Linksys WGA54G manual Table of Contents

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction	1
Welcome	1
What’s in this Guide?	2
Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network	4
Network Topology	4
Roaming	4
Network Layout	4
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter	6
The Game Adapter’s LEDs	6
The Game Adapter’s Side Panel	7
Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter	8
Overview	8
Instructions	8
Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™	9
Overview	9
Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer	9
Starting the Setup Wizard	10
Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play	11
Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play	13
Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play	17
Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console	20
Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox®	21
Overview	21
Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Xbox	21
Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox	22
Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility	29
Overview	29
Accessing the Web Configuration Utility	29
The Setup Tab	30
The Advanced Settings Tab	32
The Help Tab	34
Appendix A: Troubleshooting	35

Common Problems and Solutions

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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 Introduction WelcomeAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Game Adapter Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Game Adapter’s LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game AdapterGame Adapter’s Side Panel Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter OverviewInstructions 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 TabSetup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Don’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP addressWhat Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WPA? What is Spread Spectrum?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity 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