Basic Tips - NETGEAR WGE111 User Manual

User Manual for the NETGEAR WGE111 Wireless Game Adapter

Basic Tips

If you have problems connecting to your wireless network, try the tips below.
Symptom
The WGE111
Wireless Game
Adapter has no
power.
No lights are lit on
the wireless game
adapter
The Internet light is
solid but I cannot
connect to the
Internet.
The Internet LED
blinks and cannot
connect to an access
point.
5-2
Cause
Power is not
connected to the
wireless game
adapter.
The WGE111 is
starting up.
There is a network
configuration
problem.
The WGE111 is
attempting to
connect to an
access point, but
cannot connect.
• Make sure the power cord is connected to the
wireless game adapter.
• Make sure the power adapter is connected to a
functioning power outlet. If it is in a power
strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. If
it is plugged directly into the wall, verify that it
is not a switched outlet.
• Make sure you are using the correct
NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your
wireless game adapter.
It takes a few seconds for the status light to be
lit. Wait a minute and check the status light on
the wireless game adapter.
Make sure the wireless network security settings
and the WGE111 security settings match.
Make sure the PC, wireless game adapter, and
router IP settings are correct.
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