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NETGEAR, Inc User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterE-mail support@netgear.com Technical SupportStatement of Conditions NETGEAR, INC. Support InformationTested to Comply with FCC Standards NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter WGE111Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference RegulationsVCCI Statement Chapter ContentsBasic Setup Chapter About This ManualChapter Chapter Web ConfigurationTroubleshooting Technical SpecificationsWireless Channels Appendix C Wireless Networking BasicsWireless Networking Overview Authentication and WEPContents 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 AdapterKey Features and Related NETGEAR Products What’s in the Box?NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, including Introduction LED Descriptions Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterReset Push Button Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter“Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario” on page Chapter Basic SetupPreparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter “Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario” on pageSystem Requirements Placement and Range GuidelinesYour System Operating ModesSwitch Position ModeWhat you do Wizard ConfigurationPersonal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario Fixed IP Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ConfigurationPlanning for TCP/IP Configuration Dynamic IP using DHCPUnderstanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Authentication Scheme SelectionSubnet 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 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Basic Setup3-14 Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP Chapter Web ConfigurationViewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status Connecting to the Wireless Game AdapterWireless Settings Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access IP SettingsDevice Information The data rate is set to Auto by default Data Rateg only - operates in 802.11g mode only b only - operates in 802.11b mode onlyNetwork Name SSID Using WEP Security EncryptionWireless Security Authentication TypeAutomatic Key Generation Passphrase Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc ModeUsing WPA-PSK Security Encryption Manual Entry ModeTo configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc access Viewing the Wireless Networks Available Configuring the IP SettingsFigure 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 DefaultsChapter Troubleshooting Go to “Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping” on pageGo to “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page Cause SymptomSolution Basic Tipswireless router or access point, wait, and then change the wireless game adapters IP addresssure 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 AddressingDotted-Decimal Value Table 5-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One OctetTable 5-2. Netmask Formats Number of BitsPrivate IP Addresses IP Configuration by DHCP Address Resolution ProtocolUnderstanding IP Addresses User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterAppendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Authentication and WEP Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer WorkgroupNetwork Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID Open System Authentication 802.11 Authentication3 Client connects to network Client attempting to connect 802.11b Authentication Open System Steps1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates Access Pointthe 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 Figure C-3 WPA Overview Wireless LANWired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control Login Authentication2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message WPA Data Encryption Key Management Optional AES Support to be Phased In Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIPMichael Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged Is WPA Perfect?Product Support for WPA The new WPA information element Changes to Wireless Access PointsThe WPA two-phase authentication Changes to Wireless Network AdaptersChanges to Wireless Client Programs 802.3 List of Glossary Terms1000BASE-T 802.1QDHCP User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterDynamic Host Configuration Protocol GlossaryInternet service provider User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterNetwork Address Translation User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterWINS User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterWindows Internet Naming Service GlossaryGlossary User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game AdapterNumerics Index