Linksys WGA600N manual Chapter Product Overview, Front Panel, Back Panel

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1:

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter.TheAdaptergiveswirelessconnectioncapabilities to any wired Ethernet-equipped game console. The Game Adapter can be used in several different ways. If you have an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your Xbox®, Xbox 360, PlayStation®2 or 3, or GameCube™ attach to the network so you can get into online games without running wires to the game room. Or, use a pair of Game Adapters to form a “cable-less cable” between two game consoles for head-to-head gaming – in the same room, or all the way across the house. There’s also a special “Wireless LAN Party” mode to connect several consoles at once.

Front Panel

Security Button  If you have an Access Point that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use the Security button to automatically configure the Adapter’s wireless security for your wireless network.

Power  (Green/Orange)  The Power LED alternates between orange and green during booting, diagnostics, system self-test and firmware upgrades. The Power LED will stay green once the Adapter is powered on and ready.

Ethernet  (Green) The Ethernet LED lights up when the Adapter is connected to a device through the Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing, the Adapter is sending or receiving data over that port.

Wireless  (Green) The Wireless LED lights up when there is a wireless connection. If the LED is flashing, the Adapter is sending or receiving data over the wireless network.

Security  (Green) The Security LED indicates when wireless security is enabled.

Back Panel

Ethernet  The Ethernet port connects the Adapter to your gaming console, wired PC or other Ethernet network device.

Reset  The Reset button can be used to reboot the Adapter or to restore the Adapter’s factory default settings.

•To reboot the adapter, press and release the Reset button quickly using a pin or straightened paper clip.

•To restore the factory default settings, press the Reset button for approximately five seconds, using a pin or straightened paper clip ( factory defaults can also be restored via the Tools > System screen of the Adapter’s web‑based utility).

Power  The Power port is where you will connect the power adapter.

NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Adapter and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Adapter is reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration settings.

Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter