NETGEAR WGE111 54 Mbps Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 WGE111 Installation Manual

Wireless Game Adapter WGE111

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Unpack the box, verify the contents, and follow the instructions below. You can also
consult the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp
The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode.
Mode Switch Position
Infrastructure mode Left position, which is the Access point or wireless router connected
(labeled Internet) factory shipped default to a wired network
Ad-Hoc mode Right position (must be Small, wireless-only network and all
changed from default left devices have wireless transmitters/
position) receivers.
If you would like to change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter
Web configuration console, see the "Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" section on
this card. The default IP address is 192.168.0.202.
Internet Game Console Plug-and-Go
What you need
• Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless
access point (built in to the router or separate) without any security features enabled.
Note: If you enabled security features (like WEP, WPA-PSK, SSID broadcast off,
MAC filtering, etc.) you need to follow the instructions in the Reference Manual.
• A network-enabled game console.
What you do
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the
Ethernet port (B) in the game console.
Your System
2. Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled
Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode.
3. Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following:
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enabled game console.
4. Enjoy your Internet gaming!
WGE111 Wireless
Game Adapter
A
B
Gaming Console or other
Ethernet-enabled device
The power light goes on.
The Internet light is lit.
The Ethernet light is lit when connected to a powered on network-
Personal Computer Plug-and-Go
What you need
• Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless
access point (built in to the router or separate) without any security features enabled.
• A computer to run the initial configuration.
What you do
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the
Ethernet port on your computer (B).
B
WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
A
2. Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled
Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode.
3. Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following:
• The power light goes on.
• The Internet light is lit.
• The Ethernet light is lit.
4. Enjoy your Internet gaming!