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 Configuring...
... 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 Configuring...
User Manual
Page 6
... least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser • This utility supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the... prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your retailer. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual...
... least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser • This utility supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the... prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your retailer. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual...
User Manual
Page 13
After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 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 3.
After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 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 3.
User Manual
Page 14
... same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that correspond to the clients in your network. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have...
... same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that correspond to the clients in your network. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have...
User Manual
Page 15
Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 15 Windows® 9x/ME 1.
Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 15 Windows® 9x/ME 1.
User Manual
Page 17
Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. 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. Windows® NT4.0 1.
Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. 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. Windows® NT4.0 1.
User Manual
Page 19
... Panel > Network Connection. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred...
... Panel > Network Connection. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred...
User Manual
Page 20
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. 20 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. 20 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
User Manual
Page 21
... the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. 2. 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. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 The login page is automatically launched...
... the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. 2. 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. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 The login page is automatically launched...
User Manual
Page 27
...wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. 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 and set the IP... on the device again. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection.
...wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. 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 and set the IP... on the device again. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection.
User Manual
Page 31
Click Finish to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Key in the necessary information for your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 When done, click Next. Select your ISP connection type. 4. Click Next to finish the internal networks settings. 5.
Click Finish to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Key in the necessary information for your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 When done, click Next. Select your ISP connection type. 4. Click Next to finish the internal networks settings. 5.
User Manual
Page 34
... OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. 34 RT-G32 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Action • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available ... 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...
... OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. 34 RT-G32 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Action • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available ... 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...
User Manual
Page 35
... of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring to the default 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 35
... of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring to the default 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 35