® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Dual-Band 5GHz 2.4 GHz 802.11a 802.11g Wireless A/G Game Adapter WIRELESS Model No.
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Wireless A/G Game Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Roaming Network Layout Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators The Game Adapter’s Side Panel Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Overview Instructions Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™ Overview Connecting the Game Adapter
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 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 36 36 37 41 41 41 44 51 53 54 56
Wireless A/G Game Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: LED Indicators 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 Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Conf
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Figure 6-2: Connect the Power Figure 6-3: Xbox’s Main Menu 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 Figure 6-14: Xb
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless A/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-A (802.11a), Wireless-G (802.11g), or Wireless-B (802.11b) standard.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless A/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. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter This chapter describes the physical features of the Game Adapter.
Wireless A/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. • 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.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology topology: the physical layout of a network. 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. Several PCs equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate with one another to form an ad-hoc network.
Wireless A/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. 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 A/G Game Adapter.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators 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. The Ethernet LED lights up when the Game Adapter has an active wired connection. It will flash when data is transmitted or received. Wireless Green.
Wireless A/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. If you will run the Setup Wizard or connect the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, then set the switch to the Infra position. If you will follow the “Fast Setup” instructions, then set the switch to the Adhoc A position for Wireless-A (5GHz, 802.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/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 A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/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 A/G Game Adapter for Xbox®.” Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer 1.
Wireless A/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” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). On the Welcome screen, you have the following choices: Click Here to Start - Click the Click Here to Start button to begin the software installation process.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 2. When the Game Adapter has been located, enter its default password, admin. Then click Enter.
Wireless A/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. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen 3.
Wireless A/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. 1.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 2. Click the Advanced | Manual Configuration radio button. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen 3. In the SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your Wireless-A (5GHz, 802.11a) network. NOTE: An SSID is the network name shared by all devices in a wireless network. Your network’s SSID should be unique to your network and identical for all devices within the network.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 4. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-A network, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. Click the Next button. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not have more than 16 alphanumeric characters.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 6. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-G and/or Wireless-B network, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. Click the Next button. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not have more than 16 alphanumeric characters.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 8. On the Confirmation screen, verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct. Then click the Yes button to save these settings. Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen 9. 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.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 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. 1. Select the Console to Internet radio button. Then click the Next button. Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen 2. In the first SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your Wireless-A (5GHz, 802.11a) network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the network.
Wireless A/G Game Adapter 3. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-A (5GHz, 801.11a) network, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key. Click the Next button. If you don’t want to use encryption, select Disabled and then click the Next button. Passphrase - Enter a passphrase in the Passphrase field, so a WEP key is automatically generated. The passphrase is case-sensitive and should not have more than 16 alphanumeric characters.
Wireless A/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. Click the Next button IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network. IP Mask - The Game Adapter’s IP Mask must be the same as your wired network’s IP or Subnet Mask.
