User Manual
Page 3
... 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...
User Manual
Page 4
...your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual This user manual contains information that you need to work with your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up , accessing, and configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the ... Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting 33 Appendices 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 ASUS Wireless Router.
...your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual This user manual contains information that you need to work with your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up , accessing, and configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the ... Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting 33 Appendices 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 ASUS Wireless Router.
User Manual
Page 5
... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage...
... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage...
User Manual
Page 6
... Internet browser • This utility supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable...
... Internet browser • This utility supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable...
User Manual
Page 7
... 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 (... 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 • Install the device in accordance with...
... 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 (... 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 • Install the device in accordance with...
User Manual
Page 8
Press for three seconds to restore to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to the factory default settings. Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your wireless router 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 establish WAN 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 establish LAN connection.
Press for three seconds to restore to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to the factory default settings. Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your wireless router 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 establish WAN 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 establish LAN connection.
User Manual
Page 9
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.
User Manual
Page 10
...flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. 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 sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Mark two upper holes in... a flat surface. 3. 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. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2.
...flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. 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 sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Mark two upper holes in... a flat surface. 3. 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. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2.
User Manual
Page 11
...in the package. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the modem. 3. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with EZSetup, a utility that ...enables you with proper configurations. It also provides you to meet the requirements in your PC's LAN port. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to easily set up the hardware RT-G32 11 The wireless router...
...in the package. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the modem. 3. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with EZSetup, a utility that ...enables you with proper configurations. It also provides you to meet the requirements in your PC's LAN port. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to easily set up the hardware RT-G32 11 The wireless router...
User Manual
Page 12
... on your computer. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to connect. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware To select the network: 1. Note: By default...
... on your computer. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to connect. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware To select the network: 1. Note: By default...
User Manual
Page 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. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13
User Manual
Page 14
...the instructions below that correspond 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 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Note: If you want to the operating system installed on... used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your ...
...the instructions below that correspond 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 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Note: If you want to the operating system installed on... used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your ...
User Manual
Page 21
... various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to launch the router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21
... various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to launch the router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21
User Manual
Page 22
... this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI For more details on your screen. The 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...
... this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI For more details on your screen. The 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...
User Manual
Page 24
5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. To install the utilities: 1. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. To install the utilities: 1. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
User Manual
Page 26
...utility from our website at (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?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. The process takes about... three to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Decompress the utility file, then run Setup.exe. DO...
...utility from our website at (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?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. The process takes about... three to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Decompress the utility file, then run Setup.exe. DO...
User Manual
Page 27
Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Doing so can cause system boot failure! The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Set the IP address manually (192.168.1.254). • We suggest you use wired connection ... set the IP address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. 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! The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Set the IP address manually (192.168.1.254). • We suggest you use wired connection ... set the IP address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware...
User Manual
Page 28
After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4. From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5.
After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4. From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5.
User Manual
Page 29
When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Key in the user name and password 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.. When done, click Next. 2. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to configure the wireless router on the web. Follow the instructions to connect the hardware device. To use EZSetup: 1.
When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Key in the user name and password 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.. When done, click Next. 2. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to configure the wireless router on the web. Follow the instructions to connect the hardware device. To use EZSetup: 1.