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Chapter 2: Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Layout
Wireless A/G Game Adapter
When you wish to connect your wired network with your wireless network, network ports on access points and
wireless routers can be connected to any of Linksys's switches or routers.
With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website at
www.linksys.com
for more information about products that work with the Wireless A/G Game Adapter.
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter
The 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
Power
LED lights up when the Game Adapter is powered on.
Ethernet
Green
. The
Ethernet
LED lights up when the Game Adapter has an active wired connection. It will
flash when data is transmitted or received.
Wireless
Green
. The
Wireless
LED lights up when the Game Adapter has an active wireless connection. It will
flash when data is transmitted or received.
Figure 3-1: LED Indicators
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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Wireless A/G Game Adapter
The 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’s mode. If you will run the Setup Wizard or connect the
Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, then set the switch to the
Infra
position. If you will follow the
“Fast Setup” instructions, then set the switch to the
Adhoc A
position for Wireless-A (5GHz,
802.11a) networking, or set the switch to the
Adhoc B
position for Wireless-G (2.4GHz, 802.11g) or
Wireless-B (2.4GHz, 802.11b) networking.
Reset
The
Reset
button is used to reset the Game Adapter to its factory default settings. To restore the
factory defaults, press this button for approximately five seconds.
Network
The
Network
port is where you will connect the Ethernet network cable to your computer for setup
or your game console for gaming.
Power
The
Power
port is where you will connect the included power adapter.
Figure 3-2: Side Panel
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Chapter 4: Fast Setup for the Wireless A/G Game Adapter
Overview
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. If you need to change the Game Adapter’s settings to match those of your
wireless network, proceed to “Chapter 5: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for PlayStation
®
2 or
GameCube
™
.” If you are connecting the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox, proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting up
the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox
®
.”
Instructions
1.
If the Game Adapter will be used for head-to-head play over a 5GHz, 802.11a network, move the back panel
switch to the Adhoc A position.
If the Game Adapter will be used for head-to-head play over a 2.4GHz, 802.11g and/or 802.11b network, move
the back panel switch to the Adhoc B position.
If the Game Adapter will be used for Internet play, move the back panel switch to the Infra position.
2.
Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s Network port.
3.
Make sure your game console is powered off. Then plug the other end of the Ethernet network cable into the
Ethernet network port of your game console.
4.
Plug the included power adapter into the Game Adapter’s Power port.
Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge protector.
5.
Power on your game console, and set it for multiplayer gaming.
Congratulations! The installation of the Wireless A/G Game Adapter is complete.
Figure 4-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
Figure 4-2: Connect the Power
encryption:
encoding data transmitted in a network.
wep
(wired equivalent privacy): a method of encrypting
network data transmitted on a wireless network for
greater security.
ssid
(service set identifier): your wireless network’s name.
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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 and then set up the
Game Adapter for the kind of gaming you do. If you are connecting the Game Adapter directly to your Xbox,
proceed to “Chapter 6: Setting up the Wireless A/G Game Adapter for Xbox
®
.”
Connecting the Game Adapter to Your Computer
1.
Plug the included Ethernet network cable into the Game Adapter’s Network port.
Then plug the other end into the Ethernet network port of your router or computer.
2.
Plug the included power adapter into the Game Adapter’s Power port.
Then plug the other end into an electrical outlet, preferably a surge protector.
Proceed to the next section, “Starting the Setup Wizard.”
Figure 5-1: Connect the Ethernet Network Cable
Figure 5-2: Connect the Power
NOTE:
For best results, plug the Game Adapter into a router for setup.
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