User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
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NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter WGE111
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards
VCCI Statement
Federal Communications Commission FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
Contents
Basic Setup
Chapter About This Manual
Chapter
Chapter Web Configuration
Troubleshooting
Technical Specifications
Chapter
Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Authentication and WEP
Wireless Channels
Contents
Chapter About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Scope
How to Use this Manual
How to Print this Manual
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
About This Manual
About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
Chapter Introduction
NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, including
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
What’s in the Box?
Introduction
Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111
See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights
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LED Descriptions
Reset Push Button
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Introduction
Chapter Basic Setup
Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
“Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario” on page
“Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario” on page
Placement and Range Guidelines
System Requirements
Operating Modes
Switch Position
Mode
Your System
Wizard Configuration
What you do
Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario
Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration
Planning for TCP/IP Configuration
Dynamic IP using DHCP
Fixed IP
Subnet mask
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption
Authentication Scheme Selection
Encryption Strength Choices
Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant
Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security
a. 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
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Basic Setup
Chapter Web Configuration
Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP
Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter
Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status
Wireless Settings
Device Information
Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access
IP Settings
Data Rate
g only - operates in 802.11g mode only
b only - operates in 802.11b mode only
The data rate is set to Auto by default
Using WEP Security Encryption
Wireless Security
Authentication Type
Network Name SSID
Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode
Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption
Manual Entry Mode
Automatic Key Generation Passphrase
To configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc access
Figure 4-4 Wireless Networks Available
Viewing the Wireless Networks Available
Configuring the IP Settings
The default values are suitable for most users and situations
Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password
Upgrading the Firmware
Restoring the Factory Defaults
Figure 4-7 Restore Factory Defaults screen
Go to “Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page
Chapter Troubleshooting
Go to “Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping” on page
Symptom
Solution
Basic Tips
Cause
sure all the devices are on the same IP network
wireless router or access point, wait, and then
change the wireless game adapters IP address
See “Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard
Configuration Assistant” on page 3-9 for
Frequently Asked Questions
I cannot configure the WGE111 from a browser
Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
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Troubleshooting
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses
IP Addresses and the Internet
The five address classes are Class A
Netmask
Subnet Addressing
Figure 5-2 Example of Subnetting a Class B Address
Table 5-1. Netmask Notation Translation Table for One Octet
Table 5-2. Netmask Formats
Number of Bits
Dotted-Decimal Value
Private IP Addresses
Address Resolution Protocol
IP Configuration by DHCP
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Understanding IP Addresses
Infrastructure Mode
Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics
Wireless Networking Overview
Network Name Extended Service Set Identification ESSID
Authentication and WEP
Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup
802.11 Authentication
Open System Authentication
802.11b Authentication Open System Steps
1 Authentication request sent to AP 2 AP authenticates
Access Point
3 Client connects to network Client attempting to connect
1. Do Not Use WEP The
the data
WEP Configuration Options
Key Size
Wireless Channels
WPA Wireless Security
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?
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
Wireless LAN
Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network Access Control
Login Authentication
Figure C-3 WPA Overview
2. The access point replies with an EAP-request identity message
WPA Data Encryption Key Management
Michael
Optional AES Support to be Phased In
Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP
Product Support for WPA
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged
Is WPA Perfect?
Changes to Wireless Access Points
The WPA two-phase authentication
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters
The new WPA information element
Changes to Wireless Client Programs
List of Glossary Terms
1000BASE-T
802.1Q
802.3
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Glossary
DHCP
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Internet service provider
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Network Address Translation
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Windows Internet Naming Service
Glossary
WINS
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Glossary
Index
Numerics