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:

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WLAN function

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Wireless data rate of 300Mbit/s by using 2T2R external antenna

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Compatibility with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n

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Establishment of a secure wireless connection by pressing the Wi-Fi Protected

Setup (WPS) button

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Easy and secure configuration and management of a WLAN

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64-bit and 128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption

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Security modes of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) and hybrid

cryptosystem

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Wireless Distribution System (WDS) through which a WLAN can be expanded

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Low radiation

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Certification by the Wi-Fi Alliance

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Integration of the functions of wireless access points (APs), routers, four-port

switches, and firewalls

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WLAN standards (IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n) and Ethernet standard

(IEEE 802.3u)

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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)

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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

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IP quality of service (QoS)

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IPv6

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Traffic control through which you can manage the downloading rate of

peer-to-peer (P2P) software

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Local and remote configuration through a Web-based configuration utility

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2 Hardware Installation

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.