Green House WGA54G manual Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console, Overview

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Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console

Now that the Game Adapter is configured properly, as shown in the previous three sections, you can connect to your game console and start gaming.

1.Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s LAN port, as shown in Figure 5-22.

2.Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the RJ-45 port of your game console.

Figure 5-22

3.Plug the supplied power cable into the Game Adapter’s Power port, as shown in Figure 5-23. Then, plug the other end into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge pro- tector.

4.Set your game console for multiplayer gaming as usual.

Figure 5-23

Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter’s Web-based Utility

Overview

The Game Adapter is designed to function properly after configuration using the Setup Wizard. However, if you would like to change these settings or make more advanced configuration changes, use your web browser and the Wireless- G Game Adapter’s Web-based Utility. This chapter explains how to use the Utility.

Starting the Web-based Utility

1.Open your web browser, and enter the Game Adapter’s IP address (the default is 192.168.1.250). Press the Enter key, and the screen shown in Figure 6-1 will appear. In lowercase letters, enter the default password, admin, in the Password field. Click the OK button. You can set a new pass- word on the Advanced screen later.

Figure 6-1

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Contents Wireless-G Game Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Features Wireless-G Game AdapterIntroduction Wireless-G Game Adapter’s LEDs Wireless-G Game Adapter’s Back PanelAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Setting Up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Network Play Fast Setup for Head-to- Head PlayConnecting the Game Adapter to Your PC Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Starting the Setup Wizard from Your PCAdvanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Instant Wireless Series Bit WEP Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet PlayInstant Wireless Series Overview Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game ConsoleStarting the Web-based Utility Setup WEP Encryption Advanced IP AddressHelp Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Appendix B Glossary Instant Wireless Series Environmental Appendix C SpecificationsAppendix E Contact Information Appendix D Warranty InformationCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved