Asus RT-G32 User Manual
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RT-G32 Wireless Router User Manual - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 2
Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 3
clients 14 Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Configuring via the web GUI 21 Configuring via the web GUI 21 Configuring the Settings 22 Upgrading the firmware 22 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 23 Installing the utilities 24 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 4
Button Setup 32 Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting 33 Appendices 36 Notices 36 GNU General Public License 38 ASUS Contact information 44 About this user manual This user manual contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this user manual - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 5
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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 6
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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 7
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 or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 8
to restore to the factory default settings. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. Insert the DC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. RT-G32 Chapter - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 9
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. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-G32 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 10
flat surface. 3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is too loose. 10 RT-G32 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 11
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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 12
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. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 13
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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 14
not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address 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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 15
, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 15 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 16
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. 16 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 17
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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 17 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 18
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. 18 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 19
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 . Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32 19 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 20
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. Click OK when done. 20 RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 21
to launch the router's web interface. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 21 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 22
failure mode and the power LED indicator at the front panel flashes slowly. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. For more details on this utility, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual. 22 RT-G32 Chapter 4: Configuring - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 23
settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path. • To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore, then click Upload. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-G32 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 24
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. 24 RT-G32 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 25
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. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 25 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 26
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. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is a utility that searches for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 27
and hold the reset button and then power on the device again. The wireless device enters the rescue mode after the WLAN LED flashes. DO NOT shut down or reset the device while updating the firmware! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 27 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 28
® 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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 29
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. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 29 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 30
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. (Connection failed) 30 RT-G32 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 31
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. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-G32 31 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 32
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 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 33
settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-G32 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 34
Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re-configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. 34 RT-G32 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 35
4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: default Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-G32 35 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 36
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio user's authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 36 RT-G32 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 37
are considered relevant and sufficient. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Appendices RT-G32 37 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 38
shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you RT-G32 Appendices - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 39
on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such Appendices RT-G32 39 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 40
no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, 40 RT-G32 Appendices - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 41
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new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of different, write to the author to ask for permission. 42 RT-G32 Appendices - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 43
; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW RT-G32 43 - Asus RT-G32 | User Manual - Page 44
www.asus.com.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49210295990 Fax +492102959911 Online support www.asus.com.de/support Website www.asus.com.de/news * Available on this site is an online Technical Inquiry Form that you can fill out to contact technical support. 44 RT-G32 Appendices
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RT-G32
Wireless Router
User Manual