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Linksys WGA54G manual Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer

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Wireless-G Game Adapter

Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™

Overview

This chapter provides instructions on how to connect the Game Adapter to your computer and then set up the Game Adapter for the kind of gaming you do. If you are connecting the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox®.”

Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer

1.Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s Network port. Then plug the other end into the Ethernet network port of your router or computer.

NOTE: For best results, plug the Game Adapter into a router for setup.

Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable

2. 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.

Proceed to the next section, “Starting the Setup Wizard.”

Figure 5-2: Connect the Power

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Linksys WGA54G manual Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer

Contents

Wireless- G Word definition Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Appendix B Wireless Security Leds List of Figures Xbox’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 Roaming Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Game Adapter’s LEDs Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter Game 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 Wizard Setup Wizard’s Password Screen Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play 11 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 Play 19 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 Console Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Xbox Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox Xbox’s Settings Screen Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox Xbox’s Advanced Screen Xbox’s Wireless Settings Screen Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Xbox’s Select Network Screen 12 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 Utility Utility’s Setup Screen Setup Tab WEP Encryption LAN Advanced Settings Tab Security Utility’s Help Screen Help Tab Setup Wizard doesn’t seem to work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Don’t know how to change the Game Adapter’s IP address What 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 Specifications Operating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix E Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix F Regulatory Information EC Declaration of Conformity Europe Appendix G Contact Information