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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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...: Information to prevent injury to yourself 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. Conventions used in completing a task.
...: Information to prevent injury to yourself 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. Conventions used in completing a task.
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... 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... one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/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.
... 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... one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/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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... 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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.... The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish wireless connection. Item Operation mode selector Description Use this button to a power source. Press this selector to choose an operation mode: Router (IP Sharing mode): In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall...
.... The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish wireless connection. Item Operation mode selector Description Use this button to a power source. Press this selector to choose an operation mode: Router (IP Sharing mode): In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to its factory default settings. The NAT, firewall...
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... 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 Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Note: Re-adjust the screws if... you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Look on a raised flat surface like a file ...
... 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 Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Note: Re-adjust the screws if... you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Look on a raised flat surface like a file ...
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...wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in any of these three operation modes: Router (IP Sharing), Repeater, and Access Point (AP). Note: For details on your wireless router... up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web...wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router...'s web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in the web GUI. Note: To set up the wireless router...
...wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in any of these three operation modes: Router (IP Sharing), Repeater, and Access Point (AP). Note: For details on your wireless router... up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web...wireless router using the web GUI, refer to access the web GUI. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router...'s web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in the web GUI. Note: To set up the wireless router...
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..., and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Connect your computer to wireless uncertainty. 12 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and...
..., and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Connect your computer to wireless uncertainty. 12 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and...
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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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.... Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. RT-N12 2. Choose the Repeater mode. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Setting up the hardware RT-N12 15 To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage and provides you use...
.... Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. RT-N12 2. Choose the Repeater mode. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that you with higher quality wireless radio signal. Setting up the hardware RT-N12 15 To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage and provides you use...
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... setup problems due to access the web GUI. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you use Device Discovery included in...
... setup problems due to access the web GUI. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 17 Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signal. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you use Device Discovery included in...
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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. 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 3.
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. 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 3.
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... IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network. Ensure that you may want to the clients in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 Ensure that correspond to your client..., we recommend that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Follow the instructions below that the...
... IP addresses on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network. Ensure that you may want to the clients in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 19 Ensure that correspond to your client..., we recommend that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Follow the instructions below that the...
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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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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. Under System status, click Add. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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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. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
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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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... that failed during its firmware upgrading process. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. Release the Restore button when the Power LED at the rear panel and ... the web interface. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 37 Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. The process takes about three to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details....
... that failed during its firmware upgrading process. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. Release the Restore button when the Power LED at the rear panel and ... the web interface. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 37 Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. The process takes about three to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details....