WGE111 Installation Guide
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...://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. )NTERNET !D (OC 7'%7IRELESS'AME!DAPTER Mode Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) Switch Position Left position, which is set to the left position) Small, wireless-only network and all devices have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Make sure that the switch on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to...
...://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. )NTERNET !D (OC 7'%7IRELESS'AME!DAPTER Mode Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) Switch Position Left position, which is set to the left position) Small, wireless-only network and all devices have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Make sure that the switch on your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to...
WGE111 Installation Guide
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.../register. Action There is the WGE111 default IP address. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for the Wireless Game Adapter. Important, due to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is within range of the browser. 192.168.0.202 is a network configuration problem. • Make sure the wireless network security settings and the WGE111 security settings match. • Make sure...
.../register. Action There is the WGE111 default IP address. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for the Wireless Game Adapter. Important, due to a wireless network. • Make sure the WGE111 is within range of the browser. 192.168.0.202 is a network configuration problem. • Make sure the wireless network security settings and the WGE111 security settings match. • Make sure...
WGE111 Product datasheet
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... gaming options. The NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter offers the perfect solution. It can be attached to a game console's Ethernet port to link to console to LAN parties and gaming events easy. Convenient Link your game console to a wireless network, avoiding a tangle of unsightly cables in your game console to a wireless network, eliminating a tangle of wires As networking technology continues to evolve, the needs for a wireless network...
... gaming options. The NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter offers the perfect solution. It can be attached to a game console's Ethernet port to link to console to LAN parties and gaming events easy. Convenient Link your game console to a wireless network, avoiding a tangle of unsightly cables in your game console to a wireless network, eliminating a tangle of wires As networking technology continues to evolve, the needs for a wireless network...
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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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 ...14 Is WPA Perfect? ...C-16 Product Support for WPA C-16 Supporting a Mixture of Glossary Terms D-1 Index Contents iii Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended 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...
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 ...14 Is WPA Perfect? ...C-16 Product Support for WPA C-16 Supporting a Mixture of Glossary Terms D-1 Index Contents iii Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup C-2 Network Name: Extended 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...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. This manual 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 used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that...
This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. This manual 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 used to highlight information of importance or special interest. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... Mbps hub or switch for configuration of the wireless game adapter. • MAC Address cloning support. PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of the parts are : • Extremely compact size. • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter software that assures fast and easy setup for repair. 2-2 Introduction The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... Mbps hub or switch for configuration of the wireless game adapter. • MAC Address cloning support. PC Networking Tutorial • Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of the parts are : • Extremely compact size. • Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter software that assures fast and easy setup for repair. 2-2 Introduction The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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.... 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 one 10/100 Mbps network port. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product...
.... 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 one 10/100 Mbps network port. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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...User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 See the table below for ad-hoc connection. Data is supplied to the wireless game adapter. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with an attached device. Searching for wireless network. Data is being transmitted... or received by the Internet port. 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 a 10 or 100 Mbps device...
...User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 See the table below for ad-hoc connection. Data is supplied to the wireless game adapter. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with an attached device. Searching for wireless network. Data is being transmitted... or received by the Internet port. 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 a 10 or 100 Mbps device...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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..." on page 3-6. 2. 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 it up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-9. 3. After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the...
..." on page 3-6. 2. 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 it up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-9. 3. After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... Ethernet-enabled devices can use the default IP address. 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 concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the...
... Ethernet-enabled devices can use the default IP address. 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 concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. Warning: The WGE111 must be rebooted if you need 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 Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is set to the left, which is factory-shipped with...
... to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. Warning: The WGE111 must be rebooted if you need 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 Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is set to the left, which is factory-shipped with...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... on the back of the WGE111 is lit when connected to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the router or separate) without any security features enabled. What you need to Infrastructure Mode. 3. 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...
... on the back of the WGE111 is lit when connected to a network-enabled game console. 3-4 Basic Setup Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the router or separate) without any security features enabled. What you need to Infrastructure Mode. 3. 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...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... management - Enjoy your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. use TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless Game Adapter, you want to match your IP configuration using DHCP You can change your network, or change the default IP address of these options. When you want to change the wireless security settings to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from a Web...
... management - Enjoy your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. use TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless Game Adapter, you want to match your IP configuration using DHCP You can change your network, or change the default IP address of these options. When you want to change the wireless security settings to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from a Web...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... wireless access to your network prevents intruders from the data encryption. Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you are unique on your router. Note: The authentication scheme is using the Internet for such activities as purchases or banking, those computers that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
... wireless access to your network prevents intruders from the data encryption. Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you are unique on your router. Note: The authentication scheme is using the Internet for such activities as purchases or banking, those computers that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter...
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... your router or access point. Encryption Strength Choices Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page C-5 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to "Authentication and WEP" on your network. These values are case sensitive. • Manual. User Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined...
... your router or access point. Encryption Strength Choices Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page C-5 for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to "Authentication and WEP" on your network. These values are case sensitive. • Manual. User Manual for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... even if they have intercepted the data. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to access the wireless game adapter configuration from this passphrase. an encryption key differing in a Microsoft Windows networking environment. You can use a PC with a Microsoft Windows...ME, 2000, or XP) operating system and with far greater protection than WEP. To install and set up your network and the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter, you can use a fixed or dynamic IP address will allow you to change the IP settings of a shared...
... even if they have intercepted the data. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to access the wireless game adapter configuration from this passphrase. an encryption key differing in a Microsoft Windows networking environment. You can use a PC with a Microsoft Windows...ME, 2000, or XP) operating system and with far greater protection than WEP. To install and set up your network and the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter, you can use a fixed or dynamic IP address will allow you to change the IP settings of a shared...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... from gleaning information about the encryption key and alerts administrators, but it also causes users to lose network connectivity for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Is WPA Perfect? However, a mixed mode supporting WPA and non-WPA clients would offer network security that is no single security tactic is a definite step forward in WLAN security over WEP...
... from gleaning information about the encryption key and alerts administrators, but it also causes users to lose network connectivity for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Is WPA Perfect? However, a mixed mode supporting WPA and non-WPA clients would offer network security that is no single security tactic is a definite step forward in WLAN security over WEP...
WGE111 Reference Manual
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... your wireless network adapters to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. For wireless network adapter drivers that are compatible with 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 network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. Wireless Networking Basics C-17 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Changes to Wireless...
... your wireless network adapters to the Wireless Zero Configuration service. For wireless network adapter drivers that are compatible with 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 network adapter vendor and update the wireless network adapter driver. Wireless Networking Basics C-17 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Changes to Wireless...
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... do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new...
... do is loaded in the wireless adapter driver. User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to permit the configuration of WPA authentication (and preshared key) and the new WPA encryption algorithms (TKIP and the optional AES component). The firmware is automatically updated when the wireless network adapter driver is obtain the new...