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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router User Guide 2 Hardware Installation 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose it to direct sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as follows:  Place the router in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as walls and columns, between your computer and the router. Otherwise, the transmission of radio signals on the WLAN may be negatively impacted.  Ensure that the router and your computer are far from the electric appliances (such as a microwave oven) that generate strong magnetic or electric fields. 2.2 Installing the Hardware Adjust the antennas by referring to the direction of the arrows in the following figure. When installing the base, ensure that the arrow on the base points in the same direction as the front panel of the router. 2-1

Section	Page
1 Product Introduction	6
2 Hardware Installation	8
2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router	8
2.2 Installing the Hardware	8
2.3 Connecting the Cables	9
2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network	9
2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network	10
2.3.3 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network	10
2.4 Powering On the Router	12
3 Configuration of Internet Access Parameters	14
3.1 Logging In to the Web-based Configuration Utility	14
3.2 Using the Setup Wizard	19
4 Configuration of WLAN Parameters	22
4.1 Setting Up a Wireless Connection Manually	22
4.2 Setting Up a Wireless Connection with the WPS Button	25
5 Configuring Frequently Used Functions	28
5.1 Configuring Multiple Computers to Access the Internet Simultaneously	28
5.2 Enabling or Disabling the WLAN Function	29
5.3 Improving the Security of a WLAN	30
5.3.1 Hiding the Name of a WLAN	30
5.3.2 Changing the Name of a WLAN	32
5.3.3 Using Secure Encryption	32
5.3.4 Allowing Only Specified Computers to Be Connected to a WLAN	34
5.4 Controlling the Internet Access Rights of Computers	35
5.5 Prohibiting Computers from Accessing Specified Web Sites	39
5.6 Setting the Available Bandwidth of a Computer	40
5.7 Preventing Attacks on the Internet	42
5.8 Removing the Restriction Caused by the Binding of the Internet Access Account to the MAC Address	43
5.9 Allowing Internet Users to Access an Internal Resource Server	44
5.10 Expanding the Coverage of a WLAN	47
Maintenance Guide	54
6.1 Changing the User Name and Password of the Web-based Configuration Utility	54
6.2 Changing the Login IP Address of the Web-based Configuration Utility	55
6.3 Backing Up or Importing a Configuration File	56
6.4 Restoring Default Settings	57
6.5 Upgrading Software	58
7 FAQs	60
8 Appendix	64
8.1 Indicators	64
8.2 Interfaces and Buttons	66
8.3 Default Settings	67

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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router

User Guide

2 Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation

2.1 Selecting a Position for the Router

Place the router in a stable and well-ventilated location and do not expose it to direct

sunlight. For best results with the router WLAN function, place the router as follows:



Place the router in an open space and ensure that there are no obstacles, such as

walls and columns, between your computer and the router. Otherwise, the

transmission of radio signals on the WLAN may be negatively impacted.



Ensure that the router and your computer are far from the electric appliances (such

as a microwave oven) that generate strong magnetic or electric fields.

2.2 Installing the Hardware

Adjust the antennas by referring to the direction of the arrows in the following figure.

When installing the base, ensure that the arrow on the base points in the same direction as

the front panel of the router.