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Default Gateway — the IP address of the router on your network. For example, in a network

with a NETGEAR router, the gateway address is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.

The Device Name is the NetBIOS name used by Windows networks. On Windows PCs, you may

see the NetBIOS name for the wireless game adapter listed under Network Neighborhood. You can

change the default Device Name on this screen if you like.

After changing the configuration, click the Save button to save the values permanently to the

Wireless Game Adapter. If you click Cancel, no modifications will be made.

Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password

To change the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter password from the Web browser configuration

screen:

1.

Click Change Password.

2.

Type the old password in the Old Password box. The default password is password.

3.

Type a new password in the Set Password box.

4.

Re-type the new password in the Repeat New Password box.

5.

Click Apply.

Upgrading the Firmware

If a firmware upgrade for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter becomes available, you can

download the software from

to your computer and then use the

browser-based configuration software to upgrade the wireless game adapter.

IMPORTANT!

Do not try to go online, turn off the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, shut down

the computer or do anything else to the wireless game adapter until it finishes restarting! When the

LED indicator lights turn on, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the wireless

game adapter.

To upgrade the wireless game adapter software:

1.

Select Upgrade Firmware.

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Figure 4-6:

Upgrade Firmware screen

2.

Click Browse and locate the downloaded software.

3.

Click Upload.

4.

After the firmware has been upgraded, you will need to log in to the router using your Web

browser.

Restoring the Factory Defaults

You can use the Restore Factory Defaults screen to restore the wireless game adapter to the factory

default settings.

Figure 4-7:

Restore Factory Defaults screen

Click Restore to erase the current settings and reset the wireless game adapter to the original

factory default settings.

IMPORTANT!

Do not try to go online, turn off the wireless game adapter, shut down the

computer or do anything else to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter until it finishes restarting!

When the LED lights turns on, wait a few more seconds before doing anything with the WGE111

Wireless Game Adapter.

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After you have erased the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter's current settings, the adapter's

password will be password, the LAN IP address will be 192.168.0.202 and the SSID will by

default be ANY for Infrastructure mode and netgear for Ad-Hoc mode.

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Chapter 5

Troubleshooting

This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game

Adapter. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve

the problem. For the common problems listed, go to the section indicated.

If you have trouble setting up your WGE111, check the tips below. You can also consult more

extensive troubleshooting procedures in the Reference Manual on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at

.

Note:

The WGE111 can be used as a wireless game adapter with one machine only and does not

support multiple devices.

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The wireless game adapter LEDs are not lit.

Go to

“Basic Tips” on page 5-2

.

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I can’t access the wireless game adapter from my computer.

Go to

“Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping” on page 5-6

.

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I can’t access the Wireless Game Adapter configuration with my browser.

Go to

“Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface” on page 5-6

.

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I can’t remember the wireless game adapter’s configuration password, or I want to clear the

configuration and start over again.

Go to

“Restoring the Default Configuration and Password” on page 5-7

.