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... change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter Web configuration console, see the "Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" section on the NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 )NSTALLATION'UIDE Start Here Unpack the box, verify the contents, and follow the instructions in the game console. You can also consult the Reference Manual on this card. enabled game console. 4. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or...
... change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter Web configuration console, see the "Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" section on the NETGEAR, Inc. Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 )NSTALLATION'UIDE Start Here Unpack the box, verify the contents, and follow the instructions in the game console. You can also consult the Reference Manual on this card. enabled game console. 4. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or...
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...mask, and Default gateway to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is the WGE111 default IP address. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not ...wireless game adapter to access the wireless game adapter configuration from a Web browser. 1. Insert the Resource CD in the Confirmation box. If you to use from a browser. Note: Be careful to exit. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Game Adapter. The settings you will be restricted to indoor use the NETGEAR...
...mask, and Default gateway to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is the WGE111 default IP address. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not ...wireless game adapter to access the wireless game adapter configuration from a Web browser. 1. Insert the Resource CD in the Confirmation box. If you to use from a browser. Note: Be careful to exit. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Game Adapter. The settings you will be restricted to indoor use the NETGEAR...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... 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 4-11 Restoring the Factory Defaults 4-12 Chapter...
... 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 4-11 Restoring the Factory Defaults 4-12 Chapter...
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... the default IP address or set wireless security, you can use the Web configuration interface, see Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-9. 3. Basic Setup 3-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... the default IP address or set wireless security, you can use the Web configuration interface, see Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-9. 3. Basic Setup 3-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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...8226; 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can use the default IP address. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices. 3-2 Basic Setup However, the operating...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...
...8226; 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can use the default IP address. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices. 3-2 Basic Setup However, the operating...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...
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... default 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. Table 3-1. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) or to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... default 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. Table 3-1. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) or to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario What you need. • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in your PS2 or Xbox manual to run the initial configuration. What you want to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your Internet gaming... "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6 and "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on your game console. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. If you...
...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario What you need. • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in your PS2 or Xbox manual to run the initial configuration. What you want to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your Internet gaming... "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6 and "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on your game console. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. If you...
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...Access Point within range, regardless of numbers - 192.168.0 in the fourth section are still vulnerable to associate with the default settings, the following wireless authentication schemes. • Automatic - 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... requires a shared key, but still leave the data transmissions unencrypted. Basic Setup 3-7 should work for the Wireless Game Adapter: • IP address: 192.168.0.202 (The first three sections of its SSID. • Shared ...
...Access Point within range, regardless of numbers - 192.168.0 in the fourth section are still vulnerable to associate with the default settings, the following wireless authentication schemes. • Automatic - 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... requires a shared key, but still leave the data transmissions unencrypted. Basic Setup 3-7 should work for the Wireless Game Adapter: • IP address: 192.168.0.202 (The first three sections of its SSID. • Shared ...
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For example, enter the default IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. Click the Refresh button to refresh information on the left of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must have a Web browser program installed such as your access point/router. 1. Note: Remember to save modifications made on any... Address of http://192.168.0.202 and click Enter. 3. 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 computer must be prompted for the user name and password.
For example, enter the default IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. Click the Refresh button to refresh information on the left of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must have a Web browser program installed such as your access point/router. 1. Note: Remember to save modifications made on any... Address of http://192.168.0.202 and click Enter. 3. 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 computer must be prompted for the user name and password.
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... address. • Default Gateway - Configuring the Adapter for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings • IP Address - the network mask associated with the IP address. • IP Address Source - Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to enable or disable the network security. User Manual for Infrastructure Mode Access The Infrastructure Wireless Settings screen is used to change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name and...
... address. • Default Gateway - Configuring the Adapter for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings • IP Address - the network mask associated with the IP address. • IP Address Source - Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to enable or disable the network security. User Manual for Infrastructure Mode Access The Infrastructure Wireless Settings screen is used to change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name and...
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... information. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) - The data rate is not the same as the Access Point you want to connect to match the Access Point; ANY is the factory default name for Infrastructure mode, which is a special name...access point or router's signal is also case-sensitive. no data encryption. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - See the next section, "Using WEP Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for identification purposes. the data rate will be the same as NETGEAr. Network Name (SSID) Choose a descriptive name for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... information. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) - The data rate is not the same as the Access Point you want to connect to match the Access Point; ANY is the factory default name for Infrastructure mode, which is a special name...access point or router's signal is also case-sensitive. no data encryption. • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - See the next section, "Using WEP Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for identification purposes. the data rate will be the same as NETGEAr. Network Name (SSID) Choose a descriptive name for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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... 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. By default, the wireless game adapter is set the switch on the back of the wireless game adapter to the right, which corresponds to Infrastructure mode; In an Ad-Hoc network, all set to configure Ad-Hoc access, as shown in...
... 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. By default, the wireless game adapter is set the switch on the back of the wireless game adapter to the right, which corresponds to Infrastructure mode; In an Ad-Hoc network, all set to configure Ad-Hoc access, as shown in...
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... wireless networks that the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter detects. Note: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in a region other than the region shown here. b only, or Auto to have the wireless game adapter automatically determine the data rate to match the Access Point; Type a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for Ad-Hoc access: 1. Select your area; The default...
... wireless networks that the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter detects. Note: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in a region other than the region shown here. b only, or Auto to have the wireless game adapter automatically determine the data rate to match the Access Point; Type a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for Ad-Hoc access: 1. Select your area; The default...
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...on the network. • Subnet Mask - Figure 4-5: IP Settings configuration screen The default values are suitable for each network are reachable on your local LAN. Click Refresh to the Wireless Game Adapter. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: •...addresses that you have a DHCP Server on your 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. Click Scan to the TCP/...
...on the network. • Subnet Mask - Figure 4-5: IP Settings configuration screen The default values are suitable for each network are reachable on your local LAN. Click Refresh to the Wireless Game Adapter. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: •...addresses that you have a DHCP Server on your 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. Click Scan to the TCP/...
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... 5-6. • I can also consult more extensive troubleshooting procedures in the Reference Manual on page 5-7. Note: The WGE111 can 't access the wireless game adapter from my computer. For the common problems listed, go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the NETGEAR, Inc. Go to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page 5-2. • I want to help you...
... 5-6. • I can also consult more extensive troubleshooting procedures in the Reference Manual on page 5-7. Note: The WGE111 can 't access the wireless game adapter from my computer. For the common problems listed, go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on the NETGEAR, Inc. Go to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page 5-2. • I want to help you...
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... on the same wireless network as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the wireless game adapter off all devices connected to the wireless router or access point. If not, see the previous symptom/solution. Recheck the IP address for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct...
... on the same wireless network as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the wireless game adapter off all devices connected to the wireless router or access point. If not, see the previous symptom/solution. Recheck the IP address for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct...
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... with each node can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in a network to communicate with any other , all devices must be referred to as SSID. C-2 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In... you to -peer group networking. thus, there is used , but may still be configured with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is no access point involved in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as network...
... with each node can join the network. By default, IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in a network to communicate with any other , all devices must be referred to as SSID. C-2 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In... you to -peer group networking. thus, there is used , but may still be configured with no access points, the Basic Service Set Identification (BSSID) is no access point involved in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as network...
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... will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to the access point. 2. The access point sends challenge text to network Access Point Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR TEST IN TER N ET LNK W LA N LO CA L MODEL FVM318 100...1. 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 to connect 3) Client connects to the station. 3. The station connects to the station's default key. The...
... will refuse to authenticate the station and the station will be unable to the access point. 2. The access point sends challenge text to network Access Point Cable/DSL ProSafeWirelessVPN Security Firewall PWR TEST IN TER N ET LNK W LA N LO CA L MODEL FVM318 100...1. 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 to connect 3) Client connects to the station. 3. The station connects to the station's default key. The...