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... 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...
... 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...
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...Knowing your retailer. 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 following items in a central area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your ASUS Wireless Router package... the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable 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 • An installed TCP/IP and ...
...Knowing your retailer. 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 following items in a central area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your ASUS Wireless Router package... the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable 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 • An installed TCP/IP and ...
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... services for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Press this button for LAN clients are enabled. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your wireless network ...
... services for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Press this button for LAN clients are enabled. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your wireless network ...
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...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 interface (web GUI) that allows you connected all your ...automatically after you to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI. You can set up the 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,...
...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 interface (web GUI) that allows you connected all your ...automatically after you to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI. You can set up the 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,...
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Choose the Router mode. Connect your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. RT-N12 2. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. 12 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To set up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Router AP...
Choose the Router mode. Connect your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. RT-N12 2. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. 12 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To set up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Router AP...
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... Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Choose the Repeater mode. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network... your devices. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled.
... Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Choose the Repeater mode. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network... your devices. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled.
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... To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. RT-N12 2. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you...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. Choose the AP mode. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due ...
... To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. RT-N12 2. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you...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. Choose the AP mode. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due ...
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...: In the Router mode, if you want to the operating system installed on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to your wired or wireless clients. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an...
...: In the Router mode, if you want to the operating system installed on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to your wired or wireless clients. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an...
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If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. 20 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Windows® 9x/ME 1. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK.
If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. 20 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Windows® 9x/ME 1. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK.
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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. 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.
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Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
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...Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 25 Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 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. Click OK when done. Windows® XP 1.
...Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 25 Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 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. Click OK when done. Windows® XP 1.
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... automatically if you want the IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 26 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients... Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want ...
... automatically if you want the IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 26 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients... Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want ...
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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 ... GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to find the router's IP address. 2. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 27 On the login page, key in the router's IP address. The login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI...
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 ... GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to find the router's IP address. 2. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 27 On the login page, key in the router's IP address. The login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI...
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... up your network. Client status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio 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... status and configure the connection settings of this user manual. Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 29 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to display information on /off.
... up your network. Client status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio 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... status and configure the connection settings of this user manual. Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 29 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to display information on /off.
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...-configure the settings. Check whether the wireless channel in your country/area. Retry using another Ethernet cable. Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • • • • • Internet is not accessible. • • When ...cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Check the encryption settings. Ensure that all your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45 Check whether the wireless adapter is unable to • establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Network name or ...
...-configure the settings. Check whether the wireless channel in your country/area. Retry using another Ethernet cable. Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • • • • • Internet is not accessible. • • When ...cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Check the encryption settings. Ensure that all your computer. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45 Check whether the wireless adapter is unable to • establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Network name or ...
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... cable is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater / AP mode, use 192.168.1.1 to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Action • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of this user manual. Problem How to... restore the system to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in ) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS...
... cable is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater / AP mode, use 192.168.1.1 to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Action • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of this user manual. Problem How to... restore the system to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in ) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS...
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The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page? After restarting the router, why is it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 48 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it that I see different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. The ASUS DDNS service is normal. 5. This is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Check your ASUS router if it just a trial version?
The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page? After restarting the router, why is it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 48 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it that I see different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. The ASUS DDNS service is normal. 5. This is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Check your ASUS router if it just a trial version?