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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...• Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this...when trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the ...
...• Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this...when trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the ...
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... and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that your system/network meets the following requirements...installed TCP/IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the items is damaged or missing, contact 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...
... and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that your system/network meets the following requirements...installed TCP/IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the items is damaged or missing, contact 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...
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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 (... cable) 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
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 (... cable) 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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... Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Access Point (AP): In this port to connect your router to a power source. Press this button for LAN clients are enabled. Rear panel Label WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC IN...
... Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Access Point (AP): In this port to connect your router to a power source. Press this button for LAN clients are enabled. Rear panel Label WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC IN...
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 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. Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to your router on the next page of this user manual.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 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. Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to your router on the next page of this user manual.
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Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. ...Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Mounting options Out of the...
Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. ...Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Mounting options Out of the...
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...guides you in the QIS field under Internet status. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 11 To do this, click Go in setting up your network quickly. Note: To set up the wireless router in the support CD to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Note: For... 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 to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the ...
...guides you in the QIS field under Internet status. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 11 To do this, click Go in setting up your network quickly. Note: To set up the wireless router in the support CD to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Note: For... 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 to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the ...
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...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 In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP,..., and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. RT-N12 2. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Choose the Router mode. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. Connect your computer to ...
...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 In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP,..., and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. RT-N12 2. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Choose the Router mode. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. Connect your computer to ...
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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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... are disabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless 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 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...
... are disabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless 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 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...
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..., use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. RT-N12 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 To set up the wireless router in the support CD to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signal. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you use Device Discovery included in AP...
..., use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your devices. RT-N12 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 To set up the wireless router in the support CD to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signal. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you use Device Discovery included in AP...
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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 From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. 3. 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 From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. 3. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5.
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.... Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are 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 By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the operating...
.... Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are 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 By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the operating...
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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. 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
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On the login page, key in the router's IP address. 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 ... Management. 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 27 The login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The...
On the login page, key in the router's IP address. 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 ... Management. 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 27 The login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The...
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3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 28 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 28 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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To create an SSID profile: 1. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. Under System status, click Add. 2.
To create an SSID profile: 1. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. Under System status, click Add. 2.