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Contents

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Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)

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Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)

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Authentication and WEP

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802.11 Authentication

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Open System Authentication

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Shared Key Authentication

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Overview of WEP Parameters

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Key Size

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WEP Configuration Options

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Wireless Channels

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WPA Wireless Security

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How Does WPA Compare to WEP?

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How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?

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What are the Key Features of WPA Security?

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WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User

Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS

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WPA Data Encryption Key Management

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Is WPA Perfect?

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Product Support for WPA

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Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged

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Changes to Wireless Access Points

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Changes to Wireless Network Adapters

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Changes to Wireless Client Programs

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Glossary

List of Glossary Terms

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Index

Section	Page
User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter	1
Technical Support	2
Statement of Conditions	2
Contents	5
Chapter 1 About This Manual	9
Audience, Conventions, Scope	9
Chapter 2 Introduction	11
About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter	11
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products	12
What’s in the Box?	12
Hardware Description	13
Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111	14
Reset Push Button	15
Chapter 3 Basic Setup	17
Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter	17
System Requirements	18
Placement and Range Guidelines	18
Switch Operating Modes	19
Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario	20
Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario	21
Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration	22
Planning for TCP/IP Configuration	22
Dynamic IP using DHCP	22
Fixed IP	23
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption	23
Authentication Scheme Selection	23
Encryption Strength Choices	24
Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security	25
Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant	25
Chapter 4 Web Configuration	31
Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP	31
Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter	32
Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status	32
Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access	34
Using WEP Security Encryption	37
Authentication Type	37
Key Size	37
Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase)	37
Manual Entry Mode	37
Using WPA-PSK Security Encryption	37
Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode	38
Viewing the Wireless Networks Available	39
Configuring the IP Settings	40
Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password	41
Upgrading the Firmware	41
Restoring the Factory Defaults	42
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting	45
Basic Tips	46
Frequently Asked Questions	49
Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping	50
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface	50
Restoring the Default Configuration and Password	51
Appendix A Technical Specifications	53
Appendix B Understanding IP Addresses	55
IP Addresses and the Internet	55
Netmask	57
Subnet Addressing	58
Private IP Addresses	60
Address Resolution Protocol	61
IP Configuration by DHCP	61
Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics	63
Wireless Networking Overview	63
Infrastructure Mode	63
Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	64
Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	64
Authentication and WEP	64
802.11 Authentication	65
Open System Authentication	65
Shared Key Authentication	66
Overview of WEP Parameters	67
Key Size	68
WEP Configuration Options	68
Wireless Channels	69
WPA Wireless Security	70
How Does WPA Compare to WEP?	71
How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i?	72
What are the Key Features of WPA Security?	72
WPA Authentication: Enterprise-level User Authentication via 802.1x/EAP and RADIUS	74
WPA Data Encryption Key Management	76
Is WPA Perfect?	78
Product Support for WPA	78
Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless Clients is Discouraged	78
Changes to Wireless Access Points	79
Changes to Wireless Network Adapters	79
Changes to Wireless Client Programs	80
Glossary	81
List of Glossary Terms	81

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