Linksys WGA54G manual Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter, Overview, Instructions

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter

Overview

The Fast Setup directions are provided for any gamer playing over a wireless network with WEP encryption disabled and SSID broadcast enabled. If you need to change the Game Adapter’s settings to match those of your wireless network, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™.” If you are connecting the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox®.”

Instructions

1.If the Game Adapter will be used for head-to-head play, move the back panel switch to the Adhoc position. If the Game Adapter will be used for Internet play, move the back panel switch to the Infrasturcture position.

2.Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s Network port.

3.Make sure your game console is powered off. Then plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the Ethernet network port of your game console.

Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

4.Plug the included power adapter into the Game Adapter’s Power port.

Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge protector.

5.Power on your game console, and set it for multiplayer gaming.

Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Game Adapter is complete.

Figure 4-2: Connect the Power

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security List of Figures LedsXbox’s Settings Screen Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Game Adapter Roaming Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter Game Adapter’s LEDsGame Adapter’s Side Panel Instructions Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game AdapterOverview Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer Starting the Setup Wizard Searching for the Game Adapter ScreenEasy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Setup Wizard’s Password ScreenSetup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen11 Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen 13 Setup Wizard’s Security Settings Screen WEP 15 Setup Wizard’s Network Settings Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play 17 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen19 Setup Wizard’s Basic Settings Screen 21 Setup Wizard’s Security Settings Screen WPA Personal Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console 23 Setup Wizard’s Confirmation ScreenSetting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox Connecting the Game Adapter to Your XboxSetting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox Xbox’s Settings ScreenXbox’s Advanced Screen Xbox’s Wireless Settings Screen Xbox’s Select Network Screen Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network12 Xbox’s Security KEY Screen 14 Xbox’s Wireless Status Screen Wireless-G Game Adapter Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility Accessing the Web Configuration UtilitySetup Tab Utility’s Setup ScreenWEP Encryption Advanced Settings Tab LANSecurity Help Tab Utility’s Help ScreenDon’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP address Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Setup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WPA?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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 Appendix D Specifications WGA54GOperating Humidity Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Appendix G Contact Information