Cisco Linksys WGA11B User Manual

Use this guide to install: WGA11B

Wireless-B Game

Adapter

User Guide

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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SAFETY AND REGULATORY NOTICES

FCC STATEMENT
The Wireless-B Game Adapter has been tested and found to comply with the specifica­tions for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub­ject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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 according to the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•

Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

FCC Caution: Any change or modification to the product not expressly approved by
Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device.

INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may
require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE)
Linksys declares that the Wireless-B Game Adapter conforms to the specifications listed
below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:

• EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment.

• EN 609 50 Safety

• ETS 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.

Caution: This equipment is intended to be used in all EU and EFTA countries. Outdoor
use may be restricted to certain frequencies and/or may require a license for operation.
Contact local Authority for procedure to follow.

Note: Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level of
above 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) are considered as not com­pliant with the above mentioned directive and are not allowed for use within the European
community and countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

For more details on legal combinations of power levels and antennas, contact Linksys
Corporate Compliance.

• Linksys Group vakuuttaa täten että Wireless-B Game Adapter tyyppinen laite on
direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien näiden direktiivien
muiden ehtojen mukainen.

• Linksys Group déclare que l’adaptateur de jeux sans fil-B est conforme aux condi­tions essentielles et aux dispositions relatives à la directive 1999/5/EC.

• Dans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un
espace public, aucun enregistrement n'est nécessaire pour une distance de moins
de 300m. Pour une distance supérieure à 300m un enregistrement auprès de l'IBPT
est requise. Pour une utilisation publique à l'extérieur de bâtiments, une licence de
l'IBPT est requise. Pour les enregistrements et licences, veuillez contacter l'IBPT.

• France F:

2.4 GHz Bande : les canaux 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, et 2472 MHz respec­tivement) sont complétement libres d'utilisation en France (en utilisation intérieur).
Pour ce qui est des autres canaux, ils peuvent être soumis à autorisation selon le
départment. L'utilisation en extérieur est soumis à autorisation préalable et très
restreint.
Vous pouvez contacter l'Autorité de Régulation des Télécommunications
(http://www.art-telecom.fr) pour de plus amples renseignements.

2.4 GHz Band: only channels 10, 11, 12, 13 (2457, 2462, 2467, and 2472 MHz
respectively) may be used freely in France for indoor use. License required for out­door installations.
Please contact ART (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for procedure to follow.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

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The Wireless-B Game Adapter gives any wired-Ethernet-equipped game con­sole wireless connection capabilities. The Game Adapter can be used in two
different ways. If you have an existing home wireless network with a cable or
DSL Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your PlayStation®2, Xbox™
or GameCube™ attach to the network so you can get into online games with­out running wires to the game room. Or, use a pair of Game Adapters to form
a "cable-less cable" between two game consoles for head-to-head gaming -- in
the same room, or all the way across the house.

It's completely driver-free, so there's no software-installation hassle, and it
works on any platform. And the innovative Channel Selector Button with LED
display makes wireless network configuration into child's play. If you're using
two Game Adapters, just press their Channel Selector Buttons until the channel
numbers match, and you're connected. To connect to an existing wireless net­work, press the Button to select Infrastructure mode. If your setup's a little dif­ferent, there's an easy-to-use PC-based Setup Wizard to guide you through.
Then just plug the Adapter into your game box, and go.

The Wireless-B Gaming Adapter provides lag-free gaming with communica­tion speeds up to 11Mbps. So spend your time gaming, not stringing wires,
with the Linksys Wireless-B Gaming Adapter.

• Easy-to-use toggle switch for instant wireless configuration

• Compatible with popular 802.11b devices for high-speed wireless gaming

• Compact size allows easy placement and maximum portability

• Compatible with most network-ready game consoles

The Wireless-B Game Adapter

Features

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

The Wireless-B Game Adapter 1
Features 1

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the
Wireless-G Game Adapter 2

The Game Adapter’s Back Panel 2
The Game Adapter’s Front Panel LEDs 3

Chapter 3: Planning Your Wireless Network 4

Network Topology 4
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode 4

Chapter 4: Setting Up the
Wireless-G Game Adapter for Network Play 7

Connecting the Game Adapter 7
Setting Up the Game Adapter 8

Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-B
Game Adapter with the Setup Wizard 8

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 12

Frequently Asked Questions 12

Appendix B: Glossary 13

Appendix C: Specifications 18

Environmental 18

Appendix D: Warranty Information 19

Appendix E: Contact Information 20

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The Game Adapter’s LEDs,
shown in Figure 2-2, display the
activity on your network.

Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED will light up when data is trans-

mitted over the Ethernet cable.

Wireless Green. The Wireless LED will be lit steadily when the

Game Adapter is connected to the wired network. The LED
will blink when there is network traffic.

Wireless Channel When using the Channel Selector button for fast setup, this

will display the channel on which the Game Adapter is
broadcasting (1 - 13) or indicated Infrastructure (IN), when
using the Game Adapter in Infrastructure mode, for fast
setup.

Figure 2-2

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the
Wireless-B Game Adapter

The Back Panel, shown in Figure 2-1, is where
you’ll connect the Game Adapter and f ind the
Reset button.

Channel Selector The Channel Selector button

selects the channel, when
using the Game Adapter in Ad­hoc mode, or Infrastructure
(IN), when using the Game
Adapter in Infrastructure
mode, for fast setup.

Reset The Reset button resets the

Game Adapter to its factory
default settings.

X - II This switch toggles the

Network port between
crossover mode (X) and
straight-through mode (II). If
you are connecting the Game
Adapter directly to a computer
or to an Uplink port, choose
straight-through (II).

Network The Network port is where you

will connect the Ethernet net­work cable.

Power The Power port is where you

will connect the power adapter.

The Game Adapter’s Back Panel

Figure 2-1

The Game Adapter’s LEDs