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... Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 19 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 20 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 22 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 26 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 28 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality...
... Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 19 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 20 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 22 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 26 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 28 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality...
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... Settings 4.1 Wireless 36 4.1.1 General 36 4.1.2 WPS 39 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 41 4.1.4 RADIUS Setting 42 4.1.5 Professional 43 4.2 LAN 45 4.2.1 LAN IP 45 4.2.2 DHCP Server 46 4.2.3 Route 48 4.3 WAN 49 4.3.1 Internet Connection 49 4.3.2 Port Trigger 52 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 54 4.3.4 DMZ 57 4.3.5 DDNS 58 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 59 4.4 IPv6 60 4.5 Firewall 61 4.5.1 General 61 4.5.2 URL Filter 61 4.5.3 Keyword filter 62 4.5.4 Network Services Filter 63 4.6 Administration 64 4.6.1 Operation Mode 64 4.6.2 System 65 4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade 66 4.6.4 Restore...
... Settings 4.1 Wireless 36 4.1.1 General 36 4.1.2 WPS 39 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 41 4.1.4 RADIUS Setting 42 4.1.5 Professional 43 4.2 LAN 45 4.2.1 LAN IP 45 4.2.2 DHCP Server 46 4.2.3 Route 48 4.3 WAN 49 4.3.1 Internet Connection 49 4.3.2 Port Trigger 52 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 54 4.3.4 DMZ 57 4.3.5 DDNS 58 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 59 4.4 IPv6 60 4.5 Firewall 61 4.5.1 General 61 4.5.2 URL Filter 61 4.5.3 Keyword filter 62 4.5.4 Network Services Filter 63 4.6 Administration 64 4.6.1 Operation Mode 64 4.6.2 System 65 4.6.3 Firmware Upgrade 66 4.6.4 Restore...
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... its factory default settings. 7 Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. 6 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to a wide area network (WAN). 3 USB LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB device. 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. 1.3 Your wireless router Wireless-AC1200 Dual Band USB Router 10 1 24 5 3 6 7 9 11 12 8 1 LAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). 2 WAN (Internet) LED...
... its factory default settings. 7 Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. 6 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to a wide area network (WAN). 3 USB LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB device. 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. 1.3 Your wireless router Wireless-AC1200 Dual Band USB Router 10 1 24 5 3 6 7 9 11 12 8 1 LAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). 2 WAN (Internet) LED...
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Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your iPad. 10 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 11 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port and connect your router to a power source. 9 USB port Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into these ports to establish LAN connection. 7 Power button Press this button to power on or off the stystem. 8 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port to establish WAN ...
Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your iPad. 10 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 11 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port and connect your router to a power source. 9 USB port Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into these ports to establish LAN connection. 7 Power button Press this button to power on or off the stystem. 8 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port to establish WAN ...
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1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your existing modem setup. RT-AC1200 1 LAN 2 WAN 3 Modem 4 11 If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either...
1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your existing modem setup. RT-AC1200 1 LAN 2 WAN 3 Modem 4 11 If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either...
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To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 4. IMPORTANT! Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC1200 1 3 WAN 2 Modem 12 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 2.
To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 4. IMPORTANT! Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC1200 1 3 WAN 2 Modem 12 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 2.
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... your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your computer. Insert your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in...
... your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your computer. Insert your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in...
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Click Apply when done. 17 Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3.
Click Apply when done. 17 Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3.
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3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your network's security settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB device. 20
3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your network's security settings, manage your network clients, and monitor your USB device. 20
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Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. NOTE: To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 23 Refer to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router.
Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. NOTE: To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 23 Refer to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router.
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... USB disk in the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your device to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the Servers Center. IMPORTANT! Refer to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory or Samba share service. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your wireless router. You can also configure other settings for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you need to the RT-AC1200's network. 33 3.5 Using...
... USB disk in the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your device to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the Servers Center. IMPORTANT! Refer to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory or Samba share service. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your wireless router. You can also configure other settings for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you need to the RT-AC1200's network. 33 3.5 Using...
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... Client PIN code, go to put your wireless device or its user manual for any WPS devices, it will scan for the location of the wireless router. b. The wireless router will switch to step 5. 4. b.Key in the Client PIN code on the text box. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the WPS button. NOTE: WPS supports authentication using the Client's PIN code, follow these steps: a. c. To set up WPS using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times...
... Client PIN code, go to put your wireless device or its user manual for any WPS devices, it will scan for the location of the wireless router. b. The wireless router will switch to step 5. 4. b.Key in the Client PIN code on the text box. Click Start or press the WPS button found at the rear of the WPS button. NOTE: WPS supports authentication using the Client's PIN code, follow these steps: a. c. To set up WPS using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times...
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... Disable to switch off simultaneous single transmission. • Preamble Type: Preamble Type defines the length of time that a data packet is 100 milliseconds. • Enable IGMP Snooping: When enabled, IGMP Snooping monitors IGMP communication among devices and optimizes multicast traffic. • Multicast rate (Mbps): Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch off WMM APSD. • Enable WMM DLS: Select Enable to set WMM Direct Link Setup...
... Disable to switch off simultaneous single transmission. • Preamble Type: Preamble Type defines the length of time that a data packet is 100 milliseconds. • Enable IGMP Snooping: When enabled, IGMP Snooping monitors IGMP communication among devices and optimizes multicast traffic. • Multicast rate (Mbps): Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch off WMM APSD. • Enable WMM DLS: Select Enable to set WMM Direct Link Setup...
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... to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. • Enable WAN: Select Yes to get the DNS IP address from your computer, enter the host name here. 50 A DNS is a host on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to allow the router Internet access. Once connected to network clients with your router. It is used to provide Internet access to the network, devices can be specified by some ISPs. UPnP connects...
... to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. • Enable WAN: Select Yes to get the DNS IP address from your computer, enter the host name here. 50 A DNS is a host on the local network. • Connect to DNS Server: Allows this router to allow the router Internet access. Once connected to network clients with your router. It is used to provide Internet access to the network, devices can be specified by some ISPs. UPnP connects...
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... inbound data. When Port Trigger is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using an incoming port. • If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is unable to receive inbound data from the Internet. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. This incoming port closes once a specific time period has elapsed because...
... inbound data. When Port Trigger is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using an incoming port. • If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is unable to receive inbound data from the Internet. • Protocol: Select the protocol, TCP, or UDP. This incoming port closes once a specific time period has elapsed because...
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... need a client outside your server or application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port. 56 Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to access the files or applications. If you should not be redirected to receive forwarded packets. They are not open all the time. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to the specified port range...
... need a client outside your server or application is making an outgoing connection through the trigger port. 56 Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to access the files or applications. If you should not be redirected to receive forwarded packets. They are not open all the time. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to the specified port range...
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... to save /upload wireless router settings: 1. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. From the navigation panel, go to its default settings. 67 IMPORTANT! Do not restore the router to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. 4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save the file and click Save. • To restore from a saved system settings file, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload...
... to save /upload wireless router settings: 1. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. From the navigation panel, go to its default settings. 67 IMPORTANT! Do not restore the router to Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. 4.6.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting To restore/save the file and click Save. • To restore from a saved system settings file, click Browse to locate your file, then click Upload...
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... more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for issues you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC1200/#download to download the latest firmware. 3. If the latest firmware is available. 2. Upgrade Firmware...
... more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for issues you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ RTAC1200/#download to download the latest firmware. 3. If the latest firmware is available. 2. Upgrade Firmware...
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... with web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 75 Ensure that the Caps Lock key is "admin/admin". The default factory login name and password is disabled when you enter the login information. • Delete the cookies and files in your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status...
... with web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 75 Ensure that the Caps Lock key is "admin/admin". The default factory login name and password is disabled when you enter the login information. • Delete the cookies and files in your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status...
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Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Windows® 7/8 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to use the Firmware Restoration utility. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your router to the default settings. A. The steps and options may be different for Windows® 7 only. The default login account and password are...
Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Windows® 7/8 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to use the Firmware Restoration utility. You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your router to the default settings. A. The steps and options may be different for Windows® 7 only. The default login account and password are...