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...up the Internet connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only 31 Creating your Guest Network 32 Using the Traffic Manager 34 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 Overview 5 Package ...contents 5 Hardware features 6 2 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your router 11 What you need 12 Setting up your wireless router 12 Wired connection 13 Wireless connection 15 Before you proceed 17 A. Disable any configured proxy servers 17 B....
...up the Internet connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only 31 Creating your Guest Network 32 Using the Traffic Manager 34 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 Overview 5 Package ...contents 5 Hardware features 6 2 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your router 11 What you need 12 Setting up your wireless router 12 Wired connection 13 Wireless connection 15 Before you proceed 17 A. Disable any configured proxy servers 17 B....
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1 Overview Package contents RT-N12 Series wireless router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTE: • The RT-N12 Series wireless router includes the RT-N12 D1 and RT-N12 HP models. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. This manual discusses features for both models. • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
1 Overview Package contents RT-N12 Series wireless router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTE: • The RT-N12 Series wireless router includes the RT-N12 D1 and RT-N12 HP models. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. This manual discusses features for both models. • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
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Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to power on/off the wireless router. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish WAN connection. Press this button to its factory default settings.
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to power on/off the wireless router. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish WAN connection. Press this button to its factory default settings.
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Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. Press this button for more than four seconds to establish LAN connection. Press this button to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to power on/off the wireless router. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Rear (RT-N12 HP) Label WPS LAN1-LAN4 WAN Reset Power Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to a power source.
Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. Press this button for more than four seconds to establish LAN connection. Press this button to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to power on/off the wireless router. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Rear (RT-N12 HP) Label WPS LAN1-LAN4 WAN Reset Power Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to a power source.
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Bottom panel 1 2 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless performance. 10 NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to your router.
Bottom panel 1 2 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless performance. 10 NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to your router.
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2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the best wireless network performance from your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at http://support.asus.com to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at the center of your network for maximum...loss. • For the best front-to-rear wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. ...
2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the best wireless network performance from your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at http://support.asus.com to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at the center of your network for maximum...loss. • For the best front-to-rear wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. ...
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What you need To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP ... setting up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following : • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your wireless router to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network...
What you need To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP ... setting up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following : • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your wireless router to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network...
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Using the bundled network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a network using a wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer to a power outlet. 2. RT-N12 D1 13 To set up a wired connection.
Using the bundled network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a network using a wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer to a power outlet. 2. RT-N12 D1 13 To set up a wired connection.
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Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 14 RT-N12 HP IMPORTANT!
Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 14 RT-N12 HP IMPORTANT!
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... to the section Setting up the security settings for your wireless network: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer. RT-N12 D1 15 NOTE: • For details on your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Wireless connection To set up wireless security. Insert your modem's AC adapter...
... to the section Setting up the security settings for your wireless network: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer. RT-N12 D1 15 NOTE: • For details on your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Wireless connection To set up wireless security. Insert your modem's AC adapter...
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A. Disable any configured proxy servers. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, apply the steps described in this section to each computer on the network to avoid problems connecting to the wireless network. Click Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Windows® 7 1. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 17
A. Disable any configured proxy servers. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, apply the steps described in this section to each computer on the network to avoid problems connecting to the wireless network. Click Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Windows® 7 1. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 17
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To log in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 On the login page, key in to configure the router using the web GUI Logging in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. Launch your web browser and manually key in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to the web GUI: 1. 3 Network configuration using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome.
To log in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 On the login page, key in to configure the router using the web GUI Logging in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. Launch your web browser and manually key in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to the web GUI: 1. 3 Network configuration using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome.
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Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting up the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to various configuration settings. 3. The wireless router GUI provides access to its factory default settings. 23
Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting up the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to various configuration settings. 3. The wireless router GUI provides access to its factory default settings. 23
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... this, follow these steps: 1. On the login page, key in http://192.168.1.1 2. Click Quick Internet Setup on the navigation panel. 24 On your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome. 2.
... this, follow these steps: 1. On the login page, key in http://192.168.1.1 2. Click Quick Internet Setup on the navigation panel. 24 On your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome. 2.
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NOTE: To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use Wireless router mode. 25 Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router. Click Next. 4. Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point (AP) mode. Click Next. 3.
NOTE: To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use Wireless router mode. 25 Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router. Click Next. 4. Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point (AP) mode. Click Next. 3.
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...your Internet Service Provider. IMPORTANT! 5. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to identify your... settings. 26 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your ISP user name and password. The wireless router will attempt to manual setting and manually configure your connection type.
...your Internet Service Provider. IMPORTANT! 5. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to identify your... settings. 26 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your ISP user name and password. The wireless router will attempt to manual setting and manually configure your connection type.
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Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router's security settings. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network. 29 On the Network Map screen, the System Status area displays the SSID (Service Set Identifier), Authentication Method, and security key settings of your web browser. 2. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1.
Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router's security settings. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network. 29 On the Network Map screen, the System Status area displays the SSID (Service Set Identifier), Authentication Method, and security key settings of your web browser. 2. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1.
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Click Wireless on the navigation panel. 2. NOTE: Increasing the Tx Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network and the life of the wireless router. Click the Professional tab. 3. To adjust TX Power adjustment: 1. On the Tx Power adjustment item, enter a value between 0 and 200 mW. Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only) Tx Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. 31 The RT-N12 HP router can support a maximum transmission power of 200 mW.
Click Wireless on the navigation panel. 2. NOTE: Increasing the Tx Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network and the life of the wireless router. Click the Professional tab. 3. To adjust TX Power adjustment: 1. On the Tx Power adjustment item, enter a value between 0 and 200 mW. Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only) Tx Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. 31 The RT-N12 HP router can support a maximum transmission power of 200 mW.
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In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 37 In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. Click LAN on the navigation panel. 2. Click the DHCP Server tab. 3. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes. 4.
In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 37 In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. Click LAN on the navigation panel. 2. Click the DHCP Server tab. 3. In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes. 4.
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If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly.To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 39 Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Click Administration from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Upload. Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the navigation panel. 2. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file. 4.
If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly.To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 39 Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Click Administration from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Upload. Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the navigation panel. 2. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file. 4.