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... 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...
... 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...
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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 setting up the clients...
... 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...
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... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete...
... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete...
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... contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N12 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable ... a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. ...
... contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N12 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable ... a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. ...
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... device at least 20cm from a person 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 (Wide Off...
... device at least 20cm from a person 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 (Wide Off...
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...L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. Item Operation mode selector Description Use this selector to choose an operation mode: Router (IP Sharing mode): In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to establish wireless connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing ...its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Rear panel Label WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC IN WPS Restore Operation mode selector...
...L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. Item Operation mode selector Description Use this selector to choose an operation mode: Router (IP Sharing mode): In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to establish wireless connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing ...its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Rear panel Label WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC IN WPS Restore Operation mode selector...
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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 Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit ... be converted for mounting to sit on the underside for the two mounting hooks. 2. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mounting options Out of the...
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 Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit ... be converted for mounting to sit on the underside for the two mounting hooks. 2. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mounting options Out of the...
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... RT-N12 11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in setting up your web browser. To do this, click Go in the web GUI. The QIS web page appears automatically after you in the wireless router's... quickly. 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 your web browser on configuring your computer. Note: For details on your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access ...
... RT-N12 11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in setting up your web browser. To do this, click Go in the web GUI. The QIS web page appears automatically after you in the wireless router's... quickly. 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 your web browser on configuring your computer. Note: For details on your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access ...
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... devices. Choose the Router mode. Connect your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Setting up the hardware Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. 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.
... devices. Choose the Router mode. Connect your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Setting up the hardware Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. 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.
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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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To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Choose the Repeater mode. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to connect your devices. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the...
To set up the hardware RT-N12 15 Choose the Repeater mode. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to connect your devices. Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the...
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..., firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 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...
..., firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 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...
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On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. 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
On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. 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
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But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 Follow the instructions below that correspond to your client, we recommend that you may want to ...the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to manually assign static IP addresses on your client or computer. Ensure that...
But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 Follow the instructions below that correspond to your client, we recommend that you may want to ...the following settings: • IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to manually assign static IP addresses on your client or computer. Ensure that...
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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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Under System status, click Add. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To create an SSID profile: 1. 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. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To create an SSID profile: 1. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios.
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Click Next. 34 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the utilities: 1. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
Click Next. 34 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the utilities: 1. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. • Click Configure to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. • Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range. • Click Exit to configure the device. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to exit the application. 36 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. • Click Configure to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. • Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range. • Click Exit to configure the device. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to exit the application. 36 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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... the Restore button at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode. 3. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Important: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility. Release the...
... the Restore button at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode. 3. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Important: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility. Release the...
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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 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. Using WPS Wizard Note: • Ensure that support WPS...
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 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. Using WPS Wizard Note: • Ensure that support WPS...