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...translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not ... used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
...translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not ... used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...
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... Button Setup 32 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 wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of...
... Button Setup 32 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 wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of...
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System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device on a flat, stable surface as ... before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check...
System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device on a flat, stable surface as ... before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check...
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Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish LAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your wireless router 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 the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection.
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish LAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your wireless router 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 the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection.
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Chapter 1: Knowing your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Note: For details 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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router on mounting your wireless router RT-G32
Chapter 1: Knowing your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Note: For details 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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router on mounting your wireless router RT-G32
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... Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in your wireless environment. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the...
... Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in your wireless environment. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the...
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...;ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to the router's WAN port. 3. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which...router and the modem. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware By default, the SSID of wireless router is automatically launched. Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless...
...;ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to the router's WAN port. 3. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which...router and the modem. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware By default, the SSID of wireless router is automatically launched. Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless...
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After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 3. 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.
After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 3. 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.
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...ASUS Wireless Router. Follow the instructions below that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on your network. 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 wireless router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router... 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...
...ASUS Wireless Router. Follow the instructions below that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on your network. 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 wireless router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router... 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...
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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. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. 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
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. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. 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
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... the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the feature: Setting. To configure via the web GUI RT-G32 21 After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Note: You may also manually key in the default...
... the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the feature: Setting. To configure via the web GUI RT-G32 21 After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Note: You may also manually key in the default...
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...Click Setting from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure the setting for the router and your computer. 4. Upgrading the firmware Note:... setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. It enables you to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your screen. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via...
...Click Setting from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure the setting for the router and your computer. 4. Upgrading the firmware Note:... setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. It enables you to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your screen. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via...
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... 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! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 The wireless device ...enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select...
... 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! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 The wireless device ...enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select...
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...seconds. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel 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
...seconds. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel 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