Wireless-B Game Adapter Use this guide to install: WGA11B User Guide
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless-B Game Adapter Features 1 1 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s Back Panel The Game Adapter’s Front Panel LEDs 2 2 3 Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4 4 4 Chapter 4: Setting Up the Wireless-G Game Adapter for Network Play Connecting the Game Adapter Setting Up the Game Adapter 7 7 8 Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B
Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-B Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LEDs The Game Adapter’s LEDs, shown in Figure 2-2, display the activity on your network. The Game Adapter’s Back Panel The Back Panel, shown in Figure 2-1, is where you’ll connect the Game Adapter and find the Reset button. Channel Selector The Channel Selector button selects the channel, when using the Game Adapter in Adhoc mode, or Infrastructure (IN), when using the Game Adapter in Infrastructure mode, for fast setup.
Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless local area network (WLAN) is exactly like a regular local area network (LAN), except that each computer in the WLAN uses a wireless device to connect to the network. Computers in a WLAN share the same frequency channel and SSID, which is an identification name for wireless devices. Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Unlike wired networks, wireless networks have two different modes in which they may be set up: infrastructure and ad-hoc.
Chapter 4: Simple SetUp Setting up the Game Adapter Connecting the Game Adapter 1. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s LAN port, as shown in Figure 4-1. 2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into your game console’s RJ-45 port. The Game Adapter can be set up by clicking the Channel Selector button once and then clicking the button to cycle to the appropriate setting on the LED display, as shown in Figure 4-3. 3.
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B Game Adapter with the Setup Wizard Note: If your wireless network uses WEP encryption and/or has SSID disabled, the Game Adapter should be configured with its Setup Wizard to use one of the three available profiles. Profiles show up on the LED display as “P1”, “P2”, or “P3”. Once the Game Adapter is configured with its Setup Wizard, select the appropriate profile from the LED display.
5. From the Basic Settings screen, shown in Figure 5-5, select the IP Address setting for the Game Adapter. Obtain IP Address automatically should only be selected if you are connected to a network with a DHCP server, allowing it to administer the IP Address automatically. Otherwise, select Specify an IP Address. If you are not familiar with IP Address settings, leave the default settings.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section provides solutions to potential problems regarding the installation and operation of the Wireless-B Game Adapter. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. 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.
user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. It's especially useful in education and other environments where users change frequently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses.
PC Card - A credit-card sized removable module that contains memory, I/O, or a hard disk. Port - A pathway into and out of the computer or a network device. For example, the serial and parallel ports on a personal computer are external sockets for plugging in communications lines, modems and printers. RJ-45 (Registered Jack-45) - A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices.
Appendix C: Specifications Appendix D: Warranty Information Standards 802.11b Ports Power, Ethernet (Network) LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to the original end user purchaser (“You”) that, for a period of two years, (the “Warranty Period”) Your Linksys product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Appendix E: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers listed on the Technical Support insert or one of the Internet addresses below: E-mail Europe United Kingdom & Ireland Latin America U.S. and Canada europe-support@linksys.com uks@linksys.com latam-soporte@linksys.com support@linksys.com For unlisted regions or the most up-to-date contact information, please visit the website below: Web http://www.
