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...-and-Go What you do 1. Note: If you do 1. Enjoy your Internet gaming! What you enabled security features (like to follow the instructions below. You can also consult the Reference Manual on the back of the WGE111 is lit. 4. Make sure that the switch on the NETGEAR, Inc. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or other Ethernet-enabled device 2.
...-and-Go What you do 1. Note: If you do 1. Enjoy your Internet gaming! What you enabled security features (like to follow the instructions below. You can also consult the Reference Manual on the back of the WGE111 is lit. 4. Make sure that the switch on the NETGEAR, Inc. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or other Ethernet-enabled device 2.
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...up your product at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp. Note: The WGE111 can be used will use from a browser. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not connected to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is password. Both IP addresses...Reference Manual on the LAN. 3. work. • Make sure the wireless network security settings and the WGE111 security settings match. Other brand and product names are displayed. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Game Adapter....
...up your product at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp. Note: The WGE111 can be used will use from a browser. Problem Wireless light always blinking Action The wireless game adapter has not connected to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is password. Both IP addresses...Reference Manual on the LAN. 3. work. • Make sure the wireless network security settings and the WGE111 security settings match. Other brand and product names are displayed. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP settings for the Wireless Game Adapter....
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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10007-02 Version v1.1 2005.03.14
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10007-02 Version v1.1 2005.03.14
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Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Scope 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About 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...
Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Scope 1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About 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...
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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...
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...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter according to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for purchasing the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is used to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product...
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter according to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for purchasing the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is used to these specifications: Table 1-1. Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 1-2 About This Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 1-2 About This Manual
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... quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. This manual describes the installation and use a Web browser to set up with NETGEAR wireless game adapter configuration software. Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. NETGEAR wireless game adapters are fast and easy to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, as described in the wireless game adapter so you can use of the...
... quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. This manual describes the installation and use a Web browser to set up with NETGEAR wireless game adapter configuration software. Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" provides information on your purchase of the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. NETGEAR wireless game adapters are fast and easy to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, as described in the wireless game adapter so you can use of the...
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... the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter - User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (201-10178-02) • NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, including: - What's in case you need to a game console or a computer. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter are...
... the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter - User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (201-10178-02) • NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, including: - What's in case you need to a game console or a computer. Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in the Box? User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter are...
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...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has 4 LEDs. It has a power adapter receptacle that is included in your product package. As illustrated in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR...Registration Card that accepts a 5V, 2A DC power adapter. It has a reset button. Hardware Description The Model WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter LEDs indicate the status of purchase. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations,...
...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has 4 LEDs. It has a power adapter receptacle that is included in your product package. As illustrated in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR...Registration Card that accepts a 5V, 2A DC power adapter. It has a reset button. Hardware Description The Model WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter LEDs indicate the status of purchase. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations,...
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... is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Searching for a description of the WGE111 See the table below for wireless network. Data is supplied to the wireless game adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. On (Green) Fast Blink Slow Blink On (Blue) Fast Blink Slow Blink... Off Description Power is being transmitted or received by the Ad-Hoc port. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 or 100 Mbps device.
... is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Searching for a description of the WGE111 See the table below for wireless network. Data is supplied to the wireless game adapter. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. On (Green) Fast Blink Slow Blink On (Blue) Fast Blink Slow Blink... Off Description Power is being transmitted or received by the Ad-Hoc port. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 or 100 Mbps device.
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... restore the factory default settings: 1. Introduction 2-5 a pin or paper clip can be used to restore the wireless game adapter to the default settings. The LEDs start to the factory defaults. This button is recessed; User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Reset Push Button The button is used to press it. Press and hold the reset button...
... restore the factory default settings: 1. Introduction 2-5 a pin or paper clip can be used to restore the wireless game adapter to the default settings. The LEDs start to the factory defaults. This button is recessed; User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Reset Push Button The button is used to press it. Press and hold the reset button...
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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2-6 Introduction
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2-6 Introduction
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.... First, determine your initial settings. If you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. Second, use the Web configuration interface, see Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". 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.
.... First, determine your initial settings. If you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. Second, use the Web configuration interface, see Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". 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.
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... have to configure the others with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will need 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: • For connecting into a wired network, you must have a receiver/ transmitter...
... have to configure the others with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will need 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: • For connecting into a wired network, you must have a receiver/ transmitter...
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.... )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 a wired network Small, wireless-only network and all devices have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you need to the left, which is set to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. User Manual for information on...
.... )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 a wired network Small, wireless-only network and all devices have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you need to the left, which is set to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. User Manual for information on...
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.... 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to follow the instructions given in "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. • A network-enabled game console. What you do. 1. 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...
.... 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to follow the instructions given in "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. • A network-enabled game console. What you do. 1. 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...
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... IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your game console. Make sure that the switch on your Internet gaming! If you do. 1. What you want to Infrastructure Mode. 3. Enjoy your computer (B). 2. Connect the power adapter to configure the IP, DNS, and other parameters of the WGE111 is lit. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. Basic Setup 3-5 Note: Follow...
... IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your game console. Make sure that the switch on your Internet gaming! If you do. 1. What you want to Infrastructure Mode. 3. Enjoy your computer (B). 2. Connect the power adapter to configure the IP, DNS, and other parameters of the WGE111 is lit. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. Basic Setup 3-5 Note: Follow...
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...address or a static IP address. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • The Ethernet light is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on page 3-9. use a Web browser... option, the gateway/router assigns the IP address. 3-6 Basic Setup Enjoy your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is described in Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". You can select Obtain IP Address ...
...address or a static IP address. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • The Ethernet light is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on page 3-9. use a Web browser... option, the gateway/router assigns the IP address. 3-6 Basic Setup Enjoy your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is described in Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". You can select Obtain IP Address ...
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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 the Wireless Game Adapter: • IP address: 192.168.0.202 (The first three sections of its SSID. ...address begins with the default settings, the following wireless authentication schemes. • Automatic - Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you are unique on your network. Note: The authentication scheme is using a NETGEAR router with HTTPS rather than HTTP. Alternatively, the...
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 the Wireless Game Adapter: • IP address: 192.168.0.202 (The first three sections of its SSID. ...address begins with the default settings, the following wireless authentication schemes. • Automatic - Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you are unique on your network. Note: The authentication scheme is using a NETGEAR router with HTTPS rather than HTTP. Alternatively, the...