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Contents:

About the 802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter and Ethernet Bridge

Installation >

Accessing the Web User Interface and Site Survey

What is Wireless Networking?

Web User Interface and Security Configuration

Troubleshooting and Support

Regulatory Information

USRobotics Corporation Limited Warranty

802.11g Wireless Gaming Adapter and Ethernet Bridge

Before you begin
Consider your connection type

How will you use your 5430? If you want to game online through the Internet so you can play anyone around the world, you’ll want to set up your 5430 in Client Mode. You can also use the 5430 in Client Mode as an Ethernet bridge to connect any Ethernet device such as a computer, network printer, or digital video recorder (DVR) to a wireless network. If you want to play your friend in the same house or building and you each have a gaming console of the same brand (Xbox-to-Xbox, Playstation-to-Playstation, or other gaming consoles), you will need to set up your 5430 in Ad Hoc Mode. Select one of the following and follow the installation steps accordingly.

Note: You may need to have an online gaming kit for your gaming console. Be sure to check your gaming console documentation for the necessary hardware and network set up.

  • Client Mode (most commonly used when connecting your gaming console to the Internet, as demonstrated below; proceed to Client Mode installation):

  • Ad Hoc Mode (sometimes referred to as head-to-head or peer-to-peer, as demonstrated below; proceed to Ad Hoc Mode installation):

 

Client Mode Installation

For online gaming using the Internet or communicating with other Ethernet-ready devices

  • If you do not have security enabled on your wireless network, proceed to Client Mode installation without security enabled.
  • If you have security enabled on your wireless network, proceed to Client Mode installation with security enabled (use Client Mode installation with security enabled if your wireless router or access point is not broadcasting your SSID or if you have WEP enabled).
  • If you are not sure whether you have security enabled on your wireless network, refer to your router and/or access point documentation before selecting one of the two options below.

Client Mode Installation without security enabled

  • Attach the antenna to the back of the 5430.
  • Plug the AC power adapter into the 12VDC jack on the back of the 5430.
  • Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the port on the back of the 5430. Connect the other end to the Ethernet port on your gaming console or Ethernet-ready device.
  • You’re almost there. Now you need to configure your gaming console or Ethernet-ready device. For configuration details, refer to the documentation for either your gaming console or Ethernet-ready device.
Congratulations! Your 5430 will automatically associate to your wireless router or access point. You are now ready to begin gaming online through the Internet, surf the Web, or use your Ethernet-ready device.

Client Mode Installation with security enabled

  • Attach the antenna to the back of the 5430.
  • Plug the AC power adapter into the 12VDC jack on the back of the 5430.
  • Insert a pin or paperclip to press the reset button momentarily (less than 2 seconds). The reset button is located on the back of the 5430.
  • Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the port on the back of the 5430. Connect the other end into an Ethernet port on your computer.
  • Open an Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.201

Note: If you are not able to establish a connection to the default IP address above, you may need to release and renew your IP address. Refer to the Ping Procedure in the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide for specific instructions. Alternatively, you may restart your computer.

  • Enter your username and password. The default username is admin. The default password is admin. Press Enter on your keyboard.
  • The Web User Interface will appear. Select Client Mode or Ad Hoc Mode and click Next. Type your wireless network SSID in the SSID field, select the corresponding Data Encryption, Authentication, and Network Key, if applicable. Click Save. A “Your 5430 is configured” message will appear. Click Continue.
  • Once you have configured your 5430, remove the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect to the Ethernet port on your gaming console or your Ethernet-ready device.
  • You’re almost there. Now you need to configure your gaming console or Ethernet-ready device. For configuration details, refer to the documentation for either your gaming console or Ethernet-ready device.

Congratulations! Your 5430 will automatically associate to your wireless router or access point. You are now ready to begin gaming online through the Internet, surf the Web, or use your Ethernet-ready device.

Note: USRobotics recommends the use of security to prevent unauthorized access to your Internet connection. For additional information regarding security features or for Troubleshooting and support assistance, refer to this User Guide or visit our Web site at www.usr.com/support

 

Ad Hoc Mode Installation

For gaming console-to-gaming console play

  • Attach the antenna to the back of the 5430.
  • Plug the AC power adapter into the 12VDC jack on the back of the 5430.
  • Insert a pin or paperclip to press the reset button momentarily (less than 2 seconds). The reset button is located on the back of the 5430.
  • Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the port on the back of the 5430. Connect the other end to an Ethernet port on your computer.
  • Open an Internet browser and enter http://192.168.1.201

Note: If you are not able to establish a connection to the default IP address above, you may need to release and renew your IP address. Refer to the Ping Procedure in the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide for specific instructions. Alternatively, you may restart your computer.

  • Enter your username and password. The default username is admin. The default password is admin. Press Enter on your keyboard.
  • The Web User Interface will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions for your specific configuration mode to configure your 5430.
  • Once you have configured your 5430, remove the Ethernet cable from your computer and connect to the Ethernet port on your gaming console or your Ethernet-ready device.

Note: It may be necessary to set up a static IP address for each of your gaming console's. Be sure to check your gaming console's documentation for specific static IP address information.

Congratulations! If both gaming adapters are configured, you are now ready to begin gaming.

 

 

 

 





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