Quick Start Guide
Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN Router
Package Contents
• Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• This Quick Start Guide
• Pointer Card
• Technical Support Contact Card
• Console Cable
• RJ-11 Cable
Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN
Router.
The RV132W provides business class DSL connectivity for SOHO, small
businesses and remote professionals.
This guide describes how to physically install your Cisco RV132W and
launch the web-based Device Manager.
Installing Cisco RV132W
1
To prevent the device from overheating or being damaged:
• Ambient Temperature—Do not operate the device in an area that
exceeds an ambient temperature of 104°F (40°C).
• Air Flow—Be sure that there is adequate air flow around the device. If
wall mounting the wireless access point, make sure the heat dissipation
holes are to the side.
• Mechanical Loading—Be sure that the device is level and stable to
avoid any hazardous conditions and that it is secure to prevent it from
sliding or shifting out of position. Do not place anything on top of the
wireless access point, as excessive weight might damage it.
Place the Cisco RV132W unit vertically into the stand with the four rubber
feet.
2 Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN Router Quick Start Guide
Cisco RV132W Features
2
Front Panel
Power Solid green when the device is powered on and booted.
Flashing green when the device is booting or loading the
firmware.
Solid red when the device fails to reboot, or system error,
or is in firmware recovery mode.
Off when the device is powered off.
Internet Off when the ADSL2+/WAN LED is OFF.
Solid green when the device has a DSL WAN IP or
Ethernet WAN IP connection.
Flashing green when the device is sending or receiving
data through the DSL WAN.
Solid red when the device has no DSL WAN IP or
Ethernet WAN IP connection.
ADSL2+/
Ethernet
WAN
LAN (1-3) The numbered lights correspond to the LAN ports on the
WLAN 2.4G Off when the 2.4GHz wireless module is disabled.
Off when the device is powered off or the device is
configured to use ADSL2+/Ethernet WAN yet has no
ADSL2+/Ethernet link.
Solid green when the DSL link has been activated.
Flashing green when the device is negotiating with the
DSLAM.
Solid blue when the Ethernet link is on.
Flashing blue when the device is transmitting/receiving
through Ethernet WAN.
back panel.
Solid green when the corresponding port is connected to
a device. Flashing green when the port is sending or
receiving data.
Flashing green when the wireless radio is transmitting or
receiving data.
Solid green when the 2.4GHz wireless module is enabled.
Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN Router Quick Start Guide 3
VPN Off when there is no VPN tunnel defined, or all defined
VPN tunnels have been disabled.
Solid green when there is at least one VPN tunnel
working.
Solid amber when none of the enabled VPN tunnels are
working.
USB Off when no 3G/4G USB dongle is connected or the USB
dongle is not recognized.
Solid green when the 3G/4G USB dongle is recognized
and currently connecting to the ISP network.
Flashing green when the 3G/4G USB dongle is
successfully connected to the Internet Service Provider
(ISP) and the port is receiving and sending data.
Solid amber when the USB dongle is recognized but fails
to connect to the ISP.
Back Panel
ADSL—Insert a RJ-11 cable to connect the router to the ISP DSLAM.
WAN /Ethernet WAN—Connecting the device to a wide area network
device, such as a cable or DSL modem.
LAN (1-3)—RJ-45 device connections to link local area network devices,
such as PCs, print servers, or switches, to the device.
USB—Type A USB port that supports 3G/4G/LTE USB dongles.
Wireless—Switch the slide button to enable or disable Wi-Fi.
RESET—The RESET button has two functions:
• To reboot the unit and retain the current configuration, press and hold
RESET for at least 3, but no more than 10 seconds, by using a paper clip
or a pen tip.
• To reboot the unit and restore the factory default configuration, press
and hold in the RESET button for more than 10 seconds. Changes you
have made to the Cisco RV132W configuration are lost.
CONSOLE— Insert the RJ-45 roll-over cable to connect the device to a
console, such as PCs.
POWER— The POWER button is used to turn the power on and off.
12VDC—Power port that connects the device to the provided 12VDC
power adapter.
4 Cisco RV132W ADSL2+ Wireless-N VPN Router Quick Start Guide