Linksys WGA54AG manual

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Wireless A/G Game Adapter Copyright and T rademarks Specifications 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 countrie s. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product name s are tradem arks o[...]

Wireless A/G Game Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter 6 The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators 6 The Game Adapter’s Side Panel 7 Chapter 4: Fast Setup f[...]

Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Common Problems and Solutions 36 Frequently Asked Questions 37 Appendix B: Wireless Security 41 Security Precautions 41 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 41 Appendix C: Glossary 44 Appendix D: Specification s 51 Appendix E: Warranty Information 53 Appendix F: Regulatory Information 54[...]

Wireless A/G Game Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: LED Indicators 6 Figure 3-2: Side Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8 Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 9 Figure 5-2: Connect the Power 9 Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 10 Figure 5-4: Searching for th e Game Adapter S[...]

Wireless A/G Game Adapter Figure 6-2: Connect the Power 22 Figure 6-3: Xbox’s Main Menu 23 Figure 6-4: Xbox’s SETTINGS Screen 23 Figure 6-5: Xbox’s NETWORK SETTINGS Screen 24 Figure 6-6: Xbox’s ADVANCED Screen 24 Figure 6-7: Xbox’s WIRELESS STATUS Screen 25 Figure 6-8: Xbox’s WIRELE SS SETTINGS Screen 25 Figure 6-9: Xbox’s SELECT NETW[...]

1 Chapter 1: Introductio n Welcome Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction We l c o me Thank you for choosing the Wireless A/G Game Adapter . W ith this Adapte r , your wireless gaming experience will be faster and easier than ever . How does the Game Adapter do this? Like all wireless pr oducts, the Game Adapter allows for greater range [...]

2 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless A/G Game Adapter What’ s in t his Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter . • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Game Adapter’s applications and this User Guide . • Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Thi[...]

3 Chapter 1: Introductio n What’s in this Guide? Wireless A/G Game Adapter • Appendix E: Specifications This appendix provides the Game Adapter’s technical specifications. • Appendix F: Warranty Information This appendix supplies the Game Adapter ’ s warranty information . • Appendix G: Regulator y Information This appendix supplies the[...]

4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Y our Wireless Network Network T opology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter . Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. Several PCs equipped with wirele[...]

5 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Layout Wireless A/G Game Adapter When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers. With these , and many other , Linksys products, your netwo rking options are l[...]

6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LED Indica tors Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’ s LED Indicators The Game Adapter's LEDs indicate the status of its power and connections. Po w e r Green . The Power LED lights up when the Game [...]

7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s Side Panel Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’ s Side P anel The 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 Gam e Adapter’s mode . If you will run the Setup [...]

8 Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Overview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Overview The Fast Setup directions are provided for any gamer playing over a wireless network with WEP encr yption disabled and SSID broadcast enabled. If you need to change the Game Adapter ’ s sett[...]

9 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Overview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation ® 2 or GameCube ™ Overview This chapter provides instructions on how to connect the Game Adapter to your computer and then set up the Game Adapter for the[...]

10 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless A/G Game Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Insert the Setup Wizar d CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive . The Setup Wizard should run autom atically , and the Welcome screen should appear . If it does not, click the Start button a[...]

11 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 2. 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 [...]

12 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 2. Select one of the Easy settings. When setting up the first Game Adapter , click the Adapter 1 radio button. When setting up the second Game Ad apter , click the Adapter 2 radio[...]

13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration f or Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 4. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Re gistration button to register the Game Adapter , or click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard. Procee[...]

14 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration f or Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 2. Click the Advanced | Manual Conf igurati on radio button. Then click the Next button. 3. In the SSID field, enter the SSID or network name for your Wireless-A (5GHz, 802.[...]

15 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration f or Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 4. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-A network, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key . Click the N[...]

16 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration f or Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 6. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-G and/or Wireless-B network, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryptio n from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WE[...]

17 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Advanced Setup Wiza rd Configuration f or Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 8. On the Confirmation screen, verify that the Game Adapter’s settings are correct. Then clic k the Ye s button to save these settings. 9. Now that the settings have been [...]

18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Setup Wizard Config uration for Internet Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter Setup Wizard Configur ation for Internet Play The Console to Internet Se tup lets you configure the Game Adapter ’ s settings for playing games over a broadband Internet connection. 1. [...]

19 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Setup Wizard Config uration for Internet Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 3. On the Security Settings screen for your Wireless-A (5GHz, 801.11a) network, select 64-bit or 128-bit encryptio n from the drop-down menu. Then enter a passphrase or WEP key . Click th[...]

20 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Setup Wizard Config uration for Internet Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 5. The Network Settings screen will appear . Enter an IP Address, IP Mask (also known as Subnet Mask), and Gateway appropriate for your network setup. Y ou must spec ify the IP Address on[...]

21 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCu be™ Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console Wireless A/G Game Adapter 7. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Re gistration button to register the Game Adapter , or click the Exit button to close the Setup Wizard. Proceed to the se[...]

22 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Overview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbo x ® Overview This chapter provides instructions on how to connect and set up the Game Adapter for X box gaming. If you are using a different game console, refer to “Chapter 5: Se tting [...]

23 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter Setting up the Game Adapter Using Y our Xbox 1. T o set up the Game Adapter , select SETTINGS on the Xbox main menu. 2. On the SETTINGS screen, select Networ k Set tings . Figure 6-3: Xbox’ s M ain Menu Figure [...]

24 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter 3. On the NETWORK SETTINGS screen, select ADV ANCED . 4. On the ADV ANCED screen, select WIRELESS . Figure 6-5: Xbox’ s NETWORK SETTINGS Screen Figure 6-6: Xbox’ s AD V ANCED Screen[...]

25 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter 5. On the WIRELESS ST A TUS screen, select SETTINGS . 6. On the WIRELESS SETTINGS screen, select NETWORK NAME . Figure 6-7: Xbox’ s WIRELESS ST A TUS Screen Figure 6-8: Xbox’ s WIRELESS SETTING S Screen[...]

26 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter 7. On the SELECT NETWOR K screen, select the name of th e wireless network you want to use . (Y ou may need to scroll down to see additional network names.) If you do not see the network you want to use , select [...]

27 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter 9. On the SECURITY TYPE screen, select the appropriate level of W EP encryption, 64-BIT WEP or 128-BIT WEP . 10. On the SECURITY KEY screen, enter the WEP key in hexadecimal characters and then select DONE . The [...]

28 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter 11. On the WIRELESS SETTINGS screen, select APPL Y to save your new settings. 12. On the WIRELESS ST A TUS screen, click MORE to see additional details. Figure 6-13: Xbox’ s WI RELESS SETTINGS Screen Figure 6-1[...]

29 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Gam e Adapter for Xbox® Setting up the Game Adapter Us ing Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter 13. After you have reviewed the network settings, click OK to exit this screen, 14. Go back to the Xbox main menu, and set your Xbox to multiplayer gaming. Congratulations! The insta llation of the Wireless A/G G[...]

30 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web C onfiguration Utility Overview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter W eb Configuration Utility Overview This chapter will describe each web page of the Utility and each page’s k ey functions. Y ou can use the Utility to change the Game Adapter’ s settings[...]

31 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web C onfiguration Utility The Setup Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Setup T ab The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Utility . Firmware - This shows the version number and date of the firmware that is currently installed. MAC - The MAC address of the Game Adapter [...]

32 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web C onfiguration Utility The Setup Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter T o connect to one of these networks, select a network and then click the Connect button. If you want to update this list of wireless networks, click the Refresh button. When you have finished making changes, click the Apply button t[...]

33 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web C onfiguration Utility The Advanced Settings Ta b Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Advanced Settings T ab Use the Advanced Settings screen to change the Game Adapter’s adv anced wireless settings, clone a M AC address onto the Game Adapter , change the password, or restore its default settings. L[...]

34 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web C onfiguration Utility The Advanced Settings Ta b Wireless A/G Game Adapter Cloning Cloning Mo de - The MAC cloning feature allows you to clone the MAC address o f the device currently connected to the Game Adapter’s Network port. The Game Adapter will actively scan for a new MAC address to be[...]

35 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web C onfiguration Utility The Help Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Help T ab The Help scr een offers links to the Linksys website, the online version of this User Guide , and the Adobe website . Y ou can also use this screen to upgrade the Game Adapter ’ s firmware . Linksys Website - Click thi[...]

36 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Common Problems and So lutions Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix A: T roubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “F requently Asked Questions. ” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occu r during the installation and operation of the Wireless A/G [...]

37 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless A/G Game Adapter 4. Wait 30 seconds. 5. Set the second Game Adapter’s back panel switch to the Adhoc A position if you are using a Wireless-A (802.11a) network, or set the switch to the Adhoc B position if you are using a Wireless-G and/or B (802.11g and/or 802.11b) network. 6. P[...]

38 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless A/G Game Adapter What IEEE 802.11a features are supported? The product supports the following IEEE 802.11a functions: • OFDM protocol • Multi-Channel Roaming • Automatic Rate Selection • RTS/CTS feature • Fragmentation What IEEE 802.11b feat ures are supported? The produc[...]

39 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless A/G Game Adapter What is r oaming? Roaming is the ability of a portable computer to communica te continuously while it and its user are moving freely throughout an area greater than that covered by a single access point. Before using the roaming function, the user must make sure th[...]

40 Appendix A: Troublesh ooting Frequently Asked Questions Wireless A/G Game Adapter Spectrum (DSSS) generates a redundant bit pattern for each bit to be transmitted. This bit pattern is called a chip (or chipping code). The longer the chip, the greater the probabilit y that the original data can be recovered. Even if one or more bits in the chip a[...]

41 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Precautions Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wir eless networking as safe and easy for you as possible . Th e current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific action on your part for implementation. So, k[...]

42 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless A/G Game Adapter SSID. There are several things to k eep in mind about the SSID: 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often Most wireless networking devices will give you the optio n of broadcasting the SSID . While this option may be more convenient[...]

43 Appendix B: Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Netwo rks Wireless A/G Game Adapter WP A Pre-Shar ed Key . If you do not have a RADIUS ser ver , select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period tim e between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which [...]

44 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix C: Glossar y 802.11a - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - An IEEE wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 80[...]

45 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter Buffer - A shared or assigned memor y area that is us ed to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other . Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that con nects a computer to the cable television net[...]

46 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter DTIM ( D elivery T raffic I ndication M essage) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency . Dynamic IP Address - A temporar y IP address assigned by a DHCP server . EAP ( E xtensible A uthentication P rotocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control netwo[...]

47 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter IEEE (The I nstitute of E lectrical and E lectronics E ngineers) - An independent institute that de velops networking standards. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP ( I nternet P rotocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Add[...]

48 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter OFDM ( O rthogonal F requency D ivision M ultiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower -speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. P acket - A unit of data sent over a network. P assphra[...]

49 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter Software - Instructions for the computer . A series of instr uctions that perfor ms a particular task is called a “program”. SOHO ( S mall O ffice/ H ome O ffice) - Market segment of professionals who work at home or in small offices. SPI ( S tateful P acket I nspection) Firewall - A technolog y[...]

50 Appendix C: Glossary Wireless A/G Game Adapter UDP ( U ser D atagram P rotocol) - A network protocol for transmitting data that does not r equire acknowledgement from the recipient of the data that is sent. Upgrade - T o replace existing softw are or firmware with a newer version. Upload - T o transmit a file over a network. URL ( U niform R e s[...]

51 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Model WGA54AG Standards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b , 802.11g Ports Power , Network Button/Switch Reset, Network Mo de (Infra, AdHoc-A, AdHoc-B) Cabling T ype Category 5 LEDs Power , Ethernet, Wireless T ransmit Power 14dBm ± 1dBm Security Features WEP WEP Key Bits 64, 12[...]

52 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless A/G Game Adapter Operating Humidity 10~85% Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non Condensing[...]

53 Appendix E: Warranty In formation Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix E: W arranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to Y ou that, for a pe riod of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use . Y our exclusive remedy and Linksys'[...]

54 Appendix F: Regulatory Inf orm ation Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix F: Regulator y Information FCC ST A TEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specification s for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pr ovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a res[...]

55 Appendix F: Regulatory Inf orm ation Wireless A/G Game Adapter EC DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) Linksys declares that this product conforms to the specifications liste d below , following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EM C requirements for Radio equipment. EN 609 50 Safety EN[...]

56 Appendix G: Contact I nformation Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www .linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to kno [...]