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  • Page 1 RT-G32 Wireless Router 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About this guide ..................4 How this guide is organized .............. 4 Conventions used in this guide ............5 Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................. 6 System requirements ................6 Before you proceed ................6 Hardware features ................. 7 Front panel ..................

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    This guide 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.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used In This Guide

    • 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.

  • Page 6: Knowing Your Wireless Router

    • This utility supports Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version. Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.

  • Page 7: Hardware Features

    • Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 0cms 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.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Label Description ANTENNA Adjust the antenna manually to get a better signal reception Press this button to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Reset Press for three seconds to restore to the factory default settings. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection.

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Back panel Item 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.

  • Page 10: Mounting Options

    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.

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Hardware

    • For more details on EZSetup, refer to the section EZSetup in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection.

  • Page 12: Setting Up A Wireless Connection

    . Connect an IEEE 80.11b/g compatible WLAN card. Refer to your wireless 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. Configuring the wireless router...
  • Page 13 . 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.

  • Page 14: Configuring The Network Clients

    • Subnet Mask: 55.55.55.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 19.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 19.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...
  • Page 15 . 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32...
  • 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. RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...
  • Page 17 • 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...
  • 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. RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...
  • Page 19 Use the following DNS server address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. ® Windows 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-G32...
  • Page 20 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. RT-G32 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...

  • Page 21: Configuring Via The Web Gui

    . 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...

  • Page 22: Configuring The Settings

    Click Setting 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. Click Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen.

  • Page 23: Restoring/Saving/Uploading Settings

    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...

  • Page 24: Installing The Utilities

    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.
  • Page 25 . 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-G...

  • Page 26: Firmware Restoration

    > RT-G32 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration 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 specify. The process takes about three to four minutes.
  • Page 27 Set IP address manually Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Set the IP address manually (19.168.1.54). • We suggest you use wired connection and set the IP address manually in order to gain an ideal environment for transmission.
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Ezsetup

    EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network Before you install the EZSetup, ensure that your RT-G 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.
  • 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) RT-G Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
  • Page 31 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.

  • Page 32: Wps Quick Button Setup

    6. When done, click Finish. WPS Quick Button Setup When you connect a PC of wireless adapter (such as ASUS USB-N11 and PCI- G1 adapter) with WPS function, please follow the instructions below to enable the WPS Quick setup. 1. In order to use WPS, ensure that...

  • Page 33: 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.
  • Page 34 Problem Action Cannot access the Internet • Move the router closer to the wireless client. via wireless LAN adapter • 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.
  • Page 35 Problem Action Network name or encryption • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. keys are forgotten • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. How to restore the system •...

  • Page 36: Appendices

    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.
  • Page 37 Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article  Protection requirements for health and safety –...

  • Page 38: Gnu General Public License

    GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product.
  • Page 39 We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and () offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author’s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
  • Page 40 modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
  • Page 41 c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
  • Page 42 on you (whether by court order, agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License. If you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all.
  • Page 43 For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally.

  • Page 44: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 9459, USA Telephone +150955088 +1509871 Website usa.asus.com Software download support.asus.com* ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 5, D40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +491095990 +4910959911 Online contact www.asus.com.de/sales Technical Support Telephone...

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