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User Guide

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WGA54G
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Wireless-G User Guide Game Adapter WIRELESS WGA54G Model No.
  • Page 2 Wireless-G Game Adapter Copyright and Trademarks 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 countries. Copyright © 2005 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LEDs The Game Adapter’s Side Panel Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless-G Game Adapter Overview Instructions...
  • Page 4 Wireless-G Game Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: Specifications Appendix E: Warranty Information Appendix F: Regulatory Information Appendix G: Contact Information...
  • Page 5 Wireless-G Game Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: LEDS Figure 3-2: Side Panel Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 4-2: Connect the Power Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable Figure 5-2: Connect the Power Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Figure 5-4: Searching for the Game Adapter Screen Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Password Screen Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen...
  • Page 6 Wireless-G Game Adapter Figure 6-4: Xbox’s SETTINGS Screen Figure 6-5: Xbox’s NETWORK SETTINGS Screen Figure 6-6: Xbox’s ADVANCED Screen Figure 6-7: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen Figure 6-8: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen Figure 6-9: Xbox’s SELECT NETWORK Screen Figure 6-10: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen Figure 6-11: Xbox’s SECURITY TYPE Screen Figure 6-12: Xbox’s SECURITY KEY Screen Figure 6-13: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless-G Game Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless gaming experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Game Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the Game Adapter allows for greater range and mobility within your wireless network, whether it’s using the Wireless-G (802.11g), or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.

  • Page 8: What's In This Guide

    Wireless-G Game Adapter What’s in this 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. • Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.
  • Page 9 This appendix supplies the Game Adapter’s warranty information. • Appendix G: Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Game Adapter’s regulatory information. • Appendix H: Contact Information This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support. Chapter 1: Introduction What’s in this Guide?

  • Page 10: Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network

    Linksys wireless adapters also provide users access to a wired network when using an access point or wireless router. An integrated wireless and wired network is called an infrastructure network. Each wireless PC in an infrastructure network can talk to any computer in a wired network infrastructure via the access point or wireless router.
  • Page 11 Linksys's switches or routers. With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at www.linksys.com for more information about products that work with the Wireless-G Game Adapter.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Wireless-G Game Adapter

    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. Power Green. The Power LED lights up when the Game Adapter is powered on. Ethernet Green.

  • Page 13: The Game Adapter's Side Panel

    Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s Side Panel The Game Adapter’s mode switch, Reset button, and ports are located on the side panel of the Game Adapter. Figure 3-2: Side Panel Switch The switch is used to set the Game Adapter’s mode. The switch allows you to set the Game Adapter to Ad-hoc or Infrastructure mode.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Fast Setup For The Wireless-G Game Adapter

    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 encryption disabled and SSID broadcast enabled. If you need to change the Game Adapter’s settings to match those of your wireless network, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation GameCube ™...

  • Page 15: Chapter 5: Setting Up The Wireless-G Game Adapter For Playstation®2 Or Gamecube

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation 2 or GameCube ® Overview This chapter provides instructions on how to connect the Game Adapter to your computer and then set up the Game Adapter for the kind of gaming you do. If you are connecting the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer 1.

  • Page 16: Starting The Setup Wizard

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. If it does not, click the Start button and choose Run. In the field that appears, enter D:\setup.exe (if “D”...

  • Page 17: 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. Follow the instructions in the appropriate section for your setup: “Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play” - a simple procedure to follow when you want to verify that the settings are correct ““Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play”...

  • Page 18: Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard's Head To Head Setup Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 2. Select one of the Easy settings. When setting up the first Game Adapter, click the Adapter 1 radio button. When setting up the second Game Adapter, click the Adapter 2 radio button. When Adapter 2 is selected, the Game Adapter’s IP address will automatically change, so it won’t conflict with the IP address of Adapter 1.

  • Page 19: Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration For Head-To-Head Play

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 4. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Registration button to register the Game Adapter, or click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard. Proceed to the section, “Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console.” Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Use these Advanced Setup instructions to modify the Game Adapter’s settings for head-to-head play.

  • Page 20: Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard's Head To Head Setup Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 2. Click the Advanced | Manual Configuration radio button. Then click the Next button. 3. In the SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your wireless network. NOTE: An SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network.

  • Page 21: Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard's Security Settings Screen (Wep)

    Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 22: Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard's Network Settings

    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. You must specify the IP Address on this screen. If you are unsure about the IP Mask and Gateway, do not change these fields.

  • Page 23: Setup Wizard Configuration For Internet Play

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 7. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Registration button to register the Game Adapter, or click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard. Proceed to the section, “Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console.” Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play The Console to Internet Setup lets you configure the Game Adapter’s settings for playing games over a broadband Internet connection.

  • Page 24: Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard's Basic Settings Screen

    Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.) WEP Key - The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network. For 64-bit encryption, enter exactly 10 hexadecimal characters.

  • Page 25: Figure 5-21: Setup Wizard's Security Settings Screen (Wpa Personal)

    Wireless-G Game Adapter • WPA Personal offers two encryption methods, TKIP and AES, with dynamic encryption keys. Select TKIP or AES for encryption. Then enter a Passphrase that is 8-63 characters in length. Encryption - Select the type of algorithm you want to use, TKIP or AES, from the Encryption drop-down menu.

  • Page 26: 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 click the Yes button to save these settings. 6. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Registration button to register the Game Adapter, or click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard.

  • Page 27: Chapter 6: Setting Up The Wireless-G Game Adapter For Xbox

    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 Xbox gaming. If you are using a different game console, refer to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for PlayStation GameCube ™...

  • Page 28: Setting Up The Game Adapter Using Your Xbox

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox 1. To set up the Game Adapter, select SETTINGS on the Xbox main menu. 2. On the SETTINGS screen, select Network Settings. Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox Figure 6-3: Xbox’s Main Menu Figure 6-4: Xbox’s SETTINGS Screen...

  • Page 29: Figure 6-5: Xbox's Network Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 3. On the NETWORK SETTINGS screen, select ADVANCED. Figure 6-5: Xbox’s NETWORK SETTINGS Screen 4. On the ADVANCED screen, select WIRELESS. Figure 6-6: Xbox’s ADVANCED Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox...

  • Page 30: Figure 6-7: Xbox's Wireless Status Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 5. On the WIRELESS STATUS screen, select SETTINGS. Figure 6-7: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen 6. On the WIRELESS SETTINGS screen, select NETWORK NAME. Figure 6-8: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox...

  • Page 31: Figure 6-9: Xbox's Select Network Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 7. On the SELECT NETWORK screen, select the name of the wireless network you want to use. (You may need to scroll down to see additional network names.) If you do not see the network you want to use, select OTHER and then enter the name of the wireless network you want to use.

  • Page 32: Figure 6-11: Xbox's Security Type Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 9. On the SECURITY TYPE screen, select the appropriate level of WEP encryption, 64-BIT WEP or 128-BIT WEP. 10. On the SECURITY KEY screen, enter the WEP key in hexadecimal characters and then select DONE. The WEP key you enter must match the WEP key of your wireless network.

  • Page 33: Figure 6-13: Xbox's Wireless Settings Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 11. On the WIRELESS SETTINGS screen, select APPLY to save your new settings. Figure 6-13: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen 12. On the WIRELESS STATUS screen, click MORE to see additional details. Figure 6-14: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox®...

  • Page 34: Figure 6-15: Xbox's Wireless Details Screen

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 13. After you have reviewed the network settings, click OK to exit this screen, Figure 6-15: Xbox’s WIRELESS DETAILS Screen 14. Go back to the Xbox main menu, and set your Xbox to multiplayer gaming. Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless-G Game Adapter is complete. Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Xbox®...

  • Page 35: Chapter 7: Using The Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Chapter 7: Using the Wireless-G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility Overview This chapter will describe each web page of the Utility and each page’s key functions. You can use the Utility to change the Game Adapter’s settings. You can also restore the Game Adapter to its factory default settings, change the password used to access its Utility, and upgrade its firmware.

  • Page 36: The Setup Tab

    Wireless-G Game Adapter The Setup Tab 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. MAC - The MAC address of the Game Adapter is displayed here. Network Type - Select the type of network you are using, Wireless-G Mode (for 802.11g and/or 802.11b networking) or Wireless-A Mode (for 802.11a networking).

  • Page 37: Figure 7-3: Utility's Wep Encryption Screen

    Generate button. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not have more than 16 alphanumeric characters. It must match the passphrase of your other wireless network devices and is compatible with Linksys wireless products only. (If you have any non-Linksys wireless products, enter the WEP key manually on those products.)

  • Page 38: The Advanced Settings Tab

    Wireless-G Game Adapter The Advanced Settings Tab Use the Advanced Settings screen to change the Game Adapter’s advanced wireless settings, clone a MAC address onto the Game Adapter, change the password, or restore its default settings. IP Address - Select Obtain IP address automatically (DHCP) if your network router automatically assigns IP addresses.
  • Page 39 Wireless-G Game Adapter Security Administrative Password - You should always change the Game Adapter’s password from its factory default, admin. All users who try to access the Game Adapter’s Utility will be prompted for the Game Adapter’s password. Enter the new password in the first field, and then re-enter the password in the second field to confirm it. Restore Factory Defaults - To clear all of the Game Adapter’s settings and reset them to their factory defaults, click the Yes radio button.

  • Page 40: The Help Tab

    Wireless-G Game Adapter The Help Tab The Help screen offers links to the Linksys website, the online version of this User Guide, and the Adobe website. You can also use this screen to upgrade the Game Adapter’s firmware. NOTE: Firmware should be upgraded ONLY if you experience problems with the Game Adapter.

  • Page 41: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Wireless-G Game Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1.

  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions

    Wireless-G Game Adapter 6. Power on the second Game Adapter. The Game Adapter should now work properly. Frequently Asked Questions Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This will depend on whether or not the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user guide to determine if it supports operation over a network.
  • Page 43 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. The ad-hoc wireless network will not communicate with any wired network.
  • Page 44 Wireless-G Game Adapter What is Spread Spectrum? Spread Spectrum technology is a wideband radio frequency technique developed by the military for use in reliable, secure, mission-critical communications systems. It is designed to trade off bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. In other words, more bandwidth is consumed than in the case of narrowband transmission, but the trade-off produces a signal that is, in effect, louder and thus easier to detect, provided that the receiver knows the parameters of the spread-spectrum signal being broadcast.

  • Page 45: Appendix B: Wireless Security

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation.
  • Page 46 This includes hackers. So, don’t broadcast the SSID. Wireless networking products come with a default SSID set by the factory. (The Linksys default SSID is “linksys”.) Hackers know these defaults and can check these against your network. Change your SSID to something unique and not something related to your company or the networking products you use.
  • Page 47 These security recommendations should help keep your mind at ease while you are enjoying the most flexible and convenient technology Linksys has to offer. Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks...

  • Page 48: Appendix C: Glossary

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix C: Glossary 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 2.4GHz.
  • Page 49 Wireless-G Game Adapter Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 50 Wireless-G Game Adapter DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
  • Page 51 Wireless-G Game Adapter IEEE (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) - An independent institute that develops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
  • Page 52 Passphrase - Used much like a password, a passphrase simplifies the WEP encryption process by automatically generating the WEP encryption keys for Linksys products. Ping (Packet INternet Groper) - An Internet utility used to determine whether a particular IP address is online.
  • Page 53 Wireless-G Game Adapter Software - Instructions for the computer. A series of instructions that performs a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall - A technology that inspects every incoming packet of information before allowing it to enter the network.
  • Page 54 Wireless-G Game Adapter UDP (User Datagram Protocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not require acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - To replace existing software or firmware with a newer version. Upload - To transmit a file over a network.

  • Page 55: 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 Mode (Infrastructure, AdHoc) Cabling Type Category 5 LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless-G Transmit Power 14dBm ± 1dBm Security Features WEP, WPA WEP Key Bits...
  • Page 56 Wireless-G Game Adapter Operating Humidity 10~85% Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non Condensing Appendix D: Specifications...

  • Page 57: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 58: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    Wireless-G Game Adapter Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 59 Linksys vakuuttaa täten että dieses produkt tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien muiden ehtojen mukainen. Linksys déclare que le produit est conforme aux conditions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC. Belgique: Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à...

  • Page 60: Appendix G: Contact Information

    Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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