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... 10 Setting up the hardware 11 Setting up the wireless router 11 Setting up a wired connection 11 Setting up a wireless connection 12 Configuring the wireless router 12 Using the web GUI 12 Configuring the network clients 14 Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Configuring via the web GUI 21...
... 10 Setting up the hardware 11 Setting up the wireless router 11 Setting up a wired connection 11 Setting up a wireless connection 12 Configuring the wireless router 12 Using the web GUI 12 Configuring the network clients 14 Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Configuring via the web GUI 21...
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...to work with your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. Table of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter... 36 Notices 36 GNU General Public License 38 ASUS Contact information 44 About this user manual is organized This user manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up the ...
...to work with your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. Table of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter... 36 Notices 36 GNU General Public License 38 ASUS Contact information 44 About this user manual is organized This user manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up the ...
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...8226; Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in... trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the...
...8226; Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in... trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the...
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... following items in your system/network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that your ASUS Wireless Router package. Before you proceed Take note of the items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If...
... following items in your system/network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that your ASUS Wireless Router package. Before you proceed Take note of the items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If...
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...Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On Flashing Indication No power System ready No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data ... Commission. • Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32
...Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On Flashing Indication No power System ready No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data ... Commission. • Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32
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Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to establish LAN connection. Rear panel Label ANTENNA WPS Reset WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC 12V Description Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception Press this port to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to establish LAN connection. Rear panel Label ANTENNA WPS Reset WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC 12V Description Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception Press this port to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
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Chapter 1: Knowing your router. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32 Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on the next page of this user manual.
Chapter 1: Knowing your router. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32 Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on the next page of this user manual.
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Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. The...
Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. The...
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WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in your router and the modem. 2. To set up a secure wireless network. Turn on EZSetup, refer to...
WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in your router and the modem. 2. To set up a secure wireless network. Turn on EZSetup, refer to...
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... router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. To select the network: 1. By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI is automatically launched. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router...
... router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. To select the network: 1. By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI is automatically launched. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router...
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 Notes: • You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 3. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 Notes: • You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 3. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser.
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... assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that correspond to the operating system installed on your...
... assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that correspond to the operating system installed on your...
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From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties windows, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17
From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties windows, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17
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...RT-G32 21 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the feature: Setting. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router...'s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. On the login page, key in ...
...RT-G32 21 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the feature: Setting. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router...'s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. On the login page, key in ...
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.... Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Setting from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading...
.... Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Setting from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading...
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To install the utilities: 1. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
To install the utilities: 1. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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... situations such as a corrupt firmware, upgrading failure, or system crash. 1. Click Next to four minutes. The process takes about three to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery.
... situations such as a corrupt firmware, upgrading failure, or system crash. 1. Click Next to four minutes. The process takes about three to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery.
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... enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Set the IP address manually (192.168.1.254). • We suggest you ... transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Doing so can cause system boot failure! Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties.
... enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Set the IP address manually (192.168.1.254). • We suggest you ... transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Doing so can cause system boot failure! Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties.
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From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. 4. Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. 4. Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities