LINKSYS WGA600N User Manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE

Dual-Band Wireless-N
Gaming Adapter

Model: WGA600N

Package Contents

Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter

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CD-ROM with User Guide and Setup Wizard

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Quick Installation

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2 ft Network Cable

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Power Adapter

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Federal Communication Commission Interference 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. Th is e quipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interfe rence 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 can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the

following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.

This device complies with 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country

dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The

firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

WGA600N with PIFA antenna and max. antenna gain is 2.37dBi in 2.4G and 1dBi in 5G.

Industry Canada statement

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada 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 ma y cause undesired

operation.

Règlement d’Industry Canada

Les conditions de fonctionnement sont sujettes à deux conditions:

1) Ce périphérique ne doit pas causer d’interférence et.

2) Ce périphérique doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences pouvant

perturber le bon fonctionnement de ce périphérique.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator and your body.

Industry Canada Interference Statement

The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful

interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems;

The maximum antenna gain 1 dBi permitted (for devices in the bands 5250-5350 MHz and

5470-5725 MHz) to comply with the e.i.r.p. limit; and

The maximum antenna gain 1 dBi permitted (for devices in the band 5725-5825 MHz) to comply

with the e.i.r.p. limits specified for point-to-point and non point-to-point operation as appropriate,

as stated in section A9.2(3).

In addition, users should also be cautioned to take note that high-power radars are allocated as

primary users (meaning they have priority) of the bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz

and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-LAN devices.

Note: The WGA600N has disable the 5600-5650M band by S/W to a void 5600-5650M band

for IC certification.

Table of Contents

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Manual Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Online Resources

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Resource Website

Linksys www.linksys.com

Linksys Europe www.linksys.eu

Linksys International www.linksys.com/international

Glossary www.linksys.com/glossary

Network Security www.linksys.com/security

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Linksys Setup Wizard

Start Setup

Linksys Setup Wizard

Start Setup

Installation1�

Insert the Setup Wizard CD into

A.

your CD-ROM drive.

NOTE: Windows or other personal firewalls may ask for

permission to run the software or program. You will need to allow
the software to run in order to continue.

The Welcome screen appears on

B.

your monitor.

Click the Click Here to Start
button.

Insert the CD-ROMInsert the CD-ROM

Click Here to Start

Click Here to Start

Read the License Agreement,

C.

and click Next to continue the
installation.

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License AgreementLicense Agreement

The Installation Notice screen will

D.

appear.

This message is to let you know that
your computer may be temporarily
disconnected from the Internet. Be
sure to read the entire message and
then click Next.

Connect one end of the provided

E.

network cable into your computer’s
network port and click Next.

Installation

Installation NoticeInstallation Notice

Connecting the Network CableConnecting the Network Cable

Connect the other end of the

F.

provided network cable into the
Gaming Adapter’s Ethernet (yellow)
port and click Next.

Connect the Gaming AdapterConnect the Gaming Adapter

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Installation

Plug the power adapter into the

G.

Gaming Adapter’s power port.

Plug the other end of the power
adapter into an electrical outlet.

Click Next to continue.

Verify that the Power and Ethernet

H.

LEDs are lit. If not, follow the
on-screen instructions, otherwise
click Next to continue.

Connect the PowerConnect the Power

Verify the LEDsVerify the LEDs

Enter a new password for the

I.

Gaming Adapter and enter it again
in the Re-enter Password field.

Click Next to continue.

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Enter a New PasswordEnter a New Password

If you have the Wi-Fi Protected

J.

Setup feature on your router, click
the Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup
button and proceed to section 2,
Wi-Fi Protected Setup.

If your router does not have the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature or
you want to configure your wireless
settings manually, click Skip and
proceed to section 3, Manual
Configuration.

Installation

Select Setup MethodSelect Setup Method

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup2�

Select one of the Wi-Fi Protected

A.

Setup methods to connect the
Gaming Adapter to your network.

Push Button If you selected Push

Button in step A, you will see a
screen with instructions. Follow
the instructions and press the Ok
button when finished.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Method SelectionWi-Fi Protected Setup Method Selection

Use Adapter’s PIN number If you

selected Use Adapter’s PIN number
in step A, you will be provided with
your Gaming Adapter’s PIN number.

You must enter the PIN number
into your router. Refer to your
router’s user guide for details. When
finished, click Next to continue.

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Push Button Method DetailsPush Button Method Details

Enter the Gaming Adapter’s PINEnter the Gaming Adapter’s PIN

A screen will appear informing

B.

you that the Gaming Adapter is
connecting to the network.

You will see a message regarding
the success of the connection.

If the connection fails, follow the
on-screen instructions to resolve
the problem.

If the connection is successful, you
will see the Link Status screen with
the wireless network name. Click
Next to continue.

Connecting to Network

Connecting to Network

Connected to Network

Connected to Network

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Unplug the Ethernet cable from

C.

your computer and plug it into your
gaming console’s Ethernet port.

Click Next to continue.

Connect Gaming ConsoleConnect Gaming Console

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If your computer was initially

D.

connected to a router, make sure
you reconnect it.

Click Next to continue.

The Congratulations screen will

E.

appear. Click Finish to and the
installation is complete.

Reconnect ComputerReconnect Computer

CongratulationsCongratulations

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Manual Configuration3�

On the Available Wireless Networks

A.

screen, the available networks
are listed in the table. Select your
network, and then click Connect.

If your network does not use
wireless security, proceed to the
“Wireless Security Disabled” section.

If your network uses wireless
security, proceed to the Wireless
Security Enabled” section.

Wireless Security Disabled

Click Continue Anyway and go to

1.

step B.

Available Wireless NetworksAvailable Wireless Networks

Wireless Security Enabled

If your network has wireless security, you will see one of these wireless security
screens. Follow the instructions for the screen you see.

WPA/WPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection

Enter the Passphrase (also called

1.

a pre-shared key) of your wireless
network. It must have 8-63
characters.

Click Connect and go to step B.

2.

WPA2-Personal Key Needed for ConnectionWPA2-Personal Key Needed for Connection

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Manual Configuration

WEP Key or Passphrase Needed for Connection

Enter the Passphrase or WEP Key.

1.

Passphrase The Passphrase is

case-sensitive and must have 16 or
fewer alphanumeric characters.

WEP Key For 64-bit encryption,

enter 10 hexadecimal characters
(“0” to “9” and “A” to “F”). For 128-bit
encryption, enter 26 hexadecimal
characters.

Click Connect and go to step B.

2.

A screen will appear informing

B.

you that the Gaming Adapter is
connecting to the network.

You will see a message regarding
the success of the connection.

If the connection fails, follow the
on-screen instructions to resolve
the problem.

If the connection is successful, you
will see the Link Status screen with
the wireless network name. Click
Next to continue.

WEP Key or Passphrase NeededWEP Key or Passphrase Needed

Connecting to Network

Connecting to Network

Connected to Network

Connected to Network

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Unplug the Ethernet cable from

C.

your computer and plug it into your
gaming console’s Ethernet port.

Click Next to continue.

If your computer was initially

D.

connected to a router, make sure
you reconnect it.

Click Next to continue.

Manual Configuration

Connect Gaming ConsoleConnect Gaming Console

Reconnect ComputerReconnect Computer

The Congratulations screen will

E.

appear. Click Finish to and the
installation is complete.

CongratulationsCongratulations

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Notes

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