RT-G32 Wireless Router User Manual
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Table of contents About this guide..................................................................................... 4 How this guide is organized............................................................... 4 Conventions used in this guide.......................................................... 5 Knowing your wireless router 6 Package contents................................................................................... 6 System requirements...................................................
Table of contents Installing the utilities............................................................................ 24 Firmware Restoration........................................................................... 26 Device Discovery.................................................................................. 26 EZSetup................................................................................................. 29 WPS Quick Button Setup...........................................................
• 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 are available from the 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.
1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-G32 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network meets the following requirements: • • • • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) At least one IEEE 802.
• • 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 insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.
Rear panel Label Description ANTENNA Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception WPS Press this button to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Reset Press for three seconds to restore to the factory default settings. WAN Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection. LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. DC 12V Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source.
Back panel 2 1 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual.
Mounting options Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks. 2. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.
2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router’s default settings so as to meet the requirements in your wireless environment. It also provides you with EZSetup, a utility that enables you to easily set up a secure wireless network. Notes: • For more details on EZSetup, refer to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of this user manual.
Setting up a wireless connection To set up a wireless connection: 1. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router’s WAN port. 3. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g compatible WLAN card. Refer ����������������������� to your wireless adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is “default” (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used.
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.
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 must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the clients’ IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assign IP addresses to the clients in your network.
Windows® 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window. 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask.
4. Select Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Click OK.
Windows® NT4.0 1. Go to Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. 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 assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
4. Select DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Windows® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties.
2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done.
2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure the feature: Setting. 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. Note: You may also manually key in the router’s default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router’s web interface. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3.
Configuring the Setting This page allows you to configure setting for the router and your network. It enables you to configure the setting for: Wireless, LAN, WAN, Firewall, Administration, and System Log. To launch the Setting page: • Click Setting ������� from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1.
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settings: 1. Click Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Under the Administration menu, click Restore/Save/Upload Setting. 3. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path.
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. If autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the utilities: 1. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. Click Next.
3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next. 5. Click Install to install the utility. 6. Click Finish when setup is complete.
Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery.
Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 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 PC is disabled. 3. Power off the wireless router, press and hold the reset button and then power on the device again.
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.
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.. To use EZSetup: 1. Follow the instructions to connect the hardware device. When done, click Next. 2. Key in the user name and password to configure the wireless router on the web. When done, click Next.
3. After setting up the network SSID and channel are connected, click Next to continue. (Connecting) If the connection failed, ensure that the hardware environment is connected appropriate and click Re-search to search again.
4. Click Next to configure the basic ISP connection settings. Click Finish to finish the internal networks settings. 5. Select your connection type from these types of ISP services: Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. When done, click Next.
6. When done, click Finish. WPS Quick Button Setup When you connect a PC of wireless adapter (such as ASUS USB-N11 and PCIG31 adapter) with WPS function, please follow the instructions below to enable the WPS Quick setup. 1. In order to use WPS, ensure that both RT-G32 wireless router and another computer's wireless software WPS function are enabled. 2. Push the WPS button at the rear panel of RT-G32 wireless router. 3. RT-G32 WLAN LED can light up and slow flash after the WPS connection established.
6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this chapter. Problem Action I cannot access a web browser for configuring the router. 1. Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options...
Problem Action Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/ area. • Check the encryption settings. • Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable.
Problem Network name or encryption keys are forgotten Action • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. How to restore the system to its default settings • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring to the default settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual.
Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
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