Special Instructions for DIRECTV Customers Dual-Band Wireless-N Please use this Gaming Adapter guide for installation instructions, and Internet Connection Kit disregard the contents WGA600N of the Start Here Model: envelope in the Linksys package. Package Contents • Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter •...
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WGA600N Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ..........4 Connection .
Connection WGA600N Overview The DIRECTV® Receiver has been customized to work with the Linksys by Cisco Gaming Adapter for the DIRECTV ON DEMAND service. The Internet Connection Kit creates a wireless connection between your wireless router and your DIRECTV Receiver, so your DIRECTV Receiver can access the Internet.
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WGA600N Connection Plug the power adapter into the Power port of the Gaming Adapter. Connect Power to Gaming Adapter Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Connect Power to Electrical Outlet NOTE 2 Advanced Users Only—If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and you want to use this option, proceed to page 11, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”.
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Connection WGA600N Connect the other end of the included network cable to the Ethernet port of your DIRECTV Receiver. (If the DIRECTV Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV Receiver has dual ports, connect Receiver, model number: HR20 700 the cable to the top port.)
WGA600N Setup Setup The TV automatically displays instructions to follow. Use the Select button on your DIRECTV Remote to make your choices. The TV asks if you want to configure the Gaming Adapter. Select Configure Now to continue. Select Set Up Now The TV displays a list of wireless networks.
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Setup WGA600N Enter your hidden network name (SSID), and then select OK. Refer to Note 5 for help. Enter Wireless Network Name (SSID) If your network uses security, then enter the security key, and select Continue. Refer to Note 5 for help.
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WGA600N Setup If your network uses wireless security, then you may see either of the screens shown, depending on the encryption method you are using. Use the number keypad on your DIRECTV Remote to enter the security key. Refer to Note 5 on...
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Setup WGA600N The DIRECTV Receiver is connected to the Internet. To proceed, select Continue. If you do not see the Congratulations screen, call DIRECTV at the number provided below. Select Continue Please read the information on this screen. Then select Done.
WGA600N Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup IMPORTANT: If you have completed the previous section, “2: Setup”, you do not need to follow the instructions in this section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. Your setup is complete. Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to create a wireless connection between the Gaming Adapter and your router.
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Setup WGA600N Connect one end of the network cable to the Ethernet port of the Gaming Adapter. Connect Network Cable to Gaming Adapter Connect the other end of the included network cable to the Ethernet port of your DIRECTV Receiver. (If the DIRECTV...
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WGA600N Setup To proceed, select Continue. When the DIRECTV Receiver is connected to the Internet, the Congratulations screen appears. Connecting to the Internet Congratulations screen, unplug the Ethernet If you do not see the cable from the DIRECTV Receiver for ten seconds. Then plug it back in, and follow the instructions in the section, “2: Setup”.
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