Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Conventions, Scope
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1-1
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
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2-1
Key Features and Related NETGEAR Products
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2-2
What’s in the Box?
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2-2
Hardware Description
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2-3
Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111
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2-4
Reset Push Button
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2-5
Chapter 3
Basic Setup
Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter
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3-1
System Requirements
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3-2
Placement and Range Guidelines
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3-2
Switch Operating Modes
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3-3
Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario
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3-4
Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario
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3-5
Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration
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3-6
Planning for TCP/IP Configuration
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3-6
Dynamic IP using DHCP
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3-6
Fixed IP
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3-7
Understanding WEP Authentication and Encryption
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3-7
Authentication Scheme Selection
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3-7
Encryption Strength Choices
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3-8
Understanding WPA-PSK Encryption Security
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3-9
Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant
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3-9
Chapter 4
Web Configuration
Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP
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4-1