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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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... This user manual contains information that you need to work with your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. Table of contents Installing the utilities 24 Firmware Restoration 26 Device Discovery 26 EZSetup 29 WPS Quick Button...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 provides instructions on...
... This user manual contains information that you need to work with your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. Table of contents Installing the utilities 24 Firmware Restoration 26 Device Discovery 26 EZSetup 29 WPS Quick Button...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 provides instructions on...
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... to prevent damage to the components when trying 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...
... to prevent damage to the components when trying 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...
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... away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your system/network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least...
... away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your system/network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least...
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...provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel Status indicators LED (Power) WLAN (Wireless LAN) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On... to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines 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
...provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel Status indicators LED (Power) WLAN (Wireless LAN) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On... to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines 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
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Press for three seconds to restore to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to the factory default settings. 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 a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection.
Press for three seconds to restore to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to the factory default settings. 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 a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection.
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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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router. 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.
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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router. 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.
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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 a wall or ceiling. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. The unit may also be converted for mounting ...underside for the two mounting hooks. 2. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the...
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 a wall or ceiling. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. The unit may also be converted for mounting ...underside for the two mounting hooks. 2. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the...
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... provides you with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in the package. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to the modem...
... provides you with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in the package. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to the modem...
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... > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. If your PC connects to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is used. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up...65533;e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is...
... > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. If your PC connects to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is used. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Setting up a wireless connection To set up...65533;e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is...
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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. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 3. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13
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But in 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 manually assign static IP addresses on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that you use the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx...
But in 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 manually assign static IP addresses on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that you use the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx...
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... IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the 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. The login page is automatically launched. Note: You may also manually key in the default user ... via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser...
... IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the 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. The login page is automatically launched. Note: You may also manually key in the default user ... via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser...
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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 this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring ...the Setting This page allows you to configure the setting for the router and your computer. 4. Under...
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 this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring ...the Setting This page allows you to configure the setting for the router and your computer. 4. Under...
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Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. To install the utilities: 1. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.
Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. To install the utilities: 1. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.
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... launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 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-uploads the firmware that...
... launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 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-uploads the firmware that...
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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. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Set IP address manually...
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. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Set IP address manually...
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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 From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. 4.
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 From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. 4.
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When done, click Next. 2. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 To use EZSetup: 1. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you install the EZSetup, ensure that your RT-G32 is connected the modem or PC by RJ45 cable.. Follow the instructions to easily set up your wireless network Before you to connect the hardware device. Key in the user name and password to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next.
When done, click Next. 2. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 To use EZSetup: 1. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you install the EZSetup, ensure that your RT-G32 is connected the modem or PC by RJ45 cable.. Follow the instructions to easily set up your wireless network Before you to connect the hardware device. Key in the user name and password to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next.