NETGEAR WGE111 user manual System Requirements, Placement and Range Guidelines

User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter

System Requirements

Before installing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met:

•For connecting into a wired network, you must have the network set up and working with an access point or wireless router.

•For creating an Ad-Hoc network without an access point, all devices must have a receiver/ transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter adapter.)

If the default settings do not work, you will need to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Also, if you have more than one WGE111 in the network, only one can use the default IP address. You'll have to configure the others with unique IP addresses. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a personal computer with Internet browser software installed, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later) or Netscape® 6.0 (or later).

Placement and Range Guidelines

Computers and other Ethernet-enabled devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at more than 500 feet. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as:

•Large metal surfaces

•Microwaves

•2.4 GHz cordless phones

In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices.

3-2 Basic Setup