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Chapter 4

Web Configuration

This chapter contains information about configuring your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game

Adapter using the Wireless Game Adapter's browser interface. The Web browser interface

provides an easy way to configure the Wireless Game Adapter in a TCP/IP network. You can

configure your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter using any Web browser such as

Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. NETGEAR recommends you use browser

versions 5.0 and above.

Once you are logged into the configuration software, you can view the status of your wireless

network and the wireless game adapter's current configuration, change the password, enable WEP

or WPA-PSK security (if you have it set up on your wireless network), select a specific network

for the wireless connection, or make other configuration changes.

Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter Using TCP/IP

Using a Web browser to configure a NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter requires both the

Wireless Game Adapter and the workstation on to be configured for TCP/IP. This is the default for

most computers sold in the last few years.

NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapters can obtain an IP address automatically using

DHCP. If you have a DHCP server (most broadband routers have this feature), the WGE111 will

get its own IP address settings for TCP/IP. However, NETGEAR recommends using a static IP

address so you can configure the Wireless Game Adapter with a Web browser using the same

address each time.

You can also reset the IP address of the Wireless Game Adapter using the NETGEAR Smart

Wizard configuration assistant. See

“Using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Configuration

Assistant” on page 3-9

for more information.

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Connecting to the Wireless Game Adapter

In order to configure the Wireless Game Adapter through a browser interface, your computer must

have a Web browser program installed such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator.

Note:

The IP address of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter must be on the same subnet as your

access point/router.

1.

Start your Web browser.

2.

In the Address box, type http:// followed by the IP Address of the Wireless Game Adapter. For

example, enter the default IP Address of

http://192.168.0.202

and click Enter.

3.

You will then be prompted for the user name and password. Enter password for the password,

or whatever password you set using the NETGEAR Smart Wizard configuration assistant.

4.

Use the menu selections listed on the left of the screen to move about.

Note:

Remember to save modifications made on any screen by clicking the Save button before

changing to a different screen.

Viewing the Wireless Game Adapter Status

The Status screen displays current settings and statistics for your WGE111 Wireless Game

Adapter. As this information is read-only, any changes must be made on other pages. Click the

Refresh button to refresh information on this screen. The figure below shows the Status screen.

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Figure 4-1:

Status screen

Wireless Settings

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Network Name (SSID) — the current Wireless Network Name (SSID) value. The default for

Infrastructure mode is ANY and the default for Ad-Hoc mode is netgear.

•

Connection Status — the current connection status of the wireless game adapter.

•

Country/Region — the current country setting.

•

Signal Strength — the current signal strength.

•

Channel — the channel currently in use.

•

Security — the current security settings.

•

Packet Statistics — the traffic statistics for the wireless interface.

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IP Settings

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IP Address — the current IP address.

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IP Subnet Mask — the network mask associated with the IP address.

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Default Gateway — the Gateway IP address associated with the IP address.

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IP Address Source — indicates the current IP Address Source.

Device Information

•

Device Name — the current WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter name.

•

Mac Address — the current Mac Address.

•

Firmware Version — the current Firmware version.

Configuring the Adapter for Infrastructure Mode Access

The Infrastructure Wireless Settings screen is used to change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter

name and to enable or disable the network security. Select Infrastructure Wireless Settings to

configure Infrastructure access, as shown in the screen below.

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Figure 4-2:

Infrastructure mode configuration screen

Regulatory Domain

Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which

the wireless interface is intended. It may not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the

region shown here. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government

agency or check our web site for more information on which channels to use.

Note:

To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your

area; the operating Channel/Frequency & Regulatory Domain must be set correctly.