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... started Setting up the wireless router 11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 11 Setting up the wireless router in Router mode 12 Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode 15 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode 17 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 19 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients 19 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 27 Using the Network Map 29 Creating multiple SSID profiles 30 Managing bandwidth with EzQoS 31 Upgrading the firmware 32 Restoring/Saving...
... started Setting up the wireless router 11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 11 Setting up the wireless router in Router mode 12 Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode 15 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode 17 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 19 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients 19 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 27 Using the Network Map 29 Creating multiple SSID profiles 30 Managing bandwidth with EzQoS 31 Upgrading the firmware 32 Restoring/Saving...
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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router, Repeater, and Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide This user guide contains...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router, Repeater, and Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide This user guide contains...
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RT-N12 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x2 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability •...
RT-N12 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x2 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability •...
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... Commission. Hardware features Front panel RT-N12 300M SuperSpeed Status indicators LED (Power) (Wireless) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Off Area Network) On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N12
... Commission. Hardware features Front panel RT-N12 300M SuperSpeed Status indicators LED (Power) (Wireless) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Off Area Network) On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N12
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... mode): In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to establish wireless connection. Item Operation mode selector Description Use this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Press this mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to establish LAN connection. Access Point (AP): In this button to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal...
... mode): In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to establish wireless connection. Item Operation mode selector Description Use this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Press this mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to establish LAN connection. Access Point (AP): In this button to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal...
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... hardware RT-N12 11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI. You can set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in any of these three operation modes: Router (IP Sharing), Repeater, and Access Point (AP). 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user...
... hardware RT-N12 11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI. You can set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in any of these three operation modes: Router (IP Sharing), Repeater, and Access Point (AP). 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user...
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...the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. To set up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to wireless uncertainty. 12 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Choose the Router mode. Setting up the hardware RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal...
...the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. To set up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to wireless uncertainty. 12 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Choose the Router mode. Setting up the hardware RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal...
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The Internet connection setup is completed. • Click Going to Internet to surf the Internet. • Click Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure the basic security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods for the wireless router. • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for the wireless router. • Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for quick access to the web GUI. 14 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 5.
The Internet connection setup is completed. • Click Going to Internet to surf the Internet. • Click Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure the basic security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods for the wireless router. • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for the wireless router. • Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for quick access to the web GUI. 14 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 5.
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The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to wireless uncertainty. Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. Choose the Repeater mode. RT-N12 2. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Connect your computer to the ...
The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to wireless uncertainty. Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. Choose the Repeater mode. RT-N12 2. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Connect your computer to the ...
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...mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you use Device Discovery included in the support CD to access the web GUI. RT-N12 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. Setting up the wireless router in AP mode Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled...
...mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you use Device Discovery included in the support CD to access the web GUI. RT-N12 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. Setting up the wireless router in AP mode Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled...
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From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. Launch the Device Discovery utility and click Configure to configure the various features of the wireless router. 18 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 3.
From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. Launch the Device Discovery utility and click Configure to configure the various features of the wireless router. 18 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 3.
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... manually assign static IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your client or computer. But in some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to the clients in your wired or wireless clients. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12...
... manually assign static IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your client or computer. But in some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to the clients in your wired or wireless clients. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12...
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... Alternate DNS server. 5. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Windows® XP 1. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12...
... Alternate DNS server. 5. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Windows® XP 1. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12...
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... the router's IP address. 2. Note: • In the Router mode, the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater and AP modes, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to configure these features: Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. The login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI: 1. Launch a web browser, then key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12...
... the router's IP address. 2. Note: • In the Router mode, the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater and AP modes, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to configure these features: Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. The login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI: 1. Launch a web browser, then key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12...
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... on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Note: For more details on /off. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the WPS Wizard, refer to quickly set up your network. Using the Network Map Network Map allows...
... on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Note: For more details on /off. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the WPS Wizard, refer to quickly set up your network. Using the Network Map Network Map allows...
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... Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this utility, refer to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 32 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI For details on your screen. 2. To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade...
... Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this utility, refer to locate the new firmware on this user manual. 32 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI For details on your screen. 2. To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade...
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.../130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with one wireless client at a time. Using WPS Wizard Note: • Ensure that you to set up your hardware. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later To use WPS Wizard: 1. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 38 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network...
.../130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with one wireless client at a time. Using WPS Wizard Note: • Ensure that you to set up your hardware. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later To use WPS Wizard: 1. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 38 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network...
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... Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel for configuring the router. Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to change the channel settings. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID...
... Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel for configuring the router. Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to change the channel settings. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID...
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... the wireless client. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45 Check the encryption settings. Check the status indicators on the wireless router is unable to • establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Network name or encryption • keys are all your computer. Check the wireless encryption settings. Ensure that all properly connected . Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Retry using another Ethernet cable. Check if the WAN LED...
... the wireless client. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45 Check the encryption settings. Check the status indicators on the wireless router is unable to • establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Network name or encryption • keys are all your computer. Check the wireless encryption settings. Ensure that all properly connected . Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Retry using another Ethernet cable. Check if the WAN LED...
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....168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is plugged in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Action • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to enter the web GUI. I cannot use Device Discovery to its default settings? Problem How to restore the system to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
....168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is plugged in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Action • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to enter the web GUI. I cannot use Device Discovery to its default settings? Problem How to restore the system to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
