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HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router
User Guide
1 Product Introduction
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Product Introduction
The HG232f 300Mbps Wireless Router (hereinafter referred to as the router) is a
network access device designed for home users and small or home office (SOHO) users.
On the network side, the router provides an Ethernet interface that is used to access the
Internet at a high speed. On the user side, the router provides the wireless local area
network (WLAN) function and four Ethernet interfaces through which you can connect
various home terminal devices, such as personal computers (computers) and Internet
Protocol (IP) set-top boxes (STBs), to the Internet.
It supports the following functions:
WLAN function
Wireless data rate of 300Mbit/s by using 2T2R external antenna
Compatibility with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n
Establishment of a secure wireless connection by pressing the Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS) button
Easy and secure configuration and management of a WLAN
64-bit and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption
Security modes of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) and hybrid
cryptosystem
Wireless Distribution System (WDS) through which a WLAN can be expanded
Low radiation
Certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance
Integration of the functions of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port
switches, and firewalls
WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) and Ethernet standard
(IEEE 802.3u)
One 10/100 Mbit/s adaptive uplink Ethernet interface connected to a wide area
network (WAN) and four 10/100 Mbit/s adaptive downlink Ethernet interfaces
connected to a local area network (LAN)
Multiple networking applications, such as accessing a broadband network in
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) dial-up mode, obtaining an IP
address through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and
configuring a static IP address
IP quality of service (QoS)
IPv6
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Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of
peer-to-peer (P2P) software
Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility
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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.
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2.3 Connecting the Cables
2.3.1 Installing the Router on a Community Broadband Network
In some communities, network service providers use Ethernet interfaces as Internet
interfaces. In such a network, you can access the Internet through your computer if a
network adapter is installed on the computer.
Figure 2-1
Shows the cable connections of a community broadband network after the
router is installed on the network
1. Power adapter of the router
2. Router
3. Desktop computer
4. Community broadband network interface on the wall (Ethernet interface)
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2.3.2 Installing the Router on an ADSL Broadband Network
On the ADSL broadband network, the ADSL modem provides an Ethernet interface used
to connect a computer to the Internet.
Figure 2-2
Shows the cable connections of an ADSL broadband network after the router
is installed on the network
1. Power adapter of the router
2. Router
3. Power adapter of the ADSL modem
4. Desktop computer
5. ADSL modem
6. Telephone
7. Splitter
8. Telephone line interface on the wall
2.3.3 Installing the Router on a CATV Broadband Network
On CATV broadband network, the cable modem provides an Ethernet interface used to
connect a computer to the Internet.

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