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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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...additional information 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 for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide WARNING:...
...additional information 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 for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide WARNING:...
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... following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length 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 modem, router, wall patch) must not ...TX) • At 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. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start ...
... following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length 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 modem, router, wall patch) must not ...TX) • At 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. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start ...
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... 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...
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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). Insert the DC adapter into this port to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN 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 button to the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Insert the DC adapter into this port to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection.
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Chapter 1: Knowing your router. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Note: For details on mounting your router 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 a wall or ceiling, refer to your wireless router RT-G32
Chapter 1: Knowing your router. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Note: For details on mounting your router 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 a wall or ceiling, refer to your wireless router RT-G32
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Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ... in a flat surface. 3. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting...
Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ... in a flat surface. 3. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting...
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... port. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of...
... port. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of...
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... to connect. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI is automatically launched. 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. Connect to select the network first. Connect...
... to connect. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI is automatically launched. 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. Connect to select the network first. Connect...
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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. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser.
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... is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on some of the clients or computers in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Note: If you may want to manually assign an IP address...
... is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on some of the clients or computers in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Note: If you may want to manually assign an IP address...
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...via the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (...admin) and password (admin). 3. 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 feature: Setting. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32...
...via the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (...admin) and password (admin). 3. 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 feature: Setting. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32...
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...Restoration utility. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at the ... for the router and your network. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. To launch the Setting page: • Click S��e�t�ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: ...
...Restoration utility. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at the ... for the router and your network. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. To launch the Setting page: • Click S��e�t�ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: ...
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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 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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... use this utility unless you to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Decompress the utility file, then run Setup.exe. Device Discovery Device Discovery is a utility that searches for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores or re... to four minutes. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Download the latest firmware version and utility from our website at (http://support...
... use this utility unless you to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Decompress the utility file, then run Setup.exe. Device Discovery Device Discovery is a utility that searches for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores or re... to four minutes. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Download the latest firmware version and utility from our website at (http://support...
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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! ... in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Doing so can cause system boot failure! Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection...
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! ... in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Doing so can cause system boot failure! Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection...
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4. 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. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
4. 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. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. When done, click Next. 2. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. 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. When done, click Next. 2. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. 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.