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... of the following items in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS...
... of the following items in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N12 Chapter 1: 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS...
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...screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 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 ... showing. 4. 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. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. The unit may also be converted for the two...
...screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 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 ... showing. 4. 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. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. The unit may also be converted for the two...
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... after you connected all your devices and launched your computer. To do this, click Go in the web GUI. Set up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you in setting up the wireless router in the support CD to Chapter 4: Configuring... automatically and guides 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
... after you connected all your devices and launched your computer. To do this, click Go in the web GUI. Set up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you in setting up the wireless router in the support CD to Chapter 4: Configuring... automatically and guides 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
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... assign static IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server...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 ... the operating system installed on your wireless router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses...Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an...
... assign static IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server...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 ... the operating system installed on your wireless router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses...Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an...
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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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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 The uploading process takes about three minutes. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new ... upgrade the firmware: 1. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com.
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 The uploading process takes about three minutes. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new ... upgrade the firmware: 1. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com.
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To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Next. 34 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the utilities: 1. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Next. 34 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the utilities: 1. 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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...interface. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. Refer to four minutes. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Release the Restore button when the Power LED at the rear panel ... 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 37 From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4.
...interface. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. Refer to four minutes. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Release the Restore button when the Power LED at the rear panel ... 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 37 From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4.
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...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 a wireless LAN adapter with WPS ...and 2000 Wireless Adapter Support Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v3.0.6.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v2.0.0.0 or later Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with one wireless client at a time....
...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 a wireless LAN adapter with WPS ...and 2000 Wireless Adapter Support Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v3.0.6.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v2.0.0.0 or later Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with one wireless client at a time....
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...client. • Try to change the channel settings. Out of the web browser. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. and Delete Files... 3....1. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. 44 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. ...
...client. • Try to change the channel settings. Out of the web browser. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. and Delete Files... 3....1. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. 44 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. ...
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... 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 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... (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 4 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer 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.
... 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 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... (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 4 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer 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.
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... 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information. • If you can still register the ASUS DDNS service for one router. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 47 such as reconfiguring the router or accessing the registered domain name - Will the registered information be ...registered by others . 2. ASUS DDNS Service RT-N12 supports the ASUS DDNS service. The internet is no activity in accessing your device, contact the service center. No, you updated...
... 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information. • If you can still register the ASUS DDNS service for one router. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 47 such as reconfiguring the router or accessing the registered domain name - Will the registered information be ...registered by others . 2. ASUS DDNS Service RT-N12 supports the ASUS DDNS service. The internet is no activity in accessing your device, contact the service center. No, you updated...
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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? Check your ASUS router if it that I see different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page. Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is normal. After restarting the router, why is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. This is it just a trial version? 5. The ASUS DDNS service is it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 48 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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? Check your ASUS router if it that I see different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page. Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is normal. After restarting the router, why is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. This is it just a trial version? 5. The ASUS DDNS service is it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 48 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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... may not cause interference, and (2) this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. 56 RT-N12 Appendices END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS NCC warning REACH Complying with this device should be used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
... may not cause interference, and (2) this manual to excessive RF exposure conditions. 56 RT-N12 Appendices END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS NCC warning REACH Complying with this device should be used in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. DO NOT use near liquids, rain, or moisture...
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Appendices RT-N12 57 ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +15029550883 Fax +15029338713 Website usa.asus.com...
Appendices RT-N12 57 ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +15029550883 Fax +15029338713 Website usa.asus.com...