Linksys WGA54G manual Game Adapter’s Side Panel

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

The Game Adapter’s Side Panel

The Game Adapter’s mode switch, Reset button, and ports are located on the side panel of the Game Adapter.

Figure 3-2: Side Panel

Switch The switch is used to set the Game Adapter’s mode. The switch allows you to set the Game Adapter to Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode. If you will run the Setup Wizard or connect the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, then set the switch to the Infrastructure position. If you will follow the “Fast Setup” instructions, then set the switch to the Adhoc position.

Reset The Reset button is used to reset the Game Adapter to its factory default settings. To restore the factory defaults, press this button for approximately five seconds.

Network The Network port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable to your computer for setup or your game console for gaming.

Power The Power port is where you will connect the included power adapter.

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter

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Contents Wireless- G Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Leds List of FiguresXbox’s Settings Screen Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Game Adapter Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Game Adapter’s LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game AdapterGame Adapter’s Side Panel Overview Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game AdapterInstructions Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer Searching for the Game Adapter Screen Starting the Setup WizardSetup Wizard’s Password Screen Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlaySetup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play11 Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen 13 Setup Wizard’s Security Settings Screen WEP 15 Setup Wizard’s Network Settings 17 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play19 Setup Wizard’s Basic Settings Screen 21 Setup Wizard’s Security Settings Screen WPA Personal 23 Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game ConsoleConnecting the Game Adapter to Your Xbox Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for XboxXbox’s Settings Screen Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your XboxXbox’s Advanced Screen Xbox’s Wireless Settings Screen Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Xbox’s Select Network Screen12 Xbox’s Security KEY Screen 14 Xbox’s Wireless Status Screen Wireless-G Game Adapter Accessing the Web Configuration Utility Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration UtilityUtility’s Setup Screen Setup TabWEP Encryption LAN Advanced Settings TabSecurity Utility’s Help Screen Help TabCommon Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingDon’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP address Setup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? What is WPA?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix C Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter Wireless-G Game Adapter Wireless-G Game Adapter Wireless-G Game Adapter Wireless-G Game Adapter Wireless-G Game Adapter WGA54G Appendix D SpecificationsOperating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Appendix G Contact Information