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... with this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code is defaced or missing. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO...
... with this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. The source code is defaced or missing. ASUSTeK is licensed under the General Public License ("GPL"), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. IN NO...
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... Setting up the wireless router 13 Accessing the router's web GUI 13 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 14 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Managing your network clients 17 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring the network settings 21 Configuring the wireless network settings 21 Configuring the local area network (LAN) settings 27 Configuring the wide area network (WAN) settings 30 Configuring the Internet service settings 32 Configuring the DNS settings 32 Configure the firewall settings 34 Configuring the UPnP settings 38 Configuring the IGMP Configuration...
... Setting up the wireless router 13 Accessing the router's web GUI 13 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 14 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Managing your network clients 17 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring the network settings 21 Configuring the wireless network settings 21 Configuring the local area network (LAN) settings 27 Configuring the wide area network (WAN) settings 30 Configuring the Internet service settings 32 Configuring the DNS settings 32 Configure the firewall settings 34 Configuring the UPnP settings 38 Configuring the IGMP Configuration...
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... provides instructions on setting up the clients in your router's working status. • Chapter 5: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you need to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router's Internet service settings, advanced settings...
... provides instructions on setting up the clients in your router's working status. • Chapter 5: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you need to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router's Internet service settings, advanced settings...
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... device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package 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. DSL-N12E Wireless Router x1 External splitter x1 Power adapter x1 RJ11 cable x2 Support CD x1 RJ45 cable x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your wireless router DSL-N12E...
... device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package 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. DSL-N12E Wireless Router x1 External splitter x1 Power adapter x1 RJ11 cable x2 Support CD x1 RJ45 cable x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your wireless router DSL-N12E...
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The Internet connection is waiting for the client to successfully connect to an Ethernet network. Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Inactive WLAN connection Active WLAN connection Transmitting data through the WLAN interface Inactive WPS connection WPS connection is successful WPS is active and the wireless router is normal in bridge mode. No power or no Internet data is transmitted in the routing mode. Status indicators LED Status Off Flashing On Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Indication No connection or...
The Internet connection is waiting for the client to successfully connect to an Ethernet network. Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Inactive WLAN connection Active WLAN connection Transmitting data through the WLAN interface Inactive WPS connection WPS connection is successful WPS is active and the wireless router is normal in bridge mode. No power or no Internet data is transmitted in the routing mode. Status indicators LED Status Off Flashing On Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Indication No connection or...
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... its factory default settings. 10 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your router to a power source. 5 Power switch Press this button to turn the power on/off. 6 Reset button Using a pointed blunt object, press this button for more than one second to reset the system to enable the WPS function. Note: If you press the button for one to five seconds, no function takes effect. 2 ADSL port Connect an RJ-11 telephone cable to this port or a splitter connected from this port. 3 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect...
... its factory default settings. 10 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your router to a power source. 5 Power switch Press this button to turn the power on/off. 6 Reset button Using a pointed blunt object, press this button for more than one second to reset the system to enable the WPS function. Note: If you press the button for one to five seconds, no function takes effect. 2 ADSL port Connect an RJ-11 telephone cable to this port or a splitter connected from this port. 3 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect...
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... next section Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). For details about the QIS Wizard, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Accessing the router's web GUI To access the router's web GUI: 1. You may choose to log in as an ordinary user (user name/password: user/user). Key in http://192.168.1.1. . Chapter 2: Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you log in as administrator (user name/password: admin) or as...
... next section Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). For details about the QIS Wizard, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Accessing the router's web GUI To access the router's web GUI: 1. You may choose to log in as an ordinary user (user name/password: user/user). Key in http://192.168.1.1. . Chapter 2: Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you log in as administrator (user name/password: admin) or as...
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..., LAN, and WAN connection types. 3 Configuring the network clients Managing your network clients To manage your network clients to your network. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your client in establishing a manually assigned IP addresses to your network Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients DSL-N12E...
..., LAN, and WAN connection types. 3 Configuring the network clients Managing your network clients To manage your network clients to your network. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your client in establishing a manually assigned IP addresses to your network Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients DSL-N12E...
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... the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 18 DSL-N12E Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. 2. Windows® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address...
... the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 18 DSL-N12E Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties. 2. Windows® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address...
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... Connection, then select Properties. 2. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients DSL-N12E 19 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Windows® XP 1. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection...
... Connection, then select Properties. 2. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients DSL-N12E 19 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Windows® XP 1. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection...
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... Setting page, key in your SSID or use spaces as the start of your SSID. • Clicking the Refresh button of these three network types: Wireless, LAN, and WAN. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring the network settings The Network page allows you to apply the settings made. Click Network > Wireless tab. . Tick Disable Wireless LAN Interface to configure the wireless settings. Configuring the basic wireless network settings To configure the wireless network settings: 1. Notes: • To display the active clients connected to your wireless network, click...
... Setting page, key in your SSID or use spaces as the start of your SSID. • Clicking the Refresh button of these three network types: Wireless, LAN, and WAN. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring the network settings The Network page allows you to apply the settings made. Click Network > Wireless tab. . Tick Disable Wireless LAN Interface to configure the wireless settings. Configuring the basic wireless network settings To configure the wireless network settings: 1. Notes: • To display the active clients connected to your wireless network, click...
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... Wireless Security Setup screen, select a SSID, its authentication settings. . Click Network > Wireless tab > Security. . To configure the security settings: 1. Note: For WPA pre-shared key and WEP key settings, neither use quotation marks (" or '), angle brackets (>), square brackets (]) and spaces as the start of your wireless network from unauthorized access. Click Apply Changes to protect your key nor use two spaces in its encryption method and fill in between. 22 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web...
... Wireless Security Setup screen, select a SSID, its authentication settings. . Click Network > Wireless tab > Security. . To configure the security settings: 1. Note: For WPA pre-shared key and WEP key settings, neither use quotation marks (" or '), angle brackets (>), square brackets (]) and spaces as the start of your wireless network from unauthorized access. Click Apply Changes to protect your key nor use two spaces in its encryption method and fill in between. 22 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web...
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Click Network > LAN tab > DHCP. . In the DHCP Mode dropdown list, select None, DHCP Relay, or DHCP Server. . In the Interface field, select the port you want to use . 5. Key in the range of IP addresses that you want to use . 4. Click Apply Changes to configure the DHCP settings. To configure the DHCP settings: 1. In the IP Pool Range field, key in the Default Gateway, Max Lease Time, Domain Name, and DNS Server address. 6. Configuring the DHCP settings The DHCP Mode page allows you to apply the settings made. 28 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
Click Network > LAN tab > DHCP. . In the DHCP Mode dropdown list, select None, DHCP Relay, or DHCP Server. . In the Interface field, select the port you want to use . 5. Key in the range of IP addresses that you want to use . 4. Click Apply Changes to configure the DHCP settings. To configure the DHCP settings: 1. In the IP Pool Range field, key in the Default Gateway, Max Lease Time, Domain Name, and DNS Server address. 6. Configuring the DHCP settings The DHCP Mode page allows you to apply the settings made. 28 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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... IP addresses. 8. Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > IP/Port Filter. . In the Subnet Mask fields, key in the Outgoing Action or Incoming Default Action fields. 34 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: If you want to restrict access to apply the settings made. Key in the IP address where the data packets will be coming from or to configure the security settings for your network. Click Apply Changes to...
... IP addresses. 8. Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > IP/Port Filter. . In the Subnet Mask fields, key in the Outgoing Action or Incoming Default Action fields. 34 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: If you want to restrict access to apply the settings made. Key in the IP address where the data packets will be coming from or to configure the security settings for your network. Click Apply Changes to...
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Configuring the UPnP settings The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Configuration page allows you to save the settings. 38 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Internet Service > UPnP tab. . Click Apply Changes to access the media of the UPnP devices found in your network. In the WAN Interface dropdown list, choose a network protocol group to enable UPnP connection. . In the UPnP field, tick Enable to enable the UPnP connection. 4. To configure the UPnP settings: 1.
Configuring the UPnP settings The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Configuration page allows you to save the settings. 38 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Internet Service > UPnP tab. . Click Apply Changes to access the media of the UPnP devices found in your network. In the WAN Interface dropdown list, choose a network protocol group to enable UPnP connection. . In the UPnP field, tick Enable to enable the UPnP connection. 4. To configure the UPnP settings: 1.
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... can save the current configuration or restore back to its default setting by selecting from dropdown list, you to restore the wireless router to its saved configuration settings, upgrade the firmware, view the system logs, create, edit, or delete user accounts, and configure the system settings. To configure the Commit/Reboot settings: 1. Click Reboot to a previously saved configuration settings. Click Administration > Commit/Reboot tab. . Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 41
... can save the current configuration or restore back to its default setting by selecting from dropdown list, you to restore the wireless router to its saved configuration settings, upgrade the firmware, view the system logs, create, edit, or delete user accounts, and configure the system settings. To configure the Commit/Reboot settings: 1. Click Reboot to a previously saved configuration settings. Click Administration > Commit/Reboot tab. . Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 41
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Upgrading the firmware The Upgrade Firmware page allows you to locate the new firmware file on your computer. . In the Select File field, click Browse to upgrade the wireless router's firmware version. Click Administration > Upgrade tab > Upgrade Firmware. . NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. Click Upload. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Wait for a few minutes for the uploading process to complete. 42 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
Upgrading the firmware The Upgrade Firmware page allows you to locate the new firmware file on your computer. . In the Select File field, click Browse to upgrade the wireless router's firmware version. Click Administration > Upgrade tab > Upgrade Firmware. . NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. Click Upload. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Wait for a few minutes for the uploading process to complete. 42 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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... seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to change the channel settings. Action Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions...
... seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to change the channel settings. Action Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions...
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... channels available in the Reset hole at the rear panel of the wireless router and re-configure the settings. Ensure that all properly connected . Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. Problem Cannot access the Internet • via both wired network and wireless network). Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter...
... channels available in the Reset hole at the rear panel of the wireless router and re-configure the settings. Ensure that all properly connected . Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. Problem Cannot access the Internet • via both wired network and wireless network). Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter...
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Action • Insert a needle into the Reset hole at the rear panel of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 4 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to its default settings? Problem How to restore the system to the section Backing up/Restoring the 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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting DSL-N12E 51
Action • Insert a needle into the Reset hole at the rear panel of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 4 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to its default settings? Problem How to restore the system to the section Backing up/Restoring the 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 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting DSL-N12E 51
