LINKSYS WRT 32X Gaming Router User Guide

LINKSYS WRT 32X Gaming Router

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.
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.

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 SetupTM 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.

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.

Setting Up: Basics

To complete the setup, you will need a computer or mobile device.
1. Identify your equipment and prepare for setup.

2. Twist on the antennas as pictured, and plug your router into a power source.

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

If you have a modem, plug the other end into the Ethernet (LAN) port on the modem.

Modem Router

If you have a modem router, plug it into any available port.

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 on-screen 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.
Print this page, then record your router and account settings in the table below as a reference. Store your notes in a safe place.

WRT32X Settings

Dashboard

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

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.

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.

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.

Local Network Settings

View and change basic and advanced network settings.

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.

“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.
• 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.

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 it has power.
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. 9 in 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.

Specifications

Linksys WRT32X

Environmental

Notes:
For regulatory, warranty, and safety information, see the insert (US) or CD (all other countries) that came with your router or go to Linksys.com/support/WRT32X.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range, and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions, and variables, including distance from the access point, the volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, a mix of wireless products used, interference, and other adverse conditions.

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References

• Linksys Official Support - Linksys WRT32X AC3200 Dual-Band WiFi Gaming Router with Killer Prioritization Engine
• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Linksys Official Support - User Guides, Downloads, FAQs
• Intel® Killer™ Wireless Series – Gaming-Grade Wi-Fi

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