Linksys WGA600N User Guide - Page 14

Chapter 4 Returning to Standard Operating Mode When your LAN Party is over and you want to reconfigure the Gaming Adapters, be sure to note that the procedure is different for the Gaming Adapter designated as the master and the other adapters. Setting the Master Adapter Back to Wireless Bridge Mode To return the Gaming Adapter designated as the master back to Wireless Bridge Mode, access the web-based utility of the master unit, and switch to Wireless Bridge mode. To do this, perform the following steps: 1. ConnectacomputertotheGamingAdapterdesignated as the master. 2. Launch your web browser. 3. Enter the IP address of the master Adapter. The IP address for the master adapter is 192.168.1.251. NOTE: The Gaming Adapter IP address changes from 192.168.1.250 to 192.168.1.251 when LAN Party Gaming is enabled in the web‑based utility. This only applies to the adapter designated as the master. 4. Login to the Gaming Adapter. The default user name and password is admin. 5. Go to the Basic > Wireless screen. 6. Change the Wireless Network Mode option to Wireless Bridge. 7. Click the Save Settings button. Removing Non-Master Adapters from LAN Party Gaming Mode To change a Gaming Adapter (non-master) back to standard operating mode, you must press the Reset button for approximately five seconds, using a pin or straightened paper clip. Reset Button Advanced Configuration 802.11 Band • 2.4GHz This option can be selected if you only want to use the 2.4GHz spectrum of radio frequencies on your wireless network. 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n support this spectrum. • 5GHz This option can be selected if you only want to use the 5GHz spectrum of radio frequencies for your wireless network. 802.11a and 802.11n support this spectrum. • 2.4GHz and 5GHz This option can be selected if you want to use both frequencies on your wireless network. 802.11 Mode The mode options available will vary based on the band mode(s) supported. Transmission Rate By default, the fastest possible transmission rate is selected. The speed can be selected manually. Channel Width This option is available in Mixed modes that utilize 802.11n. The default Auto 20/40 MHz setting is typically the best. Manual selection is possible if necessary. Wireless Security Mode Security Mode Below is an overview of the available security modes: • None When this option is selected, encryption is not used on your wireless network. • WEP Thisisanearliergenerationofwirelessencryption technology. WEP is not as secure as WPA. • WPA-Personal This option uses WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) with a pre-shared key. There are two versions of the standard available. WPA2 is the newer and stronger version of encryption. Upon release of the Reset button the Gaming Adapter will restart and return to standard operating mode. Wireless Network Settings Wireless Network Name This is the wireless network name (SSID) defined on the access point that the Adapter will associate with. Leave this field blank to associate to any access point. Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter 11