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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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... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
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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 retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router...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...
RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router...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...
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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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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 WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this port to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Press for three seconds to restore 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 button to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this port to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Press for three seconds to restore to the factory default settings.
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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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router.
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. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your wireless router RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your router.
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... holes in a flat surface. 3. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is designed to sit on...
... holes in a flat surface. 3. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is designed to sit on...
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... may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to your wireless environment. To set up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wired connection: 1. Turn on EZSetup, refer to the modem. 3. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 Notes: • For more...
... may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to your wireless environment. To set up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wired connection: 1. Turn on EZSetup, refer to the modem. 3. WAN Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 11 Notes: • For more...
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...�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. If your router and the modem. 2. Wait for wireless connection procedures. Note: By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. Connect...
...�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for it to this default SSID. 12 RT-G32 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. If your router and the modem. 2. Wait for wireless connection procedures. Note: By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. Connect...
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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. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 3.
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. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-G32 13 3.
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... your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Note: If you want to the clients in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wired or wireless clients. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP...
... your network 14 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Note: If you want to the clients in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wired or wireless clients. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP...
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Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 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. Windows® NT4.0 1. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3.
Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 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. Windows® NT4.0 1. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3.
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..., launch a web browser. To configure via the web GUI RT-G32 21 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure...
..., launch a web browser. To configure via the web GUI RT-G32 21 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure...
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...from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Upgrading the firmware Note...utility, refer to configure the setting for the router and your network. Click Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Click Upload. It enables you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI For more...
...from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to configure setting for : Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Upgrading the firmware Note...utility, refer to configure the setting for the router and your network. Click Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Click Upload. It enables you to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI For more...
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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 To install the utilities: 1. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 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. Click Next. 24 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the utilities: 1. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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... 5: Installing the utilities 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...
... 5: Installing the utilities 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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... WLAN LED flashes. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 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...
... WLAN LED flashes. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 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...
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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. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 4.
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. After uploading the firmware successfully, the device automatically reboots. 28 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 4.