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Configuring the IP Settings, The Network Name SSID, Channel, Security, Signal Strength

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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. 4-10 Web Configuration

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User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
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Web Configuration
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.