User manual NETGEAR WGE111

User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10007-02 Version v1.1 2005.03.14 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, INC. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support information card. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. ©2004 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. 2005.03.14 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT- AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, ii test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Warning! To comply with the FCC's exposure requirements you must maintain a distance of at least 1 cm from the antenna of this device while it is in use. This device should not be co-located with other transmitters. 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: 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 more of the following measures: (1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, (2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, (3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, (4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. FCC ID: PY3WGE111 Canada ID: 4054A-WGE111 CE0560! iii iv Contents Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience, Conventions, Scope ......................................................................................1-1 Chapter 2 Introduction About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ................................................2-1 Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products ............................................................2-2 What's in the Box? ..........................................................................................................2-2 Hardware Description .....................................................................................................2-3 Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 .............................................................2-4 Reset Push Button ...................................................................................................2-5 Chapter 3 Basic Setup Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ...........................................3-1 System Requirements ....................................................................................................3-2 Placement and Range Guidelines ..................................................................................3-2 Switch Operating Modes ................................................................................................3-3 Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario .....................................................................3-4 Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario ..............................................................3-5 Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration .......................................3-6 Planning for TCP/IP Configuration ...........................................................................3-6 Dynamic IP using DHCP ...................................................................................3-6 Fixed IP .............................................................................................................3-7 Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption ................................................3-7 Authentication Scheme Selection ......................................................................3-7 Encryption Strength Choices .............................................................................3-8 Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security ........................................................3-9 Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant .........................................3-9 Chapter 4 Web Configuration Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP .................................................4-1 Contents i Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter ....................................................................4-2 Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status ...................................................................4-2 Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access ................................................4-4 Using WEP Security Encryption ...............................................................................4-7 Authentication Type ...........................................................................................4-7 Key Size ............................................................................................................4-7 Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase) ..........................................................4-7 Manual Entry Mode ...........................................................................................4-7 Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption .......................................................................4-7 Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode ............................................4-8 Viewing the Wireless Networks Available .......................................................................4-9 Configuring the IP Settings ...........................................................................................4-10 Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password ......................................... 4-11 Upgrading the Firmware ............................................................................................... 4-11 Restoring the Factory Defaults .....................................................................................4-12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Basic Tips .......................................................................................................................5-2 Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................5-5 Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping ...........................................................5-6 Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface ..........................................................5-6 Restoring the Default Configuration and Password ........................................................5-7 Appendix A Technical Specifications Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses IP Addresses and the Internet ................................................................................. B-1 Netmask .................................................................................................................. B-3 Subnet Addressing .................................................................................................. B-4 Private IP Addresses ............................................................................................... B-6 Address Resolution Protocol ................................................................................... B-7 IP Configuration by DHCP ...................................................................................... B-7 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ...................................................................................... C-1 Infrastructure Mode ................................................................................................. C-1 ii Contents Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ................................................................ C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ................................ C-2 Authentication and WEP ................................................................................................ C-2 802.11 Authentication .............................................................................................. C-3 Open System Authentication ................................................................................... C-3 Shared Key Authentication ...................................................................................... C-4 Overview of WEP Parameters ................................................................................ C-5 Key Size .................................................................................................................. C-6 WEP Configuration Options .................................................................................... C-6 Wireless Channels ......................................................................................................... C-7 WPA Wireless Security .................................................................................................. C-8 How Does WPA Compare to WEP? ........................................................................ C-9 How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? ........................................................ C-10 What are the Key Features of WPA Security? ...................................................... C-10 WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS .................................................. C-12 WPA Data Encryption Key Management ........................................................ C-14 Is WPA Perfect? .................................................................................................... C-16 Product Support for WPA ...................................................................................... C-16 Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged ...... C-16 Changes to Wireless Access Points ............................................................... C-17 Changes to Wireless Network Adapters ......................................................... C-17 Changes to Wireless Client Programs ............................................................ C-18 Glossary List of Glossary Terms ................................................................................................... D-1 Index Contents iii iv Contents User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 1 About This Manual Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Audience, Conventions, Scope This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site. This guide uses the following typographical conventions: Table 1. italics bold times roman courier font Typographical conventions Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual is written for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter according to these specifications: Table 1-1. Product Version Manual Publication Date Manual Specifications NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2005.03.14 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support/main.asp. About This Manual 1-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 1-2 About This Manual User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 2 Introduction This chapter introduces the features, package contents, and appearance of the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. NETGEAR wireless game adapters are fast and easy to set up with NETGEAR wireless game adapter configuration software. With Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Web browser, you can configure the wireless game adapter even easier. This manual describes the installation and use of the WGE111 for operation with a Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Me, Windows® 98SE 2nd edition, or Windows NT 4.0 (with Service Pack 5 or above) system. For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. This manual describes in detail how to set up the Model WGE111 wireless game adapter and provides you with further reference information. Chapter 3, "Basic Setup" provides information on the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant, a program developed by NETGEAR for fast and easy device configuration. There is also a built-in Web server in the wireless game adapter so you can use a Web browser to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, as described in Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". Introduction 2-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products The key features of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter are: · · Extremely compact size. Easy configuration of the device with NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter software that assures fast and easy setup for Windows 98, Windows Me, Window NT, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. Web browser interface provides an easy way to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter in a TCP/IP network. RJ-45 Ethernet port to connect to a game console or a computer. The port is 10/100 BASE-T standard Ethernet capable. It can be used to connect to a 10/100 Mbps hub or switch for configuration of the wireless game adapter. MAC Address cloning support. The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter automatically clones the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the device connected on its LAN port. · · · What's in the Box? The product package should contain the following items: · · · · · WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter AC Power adapter -- 5V, 2A Ethernet cable Installation Guide for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (201-10178-02) NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, including: -- User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter -- Animated Network Properties Configuration Tutorial -- PC Networking Tutorial Warranty & Registration card Support information card · · If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. 2-2 Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, fill out the registration information within 30 days of purchase. For priority service, register online on the NETGEAR Web page at: http://www.NETGEAR.com/support/main.asp You can also fill out and return the Warranty & Registration Card that is included in your product package. Hardware Description The Model WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter LEDs indicate the status of the server and the Ethernet traffic. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. The port operates in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 5V, 2A DC power adapter. It has a reset button. As illustrated in the figure below, the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has 4 LEDs. Figure 2-1: Front of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Introduction 2-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. Label LED Descriptions Activity On Off Description Power is supplied to the wireless game adapter. Power is not supplied to the wireless game adapter. Power On (Green) Internet Fast Blink Slow Blink On (Blue) Fast Blink Ad-Hoc Slow Blink On (Green) Ethernet Blink Off The Internet (Wide Area Network) port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received by the Internet port. Searching for wireless network. The Ad-Hoc port has detected a link with an attached device. Data is being transmitted or received by the Ad-Hoc port. Searching for ad-hoc connection. The Ethernet local (LAN) port has detected link with a 10 or 100 Mbps device. Data is being transmitted or received. No link is detected on this port. 2-4 Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Reset Push Button The button is recessed; a pin or paper clip can be used to press it. This button is used to restore the wireless game adapter to the default settings. Reset Button Figure 2-2: Back of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To restore the factory default settings: 1. 2. Press and hold the reset button (located beside the antenna in the diagram above). The LEDs start to flash. Release the reset button after 5 seconds and the LEDs will flash faster, then the system will reboot and reset to the factory defaults. Introduction 2-5 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2-6 Introduction User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Chapter 3 Basic Setup This chapter describes how to install your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and set up basic connectivity on your Local Area Network (LAN). Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so that you can set it up immediately without configuration. The following scenarios are presented in this chapter: · · "Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario" on page 3-4 "Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario" on page 3-5 If you need to change the default IP address or set wireless security, you can use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to identify your network configuration settings. After you have used the Smart Wizard, you can access the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter configuration from a Web browser using the TCP/IP address of the WGE111. 1. 2. 3. First, determine your network configuration. See "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6. Second, use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to configure your initial settings. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. If you would like to use the Web configuration interface, see Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". Basic Setup 3-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter System Requirements Before installing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, please make sure that these minimum requirements have been met: · · For connecting into a wired network, you must have the network set up and working with an access point or wireless router. For creating an Ad-Hoc network without an access point, all devices must have a receiver/ transmitter. (The receiver/transmitter may be another WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter adapter.) If the default settings do not work, you will need to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Also, if you have more than one WGE111 in the network, only one can use the default IP address. You'll have to configure the others with unique IP addresses. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a personal computer with Internet browser software installed, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 (or later) or Netscape® 6.0 (or later). Placement and Range Guidelines Computers and other Ethernet-enabled devices can connect over wireless networks indoors at more than 500 feet. However, the operating distance or range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on the physical location of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. For best results, avoid potential sources of interference, such as: · · · Large metal surfaces Microwaves 2.4 GHz cordless phones In general, wireless devices can communicate through walls. However, if the walls are constructed with concrete or have metal (or metal mesh), the effective range will decrease if such materials are between the wireless devices. 3-2 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Switch Operating Modes The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. Note: The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is factory-shipped with the switch on the rear panel set to the left, which indicates Infrastructure (labeled Internet) mode. The wireless game adapter can be plugged into a game console or computer directly without configuration. Figure 3-1: NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Set the switch to the left for Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) or to the right for Ad-Hoc mode. Warning: The WGE111 must be rebooted if you change the switch position! Table 3-1. Switch Operating Modes. Mode Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) Ad-Hoc mode Switch Position Left position, which is the factory shipped default Right position (must be changed from default left position) Your System Access point or wireless router connected to a wired network Small, wireless-only network and all devices have wireless transmitters/ receivers. Note: If you are using Ad-Hoc mode and have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you need to use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings and ensure unique IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is set by default to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for information on changing the IP addresses of the wireless game adapter. Basic Setup 3-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or other Ethernet-enabled device Figure 3-2: Internet Game Console Scenario What you need. · Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in to the router or separate) without any security features enabled. Note: If you enabled security features (like WEP, SSID broadcast off, MAC filtering, etc.) you need to follow the instructions given in "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. · A network-enabled game console. What you do. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in the game console. Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode. 3. Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following: 2. · · · 3-4 The power light goes on. The Internet light is lit. The Ethernet light is lit when connected to a network-enabled game console. Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4. Enjoy your Internet gaming! Note: Follow the instructions in your PS2 or Xbox manual to configure the IP, DNS, and other parameters of your game console. If you want to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from a Web browser, see "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6 and "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 3-3: Personal Computer Scenario What you need. · Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless access point (built in to the router or separate) without any security features enabled. · A computer to run the initial configuration. What you do. 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on your computer (B). Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode. 3. Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following: 2. · · Basic Setup The power light goes on. The Internet light is lit. 3-5 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter · 4. The Ethernet light is lit. Enjoy your Internet gaming! Note: If you want to change the default IP address or configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter from a Web browser, see "Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration" on page 3-6 and "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so you do not need to configure it unless you want to change the wireless security settings to match your network, or change the default IP address of 192.168.0.202. · Windows management -- the Smart Wizard configuration assistant installs the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter software on your computer. You can change your IP configuration using the Smart Wizard as described in the next section, "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9. Web management -- use a Web browser, like Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape, to configure your NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter. Web browser configuration is described in Chapter 4, "Web Configuration". · Note: Troubleshooting information on basic functioning, TCP/IP settings, Web configuration interface, restoring the default configuration and password is described in Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting". Planning for TCP/IP Configuration If you are planning to use TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless Game Adapter, you need to determine whether to use a DHCP server-assigned address or a static IP address. This section describes the advantages of these options. Dynamic IP using DHCP You can select Obtain IP Address automatically for a dynamic IP address. If you have a home gateway/router, it comes with a DHCP server. When you select this option, the gateway/router assigns the IP address. 3-6 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Fixed IP NETGEAR recommends you set up a fixed IP address for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter so you can use a Web browser for configuration. If you are using a NETGEAR router with the default settings, the following settings should work for the Wireless Game Adapter: · IP address: 192.168.0.202 (The first three sections of numbers -- 192.168.0 in this example -- should match the first three sections of the IP address of your router. Make sure the last three digits in the fourth section are unique on your network.) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP address: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (the address of your router) · · Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption Restricting wireless access to your network prevents intruders from connecting to your network. However, the wireless data transmissions are still vulnerable to snooping. Using the WEP data encryption settings described below will prevent a determined intruder from eavesdropping on your wireless data communications. Also, if you are using the Internet for such activities as purchases or banking, those Internet sites use another level of highly secure encryption called SSL. You can tell if a Web site is using SSL because the Web address begins with HTTPS rather than HTTP. Authentication Scheme Selection The WGE111 lets you select the following wireless authentication schemes. · · Automatic -- the router detects the authentication scheme. Open System -- allows any device to join the network, assuming that the device SSID matches the access point SSID. Alternatively, the device can use the "ANY" SSID option to associate with any available Access Point within range, regardless of its SSID. Shared Key -- only those computers that possess the correct authentication key can join the network. Note: The authentication scheme is separate from the data encryption. You can · choose an authentication scheme which requires a shared key, but still leave the data transmissions unencrypted. If you require strong security, use both the Shared Key authentication scheme and WEP encryption settings. Basic Setup 3-7 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Be sure to set your wireless adapter according to the authentication scheme used on your router or access point. Please refer to "Authentication and WEP" on page C-2 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. Encryption Strength Choices Please refer to "Overview of WEP Parameters" on page C-5 for a full explanation of each of these options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. · · Disable. No encryption will be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your wireless data fully exposed. 64-bit or 128-bit WEP. When 64-bit or 128-bit is selected, WEP encryption will be applied. If WEP is enabled, you can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all computers and access points in your network. There are two methods for creating WEP encryption keys: · · Passphrase. Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button. These characters are case sensitive. Manual. For 64-bit WEP, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, or A-F). These values are not case sensitive. 3-8 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is wireless security with far greater protection than WEP. WPS-PSK (pre-shared key) uses encryption of a shared key as the starting point. WPA has a significant advantages over WEP -- an encryption key differing in every packet. It is extremely difficult for hackers to read messages even if they have intercepted the data. The Passphrase must be 8 to 64 characters in length. The 256 bit key used for encryption is generated from this passphrase. Please refer to "WPA Wireless Security" on page C-8 for more information on WPA-PSK security. Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant The Smart Wizard configuration assistant works for WGE111 Wireless Game Adapters used in a Microsoft Windows networking environment. To install and set up your network and the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter, you can use a PC with a Microsoft Windows (95, 98, NT 4.0, ME, 2000, or XP) operating system and with the TCP/IP protocol enabled. You can use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings of the router. Configuring the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter to use a fixed or dynamic IP address will allow you to access the wireless game adapter configuration from a Web browser. Basic Setup 3-9 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connect the Ethernet cable to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and the PC Note: You must connect an Ethernet cable from the WGE111 to a PC to perform the initial configuration. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter a. b. c. d. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Wireless Game Adapter. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the PC. Connect the power adapter's cord into the back of the Wireless Game Adapter. Plug the adapter into a power source (such as a wall socket or power switch). Personal Computer When power has been applied to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, the Check the Power and Ethernet lights on the front of following LED lights on the front panel the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter should be green: Power Ethernet 3-10 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Start the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. a. Start the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard configuration assistant by inserting the Resource CD in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click setup.exe if the program does not start automatically. Wireless Game Adapter Setup Screen b. c. Select Configuration Assistant. The Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows all the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapters on the LAN. Click the Refresh button to see any new Select the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Wireless Game Adapters added while the program is running. If you still do not see the Wireless Game Adapter you want to configure, wait a minute and click the Refresh button again. Click Next. d. e. If the password prompt is displayed, type password. Select the Wireless Network to connect to. Click Next. Select the wireless network Basic Setup 3-11 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the Infrastructure and/or Ad-Hoc mode network settings. Note: You can fill in both sections and the configuration used will be determined by the physical placement of the switch on the back of the wireless game adapter. · Fill in the Infrastructure settings. The default SSID is ANY. Select the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc settings · · Select your country/region from the drop-down list. Security is disabled by default. Enter the security settings of your network: ­ Disable -- usually used for first time network configuration. ­ WEP 64 Bit or WEP 128 Bit-- select the Authentication type (Auto, Open System, or Shared Key). · For networks that use a passphrase: enter the passphrase and click Generate to generate the key. · For networks that use manually entered keys: enter the key. ­ For WPA-PSK -- type a Passphrase. Note: Be careful to enter the passphrase or key information accurately. Enter the security settings of your network · · To configure Ad-Hoc mode also, select the Ad-hoc Mode check box and configure the Ad-Hoc settings. Click Next to proceed. Select the Change Password check box and type the old password for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. The default password is password. Type a new password and then type it again in the Confirmation box. Click Next. Change the Password 3-12 Basic Setup User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Select the TCP/IP Settings. If you are using TCP/IP, select the TCP/IP settings. If you are using more than one WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter on your network, you should change the IP address on one wireless game adapter to prevent conflicts. a. The next Wireless Game Adapter Setup Wizard window shows the LAN settings for the wireless game adapter. You can change the device name of the wireless game adapter or leave it set to the default. NETGEAR recommends using a static IP address so you can use a Web browser to configure the Wireless Game Adapter. If you are going to use a static IP address, select Use this IP Address. Enter the IP Address, IP Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway to match your network. Make your selections and click Next. The previous settings (if any) and new settings you have configured are displayed. Your new values will be saved only if you click Next on this screen. Select the TCP/IP Settings b. c. Confirm your new settings d. e. f. The settings you selected are displayed. Click Refresh to update the results. Click WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter settings Finish to exit. Basic Setup 3-13 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 3-14 Basic Setup Chapter 4 Web Configuration This chapter contains information about configuring your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using the Wireless Game Adapter's browser interface. The Web browser interface provides an easy way to configure the Wireless Game Adapter in a TCP/IP network. You can configure your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using any Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends you use browser versions 5.0 and above. Once you are logged into the configuration software, you can view the status of your wireless network and the wireless game adapter's current configuration, change the password, enable WEP or WPA-PSK security (if you have it set up on your wireless network), select a specific network for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes. Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP Using a Web browser to configure a NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter requires both the Wireless Game Adapter and the workstation on to be configured for TCP/IP. This is the default for most computers sold in the last few years. NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapters can obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP. If you have a DHCP server (most broadband routers have this feature), the WGE111 will get its own IP address settings for TCP/IP. However, NETGEAR recommends using a static IP address so you can configure the Wireless Game Adapter with a Web browser using the same address each time. You can also reset the IP address of the Wireless Game Adapter using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for more information. Web Configuration 4-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter In order to configure the Wireless Game Adapter through a browser interface, your computer must have a Web browser program installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Note: The IP address of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must be on the same subnet as your access point/router. 1. 2. 3. 4. Start your Web browser. In the Address box, type http:// followed by the IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. For example, enter the default IP Address of http://192.168.0.202 and click Enter. You will then be prompted for the user name and password. Enter password for the password, or whatever password you set using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant. Use the menu selections listed on the left of the screen to move about. Note: Remember to save modifications made on any screen by clicking the Save button before changing to a different screen. Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status The Status screen displays current settings and statistics for your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. As this information is read-only, any changes must be made on other pages. Click the Refresh button to refresh information on this screen. The figure below shows the Status screen. 4-2 Web Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 4-1: Status screen Wireless Settings · · · · · · · Network Name (SSID) -- the current Wireless Network Name (SSID) value. The default for Infrastructure mode is ANY and the default for Ad-Hoc mode is netgear. Connection Status -- the current connection status of the wireless game adapter. Country/Region -- the current country setting. Signal Strength -- the current signal strength. Channel -- the channel currently in use. Security -- the current security settings. Packet Statistics -- the traffic statistics for the wireless interface. Web Configuration 4-3 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter IP Settings · · · · IP Address -- the current IP address. IP Subnet Mask -- the network mask associated with the IP address. Default Gateway -- the Gateway IP address associated with the IP address. IP Address Source -- indicates the current IP Address Source. Device Information · · · Device Name -- the current WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name. Mac Address -- the current Mac Address. Firmware Version -- the current Firmware version. Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access The Infrastructure Wireless Settings screen is used to change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name and to enable or disable the network security. Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to configure Infrastructure access, as shown in the screen below. 4-4 Web Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 4-2: Infrastructure mode configuration screen Regulatory Domain Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the region shown here. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government agency or check our web site for more information on which channels to use. Note: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area; the operating Channel/Frequency & Regulatory Domain must be set correctly. Web Configuration 4-5 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Data Rate Select the desired data rate. The options are: · · Auto -- the data rate will be detected automatically (g or b). b only -- operates in 802.11b mode only. The data rate is set to Auto by default. Network Name (SSID) Choose a descriptive name for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter for identification purposes. ANY is the factory default name for Infrastructure mode, which is a special name that will connect with whatever access point or router's signal is strongest. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters, or click the Select AP to choose an available Access Point. Spaces are not allowed, but dashes (-) and underscore marks (_) are accepted. The SSID must be the same as the Access Point you want to connect to. This value is also case-sensitive. For example, NETGEAR is not the same as NETGEAr. Wireless Security Select the option to match the Access Point; the screen will change according to the option selected: · · · Disable -- no data encryption. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) -- use WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption. See the next section, "Using WEP Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for detailed information. WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key) -- use WPA-PSK standard encryption. See "Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for detailed information. 4-6 Web Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Using WEP Security Encryption Authentication Type Select Open System or Shared Key authentication, as used by the Access Point. You can select Auto to have the wireless game adapter automatically determine the type. Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level to match the Access Point: · · 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption 128-bit (sometimes called 104-bit) encryption If using WEP, you can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase) Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key boxes will automatically be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key box will automatically be populated with key values. Manual Entry Mode Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network in the selected key box. · · For 64 bit WEP -- enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F). For 128 bit WEP -- enter twenty-six hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F). Be sure to click Apply to save your settings. Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box. The Passphrase must be 8 to 64 characters in length. The 256 Bit key used for encryption is generated from this passphrase. Web Configuration 4-7 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode You can use the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter in a wireless-only network where the wireless devices are all set to Ad-Hoc mode. By default, the wireless game adapter is set to Infrastructure mode; therefore, you will need to set the switch on the back of the wireless game adapter to the right, which corresponds to Ad-Hoc mode. In an Ad-Hoc network, all devices must have the same SSID, WEP settings, and IP network subset address with a unique identifying number (xxx.xxx.xxx.yyy). Select Ad-Hoc Wireless Settings to configure Ad-Hoc access, as shown in the screen below. Figure 4-3: Ad-Hoc mode configuration screen 4-8 Web Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc access: 1. Set the Regulatory Domain, which is the country/domain. Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the region shown here. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government agency or check our web site for more information on which channels to use. Note: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area; the operating Channel/Frequency & Regulatory Domain must be set correctly. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the Data Rate -- b only, or Auto to have the wireless game adapter automatically determine the data rate to use. Type a Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the network name in the SSID box. The default Channel/Frequency is set to Auto. It should not be necessary to set the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. Select the Wireless Security option to match the Access Point; the screen will change according to the option selected. · · Disable -- no data encryption. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) -- use WEP 64 or 128 bit data encryption. See "Using WEP Security Encryption" on page 4-7 for more information. 6. Click Apply. Viewing the Wireless Networks Available This Wireless Networks Available screen shows the wireless networks that the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter detects. Figure 4-4: Wireless Networks Available Web Configuration 4-9 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The Network Name (SSID), Channel, Security, Signal Strength, MAC (Media Access Control) address and Access Point network mode for each network are displayed. Click Scan to search for the wireless networks available. Click Refresh to update the results. Configuring the IP Settings The TCP/IP configuration screen is used to configure the IP address of the Wireless Game Adapter. The figure below shows the TCP/IP configuration screen. Figure 4-5: IP Settings configuration screen The default values are suitable for most users and situations. For the IP Address Source, select Obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP Client) if you have a DHCP Server on your LAN. Otherwise, select Use this IP address and enter the following IP settings: · IP Address -- the IP address is assigned to the Wireless Game Adapter. If you have a private LAN and do not plan to connect to the TCP/IP based internet, NETGEAR recommends that you use an address from the IETF-designated private address list (for example, 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x). The first three numbers should match the numbers in the Gateway address and the last number needs to be unique on the network. Subnet Mask -- the subnet mask defines the range of addresses that are reachable on your local LAN. For example, in a network with a NETGEAR router, the default subnet mask is usually 255.255.255.0. Web Configuration · 4-10 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter · Default Gateway -- the IP address of the router on your network. For example, in a network with a NETGEAR router, the gateway address is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. The Device Name is the NetBIOS name used by Windows networks. On Windows PCs, you may see the NetBIOS name for the wireless game adapter listed under Network Neighborhood. You can change the default Device Name on this screen if you like. After changing the configuration, click the Save button to save the values permanently to the Wireless Game Adapter. If you click Cancel, no modifications will be made. Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password To change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter password from the Web browser configuration screen: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click Change Password. Type the old password in the Old Password box. The default password is password. Type a new password in the Set Password box. Re-type the new password in the Repeat New Password box. Click Apply. Upgrading the Firmware If a firmware upgrade for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter becomes available, you can download the software from http://www.netgear.com to your computer and then use the browser-based configuration software to upgrade the wireless game adapter. IMPORTANT! Do not try to go online, turn off the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, shut down the computer or do anything else to the wireless game adapter until it finishes restarting! When the LED indicator lights turn on, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless game adapter. To upgrade the wireless game adapter software: 1. Select Upgrade Firmware. Web Configuration 4-11 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Figure 4-6: Upgrade Firmware screen 2. 3. 4. Click Browse and locate the downloaded software. Click Upload. After the firmware has been upgraded, you will need to log in to the router using your Web browser. Restoring the Factory Defaults You can use the Restore Factory Defaults screen to restore the wireless game adapter to the factory default settings. Figure 4-7: Restore Factory Defaults screen Click Restore to erase the current settings and reset the wireless game adapter to the original factory default settings. IMPORTANT! Do not try to go online, turn off the wireless game adapter, shut down the computer or do anything else to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter until it finishes restarting! When the LED lights turns on, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. 4-12 Web Configuration User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter After you have erased the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter's current settings, the adapter's password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.202 and the SSID will by default be ANY for Infrastructure mode and netgear for Ad-Hoc mode. Web Configuration 4-13 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 4-14 Web Configuration Chapter 5 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated. If you have trouble setting up your WGE111, check the tips below. You can also consult more extensive troubleshooting procedures in the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp. Note: The WGE111 can be used as a wireless game adapter with one machine only and does not support multiple devices. · The wireless game adapter LEDs are not lit. Go to "Basic Tips" on page 5-2. · I can't access the wireless game adapter from my computer. Go to "Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping" on page 5-6. · I can't access the Wireless Game Adapter configuration with my browser. Go to "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page 5-6. · I can't remember the wireless game adapter's configuration password, or I want to clear the configuration and start over again. Go to "Restoring the Default Configuration and Password" on page 5-7. Troubleshooting 5-1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Basic Tips If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below. Symptom The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter has no power. Cause Power is not connected to the wireless game adapter. · · Solution Make sure the power cord is connected to the wireless game adapter. Make sure the power adapter is connected to a functioning power outlet. If it is in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it is not a switched outlet. Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your wireless game adapter. It takes a few seconds for the status light to be lit. Wait a minute and check the status light on the wireless game adapter. Make sure the wireless network security settings and the WGE111 security settings match. Make sure the PC, wireless game adapter, and router IP settings are correct. The access point may not be powered on. Or, the access point and the WGE111 are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Check the SSID and WEP settings. Make sure the WGE111 is within range of the wireless network. · No lights are lit on the wireless game adapter The Internet light is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. The Internet LED blinks and cannot connect to an access point. The WGE111 is starting up. There is a network configuration problem. The WGE111 is attempting to connect to an access point, but cannot connect. 5-2 Troubleshooting User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter My gaming console or remote computer cannot connect to the Internet. There is a problem connecting to the wireless router. · Make sure Internet light is on solidly. If not, see the previous symptom/solution. Make sure the gaming console or remote computer has a correct IP address with the same IP subnet address as the wireless router or access point. Turn the wireless game adapter off and then back on. Recheck the IP address for the gaming console or remote computer. Turn off all devices. Then, power on the wireless router (or access point), wait, and then power on the wireless game adapter. Check that the wireless game adapter connects to the wireless router or access point. If it connects, power on the gaming console or remote computer. Check that the wireless-enabled computer is on the same wireless network as the wireless game adapter. Make sure the Network Name (SSID), WEP key (if WEP is enabled), and country/region selection are the same for all devices connected to the same wireless network. If the computer is connected to the wireless game adapter through a switch or hub, try connecting it directly to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are on the same IP network. Make sure the Ethernet cable connectors are plugged into the computer and wireless game adapter securely. You may need to change the IP address of your computer temporarily to change the wireless game adapter's IP address. Reset to factory defaults. · · My computer cannot communicate with my wireless game adapter. · The most likely reason is a network configuration problem. · · I can't get the configuration utility to show the wireless game adapter. -orI can't open the configuration software with my browser. This could be a network configuration problem or a hardware connection problem. · · · Note: Some older Ethernet adapters may not be compatible with the Ethernet MAC address of the wireless game adapter. 5-3 Troubleshooting User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter I have a gaming console, computer, and the wireless game adapter connected through a switch. The computer connects to the Internet but the gaming console can't. If using a switch or hub with an Ethernet-enabled gaming console, the gaming console must be powered on before the other Ethernet-enabled devices. With power on, disconnect everything from the switch or hub. Re-connect the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, then connect the game console(s). Finally, connect the other device(s). I can connect to an access point, but I cannot connect to other computers on the network or the Internet. This could be a physical layer problem or a network configuration problem. Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network. Make sure that the IP addresses and the Windows networking parameters are all configured correctly. Restart the cable or DSL modem, router, access point, and notebook PC. I am using Ad-Hoc mode and my two WGE111 Wireless Game Adapters cannot connect. This could be due to conflicting IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is factory-shipped with the IP address 192.168.0.202. You should not use the same IP address for more than one device on your network. Change the IP address of one of the adapters. See "Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" on page 3-9 for information on setting the IP address. 5-4 Troubleshooting User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Use the information below to solve common problems you may encounter. Also, please refer to the knowledge base on the NETGEAR Web site at http://ww.netgear.com/support/main.asp. Note: For the most up-to-date WGE111 installation details and troubleshooting guidance visit http://www.netgear.com. If you have trouble setting up your WGE111, check the tips below. I am using a DHCP server, and the Wireless Game Adapter gets an IP address conflict. If the wireless game adapter is left on when the DHCP server is turned off, the wireless game adapter will retain its IP Address without informing the DHCP server. Reset the wireless game adapter so it will obtain a new IP Address. This problem also arises if you assigned a static IP Address within the range used by the DHCP server. If so, use another address NOT within the range used by the DHCP server. Be sure to observe the range and placement guidelines published in the Reference Manual. I cannot configure the WGE111 from a browser. You did not specify the correct wireless game adapter IP address, or there could be a system problem. Check the suggestions below and also see "Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface" on page 5-6. · · Remove and reconnect the power to the wireless game adapter. Make sure your computer and the wireless game adapter are in the same subnet. Both IP addresses should start with the same numbers. For example, 192.168.0.x. The subnet masks must match. For example, both should be 255.255.255.0. Enter the correct IP address in the address field of the browser. 192.168.0.202 is the WGE111 default IP address. · Troubleshooting 5-5 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping The Windows ping utility sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can ping the wireless game adapter from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your wireless game adapter is set up correctly. To ping the wireless game adapter from a PC running Windows 95 or later: 1. 2. From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run. In the field provided, type Ping followed by the IP address of the wireless game adapter, as in this example: ping 192.168.0.202 3. Click OK. You should see a message like this one: Pinging with 32 bytes of data If the path is working, you see this message: Reply from < IP address >: bytes=32 time=NN ms TTL=xxx If the path is not working, you see this message: Request timed out If the path is not functioning correctly, you could have one of the following problems: · Wrong physical connections -- Make sure the Status LED is on. · Wrong network configuration -- Verify that the IP address for your wireless game adapter and your workstation are correct and that the addresses are on the same subnet. Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface If you are unable to access the wireless game adapter's Web Configuration interface from a computer on your local network, check the following: · Check the Ethernet connection between the computer and the wireless game adapter as described in the previous section. Troubleshooting 5-6