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... panel 7 Rear panel 8 Bottom panel 9 Mounting options 10 Chapter 2: Getting 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 ...
... panel 7 Rear panel 8 Bottom panel 9 Mounting options 10 Chapter 2: Getting 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 ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... LAN connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are enabled. Repeater: In this mode, the wireless router extends your wireless router Item... the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signal. Access Point (AP): In this button for LAN clients are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Press this mode, the wireless router receives ...
... LAN connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are enabled. Repeater: In this mode, the wireless router extends your wireless router Item... the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signal. Access Point (AP): In this button for LAN clients are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Press this mode, the wireless router receives ...
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to your router on the next page of this user manual. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to mount your router.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to your router on the next page of this user manual. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to mount your router.
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.... 3. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or...
.... 3. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or...
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... and guides you in the support CD to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Note: For details on your computer. Note: To set up the wireless router in the Router (IP Sharing) and Repeater modes via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS), and the AP mode via ... do this, click Go in the web GUI. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 11 The QIS web page appears automatically after you connected all your devices and launched your web browser. 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) ...
... and guides you in the support CD to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Note: For details on your computer. Note: To set up the wireless router in the Router (IP Sharing) and Repeater modes via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS), and the AP mode via ... do this, click Go in the web GUI. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 11 The QIS web page appears automatically after you connected all your devices and launched your web browser. 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) ...
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... 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. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to the ...
... 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. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to the ...
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... varies with different Internet connection types. • Obtain the required information such as the username and password from your Internet connection type. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 13 Launch your web browser and the QIS starts to detect your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Note: If the QIS web page does not...
... varies with different Internet connection types. • Obtain the required information such as the username and password from your Internet connection type. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 13 Launch your web browser and the QIS starts to detect your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Note: If the QIS web page does not...
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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. 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
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Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network... cable (wired connection) to wireless uncertainty. Choose the Repeater mode. Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 2. To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to ...
Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network... cable (wired connection) to wireless uncertainty. Choose the Repeater mode. Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 2. To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to ...
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Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you want to extend, then click Connect. 3. Select the AP whose wireless signal you launched your web browser, disable the proxy settings on your web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Launch your web browser. 16 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients
Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you want to extend, then click Connect. 3. Select the AP whose wireless signal you launched your web browser, disable the proxy settings on your web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Launch your web browser. 16 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients
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...avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides ...support CD to connect your devices. To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Setting up the wireless router in AP mode Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP...
...avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides ...support CD to connect your devices. To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Setting up the wireless router in AP mode Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP...
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...integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your client, we recommend that the IP address .... Note: In the Router mode, if you want to manually assign static IP addresses on your network. Ensure that you use the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. Ensure that correspond to the operating system ...
...integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your client, we recommend that the IP address .... Note: In the Router mode, if you want to manually assign static IP addresses on your network. Ensure that you use the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. Ensure that correspond to the operating system ...
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Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 22 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Windows® NT4.0 1. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3.
Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 22 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Windows® NT4.0 1. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3.
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Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 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. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 2.
Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 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. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 2.
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... be assigned automatically. 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 OK when done. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5....3. Windows® XP 1. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 25 Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection.
... be assigned automatically. 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 OK when done. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5....3. Windows® XP 1. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 25 Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection.
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...and Alternate DNS server. 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 3. Click OK when done. 26 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Go to be assigned automatically. Windows® Vista 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the ...IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status > Properties > Continue. 2. Select Obtain...
...and Alternate DNS server. 5. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 3. Click OK when done. 26 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Go to be assigned automatically. Windows® Vista 1. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the ...IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status > Properties > Continue. 2. Select Obtain...
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...information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status Click this icon to display information on the SSID,...of the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 29 Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. Note: For more details on /off. Client status Click this user manual. It enables...
...information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status Click this icon to display information on the SSID,...of the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 29 Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. Note: For more details on /off. Client status Click this user manual. It enables...
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Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To create an SSID profile: 1. Under System status, click Add. 2. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios.
Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To create an SSID profile: 1. Under System status, click Add. 2. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios.
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... at the left side of your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 31 Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the FTP server. Click Save to save the configuration settings. Click each of downloading/ uploading data to/from the navigation menu at first priority....handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. FTP The router handles at first priority the traffic of these four applications to set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at first priority. 3. Managing bandwidth with EzQoS EzQoS ...
... at the left side of your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 31 Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the FTP server. Click Save to save the configuration settings. Click each of downloading/ uploading data to/from the navigation menu at first priority....handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. FTP The router handles at first priority the traffic of these four applications to set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at first priority. 3. Managing bandwidth with EzQoS EzQoS ...