Netgear WGE111 WGE111 Reference Manual - Page 46

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. No lights are lit on the wireless game adapter Cause Power is not connected to the wireless game adapter. The WGE111 is starting up. 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. The Internet light is solid but I cannot connect to the Internet. There is a network configuration problem. 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 Internet LED blinks and cannot connect to an access point. The WGE111 is attempting to connect to an access point, but cannot connect. 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. 5-2 Troubleshooting