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Wireless-G Game Adapter (WGA54G)
• Compatible with all 802.11b and draft 802.11g compliant devices
• Operates in the 2.4GHz frequency range for maximum distance
• Utilizes up to 128 Bit Wired Equivalency Protection (WEP)
• Works with all network-ready game consoles, including Xbox, Playstation2 and GameCube
Support Sections
Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Finding the model and the serial number of your Linksys device
- List of devices compatible with Windows 7
- Getting to Know the WGA54G
- Setting up your game adapter
- Setting-Up the Wireless-G Game Adapter with a Linksys Router
- Setting-Up 64-Bit WEP Wireless Security on the WGA54G
- Setting-Up 128-Bit WEP Wireless Security on the WGA54G
- Checking the Wireless-G Game Adapter’s LEDs
- Connecting computers and devices
- Connecting a Wireless-G Game Adapter to a Non-Linksys Router
- Connecting the Wireless-G Game Adapter on the Network
- Connecting the Wireless-G Game Adapter to an Ad-Hoc Network
- Connecting to the Wireless Network using a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Setting-Up an Xbox™ with a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Setting-Up a PlayStation®2 with a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Resetting the Wireless-G Game Adapter to Factory Default
- Upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Game Adapter
- Encountering Difficulties Connecting Wirelessly Using a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Encountering Difficulties Detecting the Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Encountering Difficulties when Connecting a Wireless-G Game Adapter to a Non-Linksys Router
- Recovering Lost or Forgotten Password of the Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Accessing the web-based setup page of the WGA54G
- Changing the LAN IP Address of the WGA54G
- Changing the Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter's Password
- Product Information
- Finding the model and the serial number of your Linksys device
- List of devices compatible with Windows 7
- Getting to Know the WGA54G
- Setting up your game adapter
- Setting-Up the Wireless-G Game Adapter with a Linksys Router
- Setting-Up 64-Bit WEP Wireless Security on the WGA54G
- Setting-Up 128-Bit WEP Wireless Security on the WGA54G
- Checking the Wireless-G Game Adapter’s LEDs
- Connecting computers and devices
- Connecting a Wireless-G Game Adapter to a Non-Linksys Router
- Connecting the Wireless-G Game Adapter on the Network
- Connecting the Wireless-G Game Adapter to an Ad-Hoc Network
- Connecting to the Wireless Network using a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Setting-Up an Xbox™ with a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Setting-Up a PlayStation®2 with a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Resetting the Wireless-G Game Adapter to Factory Default
- Upgrading the firmware of the Linksys Game Adapter
- Encountering Difficulties Connecting Wirelessly Using a Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Encountering Difficulties Detecting the Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Encountering Difficulties when Connecting a Wireless-G Game Adapter to a Non-Linksys Router
- Recovering Lost or Forgotten Password of the Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter
- Accessing the Setup Page of the WGA54G Using Mac
- Changing the Linksys Wireless-G Game Adapter's Password
- Changing the LAN IP Address of the WGA54G
- Forums
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Connecting WGA54G to my Router using WPA
If you have connected your WGA54G to your computer, As your Gaming Adapter dosent have a DHCP Server on it, so whenever...
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Sharing Printer
Yes, thank you. With some discomfort, I disabled windows xp firewall and McAaffe on both computers. I found the printer,...
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DHCP assigning IP address
I didn't get what option you want. I'd suggest, you log in to your printer, assign the IP address and that's it. No need...
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Problem: 13-digit WEP key
I finally figured it out on my own, so this can be marked as solved. I was assuming the 13-digit WEP code was a hex...
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Static IP questions
If you have devices that you can't mess with the IP config on (such as Company laptop) or devices that visit occasionally,...
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Monitoring channels/signal strength
This generally requires two devices. One transmitting a signal and one receiving the signal. Until now we have a WRT54GL....
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Firewall to router Nat
If you connect a second outer through a LAN port to another (main) router the NAT settings is actually irrelevant. I don't...
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Internet ip address is internal modem address
As I wrote before: the FritzBox works like a router. Why don't you use the FritzBox as your main router?If you switch the...
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Adding new computer to existing network
You have to be on the same workgroup.You have to turn on Network Discovery and file sharing in your new computer.
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Adding another computer to my wireless connection
First of all, in the router, give your network a unique SSID. Do not use linksys. If you are using linksys you may...
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File sharing
You don't have to configure anything on the router. Just be sure that the computers are connected to your router (wired/wireless). To...
- Downloads
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
Setup Wizard
03/28/2006
Ver.1.05
Download
2.24 MB(Setup Wizard)
Firmware
04/25/2005
Ver.1.13
Download
291 KB(Firmware)
Release Notes
Firmware
05/05/2005
Ver.1.10
Download
546 KB(Firmware)
Release Notes
How to find your model or serial number
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Forums
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Connecting WGA54G to my Router using WPA
If you have connected your WGA54G to your computer, As your Gaming Adapter dosent have a DHCP Server...
-
Sharing Printer
Yes, thank you. With some discomfort, I disabled windows xp firewall and McAaffe on both computers. I...
-
DHCP assigning IP address
I didn't get what option you want. I'd suggest, you log in to your printer, assign the IP address and...
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Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
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