LINKSYS WGA600N Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter User Manual

LINKSYS LLC Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter

User manual

Package ContentsDual-Band Wireless-N Gaming AdapterCD-ROM with User Guide and Setup WizardQuick Installation2 ft Network Cable Power Adapter •••••QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDEDual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Model: WGA600N
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. IMPORTANT NOTE: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. WGA600N with PIFA antenna and max. antenna gain is 2.37dBi in 2.4G and 1dBi in 5G. Industry Canada statement This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Règlement d’Industry Canada Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions: 1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et. 2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Industry Canada Interference Statement The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems; The maximum antenna gain 1 dBi permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and The maximum antenna gain 1 dBi permitted (for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate, as stated in section A9.2(3). In addition, users should also be cautioned to take note that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices. Note: The WGA600N has disable the 5600-5650M band by S/W to avoid 5600-5650M band for IC certification.
1Table of ContentsInstallation .................................................2Wi-Fi Protected Setup .......................................6Manual Configuration .......................................9Online ResourcesWebsite addresses in this document are listed without http:// in front of the address because most current web browsers do not require it. If you use an older web browser, you may have to add http:// in front of the web address.Resource WebsiteLinksys www.linksys.comLinksys Europe www.linksys.euLinksys International www.linksys.com/internationalGlossary www.linksys.com/glossaryNetwork Security www.linksys.com/security
2Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive. NOTE: Windows or other personal firewalls may ask for permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow the software to run in order to continue.The Welcome screen appears on your monitor. Click the Click Here to Start button. Read the License Agreement, and click Next to continue the installation. A.B.C.Insert the CD-ROMInsert the CD-ROMLinksys Setup WizardStart SetupClick Here to StartLinksys Setup WizardStart SetupClick Here to StartLicense AgreementLicense AgreementInstallation1�
3InstallationThe Installation Notice screen will appear. This message is to let you know that your computer may be temporarily disconnected from the Internet. Be sure to read the entire message and then click Next. Connect one end of the provided network cable into your computer’s network port and click Next. Connect the other end of the provided network cable into the Gaming Adapter’s Ethernet (yellow) port and click Next. D.E.F.Installation NoticeInstallation NoticeConnecting the Network CableConnecting the Network CableConnect the Gaming AdapterConnect the Gaming Adapter
4InstallationPlug the power adapter into the Gaming Adapter’s power port. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an electrical outlet. Click Next to continue. Verify that the Power and Ethernet LEDs are lit. If not, follow the on-screen instructions, otherwise click Next to continue. Enter a new password for the Gaming Adapter and enter it again in the Re-enter Password field. Click Next to continue. G.H.I.Connect the PowerConnect the PowerVerify the LEDsVerify the LEDsEnter a New PasswordEnter a New Password
5InstallationIf you have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature on your router, click the Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup button and proceed to section 2, Wi-Fi Protected Setup. If your router does not have the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature or you want to configure your wireless settings manually, click Skip and proceed to section 3, Manual Configuration. J.Select Setup MethodSelect Setup Method
6Select one of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup methods to connect the Gaming Adapter to your network. Push Button If you selected Push Button in step A, you will see a screen with instructions. Follow the instructions and press the Ok button when finished.Use Adapter’s PIN number If you selected Use Adapter’s PIN number in step A, you will be provided with your Gaming Adapter’s PIN number. You must enter the PIN number into your router. Refer to your router’s user guide for details. When finished, click Next to continue. A.Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method SelectionWi-Fi Protected Setup Method SelectionPush Button Method DetailsPush Button Method DetailsEnter the Gaming Adapter’s PINEnter the Gaming Adapter’s PINWi-Fi Protected Setup2�
7Wi-Fi Protected SetupA screen will appear informing you that the Gaming Adapter is connecting to the network. You will see a message regarding the success of the connection. If the connection fails, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. If the connection is successful, you will see the Link Status screen with the wireless network name. Click Next to continue. Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and plug it into your gaming console’s Ethernet port. Click Next to continue. B.C.Connecting to Network Connected to NetworkConnecting to Network Connected to NetworkConnect Gaming ConsoleConnect Gaming Console
8Wi-Fi Protected SetupIf your computer was initially connected to a router, make sure you reconnect it. Click Next to continue. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to and the installation is complete. D.E.Reconnect ComputerReconnect ComputerCongratulationsCongratulations
9 On the Available Wireless Networks screen, the available networks are listed in the table. Select your network, and then click Connect. If your network does not use wireless security, proceed to the “Wireless Security Disabled” section. If your network uses wireless security, proceed to the Wireless Security Enabled” section. Wireless Security DisabledClick Continue Anyway and go to step B. Wireless Security EnabledIf your network has wireless security, you will see one of these wireless security screens. Follow the instructions for the screen you see.WPA/WPA2-Personal Key Needed for ConnectionEnter the Passphrase (also called a pre-shared key) of your wireless network. It must have 8-63 characters. Click Connect and go to step B.A.1.1.2.Available Wireless NetworksAvailable Wireless NetworksWPA2-Personal Key Needed for ConnectionWPA2-Personal Key Needed for ConnectionManual Configuration3�
10Manual ConfigurationWEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection Enter the Passphrase or WEP Key.Passphrase The Passphrase is case-sensitive and must have 16 or fewer alphanumeric characters.WEP Key For 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal characters (“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”). For 128-bit encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal characters.Click Connect and go to step B. A screen will appear informing you that the Gaming Adapter is connecting to the network. You will see a message regarding the success of the connection. If the connection fails, follow the on-screen instructions to resolve the problem. If the connection is successful, you will see the Link Status screen with the wireless network name. Click Next to continue. 1.2.B.WEP Key or Passphrase NeededWEP Key or Passphrase NeededConnecting to Network Connected to NetworkConnecting to Network Connected to Network
11Manual ConfigurationUnplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and plug it into your gaming console’s Ethernet port. Click Next to continue. If your computer was initially connected to a router, make sure you reconnect it. Click Next to continue. The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to and the installation is complete. C.D.E.Connect Gaming ConsoleConnect Gaming ConsoleReconnect ComputerReconnect ComputerCongratulationsCongratulations
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For additional information or troubleshooting help, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM. Additional support is also available by phone or online.24-Hour Technical Support 800-326-7114RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) http://www.linksys.com/warrantyWebsite http://www.linksys.comFTP Site ftp://ftp.linksys.comSupport http://www.linksys.com/supportSales Information 800-546-5797 (800-LINKSYS)Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.www.linksys.com

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