WCA-G Wi-Fi Gamers Wireless AP for Game Consoles Package Contents • Wi-Fi Gamers (main unit) • Base for horizontal placement • CAT5 LAN cable • AC Adapter • This manual • Warranty Statement www.buffalotech.com v1.
Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Configuring Your Nintendo DS® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Configuring Your Sony PSP® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Configuring Your Sony Playstation 3® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The Internet Router き WiFi Gamer (this product) Game Console The Buffalo Wi-Fi Gamers is an access point. It connects game consoles to the Internet wirelessly. It's designed to be connected to an existing router. When plugged into an existing router, the WiFi Gamer makes it very simple to connect your Nintendo DS®, Sony PSP® or PLAYSTATION®3 wirelessly. The Wi-Fi Gamers supports AOSS™ automatic wireless configuration.
Assembly For horizontal placement, slide base into end of Wi-Fi Gamers.
Connecting your Cables Power to outlet or surge protector LAN port on router
Setup AOSS ① Connect to a LAN port on your modem or router. Internet Router or Modem WiFi Gamers ② Push the AOSS buttons on both products. Game Console WiFi Gamers ③ Products will auto-configure.
Connecting Your Nintendo DS® The DS® uses seperate wireless connections for each game. You will need to do these steps for each game that you play wirelessly. Turn on your DS®. Click on Wi-Fi Settings. The location of this may vary depending on what game you're in. Click on Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings. Click on any of the 3 available connections.
Connecting Your Nintendo DS® Click on AOSS. Push the AOSS button on your Wi-Fi Gamers. Hold it down until the Security LED begins to flash. Your DS® is now connected to the network. Click OK to run a connection test.
Connecting Your Sony PSP® Turn on your PSP®. PSP firmware version 2.0 or later is required to use AOSS. Update your PSP firmware if necessary. Select Network Settings.
Connecting Your Sony PSP® Choose Infrastructure Mode. Choose New Connection. Choose Automatic. Select AOSS. Push the AOSS button on your Wi-Fi Gamers. Hold it down until the Security LED begins to flash. In about a minute, the devices will form a secure connection.
Connecting Your Sony Playstation 3® Turn on your Playstation 3® without a game inserted and navigate to Network Settings. Open Internet Connection Settings. Select Yes to continue.
Connecting Your Sony Playstation 3® Choose Wireless. Choose Automatic. Press the "X" button on your controller to initiate AOSS. Push the AOSS button on your Wi-Fi Gamers. Hold it down until the Security LED begins to flash. In about a minute, the devices will form a secure connection.
LCD Display The LCD display on the side of the Wi-Fi Gamers lets you view basic system information or update your access point. Use the control arrows to move through the information available on the display.
Manual Configuration It is possible to manually configure the Wi-Fi Gamers using the web-based configuration utility. Enter the IP address of the Wi-Fi Gamers into a browser on a computer connected to the same network as the Wi-Fi Gamers. The default IP address of the Wi-Fi Gamers is 192.168.11.100, but it may be different if your router has assigned it an address with DHCP. You can always get the current IP address from the LCD display. By default, the user name is "root" and the password is blank.
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FCC / CE Information Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
FCC / CE Information Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this manual and of the computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
FCC / CE Information Taiwan: SAR compliance has been established in typical laptop computer(s) with CardBus slot, and product could be used in typical laptop computer with CardBus slot. Other application like handheld PC or similar device has not been verified, may not comply with related RF exposure rules, and such use shall be prohibited. Safety This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it.
FCC / CE Information Potential restrictive use This device is a 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz wireless LAN transceiver, intended for indoor home and office use in all EU and EFTA member states, except in France, Belgium and Italy where restrictive use applies. In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain an authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links. In Belgium there is a restriction in outdoor use.
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