Linksys WGA600N User Manual 2

USER GUIDE

Dual-Band Wireless-N

Gaming Adapter

Model: WGA600N

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist 2

General Network Security Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Additional Security Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 3: Setup Wizard Advanced Options 3

Chapter 4: Advanced Conguration

How to Access the Web-Based Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Status > Device Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic > Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic > Wireless. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Advanced > Advanced Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Advanced > WISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Tools > Admin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tools > System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Tools > Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Tools > System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Status > Device Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Status > Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Status > Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Appendix A: Specications 19

Appendix B: Warranty Information 2

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Exclusions and Limitations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Appendix C: Regulatory Information 22

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Avis d’Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Chapter 1

Product Overview

Chapter 1: Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming
Adapter. The Adapter gives wireless connection capabilities
to any wired Ethernet-equipped game console. The Game
Adapter can be used in several different ways. If you have
an existing home wireless network and a cable or DSL
Internet connection, the Game Adapter lets your Xbox®,
Xbox 360, PlayStation®2 or 3, 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. There’s also a special “Wireless LAN
Party” mode to connect several consoles at once.

Front Panel

Back Panel

Ethernet The Ethernet port connects the

Adapter to your gaming console, wired PC or
other Ethernet network device.

Reset The Reset button can be used to reboot

the Adapter or to restore the Adapter’s factory
default settings.

To reboot the adapter, press and release

•

the Reset button quickly using a pin or
straightened paper clip.

To restore the factory default

•

settings, press the Reset button for
approximately five seconds, using a
pin or straightened paper clip ( factory
defaults can also be restored via the
Tools > System screen of the Adapter’s
web-based utility).

Security Button If you have an Access Point

that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you
can use the Security button to automatically
configure the Adapter’s wireless security for
your wireless network.

Power (Green/Orange) The Power LED

alternates between orange and green during
booting, diagnostics, system self-test and
firmware upgrades. The Power LED will stay
green once the Adapter is powered on and
ready.

Ethernet (Green) The Ethernet LED lights up

when the Adapter is connected to a device
through the Ethernet port. If the LED is flashing,
the Adapter is sending or receiving data over
that port.

Wireless (Green) The Wireless LED lights up

when there is a wireless connection. If the LED
is flashing, the Adapter is sending or receiving
data over the wireless network.

Security (Green) The Security LED indicates

when wireless security is enabled.

Power The Power port is where you will

connect the power adapter.

NOTE: Do not restore the factory defaults unless

you are having difficulties with the Adapter
and have exhausted all other troubleshooting
measures. Once the Adapter is reset, you will
have to re-enter all of your configuration
settings.

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Wireless Security Checklist

Chapter 2: Wireless Security Checklist

Wireless networks are convenient and easy to install, so
homes with high-speed Internet access are adopting them
at a rapid pace. Because wireless networking operates by
sending information over radio waves, it can be more
vulnerable to intruders than a traditional wired network.
Like signals from your cellular or cordless phones, signals
from your wireless network can also be intercepted. Since
you cannot physically prevent someone from connecting
to your wireless network, you need to take some additional
steps to keep your network secure.

1. Change the default wireless
network name or SSID

Wireless devices have a default wireless network name
or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by the factory. This
is the name of your wireless network, and can be up
to 32 characters in length. Linksys wireless products
use linksys as the default wireless network name. You
should change the wireless network name to something
unique to distinguish your wireless network from other
wireless networks that may exist around you, but do not
use personal information (such as your Social Security
number) because this information may be available for
anyone to see when browsing for wireless networks.

2. Change the default password

For wireless products such as access points, routers, and
gateways, you will be asked for a password when you
want to change their settings. These devices have a default
password set by the factory. The Linksys default password
is admin. Hackers know these defaults and may try to
use them to access your wireless device and change your
network settings. To thwart any unauthorized changes,
customize the device’s password so it will be hard to
guess.

4. Enable encryption

Encryption protects data transmitted over a wireless
network. Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) and Wired
Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of security
for wireless communication.

A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure
than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2
uses dynamic key encryption. To protect the information
as it passes over the airwaves, you should enable the
highest level of encryption supported by your network
equipment.

WEP is an older encryption standard and may be the
only option available on some older devices that do not
support WPA.

General Network Security Guidelines

Wireless network security is useless if the underlying
network is not secure.

Password protect all computers on the network and

•

individually password protect sensitive files.

Change passwords on a regular basis.

•

Install anti-virus software and personal firewall

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software.

Disable file sharing (peer-to-peer). Some applications

•

may open file sharing without your consent and/or
knowledge.

Additional Security Tips

Keep wireless routers, access points, or gateways away

•

from exterior walls and windows.

Turn wireless routers, access points, or gateways

•

off when they are not being used (at night, during
vacations).

Use strong passphrases that are at least eight characters

•

in length. Combine letters and numbers to avoid using
standard words that can be found in the dictionary.

3. Enable MAC address filtering

Linksys routers and gateways give you the ability to
enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. The
MAC address is a unique series of numbers and letters
assigned to every networking device. With MAC address
filtering enabled, wireless network access is provided
solely for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses.
For example, you can specify the MAC address of each
computer in your home so that only those computers can
access your wireless network.

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WEB: For more information on wireless

security, visit www.linksys.com/security

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Setup Wizard Advanced Options

This section covers the Advanced Options found in the
Setup Wizard. For additional details on the Setup Wizard,
refer to the Quick Installation Guide.

The Welcome screen appears on your monitor. Click

1.
the Click Here to Start button.

Setup Wizard Advanced Options

Installation Notice

Connect one end of the provided network cable into

4.
your computer’s network port and click Next.

Welcome Screen

Read the License Agreement, and click Next to

2.
continue the installation.

License Agreement

The Installation Notice screen will appear. This message

3.
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 the Network Cable

Connect the other end of the provided network cable

5.
into the Gaming Adapter’s Ethernet (yellow) port and
click Next.

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Connect the Gaming Adapter

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Plug the power adapter into the Gaming Adapter’s

6.
power port. Plug the other end of the power adapter
into an electrical outlet. Click Next to continue.

Setup Wizard Advanced Options

Enter a new password for the Gaming Adapter and

8.
enter it again in the Re-enter Password field. Click Next
to continue.

Connect the Power

Verify that the Power and Ethernet LEDs are lit. If not,

7.
follow the on-screen instructions, otherwise click Next
to continue.

Check the LEDs

Click the Skip button.

9.

Enter a New Password

Select Setup Method

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Click the Advanced Setup button in the lower right

10.
corner of the screen.

Setup Wizard Advanced Options

Enter the Wireless Network Name (SSID) of your

12.
wireless network.

Available Wireless Networks

Select the appropriate network configuration for the

11.
Gaming Adapter.

Advanced Setup > Network Settings

Obtain network settings automatically

•

(DHCP) Select this option to have your network

settings assigned automatically.

Wireless Network Name

Select the level of wireless security is used on your

13.
wireless network.

Wireless Security

Specify network settings Select this option to specify

•

the network settings for the Gaming Adapter.

IP Address When Specify network settings is selected,

the Adapter’s IP address, as seen from the LAN (Local
Area Network) can be defined in this field. This address
must be unique and is used to access the web-based
utility.

Subnet Mask The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be

the same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway This is the IP address of the default

gateway for your LAN.

DNS 1 & 2 Enter the appropriate DNS server

information in these fields.

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High Security (WPA/WPA2) If your network uses

•

WPA/WPA2 security, enter the passphrase in the
Passphrase field and click Next.

WPA/WPA2 Passphrase

Setup Wizard Advanced Options

Authentication Select the appropriate authentication

method used to access the network. The default
setting is Auto.

NOTE: WEP is not supported by Draft 11N

specifications. If your network uses WEP, the
Adapter will only operate in 802.11B/G modes.

The Network Settings screen will appear. Verify the

14.
network settings and click Next to continue or Back to
modify the settings.

Passphrase Enter the network passphrase, this can

used any numbers or characters and must be between
8 and 63 characters in length.

Better Compatibility with Legacy Devices (WEP) If

•

your network uses WEP security, enter the necessary
information in the appropriate fields and click Next.

WEP Settings

WEP Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits (10 hex

digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits).

Network Settings

The Link Status screen will appear, click Next.

15.

Link Status

Passphrase The passphrase is case-sensitive and

should be no more than 16 characters in length.

WEP Key Enter the WEP key used to access the

network. This is defined on the access point or router
that you are connecting to.

TX Key Select the transmit key used to access the

network. The default value is 1.

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Unplug the Ethernet cable from your computer and

16.
plug it into your Gaming Console’s Ethernet port. Click
Next to continue.

Connect Gaming Console

Setup Wizard Advanced Options

The Congratulations screen will appear. Click Finish to

18.
complete the Advanced Setup Wizard installation.

Congratulations

If your computer was initially connected to a router,

17.
make sure you reconnect it. Click Next to continue.

Reconnect Computer

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Chapter 4: Advanced Configuration

For details on connecting and installing the Adapter,
please refer to the Quick Installation. This chapter will
describe each screen of the web-based utility and each
screen’s key functions.

How to Access the Web-Based Utility

The web-based utility can be accessed using a web
browser.

If the Gaming Adapter has already been configured
and is associated with a router or access point, you can
access the web-based utilty from a computer by entering
http://wga600n in the address bar of your web browser.

Advanced Configuration

Ethernet Adapter IP Settings (Windows XP)

Once you’ve assigned your Ethernet adapter with a
static IP address, launch your web browser, and enter the
Adapter’s IP address (the default setting is 192.168.1.250)
in the Address field. Press the Enter key.

NOTE: If the IP Address Mode of the Gaming

Adapter has been set to DHCP and you cannot
access the web-based utility using the address
http://wga600n and you are not sure of the IP
address of the Gaming Adapter, try to find the
address in the DHCP Clients Table of your router
or access point. If you are not using a router or
access point or are unable to locate the address,
you can reset the Gaming Adapter by pressing
the Reset button on the back of the Gaming
Adapter for approximately five seconds, using
a pin or straightened paper clip. This will reset
the Gaming Adapter back to the factory default
settings and assign the Gaming Adapter a static
IP address of 192.168.1.250.

If the Gaming Adapter has not been configured and is using
the factory default settings, you must connect a computer
to the Gaming Adapter using an Ethernet connection to
access the web-based utility. You will need to configure
the Ethernet connection on the computer with a static IP
address and subnet mask.

The IP address of your Ethernet adapter should be set to a
specific IP address.

Internet Explorer Address Bar

A screen will appear asking you for your User name and
Password. Enter admin in the User Name field. Enter admin
in the Password field. Then click the OK button.

In the IP address field, enter the address 192.168.1.x

1.
(x should be replaced by a number between 2 and 240,
such as 10).

In the Subnet Mask field, enter 255.255.255.0.

2.

NOTE: The steps to assign a static IP address to

the Ethernet adapter on your computer vary by
operating system. For instructions, please refer
to the help documentation of your specific
operating system.

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Login Screen

Make the necessary changes through the utility. When you
have finished making changes to a screen, click the Save

Settings button to save the changes, or click the Cancel
Changes button to undo your changes. Help information

is available by clicking Help link on the upper right side of
the screen.

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Advanced Configuration

Status > Device Info

The Device Info screen is the first screen you see when you
access the web-based utility.

WISH Indicates whether WISH (Wireless Intelligent Stream

Handling) is active or not. WISH is used for prioritizing
applications over the wireless network.

MAC Address Displays the MAC Address as seen by other

devices on your wireless network.

Network Name (SSID) This displays the name of the

wireless network or SSID.

Channel Displays the channel the Adapter is set to for

wireless network communication.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup Displays the status of Wi-Fi

Protected Setup.

Security Mode Displays the Security Mode currently

being used or will appear as disabled if wireless security is
not being used on the network.

Basic > Network Settings

Status > Device Info

General

Firmware Version This displays the Adapter’s current

firmware version.

LAN

MAC Address Displays the MAC Address as seen by other

devices on your local area network.

IP Address Displays the Adapter’s IP address, as it appears

on your local network.

Subnet Mask The Adapter’s Subnet Mask is shown here.

Default Gateway The Adapter’s Default Gateway is

shown here.

Wireless LAN

Wireless Radio Displays whether the wireless networking

functionality of the Adapter is enabled or disabled.

Status Displays the AP association status.

Basic > Network Settings

LAN Settings

IP Address Mode This option determines if the Adapter’s

IP address is set manually (Static) or obtained automatically
from a DHCP server. The default is Static.

IP Address When IP Address Mode is set to static, the

Adapter’s IP address, as seen from the LAN (Local Area
Network) can be defined in this field. This address must be
unique and is used to access the web-based utility.

Subnet Mask The Adapter’s Subnet Mask must be the

same as your wired network’s Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway This is the IP address of the default

gateway for your LAN.

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Gaming Adapter

Model No. WGA600N

Game

Console

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Gaming Adapter

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Gaming Adapter

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Game

Console

Game

Console

Designated as Master

Advanced Configuration

Basic > Wireless

Configuring LAN Party Gaming

Designate a master unit and connect it to a computer with
an Ethernet connection. Access the web-based utility of
the master unit, and switch to LAN Party Gaming mode.

NOTE: If the computer doesn’t already have a

static IP address, refer to the beginning of this
chapter for notes on configuring a static IP
address on your computer.

To designate a Gaming Adapter as a master unit, perform
the following steps:

Connect a computer to the Gaming Adapter designated

1.
as the master.

Launch your web browser.

2.
Enter the IP address of the Gaming Adapter. The default

3.
address is 192.168.1.250.

Login to the Gaming Adapter. The default user name

4.
and password is admin.

Go to the Basic > Wireless screen.

5.
Change the Wireless Network Mode option to LAN Party

6.
Gaming.

Click the Save Settings button.

7.

Basic > Wireless

Wireless Network Mode Setting

Wireless Bridge This is the default operating mode of

the Adapter. This mode is used to connect one device to a
wireless network using the Ethernet port.

LAN Party Gaming This operating mode is used to

connect multiple Gaming Adapters without the need
for a router or access point. One Gaming Adapter serves
as a master. Additional units connect to the master and
can communicate with the Gaming Adapters connected
to the master. This allows you to create a LAN party using
only Gaming Adapters.

LAN Party Gaming Example Diagram

NOTE: LAN Party Gaming mode should only be

enabled on the unit designated as the master.

Adding Adapters to the LAN Party

NOTE: Adapters (non-master) added to the LAN

Party will need to be reset to factory defaults to
return to standard operating mode.

To add a Gaming Adapter to the LAN Party, perform the
following steps:

Press the Security button on the unit designated as

1.
the master.

Security Button

Press the Security button on the Gaming Adapter that

2.
is joining the LAN Party.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each Gaming Adapter that will

3.
be joining the LAN Party.

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Advanced Configuration

Returning to Standard Operating Mode

When your LAN Party is over and you want to reconfigure
the Gaming Adapters, be sure to note that the procedure
is different for the Gaming Adapter designated as the
master and the other adapters.

Setting the Master Adapter Back to Wireless Bridge Mode

To return the Gaming Adapter designated as the master
back to Wireless Bridge Mode, access the web-based utility
of the master unit, and switch to Wireless Bridge mode. To
do this, perform the following steps:

Connect a computer to the Gaming Adapter designated

1.
as the master.

Launch your web browser.

2.
Enter the IP address of the master Adapter. The IP

3.
address for the master adapter is 192.168.1.251.

NOTE: The Gaming Adapter IP address changes

from 192.168.1.250 to 192.168.1.251 when
LAN Party Gaming is enabled in the web-based
utility. This only applies to the adapter
designated as the master.

802.11 Band

2.4GHz This option can be selected if you only want

•

to use the 2.4GHz spectrum of radio frequencies on
your wireless network. 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
support this spectrum.

5GHz This option can be selected if you only want to

•

use the 5GHz spectrum of radio frequencies for your
wireless network. 802.11a and 802.11n support this
spectrum.

2.4GHz and 5GHz This option can be selected if

•

you want to use both frequencies on your wireless
network.

802.11 Mode The mode options available will vary based

on the band mode(s) supported.

Transmission Rate By default, the fastest possible

transmission rate is selected. The speed can be selected
manually.

Channel Width This option is available in Mixed modes

that utilize 802.11n. The default Auto 20/40 MHz setting
is typically the best. Manual selection is possible if
necessary.

Login to the Gaming Adapter. The default user name

4.
and password is admin.

Go to the Basic > Wireless screen.

5.
Change the Wireless Network Mode option to Wireless

6.
Bridge.

Click the Save Settings button.

7.

Removing Non-Master Adapters from LAN Party Gaming Mode

To change a Gaming Adapter (non-master) back to
standard operating mode, you must press the Reset
button for approximately five seconds, using a pin or
straightened paper clip.

Reset Button

Upon release of the Reset button the Gaming Adapter will
restart and return to standard operating mode.

Wireless Security Mode

Security Mode Below is an overview of the available

security modes:

None When this option is selected, encryption is not

•

used on your wireless network.

WEP This is an earlier generation of wireless encryption

•

technology. WEP is not as secure as WPA.

WPA-Personal This option uses WPA (Wi-Fi Protected

•

Access) with a pre-shared key. There are two versions
of the standard available. WPA2 is the newer and
stronger version of encryption.

Wireless Network Settings

Wireless Network Name This is the wireless network

name (SSID) defined on the access point that the Adapter
will associate with. Leave this field blank to associate to
any access point.

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Advanced Configuration

WEP

NOTE: WEP is not supported by Draft 11N

specifications. If your network uses WEP, the
Adapter will only operate in 802.11B/G modes.

WPA

Basic > Wireless > WEP

WEP Key Length Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits

(10 hex digits) or 128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is
64 bits (10 hex digits).

WEP Key Enter the WEP key used to access the network.

This is defined on the access point or router that you are
connecting to.

Default WEP Key Select the transmit key used to access

the network. The default value is 1.

Authentication Select the appropriate authentication

method used to access the network.

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Basic > Wireless > WPA

WPA

WPA Mode The default setting, Auto (WPA or WPA2)

will automatically select the appropriate mode used on
your network. If necessary, the mode can be selected
manually.

Cipher Type Select the algorithm used on the network,

TKIP or AES. (AES is a stronger encryption method than

TKIP.)

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Advanced Configuration

Pres-Shared Key

Pre-Shared Key Enter the pre-shared key used by the

network. It should be between 8-63 characters.

Advanced > Advanced Wireless

Short GI Using a short (400ns) guard interval can increase

throughput. However, it can also increase error rate in
some installations, due to increased sensitivity to radio­frequency reflections. Select the option that works best
for your installation.

Advanced > WISH

WISH (Wireless Intelligent Stream Handling) is a
technology developed to enhance your experience using
a wireless network by prioritizing the traffic of different
applications.

Advanced > Advanced Wireless

Advanced Wireless Settings

Transmit Power Normally the wireless transmitter

operates at 100% power. In some circumstances, there
may be a need to isolate specific frequencies to a smaller
area. By reducing the power of the radio, you can prevent
transmissions from reaching beyond the designated
wireless area.

RTS Threshold When excessive wireless packet collisions

are occuring, wireless performance can be improved
by using the RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send)
handshake protocol. The wireless transmitter will begin to
send RTS frames (and wait for CTS) when the data frame
size (in bytes) is greater than the RTS Threshold. This setting
should remain at the default setting of 2346 bytes.

Fragmentation Threshold Wireless frames can be

divided into smaller units (fragments) to improve
performance in the presence of RF interference and at
the limits of RF coverage. Fragmentation will occur when
the frame size (in bytes) is greater than the Fragmentation
threshold. Setting this value too low may result in poor
performance.

A-MPDU Aggregation Aggregation of wireless packets

based on MAC protocol data units is a technique for
maximizing performance. This option should normally be
left enabled.

Advanced > WISH

WISH

Enable WISH Enable this option if you want to allow

WISH to prioritize your traffic.

Priority Classifiers

HTTP Allows the Adapter to recognize HTTP transfers for

many common audio and video streams and prioritize
them above other traffic. Such streams are frequently
used by digital media players.

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Advanced Configuration

Windows Media Center Enables the router to recognize

certain audio and video streams generated by a Windows
Media Center PC and prioritize these streams above other
traffic. These streams are used by systems known as
Windows Media Extenders, such as the Xbox 360.

Automatic When enabled, this option causes the router

to automatically attempt to prioritize traffic steams that it
doesn’t otherwise recognize, based on the behavior that
the streams exhibit. This acts to deprioritize streams that
exhibit bulk transfer characteristics, such as file transfers,
while leaving interactive traffic, such as gaming or VoIP,
running at a normal priority.

Add WISH Rule

A WISH Rule identifies a specific message flow and assigns
a priority to that flow. For most applications, the priority
classifiers ensure the right priorities and specific WISH
Rules are not required.

WISH supports overlaps between rules. If more than one
rule matches a specific message flow, the rule with the
highest priority is used.

Enable This option is used to enable WISH.

WISH Rules

This section is where the defined WISH rules are displayed.
WISH rules can be enabled/disabled by toggling the check
box on the left of the rule. The icons next to the WISH rule
are described below:

Icon Function Description

Edit

Delete

Click this icon to modify an existing WISH
rule.

Click this icon to delete an existing WISH
rule.

Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Name Enter a name for the rule.

Priority The priority of the message flow is entered here.

Four priorities are defined:

BK Background (least urgent)

•

BE Best effort

•

VI Video

•

VO Voice (most urgent)

•

Protocol Select the protocol from the drop-down list.

The default selection is Any.

Host 1 IP Range The rule will only apply to a flow of

messages that are from a computer with an IP address in
the range specified here.

Host 1 Port Range The rule will apply to a flow of

messages that fall within the values defined in the Host IP
1 Range field and also utilize a port defined in the Host 1
Port Range field.

Host 2 IP Range The rule will only apply to a flow of

messages that are from a computer with an IP address in
the range specified here.

Host 2 Port Range The rule will apply to a flow of

messages that fall within the values defined in the Host IP
2 Range field and also utilize a port defined in the Host 2
Port Range field.

Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup

PIN Settings

A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the
Adapter to an existing network or create a new network.
For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. The default
PIN can be restored at any time.

Current PIN Shows the current pin setting.

Reset PIN to Default Resets the pin to the default value.

Generate New PIN Use this option to generate a new

pin.

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Advanced Configuration

Tools > Admin

There is only one account used to access the web-based
utility. This account uses the default username and
password, admin. To keep the gaming adapter settings
secure, it is recommended that you change the password.

Tools > System

Tools > System

Tools > Admin

Admin Password

Password The password used to access the web-based

utility can be changed from this field. The default
password is admin. It is recommended that the password
be changed for security purposes.

Verify Password When the password is changed, it must

be entered again in this field.

Administration

Gaming Adapter Name This is the name of the

Adapter.

Web Idle Timeout Defines the amount of idle time before

the admin is logged out of web-based utility.

System Settings

Save Configuration This option allows you to save the

Adapter’s configuration to a file on your computer.

Restore Configuration This option is used to load a

previously saved configuration file. Use the Browse
button to locate a previously saved configuration file on
your computer.

Restore Factory Defaults This option restores the

configuration settings back to the factory default settings.
Any settings that have not been saved will be lost.

Reboot the Device This option restarts the Adapter. This

option is useful for restarting the Adapter when you are
not near it.

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Advanced Configuration

Tools > Firmware

Tools > Firmware

Tools > System Check

Tools > System Check

Firmware Information

Current Firmware Version This displays the Adapter’s

current firmware version.

Current Firmware Date Displays the date the currently

installed firmware version was created.

Firmware Upgrade

Browse Use this button to locate a firmware file on your

computer.

Upload Click this button to upload the firmware file once

it has been located.

NOTE: A firmware upgrade can’t be performed

from a wireless device.

Ping Test

Host Name or IP Address Enter a host name or IP Address

and click the Ping button. The Adapter will send a ping to
the address entered until the Stop button is pressed.

Ping Result

The address and response time will be displayed here.
Once the Stop button has been pressed, a summary of
results are displayed.

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Advanced Configuration

Status > Device Info

The Device Info screen is the first screen displayed after
logging into the web-based utility. For details on this
screen, refer to the beginning of this chapter.

Status > Wireless

Status > Wireless

Status > Device Info

Number of Wireless Access Points Displays the total

number of access points broadcasting within range of the
Adapter.

MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the access

point.

SSID Displays the SSID (wireless network name) of the

access point.

Channel Displays the wireless channel being used by the

access point.

Privacy Displays the type of encryption being used by

the access point.

Mode Displays the wireless connection mode(s) currently

used by the device.

Signal (%) Displays the strength of the signal from the

access point to the Adapter. This is a relative measure of
signal quality. The value is expressed as a percentage of
theoretical best quality. Signal quality can be reduced by
distance, interference from other radio frequency sources
(such as telephones or neighboring wireless networks),
and by obstacles between the Adapter and the access
point.

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Advanced Configuration

Status > Statistics

Wireless Statistics

Sent The number of packets sent from the Adapter over

the wireless network.

Received The number of packets received by the Adapter

over the wireless network.

TX Packets Dropped The number of packets dropped

on the wireless network while being sent, due to errors,
collisions, or resource limitations.

RX Packets Dropped The number of packets dropped on

the wireless network while being received, due to errors,
collisions, or resource limitations.

Errors The number of transmission failures causing a

packet loss. A noisy radio frequency environment can
contribute to a high error rate on the wireless LAN.

Status > Statistics

Refresh Statistics Updates the LAN and Wireless Statistics

displayed on the screen.

Clear Statistics Resets all of the statistics to a value of 0.

LAN Statistics

Sent The number of packets sent from the Adapter over

the wired Ethernet connection.

Received The number of packets received by the Adapter

over the wired Ethernet connection.

TX Packets Dropped The number of packets dropped

on the wired Ethernet connection while being sent, due
to errors, collisions, or resource limitations.

RX Packets Dropped The number of packets dropped

on the wired Ethernet connection while being received,
due to errors, collisions, or resource limitations.

Collisions The number of packets dropped due to

Ethernet collisions (2 or more devices attempting to use
an Ethernet circuit at the same time).

Errors The number of transmission failures causing a

packet loss.

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Appendix A

Appendix A: Specifications

Model WGA600N
Standards IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b,

802.11g, Draft IEEE

802.11n

Ports Power, Ethernet
Buttons Reset, Security ( WPS )
LEDs Power, Ethernet, Wireless,

Security
Cabling Type CAT5
# of Antennas 2 (Internal)
Connector Type RJ-45
Antenna Gain in dBi 1
Security Features WEP, WPA, WPA2 with

TKIP/AES, Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS)

Security Key Bits 256 bits

Specifications

Environmental

Dimensions 4.33" x 4.33" x 1.26"
(110 x 110 x 32 mm)
Weight 4.23 oz (120 g)
Power 12V/ 1A
Certification RoHS, WEEE, CEC Level IV
Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 140ºF (-20 to 60ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

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Appendix B

Warranty Information

Appendix B: Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Linksys warrants this Linksys hardware product against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use for the Warranty Period, which begins on the date of
purchase by the original end-user purchaser and lasts for
the period specified below:

One (1) year for new product

•

Ninety (90) days for refurbished product

•

This limited warranty is non-transferable and extends only
to the original end-user purchaser. Your exclusive remedy
and Linksys’ entire liability under this limited warranty
will be for Linksys, at its option, to (a) repair the product
with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace the product
with a reasonably available equivalent new or refurbished
Linksys product, or (c) refund the purchase price of the
product less any rebates. Any repaired or replacement
products will be warranted for the remainder of the
original Warranty Period or thirty (30) days, whichever is
longer. All products and parts that are replaced become
the property of Linksys.

Exclusions and Limitations

This limited warranty does not apply if: (a) the product
assembly seal has been removed or damaged, (b) the
product has been altered or modified, except by Linksys, (c)
the product damage was caused by use with non-Linksys
products, (d) the product has not been installed, operated,
repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions
supplied by Linksys, (e) the product has been subjected to
abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence,
or accident, (f) the serial number on the Product has been
altered, defaced, or removed, or (g) the product is supplied
or licensed for beta, evaluation, testing or demonstration
purposes for which Linksys does not charge a purchase
price or license fee.

ALL SOFTWARE PROVIDED BY LINKSYS WITH THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE
PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON MEDIA ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT, IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY
OF ANY KIND. Without limiting the foregoing, Linksys does
not warrant that the operation of the product or software
will be uninterrupted or error free. Also, due to the
continual development of new techniques for intruding
upon and attacking networks, Linksys does not warrant
that the product, software or any equipment, system or
network on which the product or software is used will be
free of vulnerability to intrusion or attack. The product
may include or be bundled with third party software or

service offerings. This limited warranty shall not apply to
such third party software or service offerings. This limited
warranty does not guarantee any continued availability
of a third party’s service for which this product’s use or
operation may require.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary by
jurisdiction.

TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT
WILL LINKSYS BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE
OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF THE
THEORY OF LIABILITY (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY SOFTWARE), EVEN
IF LINKSYS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY
EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT.
The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty
or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of
its essential purpose. Some jurisdictions do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If you have a question about your product or experience a
problem with it, please go to www.linksys.com/support
where you will find a variety of online support tools and
information to assist you with your product. If the product
proves defective during the Warranty Period, contact
Linksys Technical Support for instructions on how to
obtain warranty service. The telephone number for Linksys
Technical Support in your area can be found in the product
User Guide and at www.linksys.com. Have your product
serial number and proof of purchase on hand when calling.
A DATED PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IS REQUIRED
TO PROCESS WARRANTY CLAIMS. If you are requested to
return your product, you will be given a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. You are responsible for
properly packaging and shipping your product to Linksys
at your cost and risk. You must include the RMA number
and a copy of your dated proof of original purchase when
returning your product. Products received without a RMA
number and dated proof of original purchase will be

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Appendix B

rejected. Do not include any other items with the product
you are returning to Linksys. Defective product covered
by this limited warranty will be repaired or replaced and
returned to you without charge. Customers outside of
the United States of America and Canada are responsible
for all shipping and handling charges, custom duties,
VAT and other associated taxes and charges. Repairs or
replacements not covered under this limited warranty will
be subject to charge at Linksys’ then-current rates.

Technical Support

This limited warranty is neither a service nor a support
contract. Information about Linksys’ current technical
support offerings and policies (including any fees for
support services) can be found at:
www.linksys.com/support.

This limited warranty is governed by the laws of the
jurisdiction in which the Product was purchased by you.

Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys, P.O. Box 18558, Irvine,
CA 92623.

Warranty Information

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Appendix C

Regulatory Information

Appendix C: Regulatory Information

FCC Statement

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.

This product has been tested and complies with the
specifications 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 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 changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Safety Notices

Do not use this product near water, for example, in a

•

wet basement or near a swimming pool.

Avoid using this product during an electrical storm.

•

There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.

WARNING: This product contains lead, known

to the State of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

Industry Canada Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003 and RSS210.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference and

1.
This device must accept any interference, including

2.
interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users,
the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen
that the EIRP is not more than required for successful
communication.

Industry Canada 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 & your body.

Caution: 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.

FCC 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 and 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

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High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning
they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz
and these radars could cause interference and/or damage
to LE-LAN devices.

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Regulatory Information

Avis d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme aux
normes NMB-003 et RSS210 du Canada.

L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux
conditions suivantes :

il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et

1.
il doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,

2.
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
Afin de réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres
utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent
être choisis de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure
au niveau requis pour obtenir une communication
satisfaisante.

Avis d’Industrie Canada concernant l’exposition
aux radiofréquences :

Ce matériel est conforme aux limites établies par IC
en matière d’exposition aux radiofréquences dans un
environnement non contrôlé. Ce matériel doit être installé
et utilisé à une distance d’au moins 20 cm entre l’antenne
et le corps de l’utilisateur.

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil

Les performances maximales pour les réseaux sans fil
sont tirées des spécifications de la norme IEEE 802.11.
Les performances réelles peuvent varier, notamment
en fonction de la capacité du réseau sans fil, du débit
de la transmission de données, de la portée et de la
couverture. Les performances dépendent de facteurs,
conditions et variables multiples, en particulier de la
distance par rapport au point d’accès, du volume du trafic
réseau, des matériaux utilisés dans le bâtiment et du
type de construction, du système d’exploitation et de la
combinaison de produits sans fil utilisés, des interférences
et de toute autre condition défavorable.

Attention: L’utilisation de l’appareil dans la bande 5150­5250 MHz est limitée à l’usage en intérieur afin de réduire
les interférences avec le fonctionnement des systèmes de
satellite mobile dans cette bande de fréquences.

Les radars à haute énergie sont les usagers primaires dans
la bande 5250-5350 MHz, ces radars peuvent générer des
interférences et/ou endommager les systèmes de réseaux
ne possédant pas de license.

Wireless Disclaimer

The maximum performance for wireless is derived from
IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance
can vary, including lower wireless network capacity,
data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance
depends on many factors, conditions and variables,
including distance from the access point, volume of
network traffic, building materials and construction,
operating system used, mix of wireless products used,
interference and other adverse conditions.

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Appendix C

Regulatory Information

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

This document contains important information for users
with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of
Linksys products. Consumers are required to comply with
this notice for all electronic products bearing the following
symbol:

English - Environmental Information for Customers in
the European Union

European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment
bearing this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must
not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol
indicates that this product should be disposed of separately
from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to
dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via
designated collection facilities appointed by the government or
local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent
potential negative consequences to the environment and
human health. For more detailed information about the disposal
of your old equipment, please contact your local authorities,
waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Български (Bulgarian) - Информация относно
опазването на околната среда за потребители в
Европейския съюз

Европейска директива 2002/96/EC изисква уредите, носещи
този символ върху изделието и/или опаковката му, да не
се изхвърля т с несортирани битови отпадъци. Символът
обозначава, че изделието трябва да се изхвърля отделно от
сметосъбирането на обикновените битови отпадъци. Ваша
е отговорността този и другите електрически и електронни
уреди да се изхвърлят в предварително определени от
държавните или общински органи специализирани пунктове
за събиране. Правилното изхвърляне и рециклиране
ще спомогнат да се предотвратят евентуални вредни за
околната среда и здравето на населението последствия. За
по-подробна информация относно изхвърлянето на вашите
стари уреди се обърнете към местните власти, службите за
сметосъбиране или магазина, от който сте закупили уреда.

Ceština (Czech) - Informace o ochraně životního
prostředí pro zákazníky v zemích Evropské unie

Evropská směrnice 2002/96/ES zakazuje, aby zařízení označené
tímto symbolem na produktu anebo na obalu bylo likvidováno
s netříděným komunálním odpadem. Tento symbol udává,
že daný produkt musí být likvidován odděleně od běžného
komunálního odpadu. Odpovídáte za likvidaci tohoto produktu
a dalších elektrických a elektronických zařízení prostřednictvím
určených sběrných míst stanovených vládou nebo místními
úřady. Správná likvidace a recyklace pomáhá předcházet
potenciálním negativním dopadům na životní prostředí a lidské
zdraví. Podrobnější informace o likvidaci starého vybavení si
laskavě vyžádejte od místních úřadů, podniku zabývajícího se
likvidací komunálních odpadů nebo obchodu, kde jste produkt
zakoupili.

Dansk (Danish) - Miljøinformation for kunder i EU

EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF kræver, at udstyr der bærer dette symbol

på produktet og/eller emballagen ikke må bortskaffes som
usorteret kommunalt affald. Symbolet betyder, at dette produkt
skal bortskaffes adskilt fra det almindelige husholdningsaffald.
Det er dit ansvar at bortskaffe dette og andet elektrisk og
elektronisk udstyr via bestemte indsamlingssteder udpeget
af staten eller de lokale myndigheder. Korrekt bortskaffelse
og genvinding vil hjælpe med til at undgå mulige skader for
miljøet og menneskers sundhed. Kontakt venligst de lokale
myndigheder, renovationstjenesten eller den butik, hvor du
har købt produktet, angående mere detaljeret information om
bortskaffelse af dit gamle udstyr.

Deutsch (German) - Umweltinformation für Kunden
innerhalb der Europäischen Union

Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische
Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit
diesem Symbol versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem
Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf
hin, dass das Produkt von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt
entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses
Gerät und andere elektrische und elektronische Geräte über
die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen
Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen.
Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei,
potentielle negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche
Gesundheit zu vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur
Entsorgung Ihrer Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an
die örtlichen Behörden oder städtischen Entsorgungsdienste
oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das Produkt erworben haben.

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Regulatory Information

Eesti (Estonian) - Keskkonnaalane informatsioon
Euroopa Liidus asuvatele klientidele

Euroopa Liidu direktiivi 2002/96/EÜ nõuete kohaselt on
seadmeid, millel on tootel või pakendil käesolev sümbol ,
keelatud kõrvaldada koos sorteerimata olmejäätmetega. See
sümbol näitab, et toode tuleks kõrvaldada eraldi tavalistest
olmejäätmevoogudest. Olete kohustatud kõrvaldama käesoleva
ja ka muud elektri- ja elektroonikaseadmed riigi või kohalike
ametiasutuste poolt ette nähtud kogumispunktide kaudu.
Seadmete korrektne kõrvaldamine ja ringlussevõtt aitab vältida
võimalikke negatiivseid tagajärgi keskkonnale ning inimeste
tervisele. Vanade seadmete kõrvaldamise kohta täpsema
informatsiooni saamiseks võtke palun ühendust kohalike
ametiasutustega, jäätmekäitlusfirmaga või kauplusega, kust te
toote ostsite.

Español (Spanish) - Información medioambiental para
clientes de la Unión Europea

La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos que
lleven este símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje
no deben eliminarse junto con otros residuos urbanos no
seleccionados. El símbolo indica que el producto en cuestión
debe separarse de los residuos domésticos convencionales con
vistas a su eliminación. Es responsabilidad suya desechar este y
cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a través de
los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y
las autoridades locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos
aparatos estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias
negativas para el medio ambiente y la salud de las personas. Si
desea obtener información más detallada sobre la eliminación
segura de su aparato usado, consulte a las autoridades locales,
al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de su zona o
pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el producto.

ξλληνικά (Greek) - Στοιχεία περιβαλλοντικής
προστασίας για πελάτες εντός της Ευρωπαϊκής
Ένωσης

Η Κοινοτική Οδηγία 2002/96/EC απαιτεί ότι ο εξοπλισμός ο οποίος
φέρει αυτό το σύμβολο στο προϊόν και/ή στη συσκευασία
του δεν πρέπει να απορρίπτεται μαζί με τα μικτά κοινοτικά
απορρίμματα. Το σύμβολο υποδεικνύει ότι αυτό το προϊόν θα
πρέπει να απορρίπτεται ξεχωριστά από τα συνήθη οικιακά
απορρίμματα. Είστε υπεύθυνος για την απόρριψη του παρόντος
και άλλου ηλεκτρικού και ηλεκτρονικού εξοπλισμού μέσω των
καθορισμένων εγκαταστάσεων συγκέντρωσης απορριμμάτων οι
οποίες παρέχονται από το κράτος ή τις αρμόδιες τοπικές αρχές.
Η σωστή απόρριψη και ανακύκλωση συμβάλλει στην πρόληψη
πιθανών αρνητικών συνεπειών για το περιβάλλον και την υγεία.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με την απόρριψη του
παλιού σας εξοπλισμού, παρακαλώ επικοινωνήστε με τις τοπικές
αρχές, τις υπηρεσίες απόρριψης ή το κατάστημα από το οποίο
αγοράσατε το προϊόν.

Français (French) - Informations environnementales
pour les clients de l’Union européenne

La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement
sur lequel est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son
emballage ne soit pas jeté avec les autres ordures ménagères. Ce
symbole indique que le produit doit être éliminé dans un circuit
distinct de celui pour les déchets des ménages. Il est de votre
responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout autre matériel
électrique ou électronique par les moyens de collecte indiqués
par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivités
territoriales. L’élimination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme
ont pour but de lutter contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce
type de produits sur l’environnement et la santé publique. Pour
plus d’informations sur le mode d’élimination de votre ancien
équipement, veuillez prendre contact avec les pouvoirs publics
locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou l’endroit où vous
avez acheté le produit.

Italiano (Italian) - Informazioni relative all’ambiente
per i clienti residenti nell’Unione Europea

La direttiva europea 2002/96/EC richiede che le apparecchiature
contrassegnate con questo simbolo sul prodotto e/o
sull’imballaggio non siano smaltite insieme ai rifiuti urbani
non differenziati. Il simbolo indica che questo prodotto non
deve essere smaltito insieme ai normali rifiuti domestici. È
responsabilità del proprietario smaltire sia questi prodotti sia
le altre apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche mediante
le specifiche strutture di raccolta indicate dal governo o dagli
enti pubblici locali. Il corretto smaltimento ed il riciclaggio
aiuteranno a prevenire conseguenze potenzialmente negative
per l’ambiente e per la salute dell’essere umano. Per ricevere
informazioni più dettagliate circa lo smaltimento delle vecchie
apparecchiature in Vostro possesso, Vi invitiamo a contattare gli
enti pubblici di competenza, il servizio di smaltimento rifiuti o il
negozio nel quale avete acquistato il prodotto.

Latviešu valoda (Latvian) - Ekoloģiska informācija
klientiem Eiropas Savienības jurisdikcijā

Direktīvā 2002/96/EK ir prasība, ka aprīkojumu, kam pievienota
zīme uz paša izstrādājuma vai uz tā iesaiņojuma, nedrīkst
izmest nešķirotā veidā kopā ar komunālajiem atkritumiem
(tiem, ko rada vietēji iedzīvotāji un uzņēmumi). Šī zīme nozīmē
to, ka šī ierīce ir jāizmet atkritumos tā, lai tā nenonāktu kopā ar
parastiem mājsaimniecības atkritumiem. Jūsu pienākums ir šo
un citas elektriskas un elektroniskas ierīces izmest atkritumos,
izmantojot īpašus atkritumu savākšanas veidus un līdzekļus, ko
nodrošina valsts un pašvaldību iestādes. Ja izmešana atkritumos
un pārstrāde tiek veikta pareizi, tad mazinās iespējamais
kaitējums dabai un cilvēku veselībai. Sīkākas ziņas par
novecojuša aprīkojuma izmešanu atkritumos jūs varat saņemt
vietējā pašvaldībā, atkritumu savākšanas dienestā, kā arī veikalā,
kur iegādājāties šo izstrādājumu.

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Appendix C

Regulatory Information

Lietuvškai (Lithuanian) - Aplinkosaugos informacija,
skirta Europos Sąjungos vartotojams

Europos direktyva 2002/96/EC numato, kad įrangos, kuri ir
kurios pakuotė yra pažymėta šiuo simboliu (įveskite simbolį),
negalima šalinti kartu su nerūšiuotomis komunalinėmis
atliekomis. Šis simbolis rodo, kad gaminį reikia šalinti atskirai
nuo bendro buitinių atliekų srauto. Jūs privalote užtikrinti, kad
ši ir kita elektros ar elektroninė įranga būtų šalinama per tam
tikras nacionalinės ar vietinės valdžios nustatytas atliekų rinkimo
sistemas. Tinkamai šalinant ir perdirbant atliekas, bus išvengta
galimos žalos aplinkai ir žmonių sveikatai. Daugiau informacijos
apie jūsų senos įrangos šalinimą gali pateikti vietinės valdžios
institucijos, atliekų šalinimo tarnybos arba parduotuvės, kuriose
įsigijote tą gaminį.

Malti (Maltese) - Informazzjoni Ambjentali għal Klijenti
fl-Unjoni Ewropea

Id-Direttiva Ewropea 2002/96/KE titlob li t-tagħmir li jkun fih is­simbolu fuq il-prodott u/jew fuq l-ippakkjar ma jistax jintrema
ma’ skart muniċipali li ma ġiex isseparat. Is-simbolu jindika
li dan il-prodott għandu jintrema separatament minn ma’ l­iskart domestiku regolari. Hija responsabbiltà tiegħek li tarmi
dan it-tagħmir u kull tagħmir ieħor ta’ l-elettriku u elettroniku
permezz ta’ faċilitajiet ta’ ġbir appuntati apposta mill-gvern jew
mill-awtoritajiet lokali. Ir-rimi b’mod korrett u r-riċiklaġġ jgħin
jipprevjeni konsegwenzi negattivi potenzjali għall-ambjent u
għas-saħħa tal-bniedem. Għal aktar informazzjoni dettaljata
dwar ir-rimi tat-tagħmir antik tiegħek, jekk jogħġbok ikkuntattja
lill-awtoritajiet lokali tiegħek, is-servizzi għar-rimi ta’ l-iskart, jew
il-ħanut minn fejn xtrajt il-prodott.

Nederlands (Dutch) - Milieu-informatie voor klanten
in de Europese Unie

De Europese Richtlijn 2002/96/EC schrijft voor dat apparatuur die
is voorzien van dit symbool op het product of de verpakking,
niet mag worden ingezameld met niet-gescheiden huishoudelijk
afval. Dit symbool geeft aan dat het product apart moet worden
ingezameld. U bent zelf verantwoordelijk voor de vernietiging
van deze en andere elektrische en elektronische apparatuur via de
daarvoor door de landelijke of plaatselijke overheid aangewezen
inzamelingskanalen. De juiste vernietiging en recycling van
deze apparatuur voorkomt mogelijke negatieve gevolgen voor
het milieu en de gezondheid. Voor meer informatie over het
vernietigen van uw oude apparatuur neemt u contact op met
de plaatselijke autoriteiten of afvalverwerkingsdienst, of met de
winkel waar u het product hebt aangeschaft.

Norsk (Norwegian) - Miljøinformasjon for kunder i EU

EU-direktiv 2002/96/EF krever at utstyr med følgende symbol

avbildet på produktet og/eller pakningen, ikke må kastes
sammen med usortert avfall. Symbolet indikerer at dette
produktet skal håndteres atskilt fra ordinær avfallsinnsamling
for husholdningsavfall. Det er ditt ansvar å kvitte deg med
dette produktet og annet elektrisk og elektronisk avfall via egne
innsamlingsordninger slik myndighetene eller kommunene
bestemmer. Korrekt avfallshåndtering og gjenvinning vil
være med på å forhindre mulige negative konsekvenser for
miljø og helse. For nærmere informasjon om håndtering av
det kasserte utstyret ditt, kan du ta kontakt med kommunen,
en innsamlingsstasjon for avfall eller butikken der du kjøpte
produktet.

Magyar (Hungarian) - Környezetvédelmi információ az
európai uniós vásárlók számára

A 2002/96/EC számú európai uniós irányelv megkívánja, hogy
azokat a termékeket, amelyeken, és/vagy amelyek csomagolásán
az alábbi címke megjelenik, tilos a többi szelektálatlan lakossági
hulladékkal együtt kidobni. A címke azt jelöli, hogy az adott
termék kidobásakor a szokványos háztartási hulladékelszállítási
rendszerektõl elkülönített eljárást kell alkalmazni. Az Ön
felelõssége, hogy ezt, és más elektromos és elektronikus
berendezéseit a kormányzati vagy a helyi hatóságok által
kijelölt gyűjtõredszereken keresztül számolja fel. A megfelelõ
hulladékfeldolgozás segít a környezetre és az emberi egészségre
potenciálisan ártalmas negatív hatások megelõzésében. Ha
elavult berendezéseinek felszámolásához további részletes
információra van szüksége, kérjük, lépjen kapcsolatba a helyi
hatóságokkal, a hulladékfeldolgozási szolgálattal, vagy azzal
üzlettel, ahol a terméket vásárolta.

Polski (Polish) - Informacja dla klientów w Unii
Europejskiej o przepisach dotyczących ochrony
środowiska

Dyrektywa Europejska 2002/96/EC wymaga, aby sprzęt
oznaczony symbolem znajdującym się na produkcie i/lub jego
opakowaniu nie był wyrzucany razem z innymi niesortowanymi
odpadami komunalnymi. Symbol ten wskazuje, że produkt
nie powinien być usuwany razem ze zwykłymi odpadami z
gospodarstw domowych. Na Państwu spoczywa obowiązek
wyrzucania tego i innych urządzeń elektrycznych oraz
elektronicznych w punktach odbioru wyznaczonych przez władze
krajowe lub lokalne. Pozbywanie się sprzętu we właściwy sposób
i jego recykling pomogą zapobiec potencjalnie negatywnym
konsekwencjom dla środowiska i zdrowia ludzkiego. W celu
uzyskania szczegółowych informacji o usuwaniu starego sprzętu,
prosimy zwrócić się do lokalnych władz, służb oczyszczania
miasta lub sklepu, w którym produkt został nabyty.

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Regulatory Information

Português (Portuguese) - Informação ambiental para
clientes da União Europeia

A Directiva Europeia 2002/96/CE exige que o equipamento
que exibe este símbolo no produto e/ou na sua embalagem
não seja eliminado junto com os resíduos municipais não
separados. O símbolo indica que este produto deve ser
eliminado separadamente dos resíduos domésticos regulares.
É da sua responsabilidade eliminar este e qualquer outro
equipamento eléctrico e electrónico através das instalações
de recolha designadas pelas autoridades governamentais ou
locais. A eliminação e reciclagem correctas ajudarão a prevenir
as consequências negativas para o ambiente e para a saúde
humana. Para obter informações mais detalhadas sobre a
forma de eliminar o seu equipamento antigo, contacte as
autoridades locais, os serviços de eliminação de resíduos ou o
estabelecimento comercial onde adquiriu o produto.

Română (Romanian) - Informaţii de mediu pentru
clienţii din Uniunea Europeană

Directiva europeană 2002/96/CE impune ca echipamentele care
prezintă acest simbol pe produs şi/sau pe ambalajul acestuia să
nu fie casate împreună cu gunoiul menajer municipal. Simbolul
indică faptul că acest produs trebuie să fie casat separat de
gunoiul menajer obişnuit. Este responsabilitatea dvs. să casaţi
acest produs şi alte echipamente electrice şi electronice prin
intermediul unităţilor de colectare special desemnate de guvern
sau de autorităţile locale. Casarea şi reciclarea corecte vor ajuta
la prevenirea potenţialelor consecinţe negative asupra sănătăţii
mediului şi a oamenilor. Pentru mai multe informaţii detaliate
cu privire la casarea acestui echipament vechi, contactaţi
autorităţile locale, serviciul de salubrizare sau magazinul de la
care aţi achiziţionat produsul.

Slovenčina (Slovak) - Informácie o ochrane životného
prostredia pre zákazníkov v Európskej únii

Podľa európskej smernice 2002/96/ES zariadenie s týmto
symbolom na produkte a/alebo jeho balení nesmie byť
likvidované spolu s netriedeným komunálnym odpadom.
Symbol znamená, že produkt by sa mal likvidovať oddelene
od bežného odpadu z domácností. Je vašou povinnosťou
likvidovať toto i ostatné elektrické a elektronické zariadenia
prostredníctvom špecializovaných zberných zariadení určených
vládou alebo miestnymi orgánmi. Správna likvidácia a recyklácia
pomôže zabrániť prípadným negatívnym dopadom na životné
prostredie a zdravie ľudí. Ak máte záujem o podrobnejšie
informácie o likvidácii starého zariadenia, obráťte sa, prosím, na
miestne orgány, organizácie zaoberajúce sa likvidáciou odpadov
alebo obchod, v ktorom ste si produkt zakúpili.

Slovenčina (Slovene) - Okoljske informacije za stranke
v Evropski uniji

Evropska direktiva 2002/96/EC prepoveduje odlaganje opreme,
označene s tem simbolom – na izdelku in/ali na embalaži – med
običajne, nerazvrščene odpadke. Ta simbol opozarja, da je treba
izdelek odvreči ločeno od preostalih gospodinjskih odpadkov.
Vaša odgovornost je, da to in preostalo električno in elektronsko
opremo odnesete na posebna zbirališča, ki jih določijo
državne ustanove ali lokalna uprava. S pravilnim odlaganjem
in recikliranjem boste preprečili morebitne škodljive vplive na
okolje in zdravje ljudi. Če želite izvedeti več o odlaganju stare
opreme, se obrnite na lokalno upravo, odpad ali trgovino, kjer
ste izdelek kupili.

Suomi (Finnish) - Ympäristöä koskevia tietoja EU­alueen asiakkaille

EU-direktiivi 2002/96/EY edellyttää, että jos laitteistossa on tämä
symboli itse tuotteessa ja/tai sen pakkauksessa, laitteistoa
ei saa hävittää lajittelemattoman yhdyskuntajätteen mukana.
Symboli merkitsee sitä, että tämä tuote on hävitettävä erillään
tavallisesta kotitalousjätteestä. Sinun vastuullasi on hävittää
tämä elektroniikkatuote ja muut vastaavat elektroniikkatuotteet
viemällä tuote tai tuotteet viranomaisten määräämään
keräyspisteeseen. Laitteiston oikea hävittäminen estää
mahdolliset kielteiset vaikutukset ympäristöön ja ihmisten
terveyteen. Lisätietoja vanhan laitteiston oikeasta hävitystavasta
saa paikallisilta viranomaisilta, jätteenhävityspalvelusta tai siitä
myymälästä, josta ostit tuotteen.

Svenska (Swedish) - Miljöinformation för kunder i
Europeiska unionen

Det europeiska direktivet 2002/96/EC kräver att utrustning med
denna symbol på produkten och/eller förpackningen inte får
kastas med osorterat kommunalt avfall. Symbolen visar att denna
produkt bör kastas efter att den avskiljts från vanligt hushållsavfall.
Det faller på ditt ansvar att kasta denna och annan elektrisk och
elektronisk utrustning på fastställda insamlingsplatser utsedda
av regeringen eller lokala myndigheter. Korrekt kassering och
återvinning skyddar mot eventuella negativa konsekvenser
för miljön och personhälsa. För mer detaljerad information om
kassering av din gamla utrustning kontaktar du dina lokala
myndigheter, avfallshanteringen eller butiken där du köpte
produkten.

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