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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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... manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators 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 ...
... manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators 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 ...
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...: Information to prevent injury to yourself when 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 utilities that you with a troubleshooting guide...
...: Information to prevent injury to yourself when 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 utilities that you with a troubleshooting guide...
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...RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router... lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/...
...RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router... lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/...
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...provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel Status indicators LED (Power) WLAN (Wireless LAN) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On... to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines 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
...provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel Status indicators LED (Power) WLAN (Wireless LAN) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On... to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines 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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Press for three seconds to restore to establish LAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to the factory default settings. Insert the DC adapter into this port to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Rear panel Label ANTENNA WPS Reset WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC 12V Description Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception Press this button to establish WAN connection.
Press for three seconds to restore to establish LAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to the factory default settings. Insert the DC adapter into this port to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Rear panel Label ANTENNA WPS Reset WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC 12V Description Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception Press this button to establish WAN connection.
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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. Chapter 1: Knowing your router. 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. 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. Chapter 1: Knowing your router. 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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32
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Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. The unit may also be converted for mounting to sit on the ... a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. The unit may also be converted for mounting to sit on the ... a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
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... provides you with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to the modem. 3. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Turn on EZSetup, refer ...section EZSetup in the package. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's WAN port to easily set up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 Notes: • For more details on your PC's LAN...
... provides you with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to the modem. 3. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Turn on EZSetup, refer ...section EZSetup in the package. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's WAN port to easily set up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 Notes: • For more details on your PC's LAN...
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...RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to the router using a web browser on your router and the modem. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Note: By default, the SSID of the router...the network first. Turn on your PC connects to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of wireless router is used. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows ...
...RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to the router using a web browser on your router and the modem. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Note: By default, the SSID of the router...the network first. Turn on your PC connects to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of wireless router is used. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows ...
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After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 3. 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.
After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 3. 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.
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...: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your wireless router. But in 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 the IP address is not used...
...: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your wireless router. But in 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 the IP address is not used...
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Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. 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.
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... the router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. To configure 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32...
... the router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. To configure 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32...
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... uploading process takes about three minutes. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. To recover or restore the system, use the...ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of your computer. 4. For more details on your screen. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32...
... uploading process takes about three minutes. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. To recover or restore the system, use the...ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of your computer. 4. For more details on your screen. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32...
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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 utilities: 1. 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
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 utilities: 1. 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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...?SLanguage=en-us). 2. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to configure the device. DO NOT use this utility unless you specify. Decompress the...
...?SLanguage=en-us). 2. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to configure the device. DO NOT use this utility unless you specify. Decompress the...
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Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Set the IP ...
Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Set the IP ...
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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. Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4.
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. Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4.