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....11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in the game console. Make sure that the switch on network- Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on . • The Internet light is lit. • The Ethernet light is lit. 4. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. What you need to follow the instructions below. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or other Ethernet...
....11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in the game console. Make sure that the switch on network- Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on . • The Internet light is lit. • The Ethernet light is lit. 4. B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. What you need to follow the instructions below. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or other Ethernet...
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C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/... Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-2 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-3 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview 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...
C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters C-17 Changes to IEEE 802.11i C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/... Service Set Identification (ESSID C-2 Authentication and WEP C-2 802.11 Authentication C-3 Open System Authentication C-3 Shared Key Authentication C-4 Overview 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...
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... Netscape® 6.0 (or later). To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a personal computer with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will need to configure the others with an access point or wireless router. • For creating an Ad-Hoc network without an access point, all devices must have the network set up...
... Netscape® 6.0 (or later). To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a personal computer with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will need to configure the others with an access point or wireless router. • For creating an Ad-Hoc network without an access point, all devices must have the network set up...
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... 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 left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to the left, which is factory-shipped with the switch on page 3-9 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Switch Operating Modes The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... 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 left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to the left, which is factory-shipped with the switch on page 3-9 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Switch Operating Modes The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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...switch on the back of the WGE111 is lit when connected to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following: ...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in the game console. 2. 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 . • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point...
...switch on the back of the WGE111 is lit when connected to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following: ...WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in the game console. 2. 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 . • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point...
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....11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in your PS2 or Xbox manual to run the initial configuration. Connect the power adapter to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on the back of your game console. Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario...
....11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in your PS2 or Xbox manual to run the initial configuration. Connect the power adapter to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on the back of your game console. Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario...
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... as purchases or banking, those computers that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. Basic Setup 3-7 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 your...
... as purchases or banking, those computers that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. Basic Setup 3-7 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 your...
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... 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). There are two methods for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on all computers and access points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. These characters are not case sensitive. 3-8 Basic Setup For...
... 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). There are two methods for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on all computers and access points in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. These characters are not case sensitive. 3-8 Basic Setup For...
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... below shows the Status screen. 4-2 Web Configuration Note: Remember to save modifications made on the left of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must be on any changes must be prompted for the user name and password. As this screen. Note: The...password you set using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant. 4. 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 have a Web browser program installed such as your access point/router. 1. In the...
... below shows the Status screen. 4-2 Web Configuration Note: Remember to save modifications made on the left of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must be on any changes must be prompted for the user name and password. As this screen. Note: The...password you set using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant. 4. 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 have a Web browser program installed such as your access point/router. 1. In the...
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...Name (SSID) Choose a descriptive name for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter for detailed information. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) - For example, NETGEAR is not the same as the Access Point you want to connect to. Wireless Security Select the option to Auto by default. ... name for Infrastructure mode, which is strongest. This value is set to match the Access Point; See the next section, "Using WEP Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Data Rate Select the desired data rate. The data rate is also case-sensitive....
...Name (SSID) Choose a descriptive name for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter for detailed information. • WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) - For example, NETGEAR is not the same as the Access Point you want to connect to. Wireless Security Select the option to Auto by default. ... name for Infrastructure mode, which is strongest. This value is set to match the Access Point; See the next section, "Using WEP Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Data Rate Select the desired data rate. The data rate is also case-sensitive....
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...printable characters in the Passphrase box. User Manual for encryption is generated from this passphrase. The 256 Bit key used for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Using WEP Security Encryption Authentication Type Select Open System or Shared Key authentication, as used and enter the matching WEP key information .... Be sure to click Apply to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key box will automatically be identical on all PCs and Access Points in the selected key box. • For 64 bit WEP - Web Configuration 4-7 Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption Enter a word or...
...printable characters in the Passphrase box. User Manual for encryption is generated from this passphrase. The 256 Bit key used for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Using WEP Security Encryption Authentication Type Select Open System or Shared Key authentication, as used and enter the matching WEP key information .... Be sure to click Apply to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key box will automatically be identical on all PCs and Access Points in the selected key box. • For 64 bit WEP - Web Configuration 4-7 Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption Enter a word or...
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...box. 4. b only, or Auto to have the wireless game adapter automatically determine the data rate to use. Viewing the Wireless Networks Available This Wireless Networks Available screen shows the wireless networks that the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter detects. no data encryption. • WEP (Wired Equivalent...please check with another nearby access point. 5. the operating Channel/Frequency & Regulatory Domain must be set to operate the router in your region from the drop-down list. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc...
...box. 4. b only, or Auto to have the wireless game adapter automatically determine the data rate to use. Viewing the Wireless Networks Available This Wireless Networks Available screen shows the wireless networks that the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter detects. no data encryption. • WEP (Wired Equivalent...please check with another nearby access point. 5. the operating Channel/Frequency & Regulatory Domain must be set to operate the router in your region from the drop-down list. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc...
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...Gateway address and the last number needs to the TCP/IP based internet, NETGEAR recommends that are reachable on the network. • Subnet Mask - Click Refresh to the Wireless Game Adapter. The figure below shows the TCP/IP configuration screen. the subnet mask ...usually 255.255.255.0. 4-10 Web Configuration 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 the wireless networks available. Click Scan to configure the IP address of addresses...
...Gateway address and the last number needs to the TCP/IP based internet, NETGEAR recommends that are reachable on the network. • Subnet Mask - Click Refresh to the Wireless Game Adapter. The figure below shows the TCP/IP configuration screen. the subnet mask ...usually 255.255.255.0. 4-10 Web Configuration 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 the wireless networks available. Click Scan to configure the IP address of addresses...
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... correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the same wireless parameters. If it is solid but cannot connect. The WGE111 is connected to an access point. Symptom The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has no power. Solution • Make sure the power cord is connected to the wireless game adapter. • Make sure the power adapter is attempting to connect to the wireless game adapter. Make sure the wireless network...
... correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with the same wireless parameters. If it is solid but cannot connect. The WGE111 is connected to an access point. Symptom The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has no power. Solution • Make sure the power cord is connected to the wireless game adapter. • Make sure the power adapter is attempting to connect to the wireless game adapter. Make sure the wireless network...
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...on the same wireless network as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the wireless game adapter off all devices. Troubleshooting 5-3 I can't get the configuration utility to show the wireless game adapter. -orI can't open the configuration software with my wireless game adapter. If not... and wireless game adapter securely. There is on the wireless game adapter. If it directly to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are the same for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or...
...on the same wireless network as the wireless router or access point. • Turn the wireless game adapter off all devices. Troubleshooting 5-3 I can't get the configuration utility to show the wireless game adapter. -orI can't open the configuration software with my wireless game adapter. If not... and wireless game adapter securely. There is on the wireless game adapter. If it directly to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are the same for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or...
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... DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Finally, connect the other Ethernet-enabled devices. Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for information on your network. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter I am using...
... DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. Finally, connect the other Ethernet-enabled devices. Check to make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for information on your network. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter I am using...
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... offers two methods for the wireless link is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically back down from one access point, it moves into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Wireless Networking Basics C-1 This mode provides wireless connectivity to another . As a result, wireless clients can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio...
... offers two methods for the wireless link is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically back down from one access point, it moves into wired Ethernet data, acting as a bridge between the wired LAN and wireless clients. Wireless Networking Basics C-1 This mode provides wireless connectivity to another . As a result, wireless clients can operate the wireless LAN in the unlicensed radio...
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... encryption is no access point involved in this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by Microsoft networking in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as peer-to exchange data or share printers as network name. C-2 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Ad Hoc...
... encryption is no access point involved in this configuration, network packets are directly sent and received by Microsoft networking in the various Windows operating systems. Some vendors also refer to ad hoc networking as peer-to exchange data or share printers as network name. C-2 Wireless Networking Basics User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Ad Hoc...
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... IEEE 802.11 standard defines two types of its SSID. • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. 2. The station listens for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate...
... IEEE 802.11 standard defines two types of its SSID. • Shared Key Authentication requires that the station and the access point have the same WEP Key to the access point. 2. The station listens for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate...
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... 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. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP key and the access point authenticates the station. 5. The access point decrypts...
... 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. If the decrypted text matches the original challenge text, then the access point and the station share the same WEP key and the access point authenticates the station. 5. The access point decrypts...