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... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E4809 First Edition V1 July 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their ...
... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E4809 First Edition V1 July 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their ...
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...central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects..., and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your wireless router 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...
...central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects..., and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your wireless router 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...
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Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router.
Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router.
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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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...But in some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on your wired or wireless... your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wireless router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the operating system...within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 Follow the instructions below ...
...But in some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on your wired or wireless... your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wireless router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the operating system...within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 Follow the instructions below ...
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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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... display information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 29 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in...screen. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to quickly set up your network. System status Click this user manual. Note: For more details on the WPS Wizard, refer to the section WPS Wizard in your Local Area Network (LAN) using the Quick ...
... display information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 29 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in...screen. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to quickly set up your network. System status Click this user manual. Note: For more details on the WPS Wizard, refer to the section WPS Wizard in your Local Area Network (LAN) using the Quick ...
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...: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. 32 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Under the Administration menu, click...
...: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. 32 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Under the Administration menu, click...
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Click Next. 40 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 4. Assign a name to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network, then click Next. 5.
Click Next. 40 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 4. Assign a name to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network, then click Next. 5.
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...cable is plugged 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 Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater / AP mode, use 192... more than five seconds. • Refer to enter the web GUI. Problem How to restore the system to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I cannot use Device Discovery to its default settings? Action • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of this user...
...cable is plugged 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 Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater / AP mode, use 192... more than five seconds. • Refer to enter the web GUI. Problem How to restore the system to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I cannot use Device Discovery to its default settings? Action • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of this user...
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...framework, we published the chemical substances in a manner inconsistent with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. 56 RT-N12 Appendices 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER... Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used only as specified within this device in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. The user is subject to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture.
...framework, we published the chemical substances in a manner inconsistent with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. 56 RT-N12 Appendices 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER... Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used only as specified within this device in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. The user is subject to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture.