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... 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 via the web GUI 21 Configuring the Settings 22 Upgrading the firmware 22 Restoring...
... 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 via the web GUI 21 Configuring the Settings 22 Upgrading the firmware 22 Restoring...
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...; 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 the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of contents Installing the utilities 24 Firmware ...
...; 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 the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of contents Installing the utilities 24 Firmware ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... set up a secure wireless network. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to easily set up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with EZSetup,...the router's WAN port to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Notes: • For more details on your wireless environment. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 You may need to change the wireless router's...
... set up a secure wireless network. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to easily set up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with EZSetup,...the router's WAN port to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Notes: • For more details on your wireless environment. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 You may need to change the wireless router's...
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... up a wireless connection To set up the hardware By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI is default. To select the network: 1. 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. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is...
... up a wireless connection To set up the hardware By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI is default. To select the network: 1. 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. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is...
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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. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 3.
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...: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to the operating system installed on your network. But in some instances...
...: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to the operating system installed on your network. But in some instances...
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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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 15 Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Windows® 9x/ME 1.
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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 15 Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Windows® 9x/ME 1.
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Click OK. 16 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 4. Key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select Gateway tab, and key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS.
Click OK. 16 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 4. Key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select Gateway tab, and key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS.
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Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 Windows® NT4.0 1.
Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 Windows® NT4.0 1.
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Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 18 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Windows® 2000 1. Select DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. 4.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 18 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Windows® 2000 1. Select DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. 4.
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Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you ...
Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you ...
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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. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
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. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
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... 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring 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. On the login page...
... 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring 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. On the login page...
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...;ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the left side of your screen. 2. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI In the New...
...;ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the left side of your screen. 2. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI In the New...
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... path. • To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to save /upload the settings: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 23 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save the system file in the file download window to restore, then click Upload. Under the...
... path. • To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to save /upload the settings: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 23 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save the system file in the file download window to restore, then click Upload. Under the...
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Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. To install the utilities: 1. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. To install the utilities: 1. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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... the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Next to four minutes. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you encounter abnormal situations such as a corrupt firmware, upgrading failure, or system crash. 1. DO NOT use this utility unless you to configure the device. Decompress...
... the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Next to four minutes. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you encounter abnormal situations such as a corrupt firmware, upgrading failure, or system crash. 1. DO NOT use this utility unless you to configure the device. Decompress...
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Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Follow the instructions 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. To use EZSetup: 1. When done, click Next. 2. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to connect the hardware device. Key in the user name and password to configure the wireless router on the web.
Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Follow the instructions 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. To use EZSetup: 1. When done, click Next. 2. EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to connect the hardware device. Key in the user name and password to configure the wireless router on the web.
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Click Finish to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Select your ISP connection type. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 4. When done, click Next. Key in the necessary information for your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Click Next to finish the internal networks settings. 5.
Click Finish to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Select your ISP connection type. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 4. When done, click Next. Key in the necessary information for your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Click Next to finish the internal networks settings. 5.