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... IP address is the factory shipped default Your System Access point or wireless router connected to 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. What you do 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in the game console. enabled game console. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable from default left position) Small, wireless-only network and all devices...
... IP address is the factory shipped default Your System Access point or wireless router connected to 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. What you do 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in the game console. enabled game console. 4. Connect the Ethernet cable from default left position) Small, wireless-only network and all devices...
WGE111 Installation Guide
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..., Auto Uplink and Everybody's Connecting are correct. in your network uses manually entered keys, enter the key. Note: Be careful to proceed. 12. The default password is subject to 2.44654 ~ 2.4835 GHz frequency range and must match. Register your selections and click Next. 11. If you configure the wireless settings of Netgear, Inc. Information is password. Enter the security settings used as a wireless game adapter with the same numbers. Click Next to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111...
..., Auto Uplink and Everybody's Connecting are correct. in your network uses manually entered keys, enter the key. Note: Be careful to proceed. 12. The default password is subject to 2.44654 ~ 2.4835 GHz frequency range and must match. Register your selections and click Next. 11. If you configure the wireless settings of Netgear, Inc. Information is password. Enter the security settings used as a wireless game adapter with the same numbers. Click Next to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111...
WGE111 Product datasheet
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... other WGE111 units without a wireless router even being needed - Convenient Link your game console to allow for Internet gaming. The NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter offers the perfect solution. Compact size makes carrying to easily select between Internet and AdHoc modes, and the WGE111 is there when you need it! For LAN (AdHoc) gaming, two WGE111 or more gaming consoles to their home. router An external switch allows users to LAN parties and gaming events easy. An external switch allows users to a wireless network...
... other WGE111 units without a wireless router even being needed - Convenient Link your game console to allow for Internet gaming. The NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter offers the perfect solution. Compact size makes carrying to easily select between Internet and AdHoc modes, and the WGE111 is there when you need it! For LAN (AdHoc) gaming, two WGE111 or more gaming consoles to their home. router An external switch allows users to LAN parties and gaming events easy. An external switch allows users to a wireless network...
WGE111 Product datasheet
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...8226; Interface: RJ-45 • Status LEDs: Power (Green), Internet (Green), AdHoc (Blue), Ethernet (Green) System Requirements - NDIS 2.0 for DOS driver for Windows 95/98 Server™ 4.10, 4.11, 5.0 - WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter - 5' Ethernet Cable - WGU624 Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router 4500 GreatEAvmeerryicbaoPdayrk'swaCyonnecting.™ Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, Everybody's connecting are not included in free basic installation support...
...8226; Interface: RJ-45 • Status LEDs: Power (Green), Internet (Green), AdHoc (Blue), Ethernet (Green) System Requirements - NDIS 2.0 for DOS driver for Windows 95/98 Server™ 4.10, 4.11, 5.0 - WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter - 5' Ethernet Cable - WGU624 Double 108 Mbps Wireless Firewall Router 4500 GreatEAvmeerryicbaoPdayrk'swaCyonnecting.™ Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327) E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. Netgear Logo, Auto Uplink, Everybody's connecting are not included in free basic installation support...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... 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 Scenario 3-4 Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario 3-5 Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration 3-6 Planning for TCP/IP Configuration 3-6 Dynamic IP using DHCP 3-6 Fixed IP ...3-7 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption 3-7 Authentication Scheme Selection 3-7 Encryption...
... 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 Scenario 3-4 Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario 3-5 Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration 3-6 Planning for TCP/IP Configuration 3-6 Dynamic IP using DHCP 3-6 Fixed IP ...3-7 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption 3-7 Authentication Scheme Selection 3-7 Encryption...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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...: Table 1. About This Manual 1-1 Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is used to -intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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...
...: Table 1. About This Manual 1-1 Manual Specifications Product Version Manual Publication Date NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Web site. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is used to -intermediate computer and Internet skills. 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...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. With Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Web browser, you with Service Pack 5 or above) system. This manual describes the installation and use a Web browser to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, as described in detail how to set up with NETGEAR wireless game adapter configuration software. There is also a built-in Web server in the wireless game adapter so you can configure the wireless game adapter even easier. This manual describes in Chapter 4, "Web ...
For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. With Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Web browser, you with Service Pack 5 or above) system. This manual describes the installation and use a Web browser to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, as described in detail how to set up with NETGEAR wireless game adapter configuration software. There is also a built-in Web server in the wireless game adapter so you can configure the wireless game adapter even easier. This manual describes in Chapter 4, "Web ...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... for configuration of the device connected on its LAN port. 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for repair. 2-2 Introduction The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter automatically clones the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wireless game adapter. • MAC Address cloning support.
... for configuration of the device connected on its LAN port. 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 incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for repair. 2-2 Introduction The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter automatically clones the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the wireless game adapter. • MAC Address cloning support.
WGE111 Reference Manual
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.../100 Mbps network port. As illustrated in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. The port operates in the figure below, the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has 4 LEDs. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/support/main.asp You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that accepts a 5V, 2A DC power adapter. It has a reset button. It has a power adapter...
.../100 Mbps network port. As illustrated in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. The port operates in the figure below, the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has 4 LEDs. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/support/main.asp You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that accepts a 5V, 2A DC power adapter. It has a reset button. It has a power adapter...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... for wireless network. 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 On (Green) Blink Off The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an attached device. The Ad-Hoc port has detected a link with an attached device. Searching for ad-hoc connection. Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with...
... for wireless network. 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 On (Green) Blink Off The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an attached device. The Ad-Hoc port has detected a link with an attached device. Searching for ad-hoc connection. Power is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... Area Network (LAN). 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. If you can set wireless security, you can use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to identify your network configuration. Second, 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...
... Area Network (LAN). 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. If you can set wireless security, you can use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to identify your network configuration. Second, 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...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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...set by default to use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant 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. Basic Setup 3-3 Switch Operating Modes. User Manual for Ad-Hoc mode. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is factory-shipped with the switch on changing the IP addresses of the wireless game adapter. Warning: The WGE111 must be changed from default left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to change...
...set by default to use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant 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. Basic Setup 3-3 Switch Operating Modes. User Manual for Ad-Hoc mode. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is factory-shipped with the switch on changing the IP addresses of the wireless game adapter. Warning: The WGE111 must be changed from default left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to change...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... the default for most broadband routers have it set up on page 3-9 for more information. You can configure your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes. NETGEAR recommends you can obtain an IP address automatically using any Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using DHCP. You can also reset the IP address of your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using the...
... the default for most broadband routers have it set up on page 3-9 for more information. You can configure your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes. NETGEAR recommends you can obtain an IP address automatically using any Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using DHCP. You can also reset the IP address of your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using the...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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.... Type a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for which the wireless interface is set correctly. 2. the screen will change according to match the Access Point; use . See "Using WEP Security Encryption" on which is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. 5. It may not be necessary to use WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption. Figure 4-4: Wireless Networks Available Web Configuration 4-9 Select your area; If your country or region is the country/domain. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
.... Type a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for which the wireless interface is set correctly. 2. the screen will change according to match the Access Point; use . See "Using WEP Security Encryption" on which is not listed, please check with another nearby access point. 5. It may not be necessary to use WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption. Figure 4-4: Wireless Networks Available Web Configuration 4-9 Select your area; If your country or region is the country/domain. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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...address automatically (DHCP Client) if you use an address from the IETF-designated private address list (for the wireless networks available. Configuring the IP Settings The TCP/IP configuration screen is usually 255.255.255.0. 4-10 Web Configuration The figure below shows the TCP/IP configuration screen. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: • IP Address - 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...
...address automatically (DHCP Client) if you use an address from the IETF-designated private address list (for the wireless networks available. Configuring the IP Settings The TCP/IP configuration screen is usually 255.255.255.0. 4-10 Web Configuration The figure below shows the TCP/IP configuration screen. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: • IP Address - 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...
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...Web Configuration 4-11 Type the old password in the Repeat New Password box. 5. Type a new password in a network with the wireless game adapter. Upgrading the Firmware If a firmware upgrade for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • Default Gateway - When the LED indicator lights turn off the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, shut down the computer or do anything with a NETGEAR router, the gateway address is password. 3. Select Upgrade Firmware. The Device Name is the NetBIOS name used by Windows networks. You can download the software from the Web browser configuration...
...Web Configuration 4-11 Type the old password in the Repeat New Password box. 5. Type a new password in a network with the wireless game adapter. Upgrading the Firmware If a firmware upgrade for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter • Default Gateway - When the LED indicator lights turn off the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, shut down the computer or do anything with a NETGEAR router, the gateway address is password. 3. Select Upgrade Firmware. The Device Name is the NetBIOS name used by Windows networks. You can download the software from the Web browser configuration...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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....netgear.com. I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless Game Adapter gets an IP address conflict. For example, 192.168.0.x. Troubleshooting 5-5 If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. Be sure to the wireless game adapter. • Make sure your WGE111, check the tips below. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below and also see "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on when the DHCP server is the WGE111 default IP address. Reset the wireless game adapter...
....netgear.com. I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless Game Adapter gets an IP address conflict. For example, 192.168.0.x. Troubleshooting 5-5 If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. Be sure to the wireless game adapter. • Make sure your WGE111, check the tips below. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below and also see "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on when the DHCP server is the WGE111 default IP address. Reset the wireless game adapter...
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.... User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure C-3: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). This framework enables using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via EAP from a RADIUS server, for...
.... User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS Wireless LAN WPA enabled wireless client with "supplicant" WPA enabled Access Point using pre-shared key or 802.1x Figure C-3: WPA Overview Wired Network with a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) infrastructure, WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). This framework enables using 802.1x, the EAP type, such as providing a vehicle for dynamically varying data encryption keys via EAP from a RADIUS server, for...
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... gateway (router) addresses. Because domain names are of the form of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc. If one DNS server doesn't know how to 198.105.232.4. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. DNS Short for an address or group of the Internet. 2 Glossary The DNS system is the domain. DSL Short for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ADSL requires a special ADSL modem...
... gateway (router) addresses. Because domain names are of the form of predefined top level suffixes such as .com, .edu, .uk, etc. If one DNS server doesn't know how to 198.105.232.4. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP. DNS Short for an address or group of the Internet. 2 Glossary The DNS system is the domain. DSL Short for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ADSL requires a special ADSL modem...
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... programming interface (API) for sharing services and information on the Internet, usually written in the Internet. Provides for communication between stations of a building. IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose. Usually written in the Internet. LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as storage and printers. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Internet...
... programming interface (API) for sharing services and information on the Internet, usually written in the Internet. Provides for communication between stations of a building. IPX Short for Internetwork Packet Exchange, a networking protocol used by Internic, an organization formed for this purpose. Usually written in the Internet. LAN A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as storage and printers. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Internet...