Linksys WGA600N - Wireless-N Gaming Adapter Bridge User manual

QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE
Dual-Band Wireless-N
Gaming and Video Adapter
Internet Connection Kit
Model: WET610N
Special Instructions for DIRECTV Customers
Please use this guide for installation.
Disregard the “Start Here” envelope in the Cisco box.

Table of ContentsWET610N
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Table of Contents
Overview ...............................................1
Connection .............................................2
Setup ..................................................4
Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...................................8

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Overview
The Internet Connection Kit creates a wireless connection between your
wireless router and your DIRECTV® Receiver, so your DIRECTV Receiver can
access the Internet. Your DIRECTV Receiver has been customized to work
with the Cisco Dual-Band Wireless-N Gaming and Video Adapter to enable
the DIRECTV on DEMAND and TV Apps services. This Quick Installation
Guide will take you through the setup process to connect the Adapter to
your DIRECTV Receiver.
Internet
Modem Router
Adapter
DIRECTV
Receiver
Office Living Room
Diagram of a Typical Installation
NOTE 1: Due to ongoing user interface improvements, the
screens you see on your TV may differ slightly from the ones
included in this Quick Installation Guide.
Package Contents
Adapter Power
Adapter
Ethernet
Cable
Quick Installation
Guide
Start Here Envelope
DIRECTV Customers: Use the Quick
Installation Guide. Disregard the “Start
Here” envelope.

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Connection
Before you begin the installation of the Adapter, make sure your DIRECTV
Receiver and TV are on. Also make sure you can connect to the Internet
through your wireless router and computer.
A. Plug the power adapter into the
power port of the Adapter.
B. Plug the other end of the power
adapter into an electrical outlet.
NOTE 2: If you have Wi-Fi Protected Setup on your router, skip to
page 8. If you are not sure, continue to step C.
C. Connect one end of the network
cable to the Ethernet port of the
Adapter.
Connect Power to Adapter
Connect Power to Electrical Outlet
Connect Network Cable to Adapter

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D. Connect the other end of the
included network cable to
the Ethernet port on the back
of your DIRECTV Receiver. (If
your DIRECTV Receiver has two
ports, connect the cable to the
top port.)
NOTE 3: If you use an Ethernet switch to connect your devices,
then follow these instructions:
1. Connect the Adapter to your switch.
2. Disconnect the DIRECTV Receiver from the switch for
ten seconds.
3. Re-connect the DIRECTV Receiver to your switch.
E. The Power and Ethernet lights
on the Adapter light up. Wait for
the Power light to stop flashing.
Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV Receiver
Power and Ethernet Lights Light Up

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Setup
The TV automatically displays instructions to follow. Use the Select button
on your DIRECTV Remote Control to make your choices.
A. Within 60 seconds, the TV
should ask if you want to
configure the Adapter. Select
Set Up Now to continue.
Troubleshooting Tip: If the Wireless Adapter Found screen does not
appear within 60 seconds, unplug the Adapter from your DIRECTV
receiver for ten seconds, and then plug it back in.
If you still do not see the Wireless Adapter Found screen, then press the
Menu button on your DIRECTV Remote Control. Go to
Parental, Fav’s & Setup > System Setup > Network. Then select
Repeat Setup or Connect Now.
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 wireless network is
not displayed, try placing
the Adapter in an elevated or
alternate location, and remove
any obstacles that would block
the wireless signal.
Select Set Up Now
Select Your Wireless Network

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Advanced Users:
NOTE 4: If you are not an advanced user, proceed to step C on
page 6.
If you are using a hidden wireless network name (SSID), then select
Enter Name, and follow these instructions:
1. Enter your hidden network
name (SSID), and then
select OK. Refer to Note 5
(below) for help.
2. If your network uses
security, then enter the
security key, and select
Continue. Refer to Note 5
(below) for help.
(This key was created when
you set up your wireless
router. Refer to your
router’s documentation for
more information.)
NOTE 5: Use the number keypad on your DIRECTV Remote
Control to enter your hidden network name (SSID) or security
key. For each character, press the appropriate number button
repeatedly until you see the desired character. When you are
finished, press the down arrow, and then select Continue.
Enter Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Enter Security Key

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C. If your network does not use wireless security, then proceed to step E.
If your network uses wireless
security, then use the number
keypad on your DIRECTV
Remote Control to enter the
security key. Refer to Note 5
(previous page) for help. (If you
are using WEP security, enter
either 10 or 26 hexadecimal
characters to match your
security key. Hexadecimal
characters are numbers, “0” to
“9”, and letters, “A” to “F”.) Then
select Continue.
(This key was created when you set up your wireless router. Refer to
your router’s documentation for more information.)
D. Please wait until the security key
is verified.
E. To connect the DIRECTV
Receiver to the Internet, select
Connect Now.
Enter Security Key
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, please
visit directv.com/ondemand
for troubleshooting support.
G. Please read the information on
the screen. Then select Done.
Congratulations, setup is complete and you are now connected to
DIRECTV on DEMAND and TV Apps. Please allow up to 24 hours for all of
the DIRECTV on DEMAND content to be downloaded onto your DIRECTV
Receiver. You now have access to thousands of additional titles that you can
watch on your schedule. To begin your DIRECTV on DEMAND experience,
go to channel 1000. To access TV Apps, press the right arrow button on
your DIRECTV Remote Control.
NOTE 6: If you are having difficulty connecting to the Internet or
need more information, visit www.directv.com/ondemand, or
call 1-800-531-5000.
Select Continue
Select Done

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Use Wi-Fi Protected Setup to create a wireless connection between the
Adapter and your router.
IMPORTANT: If you have completed the previous section,
“Setup”, then you do not need to follow the instructions in this
section, “Wi-Fi Protected Setup”. Your setup is complete.
NOTE 7: The Adapter should be powered on but not connected
to the DIRECTV Receiver.
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 light on the router flashes.
Within two minutes, press the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on
the Adapter (this button looks
like the icon in the picture).
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup
light flashes while the router is
connecting to the Adapter.
C. The Wireless light of the Adapter
lights up.
If the Wireless light does not
light up, then repeat steps A and
B. If there are issues with Wi-Fi
Protected Setup, then follow
the instructions in the previous
sections, “Connection” and
“Setup”.
Press Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button on Router
Press Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button on Adapter
Wireless
Light
Wireless Light Lights Up
or

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D. Connect one end of the network
cable to the Ethernet port of
the Adapter.
E. Connect the other end of the
included network cable to
the Ethernet port on the back
of your DIRECTV Receiver. (If
your DIRECTV Receiver has two
ports, connect the cable to the
top port.)
F. Wait until the Ethernet light of
the Adapter lights up.
G. Wait for two minutes to let the DIRECTV Receiver establish a
connection with the 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.
H. After two minutes, if the pop-up window remains, select Set Up Now
to continue. The pop-up window should disappear. You should now be
connected to the Internet.
Connect Network Cable to Adapter
Connect Network Cable to DIRECTV Receiver
Ethernet Light Lights Up

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I. To verify connection to the Internet, press the Menu button on your
DIRECTV Remote Control. Go to Parental, Fav’s & Setup > System
Setup > Network > Repeat Setup.
J. To proceed, select Continue.
When the DIRECTV Receiver is
connected to the Internet, the
Congratulations screen appears.
K. If you do not see the 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, “Setup”. Otherwise, call DIRECTV
at the number provided below.
Congratulations, setup is complete and you are now connected to
DIRECTV on DEMAND and TV Apps. Please allow up to 24 hours for all of
the DIRECTV on DEMAND content to be downloaded onto your DIRECTV
Receiver. You now have access to thousands of additional titles that you can
watch on your schedule. To begin your DIRECTV on DEMAND experience,
go to channel 1000. To access TV Apps, press the right arrow button on
your DIRECTV Remote Control.
NOTE 8: If you are having difficulty connecting to the Internet or
need more information, visit www.directv.com/ondemand, or call
1-800-531-5000.
Congratulations Screen
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For troubleshooting help, contact DIRECTV. For additional information about the Adapter,
refer to the User Guide on the CD-ROM.
DIRECTV Support
1-800-531-5000
DIRECTV Website
www.directv.com/ondemand
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