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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc . ® Model No . Game Adapter Wir eless- G WGA54G User Guide WIRELESS.
Wireless-G Game Adapter Copyright and T rademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice . Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc . and/or its affiliates in the U.S . and certain other countrie s. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Wireless-G Game Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Chapte.
Wireless-G Game Adapter Frequently Asked Questions 36 Appendix B: Wireless Security 39 Security Precautions 39 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 39 Appendix C: Glossary 42 Appendix D: Specific.
Wireless-G Game Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: LEDS 6 Figure 3-2: Side Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8 Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Ne.
Wireless-G Game Adapter Figure 6-4: Xbox’s SETTINGS Screen 22 Figure 6-5: Xbox’s NETWORK SETTINGS Screen 23 Figure 6-6: Xbox’s ADVANCED Screen 23 Figure 6-7: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen 24 F.
1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction We lc o m e Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Game Adapter . With this Adapter , your wireless gaming experience will be faster and easier than ever .
2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Game Adapter What’ s in t his Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless-G Game Adapter . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Game Adapter’s applications and this User Guide .
3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Game Adapter • Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Game Adapter’s technical specifications. • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Game Adapter ’ s warranty information .
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter . Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel.
5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless-G Game Adapter When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LEDs Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’ s LEDs The Game Adapter's LEDs indicate the status of its power and connections.
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s Side Panel Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’ s Side P anel The Game Adapter’ s mode switch, Reset button, and ports are located on the side panel of the Game Adapter .
8 Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter Overview Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter Overview The Fast Setup directions are provided for any gamer playing over a wireless network with WEP encr yption disabled and SSID broadcast enabled.
9 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Overview Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation ® 2 or GameCu.
10 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless-G Game Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Insert the Setup Wizar d CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive . The Setup Wizard should run automatically , and the Welcome screen should appear .
11 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 2. When the Game Adapter has been located, enter its default password, admin . Then click Enter .
12 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 2. Select one of the Easy settings. When setting up the first Game Adapter , click the Adapter 1 radio button.
13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration for Hea d-to-Head Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 4. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Re gistration button to register the Game Adapter , or click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard.
14 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration for Hea d-to-Head Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 2. Click the Advanced | Manual C onfigur ation radio button. Then click the Next button.
15 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration for Hea d-to-Head Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 4. On the Security Settings screen for your wireless network, your security options are 64-bit WEP , 128-bit WEP , or WP A P ersonal .
16 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration for Hea d-to-Head Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 5. The Network Settings screen will appear . Enter an IP Address, IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask), and Gateway appropriate for your network setup.
17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Setup Wizard Config uration for Internet Play Wireless-G Game Adapter Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’ s Co ngratulations Screen 7.
18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Setup Wizard Config uration for Internet Play Wireless-G Game Adapter 2. In the SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 802.11g) and/or Wireless-G (2.
19 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Setup Wizard Config uration for Internet Play Wireless-G Game Adapter • WP A Personal offers two encr yption methods, TKIP and AES, with d ynamic encryption keys.
20 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 o r GameCube™ Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console Wireless-G Game Adapter 5. On the Confirmation screen, verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct. Then clic k the Ye s button to save these settings.
21 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Overview Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox ® Overview This chapter provides instructions on how to connect and set up the Game Adapter for X box gaming.
22 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter Setting up the Game Adapter Using Y our Xbox 1. T o set up the Game Adapter , select SETTINGS on the Xbox main menu. 2.
23 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter 3. On the NETWORK SETTINGS screen, select ADV ANCED .
24 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter 5. On the WIRELESS ST A TUS screen, select SETTINGS .
25 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter 7. On the SELECT NETWOR K screen, select the name of the wireless network you want to use . (Y ou may n eed to scroll down to see additional network names.
26 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter 9. On the SECURITY TYPE screen, select the appropriate level of W EP encryption, 64-BIT WEP or 12 8-BIT WEP . 10. On the SECURITY KEY screen, enter the WEP key in hexadecimal characters and then select DONE .
27 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter 11. On the WIRELESS SETTINGS screen, select APPL Y to save your new settings. 12. On the WIRELESS ST A TUS screen, click MORE to see additional details.
28 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless-G Game Adapter 13. After you have reviewed the netw ork settings, click OK to exit this scr een, 14. Go back to the Xbox main menu, and set your Xbox to multiplayer gaming.
29 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility Overview Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utilit y Overview This chapter will describe each web page of the Utility and each page’s k ey functions.
30 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility The Setup Tab Wireless-G Game Adapter The Setup T ab The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Utility . Firmware - This shows the version number and date of the firmware that is currently installed.
31 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility The Setup Tab Wireless-G Game Adapter T o connect to one of these networks, select a network and then click the Connect button. If you want to update this list of wireless networks, click the Refresh button.
32 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility The Advanced Settings Ta b Wireless-G Game Adapter The Advanced Settings T ab Use the Advanced Settings screen to change the Game Adapter’s adv anced wireless settings, clone a M AC address onto the Game Adapter , change the password, or restore its default settings.
33 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility The Advanced Settings Ta b Wireless-G Game Adapter Security Administrative P assword - Y ou should always change the Game Adapter’ s password from its factory default, admin .
34 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility The Help Tab Wireless-G Game Adapter The Help T ab The Help scr een offers links to the Link sys website , the online version of this User Guide, and the Adobe website . Y ou can also use this screen to upgrade the Game Adapter ’ s fir mware .
35 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions.
36 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Game Adapter 6. Power on the second Game Adapter . The Game Adapter should now work properly .
37 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Game Adapter • Power Management What is ad-hoc mode? When a wireless network is set to ad-hoc mode , the wireless-equipped computers are configured to communicate directly with each other .
38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Game Adapter What is Spread Spec trum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency tec hnique developed by the militar y for use in reliable , secure , mission-critical communications systems.
39 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Securit y Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
40 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Game Adapter SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID .
41 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless-G Game Adapter WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS serv er , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or A.
42 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix C: Glossar y 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.
43 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other .
44 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency .
45 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter IEEE (The I nstitute of E lectrical and E lectronics E ngineers) - An independent institute that de velops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.
46 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.
47 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that perfor ms a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices.
48 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless-G Game Adapter UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require ackno wledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing softw are or firmware with a newer version.
49 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Model WGA54G Standards IEEE 802.11b , 802.11g Ports Power , Ethernet Button/Switch Reset, Network Mo de (Infrastructure.
50 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless-G Game Adapter Operating Humidity 10~85% Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non Condensing.
51 Appendix E: Warranty In formation Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix E: Warrant y Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use .
52 Appendix F: Regulatory Inf orm ation Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix F: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
53 Appendix F: Regulatory Inf orm ation Wireless-G Game Adapter EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications liste d below , following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EM C requirements for Radio equipment.
54 Appendix G: Contact I nformation Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
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