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... 7 Rear panel 8 Back panel 9 Mounting options 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...
... 7 Rear panel 8 Back panel 9 Mounting options 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...
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... This user manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up the clients in your 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 provides instructions on...
... This user manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up the clients in your 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 provides instructions on...
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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 Insert the DC adapter into this port to the factory default settings. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports 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 LAN connection. Press for three seconds to restore to establish WAN 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 Insert the DC adapter into this port to the factory default settings. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports 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 LAN connection. Press for three seconds to restore to establish WAN connection.
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... hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. Turn on EZSetup, refer to your router and the modem. 2. Notes: • For more details on your PC's LAN port. It also provides you with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to easily set up the hardware RT-G32 11...
... hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. Turn on EZSetup, refer to your router and the modem. 2. Notes: • For more details on your PC's LAN port. It also provides you with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to easily set up the hardware RT-G32 11...
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... connect the modem to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of the router's web GUI is automatically launched. Connect to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. R��e�...PC connects to the router using a web browser on your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to the router's WAN port. 3. If your router and the modem. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics...
... connect the modem to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of the router's web GUI is automatically launched. Connect to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. R��e�...PC connects to the router using a web browser on your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to the router's WAN port. 3. If your router and the modem. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics...
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 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.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 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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... the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to the clients in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or...
... the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to the clients in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or...
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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. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 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. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 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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...-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 Windows® XP 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP...
...-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 Windows® XP 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP...
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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click OK when done. 20 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click OK when done. 20 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
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... to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. To configure via the web GUI: 1. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. From the main...
... to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. To configure via the web GUI: 1. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. From the main...
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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 http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. For more details on your screen. 2. To launch the Setting page: • Click S��e�t�...firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The uploading process takes about three minutes. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure the setting for the router and your screen. Click Setting from the navigation menu at the left...
.... 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. For more details on your screen. 2. To launch the Setting page: • Click S��e�t�...firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The uploading process takes about three minutes. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure the setting for the router and your screen. Click Setting from the navigation menu at the left...
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... To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save, and click Save in your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 23 Click Setting from the navigation menu at the ...left side of your preferred path. • To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore, then...
... To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save, and click Save in your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 23 Click Setting from the navigation menu at the ...left side of your preferred path. • To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore, then...
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... utilities RT-G32 27 Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Set the...
... utilities RT-G32 27 Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Set the...
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Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 When done, click Next. Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next. 2. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network Before you install the EZSetup, ensure that your RT-G32 is connected the modem or PC by RJ45 cable.. To use EZSetup: 1.
Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 When done, click Next. Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next. 2. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network Before you install the EZSetup, ensure that your RT-G32 is connected the modem or PC by RJ45 cable.. To use EZSetup: 1.
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3. After setting up the network SSID and channel are connected, click Next to continue. (Connecting) If the connection failed, ensure that the hardware environment is connected appropriate and click Re-search to search again. (Connection failed) 30 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
3. After setting up the network SSID and channel are connected, click Next to continue. (Connecting) If the connection failed, ensure that the hardware environment is connected appropriate and click Re-search to search again. (Connection failed) 30 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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Click Next to finish the internal networks settings. 5. Key in the necessary information for your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 Click Finish to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Select your ISP connection type. 4.
Click Next to finish the internal networks settings. 5. Key in the necessary information for your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 Click Finish to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Select your ISP connection type. 4.
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... seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-G32 33 Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset...
... seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-G32 33 Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset...
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...; If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. 34 RT-G32 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Problem Cannot access the Internet via both wired network and wireless network). • Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and is... Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter Internet is not accessible When ADSL Modem "Link"...
...; If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. 34 RT-G32 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Problem Cannot access the Internet via both wired network and wireless network). • Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and is... Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter Internet is not accessible When ADSL Modem "Link"...
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...How to restore the system to its default settings Action • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • ...settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Problem Network name or encryption keys are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: default Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-G32...
...How to restore the system to its default settings Action • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • ...settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Problem Network name or encryption keys are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: default Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-G32...