NETGEAR WGE111 user manual Contents, Chapter About This Manual, Introduction, Basic Setup

Contents

Chapter 1

About This Manual

Audience, Conventions, Scope	1-1
How to Use this Manual	1-2
How to Print this Manual	1-3
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter	2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products	2-2
What’s in the Box?	2-2
Hardware Description	2-3
Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111	2-4
Reset Push Button	2-5
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter	3-1
System Requirements	3-2
Placement and Range Guidelines	3-2
Operating Modes	3-3
Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario	3-4
Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario	3-5
Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration	3-6
Planning for TCP/IP Configuration	3-6
Dynamic IP using DHCP	3-6
Fixed IP	3-6
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption	3-7
Authentication Scheme Selection	3-7
Encryption Strength Choices	3-8
Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security	3-9
Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant	3-9

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