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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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... 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 contents Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 34 Device Discovery 36 Firmware Restoration 37...
... 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 contents Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 34 Device Discovery 36 Firmware Restoration 37...
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... damage to the components when trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router 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 guide WARNING: Information...
... damage to the components when trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router 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 guide WARNING: Information...
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... transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, 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 Ethernet.../IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the following items in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package.
... transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, 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 Ethernet.../IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the following items in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package.
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• Install the 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...
• Install the 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...
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... cable to this port to its factory default settings. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish wireless connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network coverage and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP...
... cable to this port to its factory default settings. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to establish wireless connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network coverage and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP...
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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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... the screws or if it is showing. 4. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Latch the hooks of the... box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. Mark two upper holes in a flat ...
... the screws or if it is showing. 4. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Latch the hooks of the... box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. Mark two upper holes in a flat ...
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...devices and launched your network quickly. To do this, click Go in the web GUI. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 11 Set up the wireless router in setting up your web browser. Note: For details on your computer. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The ... mode via the web GUI. 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 wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI.
...devices and launched your network quickly. To do this, click Go in the web GUI. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 11 Set up the wireless router in setting up your web browser. Note: For details on your computer. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The ... mode via the web GUI. 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 wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI.
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... to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Setting up the hardware 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. The...
... to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Setting up the hardware 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. The...
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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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The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Choose the Repeater mode. 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...
The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Choose the Repeater mode. 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...
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... devices. Choose the AP mode. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 To set up the wireless router in the support CD to wireless uncertainty. Connect your computer to the wireless...
... devices. Choose the AP mode. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. RT-N12 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 To set up the wireless router in the support CD to wireless uncertainty. Connect your computer to the wireless...
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From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to access the web GUI. 4. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. 3. 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. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. 3. 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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... that correspond to the clients in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you may want to manually assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on some...
... that correspond to the clients in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you may want to manually assign an IP address to manually assign static IP addresses on some...
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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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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 default user name (admin) and password (admin). ... EZQoS Bandwidth Management. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to find the router's IP address. 2. The login page of the router's web GUI appears. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 27 To access the web GUI: 1. Launch a web browser...
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 default user name (admin) and password (admin). ... EZQoS Bandwidth Management. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to find the router's IP address. 2. The login page of the router's web GUI appears. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 27 To access the web GUI: 1. Launch a web browser...
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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 3.
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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 Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1.
Under System status, click Add. 2. 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. To create an SSID profile: 1.