LINKSYS WGA54AG Wireless A/G Game Adapter User Manual Book

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Wireless A/G Game AdapterCopyright and TrademarksSpecifications 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 © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This User GuideThe User Guide to the Wireless A/G Game Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this guide:In addition to these symbols, there are definitions for technical terms that are presented like this:Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this:Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the “List of Figures” section in the “Table of Contents”.WGA54AG-UG-41025NC JLThis exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage your property or the Game Adapter.word: definition.This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special attention to while using the Game Adapter.This question mark provides you with a reminder about something you might need to do while using the Game Adapter.Figure 0-1: Sample Figure DescriptionWARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Wireless A/G Game AdapterTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction 1Welcome 1What’s in this Guide? 2Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4Network Topology 4Roaming 4Network Layout 4Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter 6The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators 6The Game Adapter’s Side Panel 7Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter 8Overview 8Instructions 8Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™9Overview 9Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer 9Starting the Setup Wizard 10Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play 11Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play 13Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play 18Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console 21Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox®22Overview 22Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Xbox 22Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox 23Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web Configuration Utility 30Overview 30Accessing the Web Configuration Utility 30The Setup Tab 31The Advanced Settings Tab 33The Help Tab 35
Wireless A/G Game AdapterAppendix A: Troubleshooting 36Common Problems and Solutions 36Frequently Asked Questions 37Appendix B: Wireless Security 41Security Precautions 41Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 41Appendix C: Glossary 44Appendix D: Specifications 51Appendix E: Warranty Information 53Appendix F: Regulatory Information 54Appendix G: Contact Information 56
Wireless A/G Game AdapterList of FiguresFigure 3-1: LED Indicators 6Figure 3-2: Side Panel 7Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 9Figure 5-2: Connect the Power 9Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 10Figure 5-4: Searching for the Game Adapter Screen 10Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Password Screen 11Figure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen 11Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen 12Figure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen 12Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 13Figure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen 13Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup Screen 14Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Manual Configuration Screen 14Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screen 15Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s 2.4GHz Manual Configuration Screen 15Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s 2.4 GHz Security Settings Screen 16Figure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Network Settings Screen 16Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen 17Figure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 17Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen 18Figure 5-20: Setup Wizard’s Basic Settings Screen 18Figure 5-21: Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screen 19Figure 5-22: Setup Wizard’s 2.4GHz Security Settings Screen 19Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Network Settings Screen 20Figure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen 20Figure 5-25: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen 21Figure 6-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 22
Wireless A/G Game AdapterFigure 6-2: Connect the Power 22Figure 6-3: Xbox’s Main Menu 23Figure 6-4: Xbox’s SETTINGS Screen 23Figure 6-5: Xbox’s NETWORK SETTINGS Screen 24Figure 6-6: Xbox’s ADVANCED Screen 24Figure 6-7: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen 25Figure 6-8: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen 25Figure 6-9: Xbox’s SELECT NETWORK Screen 26Figure 6-10: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen 26Figure 6-11: Xbox’s SECURITY TYPE Screen 27Figure 6-12: Xbox’s SECURITY KEY Screen 27Figure 6-13: Xbox’s WIRELESS SETTINGS Screen 28Figure 6-14: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen 28Figure 6-15: Xbox’s WIRELESS DETAILS Screen 29Figure 7-1: Utility’s Enter Network Password Screen 30Figure 7-2: Utility’s Setup Screen 31Figure 7-3: Utility’s WEP Encryption Screen 32Figure 7-4: Utility’s Advanced Settings Screen 33Figure 7-5: Utility’s Help Screen 35
1Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeWireless A/G Game AdapterChapter 1: IntroductionWelcomeThank 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. Using this Adapter, your game console has the flexibility to communicate using any of the three wireless networking standards.But what does all of this mean?Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video games. This is exactly what the Game Adapter is designed for—gaming over a wireless network. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.PCs and game consoles equipped with wireless cards or adapters can communicate without cumbersome cables. By sharing the same wireless settings, within their transmission radius, they form a wireless network.In most cases, you can use the “Fast Setup” chapter to quickly install the Game Adapter. If you need to configure the Game Adapter’s settings, run the included Setup Wizard, which will walk you through its configuration, step by step. Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect and set up the Game Adapter for your PlayStation®2, GameCube™, or Xbox®.* These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Game Adapter.*Your game console may require a network adapter that is sold separately.802.11b: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.adapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PC.network: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users.802.11g: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.802.11a: an IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz.
2Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless A/G Game AdapterWhat’s in this Guide?This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter.• Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Game Adapter’s applications and this User Guide.• Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkThis chapter discusses a few of the basics about wireless networking.• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterThis chapter describes the physical features of the Game Adapter.• Chapter 4: Fast SetupIf your wireless network uses no wireless security and has SSID broadcast enabled, then use this chapter to quickly install the Game Adapter.• Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™This chapter instructs you on how to connect and set up the Game Adapter for your PlayStation2 or GameCube.• Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox®This chapter instructs you on how to connect and set up the Game Adapter for your Xbox.• Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web Configuration UtilityThis chapter explains how to use the Game Adapter’s Utility to make configuration changes.• Appendix A: TroubleshootingThis appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions, regarding installation and use of the Game Adapter.• Appendix B: Wireless SecurityThis appendix discusses security issues regarding wireless networking and measures you can take to help protect your wireless network.• Appendix C: Windows HelpThis appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing the TCP/IP protocol.• Appendix D: GlossaryThis appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
3Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide?Wireless A/G Game Adapter• Appendix E: SpecificationsThis appendix provides the Game Adapter’s technical specifications.• Appendix F: Warranty InformationThis appendix supplies the Game Adapter’s warranty information.• Appendix G: Regulatory InformationThis appendix supplies the Game Adapter’s regulatory information.• Appendix H: Contact InformationThis appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.
4Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyWireless A/G Game AdapterChapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork TopologyA 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.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.An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a wireless PC to a wired network, and can double the effective wireless transmission range for two wireless adapter PCs. Since an access point is able to forward data within a network, the effective transmission range in an infrastructure network can be doubled.RoamingInfrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, provided that they both share the same channel and SSID.Choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.Network LayoutWireless A/G products offer the most flexibility, because they can connect to 802.11a networks, or they can connect to networks with 802.11g and/or 802.11b devices—depending on the settings you configure on the dual-band products.The Wireless A/G Game Adapter is compatible with all 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g routers, as well as access points. It will also communicate with other wireless notebook adapters for your laptop computers, wireless PCI adapters for your desktop PCs, and wireless USB adapters when you want to enjoy USB connectivity. Wireless products will also communicate with wireless print servers.infrastructure: a wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point.ad-hoc: a group of wireless devices communicating directly with each other (peer-to-peer) without the use of an access point.roaming: the ability to take a wireless device from one access point's range to another without losing the connection.ssid: your wireless network's name.topology: the physical layout of a network.access point: a device that allows wireless-equipped computers and other devices to communicate with a wired network. Also used to expand the range of a wireless networkadapter: a device that adds network functionality to your PCnetwork: a series of computers or devices connected for the purpose of data sharing, storage, and/or transmission between users
5Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork LayoutWireless A/G Game AdapterWhen 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.
6Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterThe Game Adapter’s LED IndicatorsWireless A/G Game AdapterChapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterThe Game Adapter’s LED IndicatorsThe 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. The Wireless LED lights up when the Game Adapter has an active wireless connection. It will flash when data is transmitted or received.Figure 3-1: LED Indicators
7Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterThe Game Adapter’s Side PanelWireless A/G Game AdapterThe Game Adapter’s Side PanelThe Game Adapter’s mode switch, Reset button, and ports are located on the side panel of the Game Adapter.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, 802.11a) networking, or set the switch to the Adhoc B position for Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 802.11g) or Wireless-B (2.4GHz, 802.11b) networking.Reset The Reset button is used to reset the Game Adapter to its factory default settings. To restore the factory defaults, press this button for approximately five seconds.Network The Network port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable to your computer for setup or your game console for gaming.Power The Power port is where you will connect the included power adapter.Figure 3-2: Side Panel
8Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game AdapterOverviewWireless A/G Game AdapterChapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game AdapterOverviewThe 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™.” 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®.”Instructions1. If the Game Adapter will be used for head-to-head play over a 5GHz, 802.11a network, move the back panel switch to the Adhoc A position.If the Game Adapter will be used for head-to-head play over a 2.4GHz, 802.11g and/or 802.11b network, move the back panel switch to the Adhoc B position.If the Game Adapter will be used for Internet play, move the back panel switch to the Infra position.2. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s Network port.3. Make sure your game console is powered off. Then plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the Ethernet network port of your game console.4. Plug the included power adapter into the Game Adapter’s Power port.Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge protector.5. Power on your game console, and set it for multiplayer gaming.Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless A/G Game Adapter is complete.Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network CableFigure 4-2: Connect the Powerencryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.ssid (service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
9Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™OverviewWireless A/G Game AdapterChapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™OverviewThis 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 Computer1. Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s Network port.Then plug the other end into the Ethernet network port of your router or computer.2. Plug the included power adapter into the Game Adapter’s Power port.Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge protector.Proceed to the next section, “Starting the Setup Wizard.”Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network CableFigure 5-2: Connect the PowerNOTE: For best results, plug the Game Adapter into a router for setup.
10Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Starting the Setup WizardWireless A/G Game AdapterStarting the Setup WizardInsert 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.Setup - You can also click the Setup button to begin the software installation process.User Guide - Click the User Guide button to open the PDF file of this User Guide. Exit - Click the Exit button to exit the Setup Wizard.1. To install the Game Adapter, click the Click Here to Start button on the Welcome screen.The Setup Wizard will search for the Game Adapter. If it cannot find it, you will be asked to check the Game Adapter’s physical connections. Check the cable connections and click Continue. The Setup Wizard will resume its search.Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenFigure 5-4: Searching for the Game Adapter Screen
11Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter2. 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” - a procedure that lets you modify the Game Adapter’s settings for head-to-head play“Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play” - a procedure for configuring the Game Adapter to play games over a broadband Internet connectionAfter you have completed the appropriate instructions, refer to the instructions in the section, “Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console.”Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayUse these Easy Setup instructions when you want to verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct.1. Select the Head to Head (Console to Console) radio button. Then click the Next button.Figure 5-5: Setup Wizard’s Password ScreenFigure 5-6: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen
12Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter2. 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.3. On the Confirmation screen, verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct. Then click the Yes button to save these settings.Figure 5-7: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup ScreenFigure 5-8: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screen
13Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter4. 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.”Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayUse these Advanced Setup instructions to modify the Game Adapter’s settings for head-to-head play.1. Select the Head to Head (Console to Console) radio button. Then click the Next button.Figure 5-9: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations ScreenFigure 5-10: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode Screen
14Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter2. 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-A (5GHz, 802.11a) network.Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.Click the Next button.Figure 5-11: Setup Wizard’s Head to Head Setup ScreenNOTE: 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.Figure 5-12: Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Manual Configuration Screen
15Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter4. 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. 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.)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. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.5. In the SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 802.11g) and/or Wireless-B (2.4GHz, 802.11b) network.Select the correct operating channel for your wireless network. The channel you choose should match the channel set on the other devices in your wireless network.Click the Next button.Figure 5-13: Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings ScreenNOTE: 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.encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.Figure 5-14: Setup Wizard’s 2.4GHz Manual Configuration Screen
16Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter6. 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. 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.)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. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.7. 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 buttonIP 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.Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.Figure 5-15: Setup Wizard’s 2.4 GHzSecurity Settings ScreenFigure 5-16: Setup Wizard’s Network Settings Screenip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a networkgateway: a device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of the network.
17Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter8. On the Confirmation screen, verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct. Then click the Yes button to save these settings.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.”Figure 5-17: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation ScreenFigure 5-18: Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen
18Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet PlayWireless A/G Game AdapterSetup Wizard Configuration for Internet PlayThe 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.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.In the second SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 802.11g) and/or Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 802.11b) network.Click the Next button.Figure 5-19: Setup Wizard’s Gaming Mode ScreenFigure 5-20: Setup Wizard’s Basic Settings ScreenNOTE: 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.
19Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter3. 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. 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.)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. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.4. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 801.11g) and/or Wireless-B (2.4GHz, 802.11b) 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. 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.)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. For 128-bit encryption, enter exactly 26 hexadecimal characters. Valid hexadecimal characters are “0” to “9” and “A” to “F”.Figure 5-22: Setup Wizard’s 2.4GHzSecurity Settings ScreenFigure 5-21: Setup Wizard’s 5GHz Security Settings Screenencryption: encoding data transmitted in a network.wep (wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting network data transmitted on a wireless network for greater security.
20Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet PlayWireless A/G Game Adapter5. 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 buttonIP 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.Gateway - Enter the IP address of your network’s Gateway here.6. On the Confirmation screen, verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct. Then click the Yes button to save these settings.Figure 5-23: Setup Wizard’s Network Settings ScreenFigure 5-24: Setup Wizard’s Confirmation Screenip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a networkgateway: a device that interconnects networks with different, incompatible communications protocols.subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of the network.

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