MAC Address cloning support. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - It can be used to connect to a game console or a computer. What's in a TCP/IP network. • RJ-45 Ethernet port to connect to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter - The product package should contain the following items: • WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • AC Power adapter...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... server and the Ethernet traffic. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase. It has a reset button. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. It has a power adapter receptacle that is included in your product package. As...
... server and the Ethernet traffic. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase. It has a reset button. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. It has a power adapter receptacle that is included in your product package. As...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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Data is supplied to the wireless game adapter. Searching for wireless network. Label Power Internet Ad-Hoc Ethernet LED Descriptions Activity On Off Description Power is being transmitted or received by the Ad-Hoc port.... transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 or 100 Mbps device. Data is not supplied to the wireless game adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1.
Data is supplied to the wireless game adapter. Searching for wireless network. Label Power Internet Ad-Hoc Ethernet LED Descriptions Activity On Off Description Power is being transmitted or received by the Ad-Hoc port.... transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 or 100 Mbps device. Data is not supplied to the wireless game adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1.
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... 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 set it up basic connectivity on page 3-5 If you need to configure your network configuration. Basic Setup 3-1 After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP...
... 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 set it up basic connectivity on page 3-5 If you need to configure your network configuration. Basic Setup 3-1 After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP...
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... at more than 500 feet. 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 a receiver/ transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter adapter.) If the default settings do not work, you will decrease...
... at more than 500 feet. 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 a receiver/ transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter adapter.) If the default settings do not work, you will decrease...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... 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. Table 3-1. Switch Operating Modes. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Switch Operating Modes The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is...
... 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. Table 3-1. Switch Operating Modes. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Switch Operating Modes The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... Wizard 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 do. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup Connect the power...
... Wizard 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 do. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup Connect the power...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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...browser, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape, to match your network, or change the default IP address of these options. ...NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. When you want to change the wireless security settings to configure your Internet gaming! This section describes the advantages of 192.168.0.202. • Windows management - Note: Troubleshooting information on page 3-9. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
...browser, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape, to match your network, or change the default IP address of these options. ...NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. When you want to change the wireless security settings to configure your Internet gaming! This section describes the advantages of 192.168.0.202. • Windows management - Note: Troubleshooting information on page 3-9. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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... HTTPS rather than HTTP. Basic Setup 3-7 Alternatively, the device can use the "ANY" SSID option to your network. 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 a Web browser for such activities as purchases or banking, those computers that the device...
... HTTPS rather than HTTP. Basic Setup 3-7 Alternatively, the device can use the "ANY" SSID option to your network. 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 a Web browser for such activities as purchases or banking, those computers that the device...
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...case sensitive. 3-8 Basic Setup These values are case sensitive. • Manual. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your network. There are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys: • Passphrase. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits... all computers and access points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on page C-2 for a full explanation of each of these options,...
...case sensitive. 3-8 Basic Setup These values are case sensitive. • Manual. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your network. There are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys: • Passphrase. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits... all computers and access points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on page C-2 for a full explanation of each of these options,...
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...NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is wireless security with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. an encryption key differing in a Microsoft Windows networking environment. To install and set up your network and the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter, you to "WPA Wireless...if they have intercepted the data. Please refer to access the wireless game adapter configuration from this passphrase. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings of a ...
...NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is wireless security with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. an encryption key differing in a Microsoft Windows networking environment. To install and set up your network and the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter, you to "WPA Wireless...if they have intercepted the data. Please refer to access the wireless game adapter configuration from this passphrase. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings of a ...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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...in WLAN security over WEP and has to be thought of an end-to lose network connectivity for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Is WPA Perfect? WPA is that obtained with a non-WPA network, and thus this may just prove that fail the message integrity code (MIC)...packets that no better than anything else, this mode of WEP-based wireless networks to the following: • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged To support the gradual transition of operation is not...
...in WLAN security over WEP and has to be thought of an end-to lose network connectivity for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Is WPA Perfect? WPA is that obtained with a non-WPA network, and thus this may just prove that fail the message integrity code (MIC)...packets that no better than anything else, this mode of WEP-based wireless networks to the following: • Wireless access points • Wireless network adapters • Wireless client programs Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged To support the gradual transition of operation is not...
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... RADIUS or preshared key). • TKIP • Michael • AES (optional) To upgrade your wireless access points to support WPA, obtain a WPA firmware update from your wireless AP. Wireless Networking Basics C-17 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new...
... RADIUS or preshared key). • TKIP • Michael • AES (optional) To upgrade your wireless access points to support WPA, obtain a WPA firmware update from your wireless AP. Wireless Networking Basics C-17 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following : • The new...
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... the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Microsoft...
... the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Microsoft...