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Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 )NSTALLATION'UIDE Start Here Unpack the box, verify the contents, and follow the instructions below. You can also consult the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. )NTERNET !D (OC 7'%7IRELESS'AME!DAPTER Mode Infrastructure mode (labeled Internet) Switch Position Left position, which is the factory shipped default Your System Access point or wireless router connected to a wired network Ad-Hoc mode Right position (must be changed from default left position) Small, wireless-only network and all devices have wireless transmitters/ receivers. If you would like to change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter Web configuration console, see the "Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant" section on this card. The default IP address is 192.168.0.202. Internet Game Console Plug-and-Go 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, WPA-PSK, SSID broadcast off, MAC filtering, etc.) you need to follow the instructions in the Reference Manual. • 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. WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter A B Gaming Console or other Ethernet-enabled device 2. 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: • The power light goes on. • The Internet light is lit. • The Ethernet light is lit when connected to a powered on network- enabled game console. 4. Enjoy your Internet gaming! Personal Computer Plug-and-Go 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). B A WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 2. 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: • The power light goes on. • The Internet light is lit. • The Ethernet light is lit. 4. Enjoy your Internet gaming!