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