StarTech.com GAME511WB Manual

802.11b Wireless Gaming Adapter
GAME511WB
Instruction Guide
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with 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 can be determined 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 and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Adapter Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Simple Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Head 2 Head Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Online Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Windows Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Web Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Status and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Wireless Site Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
System Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix A: Wireless Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 802.11b wireless gaming adapter. The
GAME511WB lets you wirelessly connect your Ethernet-enabled PlayStation®2, Xbox™,
GameCube™ or any other game console to your existing wireless network. You’ll be able
to wirelessly play online games or use two GAME511WB for wireless head-to-head
action, all without having to string any cables. The GAME511WB offers 11 Mbits/sec of
wireless data transfer for lag-free gaming action and comes with many robust security
features to keep your wireless activities private and protected.
Features
•Gives your wired network-enabled game console wireless LAN capabilities
•Supports PlayStation®2, Xbox™, GameCube™
•Offers both Online (Infrastructure) and Head to Head (Ad Hoc) gaming modes
•Complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specifications
•Provides high data rates of up to 11 Mbits/sec for lag-free gaming
•Uses auto rate fallback in case of obstacles or interference for uninterrupted gameplay
•Provides 64/128-bit WEP Data Encryption to protect wireless data transmissions
•Provides Windows Utility and Web-based configuration
Before You Begin
To ensure a quick and easy adapter installation, please read through this section carefully
before attempting to install the adapter.
Requirements
•In order to use the GAME511WB, your game console (PlayStation®2, Xbox™,
GameCube™, etc) must be equipped with Ethernet networking capabilities. Check
with your game console manufacturer for details.
Package Contents:
•1x wireless gaming adapter
•1x power adapter
•1x driver/utility disk

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Adapter Basics
Back Panel
•The 12VDC port is where you plug the power adapter.
•The Console port is where you connect your GAME511WB to your game console’s
network port.
•The Ad Hoc/Infrastructure button lets you switch between Head to Head (Ad Hoc)
or Online (Infrastructure) game play modes.
•The Reset button can be used to reboot the adapter if it is experiencing problems. If
you press and hold the reset button for less than four seconds, the adapter will reboot
with your settings and configurations intact. If you hold the reset button for more
than four seconds, the adapter will reset itself to the factory default settings and you
will lose all your settings and configurations.
•The wireless port is where you attach the wireless antenna. The connector is a
standard Reverse SMA connector. Any antenna with a Reverse SMA connector can
connect to the Access Point.

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Front Panel
The front panel LEDs are the best indication of the adapter’s activity.
Simple Setup
Note: The procedures below allow you to setup and operate your GAME511WB with
minimal configuration. If you are using Head 2 Head mode or are using an
Infrastructure network with no security settings (i.e., your network does not use WEP
encryption and broadcasts an SSID), the steps in Simple Setup section will be enough to
get your GAME511WB working. If you are using an Infrastructure network with security
settings, you will need to perform either a Windows Configuration (see page 6) or Web
Configuration (see page 11). To protect your privacy and keep your network secure, it is
recommended that you use security settings.
Hardware Installation
1. Using a standard UTP RJ-45 Ethernet cable, connect the Console port on the
GAME511WB to the network port on your game console.
2. Plug the power adapter into the 12V port on the back of the GAME511WB. Plug the
other end of the power adapter into an available power source.
3. Turn on your game console. The Power and Console LEDs on the game adapter
should now be lit.
LED Color Status Description
PWR Green On Adapter has power
Flash Adapter is booting up
Off Adapter has no power
Status Yellow Flash No access point detected
On PC configuration is required
Green On Adapter is ready for use
Head 2 Head Green On Working in Head to Head (Ad Hoc) mode
Off Working in Infrastructure mode
Console Green On A valid link is established
Flash Adapter is transmitting/receiving data
Off No link is established

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Head 2 Head Mode
Use Head to Head mode if you have more than one game console and want to use them
together to play head to head.
Note: Head to Head (Ad Hoc) mode requires that both consoles have GAME511WB
wireless adapters.
1. Make sure your GAME511WBs are properly connected to their consoles. Turn your
game consoles on.
2. Check the “Head 2 Head” LEDs on each of the adapters. If the LED is lit, then the
GAME511WB is already in Head to Head mode. If the “Head 2 Head” LED is not lit,
press the “Head 2 Head/Infrastructure” button on the back of the adapter once. The
“Head 2 Head” LED should now be lit.
3. With the GAME511WBs set to Head to Head mode, the “Status” LED on the front of
each adapter should be lit and green.
You can now start to enjoy wireless head to head gaming action!
Online Mode
Use Online (Infrastructure) mode if you are playing games over the Internet.
Note: Infrastructure mode requires that you have an 802.11b wireless network already in
place with access to the Internet.
1. Make sure that your GAME511WB is properly connected to your console. Turn your
game console on.
2. Check the “Head 2 Head” LEDs on the adapter. If the LED is not lit, then the
GAME511WB is already in Online/Infrastructure mode. If the “Head 2 Head” LED is
lit, press the “Head 2 Head/Infrastructure” button on the back of the adapter once.
The “Head 2 Head” LED should now be off.
3. With the GAME511WB is set to Online/Infrastructure mode, the “Status” LED on the
front of the adapter should be lit and green.
You can now start to enjoy wireless Online gaming action!

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Windows Setup Wizard
The GAME511WB provides a Windows setup wizard that can guide you through the
configuration process step by step. To use the Windows Setup Wizard, you will need to
plug the GAME511WB into an “administration” Windows PC.
1. Connect the Console port on the GAME511WB to the network port on your PC using
a network cable.
2. Plug the power adapter into the 12V port on the back of the GAME511WB. Plug the
other end of the power adapter into an available power source.
3. Insert your driver/utility disk into the disk drive. The installation program should be
executed automatically. If the installation program is not executed automatically, you
can manually execute the setup.exe file available on the disk.
4. From the Setup homepage, click Setup Wizard.
5. Click Search. The Setup Wizard will search for and show a list of all accessible
GAME511WB adapters. Select the one you want to configure and click Configure.

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6. If you want to play online games, select “Internet Gaming Mode (Infrastructure),”
click Next and jump to step 7. In this mode, the GAME511WB connects to an access
point and, through this access point, connects to the Internet.
If you want to play a head to head game, select “Head to Head Gaming Mode (Ad
Hoc),” click “Next” and jump to step 9. In this mode, the GAME511WB peer-to-peer
connects to another GAME511WB or other wireless devices with Ad Hoc mode.
7. In “Internet Gaming Mode (Infrastructure),” the GAME511WB has to connect to an
access point in order to connect to the Internet. You can select “Scan For Your Local
Wireless Network” to let the Wireless Gaming Adapter automatically scan for an
available access point and go to step 8. Or if already know the SSID of the available
access point, you also can select “Assign Your Wireless Network Manually,”
enter the SSID of the access point and jump to step 11.

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8. If you selected “Scan For Your Local Wireless Network,” the GAME511WB
automatically scans for all available access points and lists their SSID. If the
GAME511WB does not find any access points, click Scan to let it search again. When
it has discovered all available access points, select one and access point and click
Next. Jump to step 11.
9. In “Head to Head Gaming Mode (Ad Hoc),” the GAME511WB can peer-to-peer
connect to another GAME511WB or other wireless devices with Ad Hoc mode. You
can select “Scan For Your Local Wireless Network” to let the GAME511WB scan for
all wireless devices available for connection and jump to step 10. Or if you already
know the configuration of the wireless device you want to connect, select “Assign
Your Wireless Network Manually” and enter the SSID and Channel number manually
and jump to step 11. You also can select “Automatically Select Channel” to let the
GAME511WB automatically scan and select a suitable channel.

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10. The GAME511WB automatically scans for all available wireless devices, including
other GAME511WBs, with Ad Hoc mode and lists their SSID. If the GAME511WB
does not find any wireless devices, click Scan to let it search again. When it had
discovered all other wireless devices, select one and access point and click Next.
Jump to step 11.
11. The next screen lets you configure your GAME511WB’s IP address settings. You can
select “Automatically Obtain IP Settings (DHCP)” to let the Wireless Gaming Adapter
get IP settings from a DHCP server, or you also can select “Set Your IP Manually” to
manually assign static IP settings. If you select “Set Your IP Manually,” you will have
to enter an appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address. If you
want to use the Web-based configuration utility, you will need to assign a static IP
address of the GAM5E11WB. Click Next.

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12. WEP is used to encrypt data communication on your wireless network. If you do not
use WEP, select “Off” and click Next. If you want to use WEP to protect your
wireless network, click “On” and select correct key length, 64 bit or 128 bit, and
enter the encryption keys and then click Next. Note that the key length and the
encryption keys must be the same as the other wireless network devices to
make the wireless connection success.
13. The Setup Complete page shows all your configuration parameters. If all the settings
are correct, click Finish to confirm the settings. You also can click Back to modify
the previous settings.
The Windows-based configuration is now complete. See Simple Setup on page 4 for
details on connecting and using your GAME511WB.

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Web Configuration
Note: In order to use Web-based configuration, you need to know the IP address of the
GAME511WB. By default, the GAME511WB will attempt to lease an IP address from a
router or other DHCP server. You must be able to access your network’s DHCP log to
use Web configuration, unless you have previously configured a static IP address.
1. Make sure your wired station is in the same subnet as the GAME511WB. The initial
IP Address and Subnet Mask of the GAME511WB will depend on the configuration of
your network. If you need help determining this information, consult your
documentation or computer professional.
2. Enter the IP address recorded in the DHCP log (i.e. 192.168.2.105) into your Web
browser.
3. You will be requested to provide a user name and password. The defaults are as
follows:
User Name: admin
Password: 1234
Click OK. You will now be on the GAME511WB’s web configuration home page.

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Status and Information
The Status and Information page is a summary of your GAME511WB’s configuration.

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Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings screen lets you choose whether or not your GAME511WB will
operate in Infrastructure or Ad Hoc mode.
Parameter Description
Mode Choose either Ad Hoc (Head to Head) or Infrastructure
(Online) mode.
Alias Name Enter an alias name for this GAME511WB.
ESSID Enter an ESSID for your GAME511WB. An ESSID is a
unique name for a WLAN to prevent the unintentional
merging of two WLANs. The GAME511WB must have the
same ESSID as the other wireless device in your WLAN
must have the same ESSID in order to communicate. The
ESSID can be 31 printable ASCII characters. The default
ESSID is default.
Channel Select a channel for your GAME511WB to operate in. The
GAME511WB must be on the same channel as the other
wireless devices in your WLAN in order to communicate.
Channel numbers differ from country to country:
Channel 1-11 (North America)
Channel 1-14 (Japan)
Channel 1-13 (Europe)

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Wireless Advanced Settings
The Wireless Advanced Settings screen lets you set advanced parameters for your
GAME511WB. You should not change these parameters unless you are comfortable with
networking and know what effect the changes will have on the GAME511WB.
Parameter Description
Authentication Type Choose the type of authentication for your wireless LAN:
Open System: In Open System, wireless stations can associate
with the wireless router without any WEP encryption.
Shared Key: With Shared Key, only wireless clients with the
same WEP encryption key will be able to associate with the
router. In Shared Key mode, you will need to set up a WEP key
(See Encryption on page 15 for details).
Both: If you select Both, your wireless clients will be able to
associate with the wireless access point using either
authentication type.
Fragment Threshold Specifies the maximum packet size for data transmission. If
you set this value too low, it will result in bad performance.
RTS Threshold Specifies the RTS threshold for data transmission. When a data
packet is less than the specified RTS threshold, the wireless
router will not use the RTS/CT mechanism to send the packet.
Beacon Interval Specifies the amount of time between beacon broadcasts.
Data Rate Specifies the data transmission rate for the wireless router. The
wireless router will use the highest possible selected
transmission rate to transmit the data packets.
Preamble Type Defines the length of the CRC block in the frames during the
wireless transmission. “Short Preamble” is appropriate for high
traffic networks. “Long Preamble” provides more reliable
communication for less busy networks.
Broadcast ESSID When enabled, the Broadcast ESSID feature allows every
wireless station located in the wireless router’s coverage area to
easily locate the wireless router. If you are building a public
wireless network, you should consider enabling this feature.
Disabling this feature provides better security.

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Encryption
The Encryption page lets you set up security for your wireless network. If you set up an
encryption key, you must use the same key for your GAME511WB and each of your
wireless clients.
If you select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you will need to enter the WEP key to encrypt
your data. See the next page for details.
Parameter Default Description
WEP Mode Disable If you enable WEP mode, you can choose either a
64-bit or 128-bit WEP key. The 128-bit key provides
greater security, but a lower throughput. If you
select Disable, your data will be transmitted
without encryption.

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Encryption continued
When you are satisfied with your encryption settings, click Apply.
Parameter Description
Key Format You can use either ASCII characters (alphanumeric
format) or hexadecimal digits (in the A~F, a~f, and
0~9 range) to be the WEP key. For example:
ASCII:guest
Hexadecimal: 12345abcde
Key Length Choose the length of your WEP encryption key.
Default Key Select one of the four encryption keys to encrypt
your data. Only the key you select in “Default Key”
will take effect.
Key 1 ~ Key 4 Fill in the text box using the rules below:
64-bit WEP: Input a ten-digit hexadecimal value
(example: 12345abcde) or a five-digit ASCII value
(example: guest)
128-bit WEP: Input a 26-digit hexadecimal value
(example: 0123456789abcdef0123456789) or a ten-
digit ASCII value (example: guestlogin).

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Wireless Site Survey
The Wireless Site Survey searches for all available access points in your vicinity.
You can use the Refresh button to get the latest information. To connect to an access
point, select it by checking the Select box and then click Connect.

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System Utility
The System Utility screen lets you change your administrative
Parameter Description
Current Password Enter the current password of the GAME511WB.
The default password is 1234.
New Password Enter the new password (up to 15-digit
alphanumeric string) you want to login to the
adapter. Note that the password is case-
sensitive.
Re-Enter Password Re-enter the new password for confirmation.
Management IP You can select “Obtain an IP address
Automatically” to let the GAME511WB get an IP
from the DHCP server. If you want to manually
assign an IP to this Gaming Adapter, select “Use the
following IP address.” You will have to enter an IP
address that is unique in your network, a subnet
mask, and a gateway IP address.