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... 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 clients 19 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 27 Using the Network Map 29 Creating multiple...
... 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 clients 19 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 27 Using the Network Map 29 Creating multiple...
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...In this mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Press this port to connect... services for more than five seconds to restore the system to establish WAN connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish wireless connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button to a power source...
...In this mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Press this port to connect... services for more than five seconds to restore the system to establish WAN connection. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish wireless connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button to a power source...
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...mode. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the wireless router in the support CD to access the web GUI. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the ...wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you use Device Discovery included in AP mode: 1. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address...
...mode. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the wireless router in the support CD to access the web GUI. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 RT-N12 2. Connect your computer to the ...wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you use Device Discovery included in AP mode: 1. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address...
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... wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the operating system installed on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19
... wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the operating system installed on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19
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Windows® 9x/ME 1. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. 20 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients
Windows® 9x/ME 1. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. 20 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients
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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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2. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
2. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
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... Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 25 Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask...
... Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 25 Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask...
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.... 5. Click OK when done. 26 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Go to be assigned automatically. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network...
.... 5. Click OK when done. 26 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Go to be assigned automatically. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network...
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... login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI: 1. 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... Map and 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 27
... login page of the router's web GUI appears. To access the web GUI: 1. 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... Map and 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. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 27
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...this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. System status Click this icon to display information on /off. Enable the ...Wizard. Client status Click this user manual. It enables you to block/unblock a client. 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...
...this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. System status Click this icon to display information on /off. Enable the ...Wizard. Client status Click this user manual. It enables you to block/unblock a client. 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...
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... continues to the correct wireless router. Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45 Check the status indicators on the wireless router is not configured to the wireless client. If the LED is connected to...from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Retry using another Ethernet cable. Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • • • • • Internet is not accessible. • • When ADSL Modem "Link...
... continues to the correct wireless router. Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45 Check the status indicators on the wireless router is not configured to the wireless client. If the LED is connected to...from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Retry using another Ethernet cable. Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • • • • • Internet is not accessible. • • When ADSL Modem "Link...
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....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 192.168.1.1 to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I cannot use Device Discovery to enter the web GUI...
....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 192.168.1.1 to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting I cannot use Device Discovery to enter the web GUI...