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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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... injury to yourself when trying to aid in completing a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This...
... injury to yourself when trying to aid in completing a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This...
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...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 network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device on...-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing 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...
...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 network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device on...-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing 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...
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... a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32 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 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 person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32 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 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 (...
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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 port to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to the factory default settings. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Press for three seconds to restore to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
Rear panel Label ANTENNA WPS Reset WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC 12V Description Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception Press this port to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to the factory default settings. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Press for three seconds to restore to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
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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. 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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32
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. 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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32
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... until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on a raised flat surface...
... until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on a raised flat surface...
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... Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to your router and the modem. 2. Notes: • For more details on your PC's LAN port. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to easily set up the hardware RT-G32 11 Using an Ethernet cable...
... Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to your router and the modem. 2. Notes: • For more details on your PC's LAN port. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to easily set up the hardware RT-G32 11 Using an Ethernet cable...
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...network: 1. Wait for wireless connection procedures. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in.... 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Connect to connect. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router's WAN...
...network: 1. Wait for wireless connection procedures. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in.... 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Connect to connect. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router's WAN...
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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.
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..., you may want to manually assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on 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 Ensure that correspond to the clients in your network. But in your network rather...
..., you may want to manually assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on 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 Ensure that correspond to the clients in your network. But in your network rather...
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Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17
Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17
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... IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. To configure via the web GUI RT-G32 21 From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to launch the router's web interface. 2. 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 ...
... IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. To configure via the web GUI RT-G32 21 From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to launch the router's web interface. 2. 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 ...
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...;�e�t�ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the left side of your computer. 4. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure the setting for the router and your screen. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the... screen. 2. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
...;�e�t�ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the left side of your computer. 4. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure the setting for the router and your screen. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the... screen. 2. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. 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 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.
To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. 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 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.
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... version and utility from our website at (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us). 2. Device Discovery Device Discovery is a utility that searches for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores or...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. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router ...
... version and utility from our website at (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us). 2. Device Discovery Device Discovery is a utility that searches for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores or...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. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router ...
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...cause system boot failure! Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 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 ...address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27
...cause system boot failure! Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 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 ...address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27
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Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4. 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.
Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4. 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.