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- Page 1 WIRELESS GAMING ADAPTER 802.11b Wireless Gaming Adapter GAME511WB Instruction Guide * Actual product may vary from photo The Professionals’ Source For Hard-to-Find Computer Parts...
- Page 2 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Introduction
GameCube™ or any other game console to your existing wireless network. You’ll be able to wirelessly play online games or use two GAME511WB for wireless head-to-head action, all without having to string any cables. The GAME511WB offers 11 Mbits/sec of wireless data transfer for lag-free gaming action and comes with many robust security features to keep your wireless activities private and protected. -
Page 5: Adapter Basics
Back Panel • The 12VDC port is where you plug the power adapter. • The Console port is where you connect your GAME511WB to your game console’s network port. • The Ad Hoc/Infrastructure button lets you switch between Head to Head (Ad Hoc) or Online (Infrastructure) game play modes. -
Page 6: Simple Setup
1. Using a standard UTP RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect the Console port on the GAME511WB to the network port on your game console. 2. Plug the power adapter into the 12V port on the back of the GAME511WB. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an available power source. -
Page 7: Head 2 Head Mode
2. Check the “Head 2 Head” LEDs on each of the adapters. If the LED is lit, then the GAME511WB is already in Head to Head mode. If the “Head 2 Head” LED is not lit, press the “Head 2 Head/Infrastructure” button on the back of the adapter once. The “Head 2 Head”... -
Page 8: Windows Setup Wizard
1. Connect the Console port on the GAME511WB to the network port on your PC using a network cable. 2. Plug the power adapter into the 12V port on the back of the GAME511WB. Plug the other end of the power adapter into an available power source. - Page 9 6. If you want to play online games, select “Internet Gaming Mode (Infrastructure),” click Next and jump to step 7. In this mode, the GAME511WB connects to an access point and, through this access point, connects to the Internet. If you want to play a head to head game, select “Head to Head Gaming Mode (Ad Hoc),”...
- Page 10 SSID. If the GAME511WB does not find any access points, click Scan to let it search again. When it has discovered all available access points, select one and access point and click Next.
- Page 11 Next. Jump to step 11. 11. The next screen lets you configure your GAME511WB’s IP address settings. You can select “Automatically Obtain IP Settings (DHCP)” to let the Wireless Gaming Adapter get IP settings from a DHCP server, or you also can select “Set Your IP Manually”...
- Page 12 13. The Setup Complete page shows all your configuration parameters. If all the settings are correct, click Finish to confirm the settings. You also can click Back to modify the previous settings. The Windows-based configuration is now complete. See Simple Setup on page 4 for details on connecting and using your GAME511WB.
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Page 13: Web Configuration
Web configuration, unless you have previously configured a static IP address. 1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet as the GAME511WB. The initial IP Address and Subnet Mask of the GAME511WB will depend on the configuration of your network. -
Page 14: Status And Information
Status and Information The Status and Information page is a summary of your GAME511WB’s configuration. -
Page 15: Wireless Settings
Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screen lets you choose whether or not your GAME511WB will operate in Infrastructure or Ad Hoc mode. Parameter Description Mode Choose either Ad Hoc (Head to Head) or Infrastructure (Online) mode. Alias Name Enter an alias name for this GAME511WB. -
Page 16: Wireless Advanced Settings
Wireless Advanced Settings The Wireless Advanced Settings screen lets you set advanced parameters for your GAME511WB. You should not change these parameters unless you are comfortable with networking and know what effect the changes will have on the GAME511WB. Parameter... -
Page 17: Encryption
Encryption The Encryption page lets you set up security for your wireless network. If you set up an encryption key, you must use the same key for your GAME511WB and each of your wireless clients. Parameter Default Description WEP Mode... - Page 18 Encryption continued Parameter Description Key Format You can use either ASCII characters (alphanumeric format) or hexadecimal digits (in the A~F, a~f, and 0~9 range) to be the WEP key. For example: ASCII: guest Hexadecimal: 12345abcde Key Length Choose the length of your WEP encryption key. Default Key Select one of the four encryption keys to encrypt your data.
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Page 19: Wireless Site Survey
Wireless Site Survey The Wireless Site Survey searches for all available access points in your vicinity. You can use the Refresh button to get the latest information. To connect to an access point, select it by checking the Select box and then click Connect. -
Page 20: System Utility
Re-enter the new password for confirmation. Management IP You can select “Obtain an IP address Automatically” to let the GAME511WB get an IP from the DHCP server. If you want to manually assign an IP to this Gaming Adapter, select “Use the following IP address.”... -
Page 21: Configuration Tools
Configuration Tools The Configuration Tools screen allows you to save, restore, or reset the GAME511WB’s current configuration settings. Parameter Description Backup Settings Clicking on the Save button will save the adapter’s current configuration to a file named “config.bin”. Restore Settings Click on the Browse button to locate the file and click Upload to re-load the saved configuration. -
Page 22: Upgrade
Upgrade StarTech.com may periodically offer firmware upgrades as a download on our website. Visit www.startech.com and click on the Downloads link to check for possible firmware upgrades for this product. If there is an upgrade available, download the file according to instructions on the website and then proceed with the following steps. -
Page 23: Reset
Reset You can reset the router if you are experiencing any problems. Performing this step will not change any of your current settings. Click on the Apply button to reset the adapter. You will be asked to confirm your decision. The reset will be complete when the Power LED stops blinking. Once the reset process is complete, you can start using the adapter again. -
Page 24: Appendix A: Wireless Installation Considerations
Appendix A: Wireless Installation Considerations There are some things to keep in mind when attempting to set up a wireless connection. The wireless signal range can be limited by the number, location, thickness, and material of ceilings, walls or similar that the signal must pass through. To maximize your wireless range, keep the following considerations in mind when positioning your antenna: •... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you are experiencing connection difficulties, first check your cables: • Make sure that all cables are in their proper ports and firmly seated. • Check to see if your power adapter is plugged into a functioning power source and that your Power LED is on. -
Page 26: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Standards IEEE 802.11b (Wireless), IEEE 802.3 (Wired) Data Rate 11/5.5/2/1Mbits/sec auto fallback Security 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption Frequency Band 2.400~2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Modulation CCK@11/5.5Mbps, DQPSK@2Mbps and DBPSK@1Mbps Radio Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Antenna External detachable dipole antenna (with RP-SMA connector) Connectors 10/100Mbits/sec RJ-45 x 1... -
Page 27: Technical Support
Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. - Page 28 Revised: February 9, 2004...
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