Linksys WGA54G manual Setup Tab, Utility’s Setup Screen

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

The Setup Tab

The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Utility.

Firmware - This shows the version number and date of the firmware that is currently installed.

MAC - The MAC address of the Game Adapter is displayed here.

Network Type - Select the type of network you are using, Wireless-G Mode (for 802.11g and/or 802.11b networking) or Wireless-A Mode (for 802.11a networking).

SSID - Enter the SSID or name of your wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not include more than 32 keyboard characters.

Network Type - Select the mode of your wireless network, Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc. Infrastructure mode is used when wireless and wired devices communicate using a wireless access point. Ad-Hoc mode is used when multiple wireless devices communicate directly with each other, such as when playing head-to-head games.

If you have selected Ad-Hoc for the Network Type, then select the channel of your wireless network from the Channel drop-down menu.

Security - If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default setting, Disabled. If you want to use WEP encryption, select Enabled and click the Edit Wireless Security button. For instructions on how to configure the security settings, refer to the following section about the WEP Encryption screen.

Status - This indicates the status of the Game Adapter’s connection to your wireless network.

A list of wireless networks is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Their SSIDs, MAC addresses, Channel settings, Signal Strength ratings, and Modes are shown.

SSID - This is the name of the wireless network.

MAC Address - This is the MAC address of the network’s access point.

Channel - The Channel setting of the wireless network is shown here.

Signal Strength (%) - Displayed here is the percentage of wireless signal strength available.

Mode - Shown here are the wireless standard and mode used by the network. A lock is displayed if the network has its wireless security enabled.

Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility

Figure 7-2: Utility’s Setup Screen

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The Setup Tab

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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 Introduction WelcomeAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Game Adapter Planning Your Wireless Network Network TopologyRoaming Network LayoutPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter Game Adapter’s LEDsGame Adapter’s Side Panel Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter OverviewInstructions 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 ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsDon’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP address Setup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properlyFrequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?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 Appendix D Specifications WGA54GOperating Humidity Appendix E Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix F Regulatory Information FCC StatementEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Appendix G Contact Information