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User Manual for the
NETGEAR WGE111
Wireless Game Adapter
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Version v1.0
July 2004

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  • Page 1 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Version v1.0 July 2004...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter WGE111 Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 ...2-4 Reset Push Button ...2-5 Chapter 3 Basic Setup Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter ...3-1 System Requirements ...3-2 Placement and Range Guidelines ...3-2 Operating Modes ...3-3 Game Console Plug-and-Go Scenario ...3-4 Personal Computer Plug-and-Go Scenario ...3-5...
  • Page 6 Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode ...4-7 Viewing the Wireless Networks Available ...4-9 Configuring the IP Settings ...4-9 Changing the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Password ... 4-11 Upgrading the Firmware ... 4-11 Restoring the Factory Defaults ...4-12 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Basic Tips ...5-2...
  • Page 7 Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking Overview ... C-1 Infrastructure Mode ... C-1 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) ... C-2 Network Name: Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID) ... C-2 Authentication and WEP ... C-2 802.11 Authentication ... C-3 Open System Authentication ... C-3 Shared Key Authentication ...
  • Page 8 Contents...

  • Page 9: About This Manual

    This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic-to-intermediate computer and Internet skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, and firewall technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices, on the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Resource CD, and on the NETGEAR Web site.

  • Page 10: How To Use This Manual

    How to Use this Manual The HTML version of this manual includes these features. Figure 1 -1: HTML version of this manual 1. Left pane. Use the left pane to view the Contents, Index, Search, and Favorites tabs. To view the HTML version of the manual, you must have a version 5 or later browser with JavaScript enabled.

  • Page 11: How To Print This Manual

    – The Print button prints the current topic. Using this button when a step-by-step procedure is displayed will send the entire procedure to your printer—you do not have to worry about specifying the correct range of pages. 3. Right pane. Use the right pane to view the contents of the manual. Also, each page of the manual includes a containing just the currently selected chapter of the manual.
  • Page 12 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter About This Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    For quick installation and setup, please see the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Installation Guide. This manual describes in detail how to set up the Model WGE111 wireless game adapter and provides you with further reference information. Chapter 3, “Basic Setup”...

  • Page 14: Key Features And Related Netgear Products

    Warranty & Registration card • Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the product for repair. Related NETGEAR Products...

  • Page 15: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description The Model WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter LEDs indicate the status of the server and the Ethernet traffic. It has one 10/100 Mbps network port. The port operates in 10/100 Mbps when connected to a 10/100Mbps Ethernet network. It has a power adapter receptacle that accepts a 5V, 2A DC power adapter.

  • Page 16: Status Indicators And Ports Of The Wge111

    Status Indicators and Ports of the WGE111 See the table below for a description of the LED indicator lights: Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Activity Power On (Green) Fast Blink Internet Slow Blink On (Blue) Fast Blink Ad-Hoc Slow Blink...

  • Page 17: Reset Push Button

    The button is recessed; a pin or paper clip can be used to press it. This button is used to restore the wireless game adapter to the default settings. Reset Button Figure 2-2: Back of the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter To restore the factory default settings: Press and hold the reset button (located beside the antenna in the diagram above).
  • Page 18 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Introduction...

  • Page 19: Basic Setup

    Local Area Network (LAN). Preparing to Install Your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter The NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so that you can set it up immediately without configuration. The following scenarios are presented in this chapter: •...

  • Page 20: System Requirements

    If the default settings do not work, you will need to configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. Also, if you have more than one WGE111 in the network, only one can use the default IP address. You'll have to configure the others with unique IP addresses. To configure the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you must have a personal computer with Internet browser software installed, such as Microsoft®...

  • Page 21: Operating Modes

    Note: If you are using Ad-Hoc mode and have more than one NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, you need to use the Smart Wizard configuration assistant to change the IP settings and ensure unique IP addresses. Each WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is set by default to use the IP address 192.168.0.202. See page 3-9 for information on changing the IP addresses of the wireless game adapter.

  • Page 22: Game Console Plug-And-Go Scenario

    Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port (B) in the game console. Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode.

  • Page 23: Personal Computer Plug-And-Go Scenario

    Connect the Ethernet cable from your WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter (A) to the Ethernet port on your computer (B). Make sure that the switch on the back of the WGE111 is set to the left side (labeled Internet), which corresponds to Infrastructure Mode.

  • Page 24: Planning The Wge111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration

    Planning the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Configuration The WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter is plug-and-go so you do not need to configure it unless you want to change the wireless security settings to match your network, or change the default IP address of 192.168.0.202.

  • Page 25: Understanding Wep Authentication And Encryption

    If you are using a NETGEAR router with the default settings, the following settings should work for the Wireless Game Adapter: • IP address: 192.168.0.202 (The first three sections of numbers — 192.168.0 in this example — should match the first three sections of the IP address of your router. Make sure the last three digits in the fourth section are unique on your network.)

  • Page 26: Encryption Strength Choices

    Encryption Strength Choices Please refer to “Overview of WEP Parameters” on page C-5 options, as defined by the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standard. • Disable. No encryption will be applied. This setting is useful for troubleshooting your wireless connection, but leaves your wireless data fully exposed. •...

  • Page 27: Understanding Wpa-Psk Encryption Security

    Microsoft Windows networking environment. To install and set up your network and the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter, you can use a PC with a Microsoft Windows (95, 98, NT 4.0, ME, 2000, or XP) operating system and with the TCP/IP protocol enabled.
  • Page 28 Connect the Ethernet cable to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter and the PC Note: You must connect an Ethernet cable from the WGE111 to a PC to perform the initial configuration. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Wireless Game Adapter.
  • Page 29 Start the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant. Start the NETGEAR Wireless Game Adapter Smart Wizard configuration assistant by inserting the Resource CD in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click setup.exe if the program does not start automatically. Select Configuration Assistant.
  • Page 30 Ad-Hoc settings. Click Next. Select the Change Password check box and type the old password for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. The default password is password. Type a new password and then type it again in the Confirmation box. Click Next.
  • Page 31 Select the TCP/IP Settings. If you are using TCP/IP, select the TCP/IP settings. If you are using more than one WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter on your network, you should change the IP address on one wireless game adapter to prevent conflicts.
  • Page 32 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter 3-14 Basic Setup...

  • Page 33: Web Configuration

    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.

  • Page 34: 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.
  • Page 35 • 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. • Network Name (BSSID) — the Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) value, which is a 48 bit identity.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Adapter For Infrastructure Mode Access

    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.
  • Page 37 Figure 4-2: Infrastructure mode configuration screen Data Rate Select the desired data rate. The options are: • Auto — the data rate will be detected automatically. • g only — operates in 802.11g mode only. • b only — operates in 802.11b mode only. The data rate is set to Auto by default.

  • Page 38: Using Wep Security Encryption

    Network Name (SSID) Choose a descriptive name for the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter for identification purposes. ANY is the factory default name for Infrastructure mode, which is a special name that will connect with whatever access point or router’s signal is strongest. Enter a value of up to 32 alphanumeric characters, or click the Select AP to choose an available Access Point.

  • Page 39: Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase)

    Configuring the Wireless Game Adapter for Ad-Hoc Mode You can use the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter in a wireless-only network where the wireless devices are all set to Ad-Hoc mode. By default, the wireless game adapter is set to Infrastructure mode;...
  • Page 40 Figure 4-3: Ad-Hoc mode configuration screen To configure the WGE111 for Ad-Hoc access: Set the Regulatory Domain, which is the country/domain. Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended.

  • Page 41: Viewing The Wireless Networks Available

    WEP Security Encryption” on page 4-6 Click Apply. Viewing the Wireless Networks Available This Wireless Networks Available screen shows the wireless networks that the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter detects. Figure 4-4: Wireless Networks Available The Network Name (SSID), Channel, Security, Signal Strength, MAC (Media Access Control) address and Access Point network mode for each network are displayed.
  • Page 42 • Subnet Mask — the subnet mask defines the range of addresses that are reachable on your local LAN. For example, in a network with a NETGEAR router, the default subnet mask is usually 255.255.255.0. •...

  • Page 43: Changing The Wge111 Wireless Game Adapter Password

    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.

  • Page 44: Restoring The Factory Defaults

    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.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    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 http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/wge111.asp. Note: The WGE111 can be used as a wireless game adapter with one machine only and does not support multiple devices. •...

  • Page 46: Basic Tips

    The access point may not be powered on. Or, the access point and the WGE111 are not configured with the same wireless parameters. Check the SSID and WEP settings. Make sure the WGE111 is within range of the wireless network. Solution Troubleshooting...
  • Page 47 • If the computer is connected to the wireless game adapter through a switch or hub, try connecting it directly to the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter. • If the wireless LAN setting are correct, make sure all the devices are on the same IP network.
  • Page 48 Game Adapters cannot connect. With power on, disconnect everything from the switch or hub. Re-connect the WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter, then connect the game console(s). Finally, connect the other device(s). Check to make sure that the access point is physically connected to the Ethernet network.

  • Page 49: Frequently Asked Questions

    For example, 192.168.0.x. The subnet masks must match. For example, both should be 255.255.255.0. • Enter the correct IP address in the address field of the browser. 192.168.0.202 is the WGE111 default IP address. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting The Tcp/Ip Settings Using Ping

    Troubleshooting the TCP/IP Settings Using Ping The Windows ping utility sends an echo request packet to the designated device. The device then responds with an echo reply. You can ping the wireless game adapter from your computer to verify that the LAN path to your wireless game adapter is set up correctly. To ping the wireless game adapter from a PC running Windows 95 or later: From the Windows toolbar, click the Start button and select Run.

  • Page 51: Restoring The Default Configuration And Password

    • Make sure your computer’s IP address is not shown as 169.254.x.x: Recent versions of Windows and Mac OS will generate and assign an IP address if the computer cannot reach a DHCP server. These auto-generated addresses are in the range of 169.254.x.x.
  • Page 52 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Troubleshooting...

  • Page 53: Technical Specifications

    This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Standards Compatibility Data Rate Interface Power Specifications for the Power Adapter Power Specifications for the Wireless Game Adapter Width Height Depth Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Electromagnetic Emissions...
  • Page 54 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Technical Specifications...

  • Page 55: Understanding Ip Addresses

    This appendix provides information about understanding IP addresses, which you must assign to the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter when operating in a TCP/IP environment. IP Addresses and the Internet Because TCP/IP networks are interconnected across the world, every machine on the Internet must have a unique address to make sure that transmitted data reaches the correct destination.
  • Page 56 Class A Network Class B Network Class C Network Figure 5-1: Three Main Address Classes The five address classes are: • Class A Class A addresses can have up to 16,777,214 hosts on a single network. They use an eight-bit network number and a 24-bit node number.

  • Page 57: Netmask

    • Class E Class E addresses are for experimental use. This addressing structure allows IP addresses to uniquely identify each physical network and each node on each physical network. For each unique value of the network portion of the address, the base address of the range (host address of all zeros) is known as the network address and is not usually assigned to a host.

  • Page 58: Subnet Addressing

    User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Subnet Addressing By looking at the addressing structures, you can see that even with a Class C address, there are a large number of hosts per network. Such a structure is an inefficient use of addresses if each end of a routed link requires a different network number.
  • Page 59 Note: The number 192.68.135.127 is not assigned because it is the broadcast address of the first subnet. The number 192.68.135.128 is not assigned because it is the network address of the second subnet. The following table lists the additional subnet mask bits in dotted-decimal notation. To use the table, write down the original class netmask and replace the 0 value octets with the dotted-decimal value of the additional subnet bits.

  • Page 60: Private Ip Addresses

    Netmask Formats 255.255.255.252 255.255.255.254 255.255.255.255 NETGEAR strongly recommends that you configure all hosts on a LAN segment to use the same netmask for the following reasons: • So that hosts recognize local IP broadcast packets. When a device broadcasts to its segment neighbors, it uses a destination address of the local network address with all ones for the host address.

  • Page 61: Address Resolution Protocol

    Protocol (DHCP) server. The DHCP server stores a list or pool of IP addresses, along with other information (such as gateway and DNS addresses) that it may assign to the other devices on the network. The most of NETGEAR routers have the capacity to act as a DHCP server. Understanding IP Addresses...
  • Page 62 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Understanding IP Addresses...

  • Page 63: Wireless Networking Basics

    Appendix C Wireless Networking Basics This chapter provides an overview of wireless networking. Wireless Networking Overview On an 802.11b or g wireless link, data is encoded using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and is transmitted in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.5GHz. The maximum data rate for the wireless link is 11 Mbps, but it will automatically back down from 11 Mbps to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps when the radio signal is weak or when interference is detected.

  • Page 64: Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-To-Peer Workgroup

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Ad Hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup) In an ad hoc network, computers are brought together as needed; thus, there is no structure or fixed points to the network — each node can generally communicate with any other node. There is no access point involved in this configuration.

  • Page 65: 802.11 Authentication

    802.11 Authentication The 802.11 standard defines several services that govern how two 802.11 devices communicate. The following events must occur before an 802.11 Station can communicate with an Ethernet network through an access point such as the one built in to the WG511: Turn on the wireless station.

  • Page 66: Shared Key Authentication

    802.11b Authentication Open System Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 3) Client connects to network Client attempting to connect Figure C-1: 802.11 open system authentication Shared Key Authentication The following steps occur when two devices use Shared Key Authentication: The station sends an authentication request to the access point.

  • Page 67: Overview Of Wep Parameters

    802.11b Authentication Shared Key Steps 1) Authentication request sent to AP 2) AP sends challenge text Client 3) Client encrypts attempting challenge text and to connect sends it back to AP 4) AP decrypts, and if correct, 5) Client connects to network Figure C-2: 802.11 shared key authentication Overview of WEP Parameters Before enabling WEP on an 802.11 network, you must first consider what type of encryption you...

  • Page 68: Key Size

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Key Size The IEEE 802.11 standard supports two types of WEP encryption: 40-bit and 128-bit. The 64-bit WEP data encryption method, allows for a five-character (40-bit) input. Additionally, 24 factory-set bits are added to the forty-bit input to generate a 64-bit encryption key. (The 24 factory-set bits are not user-configurable).

  • Page 69: Wireless Channels

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Note: Whatever keys you enter for an AP, you must also enter the same keys for the client adapter in the same order. In other words, WEP key 1 on the AP must match WEP key 1 on the client adapter, WEP key 2 on the AP must match WEP key 2 on the client adapter, etc.

  • Page 70: Wpa Wireless Security

    The radio frequency channels used are listed in the table below: Table C-1. 802.11b and g Radio Frequency Channels Channel Center Frequency 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz 2462 MHz 2467 MHz...

  • Page 71: How Does Wpa Compare To Wep

    The IEEE introduced the WEP as an optional security measure to secure 802.11b (Wi-Fi) WLANs, but inherent weaknesses in the standard soon became obvious. In response to this situation, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced a new security architecture in October 2002 that remedies the shortcomings of WEP.

  • Page 72: How Does Wpa Compare To Ieee 802.11I

    How Does WPA Compare to IEEE 802.11i? WPA is a subset of the current 802.11i draft and uses certain pieces of the 802.11i draft that are ready to bring to market today, such as 802.1x and TKIP. The main pieces of the 802.11i draft that are not included in WPA are secure IBSS (Ad Hoc mode), secure fast handoff (for specialized 802.11 VoIP phones), as well as enhanced encryption protocols, such as AES-CCMP.
  • Page 73 The primary information conveyed in the Beacon frames is the authentication method and the cipher suite. Possible authentication methods include 802.1X and Pre-shared key. Pre-shared key is an authentication method that uses a statically configured passphrase on both the stations and the access point. This obviates the need for an authentication server, which in many home and small office environments will not be available nor desirable.

  • Page 74: Wpa Authentication: Enterprise-Level User Authentication Via 802.1X/Eap And Radius

    WPA supports Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). For environments without a RADIUS infrastructure, WPA supports the use of a pre-shared key. Together, these technologies provide a framework for strong user authentication. Windows XP implements 802.1x natively, and several NETGEAR switch and wireless access point products support 802.1x. C-12 Wired Network with Optional 802.1x Port Based Network...
  • Page 75 Client with a WPA- enabled wireless adapter and supplicant (Win XP, Funk, Meetinghouse) Figure C-4: 802.1x Authentication Sequence The access point sends Beacon Frames with WPA information elements to the stations in the service set. Information elements include the required authentication method (802.1x or Pre-shared key) and the preferred cipher suite (WEP, TKIP, or AES).

  • Page 76: Wpa Data Encryption Key Management

    The client sends an EAP-response packet containing the identity to the authentication server. The access point responds by enabling a port for passing only EAP packets from the client to an authentication server located on the wired side of the access point. The access point blocks all other traffic, such as HTTP, DHCP, and POP3 packets, until the access point can verify the client's identity using an authentication server (for example, RADIUS).
  • Page 77 Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) WPA uses TKIP to provide important data encryption enhancements including a per-packet key mixing function, a message integrity check (MIC) named Michael, an extended initialization vector (IV) with sequencing rules, and a re-keying mechanism. TKIP also provides for the following: •...

  • Page 78: Is Wpa Perfect

    Is WPA Perfect? WPA is not without its vulnerabilities. Specifically, it is susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. If the access point receives two data packets that fail the message integrity code (MIC) within 60 seconds of each other, then the network is under an active attack, and as a result, the access point employs counter measures, which include disassociating each station using the access point.

  • Page 79: Changes To Wireless Access Points

    Changes to Wireless Access Points Wireless access points must have their firmware updated to support the following: • The new WPA information element To advertise their support of WPA, wireless APs send the beacon frame with a new 802.11 WPA information element that contains the wireless AP's security configuration (encryption algorithms and wireless security configuration information).

  • Page 80: Changes To Wireless Client Programs

    User Manual for the NETGEAR 54 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511 Microsoft has worked with many wireless vendors to embed the WPA firmware update in the wireless adapter driver. So, to update your Microsoft Windows wireless client, all you have to do is obtain the new WPA-compatible driver and install the driver.

  • Page 81: Glossary

    Glossary List of Glossary Terms Use the list below to find definitions for technical terms used in this manual. 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3, 4, or 5 twisted pair wiring. 100BASE-Tx IEEE 802.3 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair wiring. 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3 specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair wiring.
  • Page 82 .com, .edu, .uk, etc. For example, in the address mail.NETGEAR.com, mail is a server name and NETGEAR.com is the domain. Short for digital subscriber line, but is commonly used in reference to the asymmetric version of this technology (ADSL) that allows data to be sent over existing copper telephone lines at data rates of from 1.5...
  • Page 83 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Internet Protocol is the main internetworking protocol used in the Internet. Used in conjunction with the Transfer Control Protocol (TCP) to form TCP/IP. IP Address A four-byte number uniquely defining each host on the Internet, usually written in dotted-decimal notation with periods separating the bytes (for example, 134.177.244.57).
  • Page 84 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Network Address Translation NAT. A technique by which several hosts share a single IP address for access to the Internet. Network Interface Card. An adapter in a computer which provides connectivity to a network.
  • Page 85 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Windows Internet Naming Service WINS. Windows Internet Naming Service is a server process for resolving Windows-based computer names to IP addresses. If a remote network contains a WINS server, your Windows PCs can gather information from that WINS server about its local hosts.
  • Page 86 User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter Glossary...

  • Page 87: Index

    Numerics 64 or 128 bit WEP 3-8 AC Power adapter 2-2 Ad-Hoc mode 3-3, C-2 BSSID C-2 Channel 4-3 Customer support 1-ii Data Rate 4-5, 4-8 Device Name 4-4 Encryption Strength 3-8 ESSID C-2 Factory Defaults 4-12 features 2-2 Firmware Version 4-4 Frequently Asked Questions 5-5 Hardware Description 2-3 Index...
  • Page 88 password 4-11 restoring 5-7 Ping 5-6 Placement and Range Guidelines 3-2 Printing a Chapter 1-3 the Full Manual 1-3 Product updates 1-1 registering 1-ii 1466 B-6 1597 B-6 finding B-6 RJ-45 Ethernet port 2-2 Shared Key authentication 3-7, C-2 Signal Strength 4-3 Smart Wizard Configuration Assistant 3-9 SSID C-2 Status 4-2...

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