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Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 What you need What you need
• Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless • Broadband Internet access through a router with an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless
Start Here access point (built in to the router or separate) without any security features enabled.
Note: If you enabled security features (like WEP, WPA-PSK, SSID broadcast off, •
access point (built in to the router or separate) without any security features enabled.
A computer to run the initial configuration.
Unpack the box, verify the contents, and follow the instructions below. You can also MAC filtering, etc.) you need to follow the instructions in the Reference Manual.
consult the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at What you do
• A network-enabled game console.
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp 1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the
The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter operates in either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. What you do Ethernet port on your computer (B).
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the
Ethernet port (B) in the game console.

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2. Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled
Infrastructure mode Left position, which is the Access point or wireless router connected Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode. 2. Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled
(labeled Internet) factory shipped default to a wired network 3. Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following: Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode.
3. Connect the power adapter to the WGE111 and verify the following:
Ad-Hoc mode Right position (must be Small, wireless-only network and all • The power light goes on.
changed from default left devices have wireless transmitters/ • The power light goes on.
position) receivers.
• The Internet light is lit.
If you would like to change the default IP address or access the wireless game adapter • The Internet light is lit.
Web configuration console, see the “Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant” section on
this card. The default IP address is 192.168.0.202. • The Ethernet light is lit when connected to a powered on network-
enabled game console. • The Ethernet light is lit.

4. Enjoy your Internet gaming! 4. Enjoy your Internet gaming!

Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant • If your wireless network uses passphrases, enter the passphrase and click
Generate to automatically generate they key.
Problem Action

• If your network uses manually entered keys, enter the key. Wireless light is solid but There is a network configuration problem.
You can use the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings cannot connect to Internet • Make sure the wireless network security settings and the
of the adapter. Configuring the wireless game adapter to use a fixed or dynamic IP address Note: Be careful to enter the passphrase or key information accurately. WGE111 security settings match.
lets you to access the wireless game adapter configuration from a Web browser. 8. Click Next to proceed. • Make sure the computer, adapter, and router IP settings are
1. Insert the Resource CD in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click setup.exe if the 9. Select the Change Password check box and type the old password for the Wireless correct.
program does not start automatically. Game Adapter. The default password is password. Type a new password and then Cannot configure the You did not specify the correct wireless game adapter IP address,
2. Select Configuration Assistant. The Wireless Game Adapter configuration assistant type it again in the Confirmation box. Click Next. WGE111 from a browser. or there could be a system problem.
window shows all the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapters on the LAN. • Remove and reconnect the power to the wireless game
10. The Wireless Game Adapter Configuration Assistant window shows the TCP/IP
adapter.
3. Select your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and click Next. settings for the Wireless Game Adapter.
• Make sure your computer and the wireless game adapter are
4. If the password prompt is displayed, type password. a. Change the device name if you like. in the same subnet. Both IP addresses should start with the
5. Select the Wireless Network you will use from the list. Click Next. b. If you are going to use a fixed IP address, select Use this IP Address. Enter the IP same numbers. For example, 192.168.0.x or 192.168.1.x. The
address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway to match your network. subnet masks must match. For example, both should be
6. Set the Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc configuration mode configuration. If you want to
255.255.255.0.
configure Ad-Hoc mode also, select the Ad-hoc Mode check box. You can fill in both c. Complete your selections and click Next. • Enter the correct IP address in the address field of the
sections and the configuration used will be determined by the physical placement of 11. The previous settings (if any) and new settings you have configured are displayed. browser. 192.168.0.202 is the WGE111 default IP address.
the switch on the back of the wireless game adapter. Click Next to proceed.
12. The settings you selected are displayed. Click Refresh to update the results. Click Technical Support
Finish to exit.

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If you have trouble setting up your WGE111, check the tips below. You can also consult Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WGE111.asp for product updates and Web
more extensive troubleshooting procedures in the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR, support.
Inc. Web site at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp. Be sure to observe the
range and placement guidelines published in the Reference Manual. Attention: When you configure the wireless settings of this
Note: The WGE111 can be used as a wireless game adapter with one machine only and 0560 device please make sure to select the correct country settings.
Due to EU law, the country settings must be identical to the
does not support multiple devices.
country where the device is operating. Important, due to non-harmonized frequencies in
the EU, observe these 802.11b restrictions: European standards dictate maximum radiated
Problem Action
transmit power of 100 mW EIRP and frequency range of 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz. In France,
Wireless light always The wireless game adapter has not connected to a wireless the equipment must be restricted to 2.44654 ~ 2.4835 GHz frequency range and must be
blinking network. restricted to indoor use.
7. Enter the security settings used in your network: • Make sure the WGE111 is within range of the wireless net-
work.
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WGE111 security settings match. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
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2005.03.14