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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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..., 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 setting up the clients in your ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual This user manual contains information...
..., 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 setting up the clients in your ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual This user manual contains information...
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Conventions used in completing 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...support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides 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 completing 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...support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides 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.
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... transformers, heavy-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. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your system/network meets the following...
... transformers, heavy-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. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your system/network meets the following...
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...the RF Guidelines 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 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
...the RF Guidelines 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 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
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Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing 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 establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection.
Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to the factory default settings. Press for three seconds to restore to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing 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 establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports 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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router on mounting your wireless router RT-G32 Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router.
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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router on mounting your wireless router RT-G32 Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router.
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... holes in a flat surface. 3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you...
... holes in a flat surface. 3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you...
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... auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in Chapter 5 of this user manual. It also provides you with EZSetup, a utility...
... auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in Chapter 5 of this user manual. It also provides you with EZSetup, a utility...
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... the web GUI If your router and the modem. 2. Connect to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of the router's web GUI is automatically launched...;ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to select the network first. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to connect. To select the network: 1. By ...
... the web GUI If your router and the modem. 2. Connect to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of the router's web GUI is automatically launched...;ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to select the network first. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to connect. To select the network: 1. By ...
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After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 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. 3.
After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. 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. 3.
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... addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your wireless router. But in some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to the clients in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients ...Follow the instructions below that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that you want to the ...
... addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your wireless router. But in some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to the clients in your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients ...Follow the instructions below that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that you want to the ...
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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 The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. The login page is automatically launched. 4 ... After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. Chapter 4: Configuring 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.
... IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. To configure via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. The login page is automatically launched. 4 ... After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. Chapter 4: Configuring 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.
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...65533;t�ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI It... enables you to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your screen. 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...
...65533;t�ti�n�g� from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI It... enables you to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your screen. 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...
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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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... the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities The process takes about three to four minutes. Decompress the...
... the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to finish the installation. 26 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities The process takes about three to four minutes. Decompress the...
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...IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Set the IP address manually (192.168.1.254). • ...We suggest you use wired connection and set the IP address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Power off the wireless router,...
...IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Set the IP address manually (192.168.1.254). • ...We suggest you use wired connection and set the IP address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Power off the wireless router,...
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4. From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6.
4. From your Windows® desktop, click > Start > All programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6.
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When done, click Next. 2. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next. To use EZSetup: 1. Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. 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..
When done, click Next. 2. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next. To use EZSetup: 1. Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. 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..