Linksys WGA600N - Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Bridge User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Dual-Band Wireless-N
Gaming Adapter
Internet Connection Kit
Model: WGA600N
Package Contents
Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming Adapter•
CD-ROM with User Guide and Setup Wizard•
Quick Installation•
2 ft Network Cable•
Power Adapter•
Special Instructions for
DIRECTV Customers
Please use this
guide for installation
instructions, and
disregard the contents
of the Start Here
envelope in the
Linksys package.

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Table of Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Wi-Fi Protected Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Overview
The DIRECTV® Receiver has been customized to work with the Linksys by
Cisco Gaming Adapter for the DIRECTV ON DEMAND service. The Internet
Connection Kit creates a wireless connection between your wireless router
and your DIRECTV Receiver, so your DIRECTV Receiver can access the
Internet. The Quick Installation Guide describes how to connect and set up
the Gaming Adapter for use with your DIRECTV Receiver.
Internet
Modem Router
Gaming
Adapter
DIRECTV
Receiver
Office Living Room
Diagram of a Typical Installation
:NOTE 1 Because of continued user interface improvement, the
screens you see on your TV may differ slightly from the ones seen
in this Quick Installation Guide; however, DIRECTV has verified
that the instructions are accurate and will help you get connected
to the DIRECTV ON DEMAND service.
Connection1
Before you begin the installation of the Gaming Adapter, make sure your
DIRECTV Receiver and TV are powered on. Also make sure you can connect
to the Internet through your wireless router and computer.

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A. Plug the power adapter into
the Power port of the Gaming
Adapter.
B. Plug the other end of the power
adapter into an electrical outlet.
:NOTE 2 Advanced Users Only—If your router supports Wi-Fi
Protected Setup and you want to use this option, proceed
to page 11, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. If your router uses WEP
security (an encryption method that is designed to help keep
your data safe) for your wireless network, please note that WEP is
not supported by Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
C. Connect one end of the network
cable to the Ethernet port of the
Gaming Adapter.
Connect Power to Gaming Adapter
Connect Power to Electrical Outlet
Connect Network Cable to Gaming Adapter

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D. Connect the other end of the
included network cable to the
Ethernet port of your DIRECTV
Receiver. (If the DIRECTV
Receiver has dual ports, connect
the cable to the top port.)
:NOTE 3 If you use an Ethernet switch to connect your devices,
then follow these instructions:
Connect the Gaming Adapter to your switch.1.
Disconnect the DIRECTV Receiver from the switch for2.
ten seconds.
Re-connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your switch.3.
E. Wait until the Power and
Ethernet LEDs on the front
panel of the Gaming Adapter
light up.
:NOTE 4 Do not stack any devices on top of the Gaming Adapter;
otherwise, they may interfere with its wireless performance.
Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV
Receiver, model number: HR20 700
Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV
Receiver, model number: HR21
Power and Ethernet LEDs Light Up

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Setup2
The TV automatically displays instructions to follow. Use the Select button
on your DIRECTV Remote to make your choices.
A. The TV asks if you want to
configure the Gaming Adapter.
Select Configure Now to
continue.
B. The TV displays a list of wireless
networks. Highlight your
wireless network, and press
Select to display a blue dot next
to your network. Then select
Continue.
If your network is not displayed, then the Gaming Adapter may be
experiencing interference problems while connecting to your wireless
router. Try placing the Gaming Adapter in an elevated or alternate
location. Also make sure you do not have anything on top of the
Gaming Adapter.
Advanced Users:
If you are using a hidden wireless network name (SSID), then select
Enter Name, and follow these instructions.
Select Set Up Now
Select Your Wireless Network

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1. Enter your hidden network
name (SSID), and then
select OK. Refer to Note 5
for help.
2. If your network uses
security, then enter the
security key, and select
Continue. Refer to Note 5
for help.
:NOTE 5 Use the number keypad on your DIRECTV Remote
to enter characters. For different characters, press the button
repeatedly until you see the desired characters. If you are
entering the security key, press the down arrow, NOT the right
arrow, and then select Continue. (If you press the right arrow, you
will enter a space and will not be able to proceed.)
If your network does not use wireless security, then the next screen youC.
see will be in step E. Proceed to step E, and follow the instructions on
the screen in step E.
Enter Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Enter Security Key

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If your network uses wireless
security, then you may see
either of the screens shown,
depending on the encryption
method you are using.
Use the number keypad on your
DIRECTV Remote to enter the
security key. Refer to Note 5 on
how to use the DIRECTV Remote
to enter characters. (If you are
using WEP security, enter the 10
or 26 hexadecimal characters
that match your wireless
security key. Hexadecimal
characters are numbers,“0” to
“9”, and letters, “A” to “F”.)
Then select Continue.
D. Please wait until the security key
is verified.
E. To connect the DIRECTV
Receiver to the Internet, select
Connect Now.
Enter Security Key (WEP)
Enter Security Key (WPA)
Verifying Security Key
Select Connect Now

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F. The DIRECTV Receiver is
connected to the Internet. To
proceed, select Continue.
If you do not see the
Congratulations screen, call
DIRECTV at the number
provided below.
G. Please read the information on
this screen. Then select Done.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
:NOTE 6 If you are having difficulty connecting to the Internet or
need more information, visit the DIRECTV website at
www.directv.com/ondemand, or call DIRECTV at 1-800-531-5000.
Select Continue
Select Done

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
IMPORTANT: If you have completed the previous section,
“2: Setup”, you do not need to follow the instructions in this
section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. Your setup is complete.
Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to create a wireless connection between the
Gaming Adapter and your router.
A. On your router, press the button
that looks like one of the icons
in the picture.
B. Wait until the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button flashes.
Within two minutes, press the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button
on the Gaming Adapter (this
button looks like the icon
in the picture). The Security
LED flashes while the router
is connecting to the Gaming
Adapter.
C. The Wireless LED of the Gaming
Adapter lights up. If your
wireless network uses wireless
security, then the Security LED
of the Gaming Adapter also
lights up.
If the Wireless LED does not
light up, then repeat steps A
and B. If there are issues with
Wi-Fi Protected Setup, follow
the instructions in the previous
sections, “1: Connection”and
“2: Setup”.
Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button on
the Router
Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button on
the Gaming Adapter
Wireless LED
Wireless and Security LEDs Light Up

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D. Connect one end of the network
cable to the Ethernet port of the
Gaming Adapter.
E. Connect the other end of the
included network cable to the
Ethernet port of your DIRECTV
Receiver. (If the DIRECTV
Receiver has dual ports, connect
the cable to the top port.)
F. Wait until the Ethernet LED of
the Gaming Adapter lights up.
:NOTE 7 Do not stack any devices on top of the Gaming Adapter;
otherwise, they may interfere with its wireless performance.
Wait for two minutes to let the DIRECTV Receiver establish aG.
connection with the Gaming Adapter.
During this time, a pop-up window may appear, asking you to set up
now or later; do NOT make a selection at this time.
After two minutes, if the pop-up window remains, selectH. Set Up Now
to continue. The pop-up window should disappear. You should now be
connected to the Internet.
To verify connection to the Internet, press theI. Menu button on your
DIRECTV Remote. Go to Parental, Fav’s & Setup > System Setup >
Network > Repeat Setup.
Connect Network Cable to Gaming Adapter
Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV
Receiver, model number: HR20 700
Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV
Receiver, model number: HR21
Wireless and Security LEDs Light Up

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J. To proceed, select Continue.
When the DIRECTV Receiver is
connected to the Internet, the
Congratulations screen appears.
If you do not see the
K. Congratulations screen, unplug the Ethernet
cable from the DIRECTV Receiver for ten seconds. Then plug it back
in, and follow the instructions in the section, “2: Setup”. Otherwise, call
DIRECTV at the number provided below.
Congratulations! Setup is complete.
:NOTE 8 If you are having difficulty connecting to the Internet or
need more information, visit the DIRECTV website at
www.directv.com/ondemand, or call DIRECTV at 1-800-531-5000.
Connecting to the Internet

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For troubleshooting help, contact DIRECTV. For additional information about the Gaming
Adapter, refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
DIRECTV Support
800-531-5000
DIRECTV Website
http://www.directv.com/ondemand
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