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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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...; 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,... information that you need to work with your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual is organized This user manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up the clients in your...
...; 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,... information that you need to work with your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual is organized This user manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on setting up the clients in your...
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• 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 chapter ...
• 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 chapter ...
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... 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 Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your retailer. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router...
... 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 Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your retailer. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router...
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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 ... Commission. • Install the device 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
...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 ... Commission. • Install the device 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 wireless router Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports 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 button to establish LAN connection. Press for three seconds to restore to the factory default settings.
Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your wireless router Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports 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 button to establish LAN connection. Press for three seconds to restore to the factory default settings.
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Air vents These vents provide ventilation to 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. Note: For details on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 1: Knowing your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on mounting your wireless router RT-G32
Air vents These vents provide ventilation to 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. Note: For details on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 1: Knowing your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on mounting your wireless router RT-G32
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... be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. 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. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised...
... be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. 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. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised...
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... also provides you to meet the requirements in the package. Setting up a secure wireless network. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable...
... also provides you to meet the requirements in the package. Setting up a secure wireless network. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable...
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...; adapter user manual for it to the router's WAN port. 3. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is automatically launched. 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. Select a network from the Choose...
...; adapter user manual for it to the router's WAN port. 3. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is automatically launched. 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. Select a network from the Choose...
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 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. 3.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 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. 3.
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...: If you want to the clients in your network. 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 By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to manually assign static IP addresses...
...: If you want to the clients in your network. 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 By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to manually assign static IP addresses...
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...The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to launch the router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless ...connection, launch a web browser. The login page is automatically launched. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router.... On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure...
...The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to launch the router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless ...connection, launch a web browser. The login page is automatically launched. Note: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router.... On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure...
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...RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. For more details on your network. Click Upload. 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. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure the setting for the router and your...
...RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. For more details on your network. Click Upload. 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. Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure the setting for the router and your...
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Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 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. 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. To install the utilities: 1.
Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 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. 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. To install the utilities: 1.
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... unless you specify. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 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 you encounter abnormal situations...
... unless you specify. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 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 you encounter abnormal situations...
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...shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Set 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! Set the IP address manually ...order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 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 ...
...shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Set 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! Set the IP address manually ...order to gain an ideal environment for transmission. • Make sure firewall on the device again. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 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 ...
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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. Click Browse to choose the firmware file and then click Upload. 6. 4.
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When done, click Next. 2. Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. When done, click Next. Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 To use EZSetup: 1. 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. Key in the user name and password to connect the hardware device. When done, click Next. Follow the instructions to configure the wireless router on the web. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 To use EZSetup: 1. 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..