Linksys WRT32X User manual

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User Guide

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Contents
Product Overview ................................................................................................... 3
Front.............................................................................................................................................................3
Front panel.................................................................................................................................................3
Back..............................................................................................................................................................5
Setting Up: Basics .................................................................................................. 7
WRT32X Settings................................................................................................ 11
Dashboard............................................................................................................................................... 11
Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................................................12
Devices..................................................................................................................................................... 12
Device Prioritization............................................................................................................................13
Speed Test..............................................................................................................................................13
Router Administration ........................................................................................................................14
External Storage ..................................................................................................................................14
Local Network Settings......................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 16
Setup was unsuccessful ....................................................................................................................16
“Your Internet cable is not plugged in” message.......................................................................17
“Cannot access your router” message..........................................................................................18
After setup..............................................................................................................................................19
The internet appears to be unavailable ........................................................................................19
Specifications....................................................................................................... 21
Linksys WRT32X ..................................................................................................................................21
Environmental........................................................................................................................................ 21

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Product Overview
Front
Front panel
Power indicator (1)—The power light is solid blue while the router is powered on. It will blink when
the router goes through its self-diagnostic mode during start up.
Internet Indicator (2)—The INTERNET light is solid blue when connected to the internet. It blinks
while the router works to establish a connection. A solid orange light means the connection is
down due to configuration issues. Blinking orange means the connection is down due to hardware
issues.

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2.4 GHz Indicator (3)—The light is solid blue when one or more clients are connected to the 2.4
GHz network. The light blinks when the router is sending or receiving data over the 2.4 GHz
network.
5 GHz Indicator (4)—The light is solid blue when one or more clients are connected to the 5GHz
network. The light blinks when the router is sending or receiving data over the 5 GHz network.
eSATA Indicator (5)—If the light is off, the USB/eSATA port is off or a USB device is connected.
The light is solid blue when an eSATA device is connected. The light blinks to indicate activity
through the eSATA port.
USB1 Indicator (6)—If the light is off, the USB /eSATA port is off or an eSATA device is
connected. The light is solid blue when a USB device is connected. The light blinks to indicate
activity on the port.
USB2 Indicator (7)—The light is solid blue when a USB device is connected. The light blinks to
indicate activity on the port.
ETHERNET 1 through 4 (Primary) (8)—These numbered lights correspond with the numbered
ports on the router’s back panel. If the light is solid blue, the router is connected to a device
through that port. The light blinks to indicate network activity over that port.
ETHERNET 1 through 4 (Secondary) (9)—If the light is off, the router is connected to a device
through that port at 10/100 Mbps. A solid blue light means the router is connected to a device at
1000 Mbps.
WPS Indicator (10)—The light blinks slowly for up to two minutes during Wi-Fi Protected Setup. It
will be solid blue for five seconds to indicate a successful connection. The light blinks orange if the
WPS process fails. If that happens, make sure the client device supports WPS. Wait until the light
is off, and try again. The router supports one WPS session at a time.

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Back
Adjustable antennas (1)—The four adjustable external antennas should be connected to the
router before powering it on. Twist the antenna connector clockwise onto the antenna port on the
router.
Note—For best performance, position the side antennas vertically as shown in the picture on the
left.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ button (2)—Press to configure wireless security on Wi-Fi Protected
Setup-enabled network devices.
Ethernet ports (3)—Connect ethernet cables to these blue gigabit (10/100/1000) ports, and to
wired devices on your network.
Note—For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the ethernet ports.
Internet port (4)—Connect an ethernet cable to this yellow gigabit (10/100/1000) port, and to a
broadband internet cable/DSL or fiber modem.
Note—For best performance, use CAT5e or higher rated cables on the Internet port.

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USB 3.0 port (5)—Connect and share a USB drive on your network or on the internet.
USB 2.0/eSATA combo port (6)—Connect and share a USB or eSATA drive on your network or on
the internet.
Reset button (7)—Press and hold for 10 seconds (until the power light starts blinking) to reset the
router to factory settings.
Power port (8)—Connect the included AC power adapter.
Power switch (9)—Press to the | position to turn on the router.

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Setting Up: Basics
To complete setup, you will need a computer or mobile device.
1. Identify your equipment and prepare for setup.
Modem
OR
Modem Router
If you have a separate modem and
standalone router, disconnect and
remove your old router.
If you have a modem router,
leave it connected.
2. Twist on the antennas as pictured, and plug your router into a power source.

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3. Plug one end of the included internet cable into the yellow INTERNET port on your new
router.
4. Connect your router to your modem or modem router.
Modem Modem Router
If you have a modem, plug the other end
into the Ethernet (LAN) port on the
modem.
If you have a modem router, plug into any
available port.

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You will need a computer or mobile device for steps 5 and 6.
5. Connect to the temporary setup Wi-Fi name on the sticker in the Quick Start Guide that
came with your router, and enter the password. (You can personalize these details later.)
6. Enter http://myrouter.local in a web browser. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete your router setup.
You also can type 192.168.1.1 in a browser to start setup.
Manual Setup
1.Connect your computer to your router with an ethernet cable.
2.Visit 192.168.1.1 in a browser.
3.Choose “skip the setup” at the bottom of the Welcome page.
4.Click the Agree button at the bottom of the Terms and Conditions screen.

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Print this page, then record your router and account settings in the table below as a reference.
Store your notes in a safe place.
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Name
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi Password
5 GHz Wi-Fi Name
5 GHz Wi-Fi Password
Admin Password
Guest Wi-Fi Name
Guest Wi-Fi Password

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WRT32X Settings
Dashboard
Dashboard is your router’s homepage. The main window of the dashboard displays performance
details about your router and Wi-Fi.

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Wi-Fi Settings
View and manage Wi-Fi settings: name and password, security type, Wi-Fi mode, channel and
channel width. You can also set up guest access by creating a separate Wi-Fi name and password
to share with guests. Toggle to the off position when not needed to protect your network from
unauthorized users.
Devices
View wired and wireless devices connected to your router, and get their IP address.

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Device Prioritization
Move devices among priority levels to get the best performance for streaming and online gaming.
Automatically prioritize Killer-enabled devices to reduce latency and lag. The higher the priority,
the better the access to your internet connection. Low-priority devices share the leftover
capacity. For more about Killer, visit http://www.killernetworking .com.
Speed Test
Measure the download (from the internet) and upload (to the internet) speeds of your router.
Speeds vary depending on many factors, including how many devices are connected to your
router, and what those devices are doing. Speed test is a good way to find out whether you are
getting the level of service promised by your internet service provider.

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Router Administration
View or change basic router settings, including your admin password and hint, firmware update
method, time zone and router name.
External Storage
Connect a USB drive (not included) and set up file sharing and FTP access.

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Local Network Settings
View and change basic and advanced network settings.

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Troubleshooting
Find more help from our award-winning customer support at linksys.com/support/WRT32X.
Setup was unsuccessful
If you were not successful with the browser-based setup wizard:
•Press and hold the Reset button on your router with a paperclip or pin for 10 seconds.
Restart the setup wizard.
•Temporarily disable your computer’s firewall (see the security software’s instructions for
help). Install the router again.
•If you have another computer, use that computer to install the router again.

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‘‘Your Internet cable is not plugged in’’ message
•Make sure that an ethernet cable (like the one included with your router) is securely
connected to the yellow INTERNET port on the back of the router and to the appropriate
port on your modem or modem router. See Step 4 (p. 8) in setup instructions.
•Make sure that your modem is connected to power and is turned on. If it has a power switch,
make sure that it is set to the ON or l (as opposed to O) position.
•If your Internet service is cable, verify that the cable modem’s CABLE port is connected to
the coaxial cable provided by your ISP.

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•If your Internet service is DSL, make sure the DSL line is connected to the modem’s DSL
port.
•If your computer was previously connected to your modem with a USB cable, disconnect
the USB cable.
•Install the router again.
‘‘Cannot access your router’’ message
To access your router’s administrative tool, you must be connected to your router’s network. If
you currently have wireless internet access, the problem may be that you have accidentally
connected to a different wireless network.
To fix the problem on Windows computers*:
1. Click on the wireless icon in the system tray to see a list of available Wi-Fi networks.
2. Click your own network name. Click Connect. In the example below, the computer was
connected to another wireless network named wraith_5GHz. The wireless network name
of the Linksys WRT32X router, Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected.
3. If you are prompted to enter a network key, type your password (Security Key) into the
Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.
4. When your computer connects to the network you should be able to access the router’s
administrative tool. Enter http://myrouter.local in a browser.
*Depending on your version of Windows, there could be some differences in wording or icons in
these steps.

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To fix the problem on Mac computers:
1. In the menu bar across the top of the screen, click the Wi-Fi icon. A list of wireless networks
will appear. Linksys Smart Wi-Fi has automatically assigned your network a name.
2. In the example below, the computer was connected to another wireless network named
wraith_5GHz. The wireless network name of the Linksys WRT32X router,
Damaged_Beez2.4 in this example, is shown selected.
3. Click the wireless network name of your Linksys WRT32X router (Damaged_Beez2.4 in the
example).
4. Type your wireless network password (Security Key) into the Password field. Click OK.
After setup
The internet appears to be unavailable
If your router is not communicating with the internet, the problem may appear as a “Cannot find
[Internet address]” message in your web browser. If you know that the internet address is correct,
and if you’ve tried several valid internet addresses with the same result, there could be a problem
with your ISP or your modem or modem router.
Some potential fixes:
•Make sure that the ethernet and power cables are securely connected.
•Make sure the power outlet that your router is connected to has power.
•Contact your ISP and ask about outages in your area.
The most common method of troubleshooting your router is to restart it by turning it off, then
back on again. Your router can then reload its custom settings, and other devices (such as the
modem) will be able to rediscover the router and communicate with it.
To restart your router using the power cord:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the router and the modem or modem router.
2. Wait 10 seconds, and reconnect the power cord to the modem or modem router. Make sure
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3. Wait until the online light on your modem or modem router has stopped blinking (about two
minutes). Reconnect the power cord to the router.
4. Wait until the power light stops blinking. Wait two minutes before trying to connect to the
internet from a computer.
To restart your router using the router’s browser-based administrative tool:
1. Log in to your WRT32X. (See Step 6 on p. 9in setup instructions.)
2. Click Router Administration in the navigation bar on the left side of the screen.
3. Click Restart router.
4. The router will restart. All connected devices will temporarily lose their internet connection.
They will automatically reconnect when the router is ready again.