Linksys WGA54G manual Appendix a Troubleshooting, Common Problems and Solutions

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the Wireless-G Game Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.

Common Problems and Solutions

1.I cannot connect to the Game Adapter. Follow these instructions:

1.Open the Web Configuration Utility. (Refer to “Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility” for more details.)

2.On the Setup screen, make sure that the SSID is the same as the SSID of your wireless network.

3.Click the Edit Wireless Security button.

4.On the WEP Encryption screen, make sure that all of the WEP settings are the same as the WEP settings of your wireless network.

2.I don’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP address.

1.Open the Web Configuration Utility. (Refer to “Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility” for more details.)

2.On the Advanced Settings screen, select Use the following IP settings.

3.Enter the Game Adapter’s new IP address in the IP Address fields.

4.Click the Apply button to save the new IP address.

5.If you encounter problems, power the Game Adapter off and on again, or push the Reset button. Then try to change its IP address again.

3.The Setup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properly.

Make sure that the Game Adapter’s back panel switch is set the Infra position. Then run the Setup Wizard again.

4.I used the “Fast Setup” instructions for my two Adapters, but the multiplayer gaming doesn’t work. Follow these instructions:

1.Unplug the power from both Adapters.

2.Set the Game Adapter’s back panel switch to the Adhoc position.

3.Power on one Game Adapter.

4.Wait 30 seconds.

5.Set the second Game Adapter’s back panel switch to the Adhoc position.

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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 Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome 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 Instructions Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game AdapterOverview 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 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 WGA54G Appendix D SpecificationsOperating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationEC Declaration of Conformity Europe Appendix G Contact Information