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... servers 17 B. Configure TCP/IP settings 19 C. Disable dial-up networking 21 3 Network configuration using the web GUI 22 Logging in to the web GUI 22 Setting up the Internet connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up your Guest Network 32 Using the Traffic Manager 34 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 Overview 5 Package contents 5 Hardware features 6 2 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your router 11 What you need 12 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT...
... servers 17 B. Configure TCP/IP settings 19 C. Disable dial-up networking 21 3 Network configuration using the web GUI 22 Logging in to the web GUI 22 Setting up the Internet connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up your Guest Network 32 Using the Traffic Manager 34 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 Overview 5 Package contents 5 Hardware features 6 2 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your router 11 What you need 12 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT...
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Table of contents Configuring Advanced settings 37 Setting up the DHCP Server 37 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 4 Using the utilities 41 Device Discovery 41 Firmware Restoration 42 5 Troubleshooting 44 Troubleshooting 44 ASUS DDNS Service 48 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 48 Appendices 50 Notices...50 Networks Global Hotline Information 64 ASUS Contact information 66
Table of contents Configuring Advanced settings 37 Setting up the DHCP Server 37 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 4 Using the utilities 41 Device Discovery 41 Firmware Restoration 42 5 Troubleshooting 44 Troubleshooting 44 ASUS DDNS Service 48 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 48 Appendices 50 Notices...50 Networks Global Hotline Information 64 ASUS Contact information 66
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... system to a power source. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish WAN connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button to establish LAN connection. Press this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to power on/off the wireless router.
... system to a power source. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish WAN connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button to establish LAN connection. Press this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to power on/off the wireless router.
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Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to power on/off the wireless router. Rear (RT-N12 HP) Label WPS LAN1-LAN4 WAN Reset Power Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. Press this button to establish WAN connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Press this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source.
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to power on/off the wireless router. Rear (RT-N12 HP) Label WPS LAN1-LAN4 WAN Reset Power Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. Press this button to establish WAN connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Press this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to a power source.
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2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the latest firmware updates. 11 Visit the ASUS website at the center of your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at http://support.asus.com to get the best wireless network performance from your network for maximum wireless coverage. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • Keep the device away...
2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the latest firmware updates. 11 Visit the ASUS website at the center of your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at http://support.asus.com to get the best wireless network performance from your network for maximum wireless coverage. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • Keep the device away...
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... a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem. What you need one or two computers that meet the following : • If you need To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web...
... a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem. What you need one or two computers that meet the following : • If you need To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web...
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Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a network using a wired connection: 1. To set up a wired connection. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. RT-N12 D1 13 Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2.
Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a network using a wired connection: 1. To set up a wired connection. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. RT-N12 D1 13 Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2.
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Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 14 RT-N12 HP IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4.
Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your modem to a power outlet. 14 RT-N12 HP IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's WAN port. 4.
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.... 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. NOTE: • For details on your computer. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. RT-N12 D1 15 Wireless connection To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up your wireless network: 1. Install an IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up wireless security.
.... 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. NOTE: • For details on your computer. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. RT-N12 D1 15 Wireless connection To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up your wireless network: 1. Install an IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up wireless security.
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Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 19 Configure TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. On the Local Area Connection Network Status window, click Properties. 4. On the Network Connections window, click on Local Area Connection. 3. B. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. Windows® 7 1.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 19 Configure TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. On the Local Area Connection Network Status window, click Properties. 4. On the Network Connections window, click on Local Area Connection. 3. B. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. Windows® 7 1.
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Launch your web browser and manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. 3 Network configuration using the web GUI Logging in to configure the router using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome. To log in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to the web GUI: 1.
Launch your web browser and manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. 3 Network configuration using the web GUI Logging in to configure the router using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome. To log in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to the web GUI: 1.
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The wireless router GUI provides access to its factory default settings. 23 3. Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting up the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to various configuration settings.
The wireless router GUI provides access to its factory default settings. 23 3. Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting up the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to various configuration settings.
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... reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to identify your connection settings. 26 If needed, select the necessary connection type and key in any necessary information required, such as your Internet Service Provider. IMPORTANT! The wireless router will attempt to manual setting and manually configure your connection type. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your ISP user name and password...
... reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to identify your connection settings. 26 If needed, select the necessary connection type and key in any necessary information required, such as your Internet Service Provider. IMPORTANT! The wireless router will attempt to manual setting and manually configure your connection type. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your ISP user name and password...
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On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network. 29 On the Network Map screen, the System Status area displays the SSID (Service Set Identifier), Authentication Method, and security key settings of your web browser. 2. To set up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router's security settings. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3.
On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network. 29 On the Network Map screen, the System Status area displays the SSID (Service Set Identifier), Authentication Method, and security key settings of your web browser. 2. To set up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router's security settings. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3.
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... Reset button when the Power LED at the back of a working ASUS Wireless Router. Click Browse to navigate to flash slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is not used to upgrade the firmware of the wireless router, plug the wireless router into a power source. The Firmware Restoration utility is in rescue mode. 3. Refer to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Use the following to Upgrading the firmware for more details. 43 Normal firmware upgrades...
... Reset button when the Power LED at the back of a working ASUS Wireless Router. Click Browse to navigate to flash slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is not used to upgrade the firmware of the wireless router, plug the wireless router into a power source. The Firmware Restoration utility is in rescue mode. 3. Refer to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Use the following to Upgrading the firmware for more details. 43 Normal firmware upgrades...
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... user manual. Instructions for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and temporary files in your web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options. 2. On the General tab, click Delete under Browsing history. 3. For more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. Out of Range: • Place the router closer to the wireless client. • Change the channel settings. 44 Troubleshooting I cannot access the router GUI for deleting cookies and temporary Internet files...
... user manual. Instructions for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and temporary files in your web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options. 2. On the General tab, click Delete under Browsing history. 3. For more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. Out of Range: • Place the router closer to the wireless client. • Change the channel settings. 44 Troubleshooting I cannot access the router GUI for deleting cookies and temporary Internet files...
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... the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. 46 If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - Network name or encryption keys are properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. • If the ADSL light continues to use a proxy server. The ADSL Modem "Link" light...
... the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. 46 If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - Network name or encryption keys are properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. • If the ADSL light continues to use a proxy server. The ADSL Modem "Link" light...
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The following are the factory default settings: User name: Password: Enable DHCP: IP address: Domain name: Subnet Mask DNS Server 1: DNS Server 2: SSID: admin admin Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) 192.168.1.1 (Blank) 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 (Blank) ASUS 47 How do you restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings of this user manual.
The following are the factory default settings: User name: Password: Enable DHCP: IP address: Domain name: Subnet Mask DNS Server 1: DNS Server 2: SSID: admin admin Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) 192.168.1.1 (Blank) 255.255.255.0 192.168.1.1 (Blank) ASUS 47 How do you restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings of this user manual.
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...may be lost or registered by others ? If the hostname is no activity in using your router, so you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime. If you want to check if the hostname has been registered or not. Will the registered information be registered by...domain name and retain the DDNS service.Visit your local service center for your router. within 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information. • If you encounter any problem or difficulty in the domain - ASUS DDNS Service RT-N12 Series routers support the ASUS DDNS service. Can I bought six months ...
...may be lost or registered by others ? If the hostname is no activity in using your router, so you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime. If you want to check if the hostname has been registered or not. Will the registered information be registered by...domain name and retain the DDNS service.Visit your local service center for your router. within 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information. • If you encounter any problem or difficulty in the domain - ASUS DDNS Service RT-N12 Series routers support the ASUS DDNS service. Can I bought six months ...
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... supports the ASUS DDNS service. 49 The ASUS DDNS service is available. 2. Internet connection is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Can I register two domain names so I see a different WAN IP address in MS-DOS and in the router configuration page. I have different interval times for one router.You can access my HTTP and FTP servers separately? This is it just a trial version? Check your domain name, contact the service...
... supports the ASUS DDNS service. 49 The ASUS DDNS service is available. 2. Internet connection is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Can I register two domain names so I see a different WAN IP address in MS-DOS and in the router configuration page. I have different interval times for one router.You can access my HTTP and FTP servers separately? This is it just a trial version? Check your domain name, contact the service...