Page 2 - Copyright and Trademarks
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome 1 What’s in this Guide? 2 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network 4 Network Topology 4 Roaming 4 Network Layout 4 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter 6 The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators 6 The Game Ad...
Page 4 - Common Problems and Solutions
Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting 36 Common Problems and Solutions 36 Frequently Asked Questions 37 Appendix B: Wireless Security 41 Security Precautions 41 Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks 41 Appendix C: Glossary 44 Appendix D: Specifications 51 Appendix E: Warranty Inf...
Page 5 - List of Figures
Wireless A/G Game Adapter List of Figures Figure 3-1: LED Indicators 6 Figure 3-2: Side Panel 7 Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 8 Figure 4-2: Connect the Power 8 Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable 9 Figure 5-2: Connect the Power 9 Figure 5-3: Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen ...
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Welcome
1 Chapter 1: IntroductionWelcome Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the Wireless A/G Game Adapter. With this Adapter, your wireless gaming experience will be faster and easier than ever. How does the Game Adapter do this? Like all wireless products, the ...
Page 8 - What’s in this Guide?
2 Chapter 1: IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless A/G Game Adapter What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter. • Chapter 1: IntroductionThis chapter describes the Game Adapter’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Pl...
Page 10 - Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network; Network Topology
4 Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network Network Topology A wireless network is a group of computers, each equipped with one wireless adapter. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same r...
Page 12 - Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter; The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators
6 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterThe Game Adapter’s LED Indicators Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s LED Indicators The Game Adapter's LEDs indicate the status of its power and connections. Power Green . The...
Page 13 - The Game Adapter’s Side Panel
7 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game AdapterThe Game Adapter’s Side Panel Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Game Adapter’s Side Panel The Game Adapter’s mode switch, Reset button, and ports are located on the side panel of the Game Adapter. Switch The switch is used to set the Game Adapter...
Page 14 - Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter; Overview; Instructions
8 Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game AdapterOverview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Overview The Fast Setup directions are provided for any gamer playing over a wireless network with WEP encryption disabled and SSID broadcast enabled. I...
Page 15 - or GameCube
9 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Overview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation ® 2 or GameCube ™ Overview This chapter provides instructions on how to connect the Game Adapter to your computer...
Page 16 - Starting the Setup Wizard
10 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Starting the Setup Wizard Wireless A/G Game Adapter Starting the Setup Wizard Insert the Setup Wizard CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The Setup Wizard should run automatically, and the Welcome screen should appear. I...
Page 17 - Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play
11 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Easy Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 2. When the Game Adapter has been located, enter its default password, admin . Then click Enter . Follow the instructions in the approp...
Page 19 - Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play
13 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Advanced Setup Wizard Configuration for Head-to-Head Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter 4. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Registration button to register the Game Adapter, or click the Exit ...
Page 24 - Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play
18 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play Wireless A/G Game Adapter Setup Wizard Configuration for Internet Play The Console to Internet Setup lets you configure the Game Adapter’s settings for playing games over...
Page 27 - Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console
21 Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation®2 or GameCube™Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Game Console Wireless A/G Game Adapter 7. Now that the settings have been confirmed, click the Online Registration button to register the Game Adapter, or click the Exit button to...
Page 28 - Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Xbox
22 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox®Overview Wireless A/G Game Adapter Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox ® Overview This chapter provides instructions on how to connect and set up the Game Adapter for Xbox gaming. If you are using a different ga...
Page 29 - Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox
23 Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox®Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox Wireless A/G Game Adapter Setting up the Game Adapter Using Your Xbox 1. To set up the Game Adapter, select SETTINGS on the Xbox main menu. 2. On the SETTINGS screen, select Network Settings ....
Page 37 - The Setup Tab
31 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web Configuration UtilityThe Setup Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Setup Tab The Basic Setup screen is the first screen you see when you access the Utility. Firmware - This shows the version number and date of the firmware that is currently install...
Page 39 - The Advanced Settings Tab; LAN
33 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web Configuration UtilityThe Advanced Settings Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Advanced Settings Tab Use the Advanced Settings screen to change the Game Adapter’s advanced wireless settings, clone a MAC address onto the Game Adapter, change the pas...
Page 40 - Cloning
34 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web Configuration UtilityThe Advanced Settings Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter Cloning Cloning Mode - The MAC cloning feature allows you to clone the MAC address of the device currently connected to the Game Adapter’s Network port. The Game Adapter wil...
Page 41 - The Help Tab
35 Chapter 7: Using the Wireless A/G Game Adapter Web Configuration UtilityThe Help Tab Wireless A/G Game Adapter The Help Tab The Help screen offers links to the Linksys website, the online version of this User Guide, and the Adobe website. You can also use this screen to upgrade the Game Adapter’s...
Page 42 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting
36 Appendix A: TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation...
Page 43 - Frequently Asked Questions
37 Appendix A: TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless A/G Game Adapter 4. Wait 30 seconds.5. Set the second Game Adapter’s back panel switch to the Adhoc A position if you are using a Wireless-A (802.11a) network, or set the switch to the Adhoc B position if you are using a Wireless-G an...
Page 47 - Appendix B: Wireless Security; Security Precautions; Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
41 Appendix B: Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix B: Wireless Security Linksys wants to make wireless networking as safe and easy for you as possible. The current generation of Linksys products provide several network security features, but they require specific...
Page 57 - Appendix D: Specifications
51 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Model WGA54AG Standards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g Ports Power, Network Button/Switch Reset, Network Mode (Infra, AdHoc-A, AdHoc-B) Cabling Type Category 5 LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless Transmit Power 14dBm ± 1dB...
Page 58 - Operating Humidity
52 Appendix D: Specifications Wireless A/G Game Adapter Operating Humidity 10~85% Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5~90% Non Condensing
Page 59 - Appendix E: Warranty Information
53 Appendix E: Warranty Information Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix E: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of three years (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use....
Page 60 - Appendix F: Regulatory Information
54 Appendix F: Regulatory Information Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote...
Page 62 - Appendix G: Contact Information
56 Appendix G: Contact Information Wireless A/G Game Adapter Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys?Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.com Can't find information about a product you w...
