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Wireless A/G Game Adapter

4.Wait 30 seconds.

5.Set the second Game Adapter’s back panel switch to the Adhoc A position if you are using a Wireless-A (802.11a) network, or set the switch to the Adhoc B position if you are using a Wireless-G and/or B (802.11g and/or 802.11b) network.

6.Power on the second Game Adapter.

The Game Adapter should now work properly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network?

This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.

Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?

Yes, as long as the game supports multiple players over a LAN (local area network). Refer to the game’s user guide for more information.

What is the IEEE 802.11a standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11a standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11a standard. The 802.11a standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11b standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11b standard. The 802.11b standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?

It is one of the IEEE standards for wireless networks. The 802.11g standard allows wireless networking hardware from different manufacturers to communicate, provided that the hardware complies with the 802.11g standard. The 802.11g standard states a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.

mbps: one million bits per second; a unit of measurement for data transmission.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Linksys WGA54AG manual Frequently Asked Questions, What is the Ieee 802.11a standard?, What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?

Contents

Wireless A/ G Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Appendix a TroubleshootingList of Figures LED IndicatorsXbox’s Main Menu Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless A/G Game Adapter Network Layout Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingPlanning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Game Adapter’s LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterGame Adapter’s Side Panel Overview Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game AdapterInstructions Proceed to the next section, Starting the Setup Wizard Connecting the Game Adapter to Your ComputerSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Starting the Setup WizardSetup Wizard’s Password Screen Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayThen click the Next button Setup Wizard’s Confirmation ScreenSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play12 Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Manual Configuration Screen Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network 13 Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screen15 Setup Wizard’s 2.4 GHz Security Settings Screen 18 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 20 Setup Wizard’s Basic Settings Screen Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play21 Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screen 23 Setup Wizard’s Network Settings Screen 25 Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game ConsoleConnecting the Game Adapter to Your Xbox Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for XboxXbox’s Settings Screen Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your XboxXbox’s Advanced Screen On the Network Settings screen, select AdvancedXbox’s Wireless Settings Screen On the Wireless Status screen, select SettingsXbox’s Select Network Screen 12 Xbox’s Security KEY Screen 14 Xbox’s Wireless Status Screen Wireless A/G Game Adapter Utility’s Enter Network Password Screen Accessing the Web Configuration UtilityUtility’s Setup Screen Setup TabWEP Encryption IP Address This IP Address must be unique to your network Advanced Settings TabGateway Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here Cloning 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 is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11a standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is ad-hoc mode? What Ieee 802.11a features are supported?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is WEP? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix C Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Wireless A/G Game Adapter Reset, Network Mode Infra, AdHoc-A, AdHoc-B Appendix D Specifications10~85% Non Condensing Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory InformationFrance EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeLinksys Appendix G Contact Information