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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Product Introduction 1-1 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 2-1 2.2 Installing the Hardware 2-1 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2-2 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network 2-2 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 2-3 2.3.3 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network 2-3 2.4 Powering On the Router 2-5 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3-1 3.1 Logging In to the...
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Contents Contents 1 Product Introduction 1-1 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router 2-1 2.2 Installing the Hardware 2-1 2.3 Connecting the Cables 2-2 2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network 2-2 2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network 2-3 2.3.3 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network 2-3 2.4 Powering On the Router 2-5 3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters 3-1 3.1 Logging In to the...
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Contents HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server 5-17 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN 5-20 6 Maintenance Guide 6-1 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility ...... 6-1 6.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration ...
Contents HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server 5-17 5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN 5-20 6 Maintenance Guide 6-1 6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility ...... 6-1 6.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration ...
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... interfaces through which a WLAN can connect various home terminal devices, such as personal computers (computers) and Internet Protocol (IP) set-top boxes (STBs), to as accessing a broadband network in Point-to access the Internet at a high speed. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to...
... interfaces through which a WLAN can connect various home terminal devices, such as personal computers (computers) and Internet Protocol (IP) set-top boxes (STBs), to as accessing a broadband network in Point-to access the Internet at a high speed. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 1 Product Introduction 1 Product Introduction The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to...
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For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as the front panel of the router. 2-1 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer are far from the...
For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as the front panel of the router. 2-1 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer are far from the...
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... Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 If you choose PPPoE, Static IP, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to set up a dial-up software on a computer only once. Set WLAN parameters, and then click Next. To protect your computer on the router's rear label.... The next time you power your wireless network from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly.You can also configure the WLAN SSID and key by choosing Basic > WLAN. ----End After you complete the preceding ...
... Access Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 3 If you choose PPPoE, Static IP, or DHCP, the computer automatically connects to set up a dial-up software on a computer only once. Set WLAN parameters, and then click Next. To protect your computer on the router's rear label.... The next time you power your wireless network from unauthorized access, change the SSID and key promptly.You can also configure the WLAN SSID and key by choosing Basic > WLAN. ----End After you complete the preceding ...
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...and Windows 7 as an example and describes how to access the wireless network set up a wireless connection between your computer and the router manually. 4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center... Connect/Disconnect. 4-1 The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varies by the router. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use either of the following ...
...and Windows 7 as an example and describes how to access the wireless network set up a wireless connection between your computer and the router manually. 4.1.1 Procedure on Computers Running Windows 7 Step 1 Choose Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center... Connect/Disconnect. 4-1 The method for installing the wireless adapter and its driver varies by the router. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters If your computer has a wireless network adapter, you can use either of the following ...
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... Available Wireless Networks. 4-2 Step 3 Enter the key set up between the computer and router. ----End 4.1.2 Procedure on the right of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click OK. Step 4 After the key is verified, Connected is displayed...
... Available Wireless Networks. 4-2 Step 3 Enter the key set up between the computer and router. ----End 4.1.2 Procedure on the right of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click OK. Step 4 After the key is verified, Connected is displayed...
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Step 3 Enter the key set up between the computer and router. 4-3 Step 4 After the key is verified, Connected is displayed on the right of WLAN Parameters Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of the network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set when you configured the router, and click Connect.
Step 3 Enter the key set up between the computer and router. 4-3 Step 4 After the key is verified, Connected is displayed on the right of WLAN Parameters Step 2 From the wireless network list, click the SSID set when you configured the router, and click Connect. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of the network icon, indicating that a wireless connection has been set when you configured the router, and click Connect.
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... light is on. 4 Configuration of the router is off, press the WLAN button on the side panel of the router to set up a wireless connection between your computer and the router quickly. To set up such a wireless connection: Step 1 Check whether the WLAN indicator light of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless...
... light is on. 4 Configuration of the router is off, press the WLAN button on the side panel of the router to set up a wireless connection between your computer and the router quickly. To set up such a wireless connection: Step 1 Check whether the WLAN indicator light of WLAN Parameters HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 4.2 Setting Up a Wireless...
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... your wireless adapter. When the router is connected to the router automatically after the computer's wireless function is enabled. 4-5 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 3 The WPS indicator light of your computer over the WLAN. If the WPS indicator light does...WPS issues, see the user guide provided by the vendor of the router starts blinking. This state lasts 300 seconds. The router WPS indicator light stops blinking and remains lit, indicating that the router is working properly, your computer within 2 minutes, and then wait...
... your wireless adapter. When the router is connected to the router automatically after the computer's wireless function is enabled. 4-5 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters Step 3 The WPS indicator light of your computer over the WLAN. If the WPS indicator light does...WPS issues, see the user guide provided by the vendor of the router starts blinking. This state lasts 300 seconds. The router WPS indicator light stops blinking and remains lit, indicating that the router is working properly, your computer within 2 minutes, and then wait...
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...laptop to the MAC Address." 5-1 Step 2 Connect the laptop to the router wirelessly by the Binding of WLAN Parameters." For details, see section 6.7 "Removing the Restriction Caused by ...configuring the laptop. To remove the restriction, see chapter 5 "Configuration of the Internet Access Account to access the Internet simultaneously. Most router configurations are completed before delivery. Therefore, you have linked your previous network adapter. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router...
...laptop to the MAC Address." 5-1 Step 2 Connect the laptop to the router wirelessly by the Binding of WLAN Parameters." For details, see section 6.7 "Removing the Restriction Caused by ...configuring the laptop. To remove the restriction, see chapter 5 "Configuration of the Internet Access Account to access the Internet simultaneously. Most router configurations are completed before delivery. Therefore, you have linked your previous network adapter. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router...
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The WLAN configuration page is then displayed. Step 3 Select Enable WLAN. Select Enable WLAN to enable the WLAN function. Clear Enable WLAN to the web-based configuration utility. Configuration Example To enable or disable the WLAN function: Step 1 Log in to disable the WLAN function. ----End 5-2 Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router allows you to enable or disable the WLAN function.
The WLAN configuration page is then displayed. Step 3 Select Enable WLAN. Select Enable WLAN to enable the WLAN function. Clear Enable WLAN to the web-based configuration utility. Configuration Example To enable or disable the WLAN function: Step 1 Log in to disable the WLAN function. ----End 5-2 Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function Function Overview The router allows you to enable or disable the WLAN function.
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...configure multiple SSIDs and enable one or multiple of the WLAN is enabled, wireless signals transmitted from the router do as required to protect your WLAN or obtain data transmitted on the WLAN, the router provides multiple security-related settings for SSID Index. After... the security of them. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. After this SSID. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN WLAN signals are not required. In addition, computer users need to enter the valid...
...configure multiple SSIDs and enable one or multiple of the WLAN is enabled, wireless signals transmitted from the router do as required to protect your WLAN or obtain data transmitted on the WLAN, the router provides multiple security-related settings for SSID Index. After... the security of them. Step 2 In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. After this SSID. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN WLAN signals are not required. In addition, computer users need to enter the valid...
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5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 6 Select SSID2 for SSID, and then click Submit. Step 7 Clear Enable for SSID Index. Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs. ----End If you no longer wish to hide the WLAN SSID, you can start broadcasting the SSID again as follows: In Hide broadcast, clear Enable, and then click Submit. 5-4
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 6 Select SSID2 for SSID, and then click Submit. Step 7 Clear Enable for SSID Index. Step 8 Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 to disable other SSIDs. ----End If you no longer wish to hide the WLAN SSID, you can start broadcasting the SSID again as follows: In Hide broadcast, clear Enable, and then click Submit. 5-4
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... Submit. ----End 5.3.3 Using Secure Encryption Function Overview To improve the security of a WLAN, it is important to the web-based configuration utility. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN Function Overview When your router is delivered, the SSID is pre-set SSID on the rear panel label...
... Submit. ----End 5.3.3 Using Secure Encryption Function Overview To improve the security of a WLAN, it is important to the web-based configuration utility. HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions 5.3.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN Function Overview When your router is delivered, the SSID is pre-set SSID on the rear panel label...
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... to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WPS function can use the router at home and wish to select an optimum security mode, set the preceding parameters: Log in diversified network ...pre-shared key, enter MyPassword@2012. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is displayed. The WLAN configuration page is being transmitted. The router supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as follows: ...
... to WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The WPS function can use the router at home and wish to select an optimum security mode, set the preceding parameters: Log in diversified network ...pre-shared key, enter MyPassword@2012. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide valid password when connecting to the WLAN, encrypting data that is displayed. The WLAN configuration page is being transmitted. The router supports WEP encryption and multiple security modes, such as follows: ...
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...the WLAN. Then press Enter. 5-7 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN ... whether to allow only the laptop to be used , your WLAN is in section 6.4 "Controlling the Internet Access Rights of " controls the option of whether to allow a computer connected to the router to access the Internet. Configuration Example If you can be connected...
...the WLAN. Then press Enter. 5-7 HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide ----End 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions After the password used to access a WLAN is changed, you need to enter the new password when connecting a computer to the WLAN. 5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN ... whether to allow only the laptop to be used , your WLAN is in section 6.4 "Controlling the Internet Access Rights of " controls the option of whether to allow a computer connected to the router to access the Internet. Configuration Example If you can be connected...
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...Overview You can prevent certain computers from accessing the Internet or allow only certain computers to access the Internet. 5-8 Click WLAN Filtering. For example, the MAC address can specify the period during which computers are displayed. Find the line of ...to the web-based configuration utility. Select Whitelist. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 3. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The colons (:) replace the hyphens (-). In the displayed command line window,...
...Overview You can prevent certain computers from accessing the Internet or allow only certain computers to access the Internet. 5-8 Click WLAN Filtering. For example, the MAC address can specify the period during which computers are displayed. Find the line of ...to the web-based configuration utility. Select Whitelist. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 3. In the navigation tree, choose Basic > WLAN. The colons (:) replace the hyphens (-). In the displayed command line window,...
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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Log in to the router through a wired Ethernet network or a WLAN. 5-13 Through different bandwidth control rules, the router can implement the following bandwidth control functions: ...Select Reject for accessing the Internet. The eight computer s can configure a maximum of a Computer Function Overview The router provides traffic management function to control the bandwidth used by a computer for Status. In URL, enter www.*.com. Click New. Click...
HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Log in to the router through a wired Ethernet network or a WLAN. 5-13 Through different bandwidth control rules, the router can implement the following bandwidth control functions: ...Select Reject for accessing the Internet. The eight computer s can configure a maximum of a Computer Function Overview The router provides traffic management function to control the bandwidth used by a computer for Status. In URL, enter www.*.com. Click New. Click...
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...IP addresses of your computer to obtain an IP address from the router automatically. The configuration page for the computer named NXF-HP. Log in to the router through a wired network or a WLAN. Click Enable P2P Traffic Management check box. It is displayed. ...To ensure a fast data transmission rate and smooth video quality, you configure your computer is as follows: Connect the computer named NXF-HP to the Web-based configuration utility. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router...
...IP addresses of your computer to obtain an IP address from the router automatically. The configuration page for the computer named NXF-HP. Log in to the router through a wired network or a WLAN. Click Enable P2P Traffic Management check box. It is displayed. ...To ensure a fast data transmission rate and smooth video quality, you configure your computer is as follows: Connect the computer named NXF-HP to the Web-based configuration utility. 5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router...
