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NETGEAR user manual Chapter Introduction, About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter

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Introduction

This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter.

About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. NETGEAR wireless game adapters are fast and easy to set up with NETGEAR wireless game adapter configuration software. With Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Web browser, you can configure the wireless game adapter even easier. This manual describes the installation and use of the WGE111 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE 2nd edition, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above) system.

For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. This manual describes in detail how to set up the Model WGE111 wireless game adapter and provides you with further reference information.

Chapter 3, “Basic Setup” provides information on the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant, a program developed by NETGEAR for fast and easy device configuration. There is also a built-in Web server in the wireless game adapter so you can use a Web browser to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, as described in Chapter 4, “Web Configuration”.

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NETGEAR user manual Chapter Introduction, About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter

Contents

NETGEAR, Inc User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterStatement of Conditions Technical SupportNETGEAR, INC. Support Information E-mail support@netgear.comTested to Comply with FCC Standards NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter WGE111Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure StatementVCCI Statement Basic Setup ContentsChapter About This Manual ChapterTroubleshooting Chapter Web ConfigurationTechnical Specifications ChapterWireless Networking Overview Appendix C Wireless Networking BasicsAuthentication and WEP Wireless ChannelsContents Audience, Conventions, Scope Chapter About This ManualHow to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterChapter Introduction About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterWhat’s in the Box? Key Features and Related NETGEAR ProductsNETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, including Introduction See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter LED DescriptionsReset Push Button Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterPreparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter Basic Setup“Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario” on page “Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario” on pageSystem Requirements Placement and Range GuidelinesSwitch Position Operating ModesMode Your SystemWhat you do Wizard ConfigurationPersonal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario Planning for TCP/IP Configuration Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ConfigurationDynamic IP using DHCP Fixed IPAuthentication Scheme Selection Understanding WEP Authentication and EncryptionSubnet mask Encryption Strength Choices Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistanta. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Wireless Game Adapter Double-click setup.exe if the program does not start automatically Select the Infrastructure and/or Ad-Hoc mode network settings Select the TCP/IP Settings Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter3-14 Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP Chapter Web ConfigurationViewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status Connecting to the Wireless Game AdapterWireless Settings IP Settings Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode AccessDevice Information g only - operates in 802.11g mode only Data Rateb only - operates in 802.11b mode only The data rate is set to Auto by defaultWireless Security Using WEP Security EncryptionAuthentication Type Network Name SSIDUsing WPA-PSK Security Encryption Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc ModeManual Entry Mode Automatic Key Generation PassphraseTo configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc access Configuring the IP Settings Viewing the Wireless Networks AvailableFigure 4-4 Wireless Networks Available The default values are suitable for most users and situations Upgrading the Firmware Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter PasswordFigure 4-7 Restore Factory Defaults screen Restoring the Factory DefaultsGo to “Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping” on page Chapter TroubleshootingGo to “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page Solution SymptomBasic Tips Causechange the wireless game adapters IP address wireless router or access point, wait, and thensure all the devices are on the same IP network Configuration Assistant” on page 3-9 for See “Using the NETGEAR Smart WizardI cannot configure the WGE111 from a browser Frequently Asked QuestionsTroubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using PingRestoring the Default Configuration and Password Troubleshooting User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterTechnical Specifications Appendix A Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterIP Addresses and the Internet Appendix B Understanding IP AddressesThe five address classes are Class A Netmask Figure 5-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address Subnet AddressingTable 5-2. Netmask Formats Table 5-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One OctetNumber of Bits Dotted-Decimal ValuePrivate IP Addresses IP Configuration by DHCP Address Resolution ProtocolUnderstanding IP Addresses User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterWireless Networking Overview Appendix C Wireless Networking BasicsInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Authentication and WEPNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID Open System Authentication 802.11 Authentication1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates 802.11b Authentication Open System StepsAccess Point 3 Client connects to network Client attempting to connectthe data 1. Do Not Use WEP TheKey Size WEP Configuration OptionsWireless Channels WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security?The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured passphrase on both the stations and the access point. This obviates the need for an authentication server, which in many home and small office environments will not be available nor desirable. Possible cipher suites include WEP, TKIP, and AES Advanced Encryption Standard. We talk more about TKIP and AES when addressing data privacy below Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Wireless LANLogin Authentication Figure C-3 WPA Overview2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP Optional AES Support to be Phased InMichael Is WPA Perfect? Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is DiscouragedProduct Support for WPA The WPA two-phase authentication Changes to Wireless Access PointsChanges to Wireless Network Adapters The new WPA information elementChanges to Wireless Client Programs 1000BASE-T List of Glossary Terms802.1Q 802.3Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterGlossary DHCPInternet service provider User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterNetwork Address Translation User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterWindows Internet Naming Service User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterGlossary WINSGlossary User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterNumerics Index