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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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... the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. 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 with a troubleshooting guide...
... the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. 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 with a troubleshooting guide...
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RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your system/network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact...
RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your system/network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact...
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... 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 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 (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32
... 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 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 (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32
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Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish WAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this button to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Press for three seconds to restore to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router 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 port to connect your wireless router
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish WAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this button to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Press for three seconds to restore to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router 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 port to connect your wireless router
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Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to mount your router on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 1: Knowing your router. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32
Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to mount your router on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 1: Knowing your router. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32
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... the two mounting hooks. 2. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
... the two mounting hooks. 2. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
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Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's WAN port to your PC's LAN port. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection...
Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's WAN port to your PC's LAN port. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection...
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... this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. By default, the SSID of wireless router is used. To select the network: 1. If your computer. Wait for wireless connection procedures. Note: By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in...
... this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. By default, the SSID of wireless router is used. To select the network: 1. If your computer. Wait for wireless connection procedures. Note: By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in...
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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. 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
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... between 2 and 254. 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 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you may want to manually assign an IP...
... between 2 and 254. 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 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you may want to manually assign an IP...
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Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 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. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3.
Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 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. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3.
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... via the web GUI RT-G32 21 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to launch the router's web interface. 2. Note...and password (admin). 3. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. To configure via the web GUI: 1. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. The login page is automatically launched....
... via the web GUI RT-G32 21 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to launch the router's web interface. 2. Note...and password (admin). 3. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. To configure via the web GUI: 1. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. The login page is automatically launched....
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...Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. It enables you to configure the setting for the router and your screen. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware ...from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. For more details on this user manual. 22 RT-G32...
...Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. It enables you to configure the setting for the router and your screen. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware ...from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. For more details on this user manual. 22 RT-G32...
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Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the utilities: 1. 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.
Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the utilities: 1. 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.
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... from our website at (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us). 2. To 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...
... from our website at (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us). 2. To 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...
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Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. DO NOT 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 ...
Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on PC is disabled. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. DO NOT 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 ...
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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. 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.