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... connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only 31 Creating your wireless router 12 Wired connection 13 Wireless connection 15 Before you need 12 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your... router 11 What you proceed 17 A. Configure TCP/IP settings 19 C. Table of contents 1 Overview 5 Package contents 5 Hardware features 6 2 Setting up...
... connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only 31 Creating your wireless router 12 Wired connection 13 Wireless connection 15 Before you need 12 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your... router 11 What you proceed 17 A. Configure TCP/IP settings 19 C. Table of contents 1 Overview 5 Package contents 5 Hardware features 6 2 Setting up...
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1 Overview Package contents RT-N12 Series wireless router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTE: • The RT-N12 Series wireless router includes the RT-N12 D1 and RT-N12 HP models. This manual discusses features for technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for both models. • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
1 Overview Package contents RT-N12 Series wireless router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTE: • The RT-N12 Series wireless router includes the RT-N12 D1 and RT-N12 HP models. This manual discusses features for technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for both models. • If any of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
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Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to a power source. Press this button to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to power on/off the wireless router. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish LAN connection.
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to a power source. Press this button to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to power on/off the wireless router. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to its factory default settings. Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish LAN connection.
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Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to a power source. Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Insert the AC adapter into this port to establish WAN connection. 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 LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to power on/off the wireless router.
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to a power source. Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Insert the AC adapter into this port to establish WAN connection. 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 LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to power on/off the wireless router.
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NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless performance. 10 Bottom panel 1 2 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router.
NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless performance. 10 Bottom panel 1 2 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router.
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... at the center of your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at http://support.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the best wireless network performance from your network for maximum wireless coverage. ... loss. • For the best front-to-rear wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. ...
... at the center of your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at http://support.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the best wireless network performance from your network for maximum wireless coverage. ... loss. • For the best front-to-rear wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. ...
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What you need To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-...; The Ethernet RJ-45 cables used to avoid possible wireless setup issues. • Before setting up your network, you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. Setting up your wireless...
What you need To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-...; The Ethernet RJ-45 cables used to avoid possible wireless setup issues. • Before setting up your network, you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. Setting up your wireless...
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Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a network using a wired connection: 1. 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. RT-N12 D1 13 To set up a wired connection.
Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a network using a wired connection: 1. 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. RT-N12 D1 13 To set up a wired connection.
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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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Insert your wireless router'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 modem's AC ....11b/g/n WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up wireless security. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. RT-N12 D1 15 NOTE: • For details on your wireless network: 1. Wireless connection To set up the security settings for your network, refer to...
Insert your wireless router'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 modem's AC ....11b/g/n WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up wireless security. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. RT-N12 D1 15 NOTE: • For details on your wireless network: 1. Wireless connection To set up the security settings for your network, refer to...
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Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, apply the steps described in this section to each computer on the network to avoid problems connecting to the wireless network. Click Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Disable any configured proxy servers. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 17 Windows® 7 1. A.
Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, apply the steps described in this section to each computer on the network to avoid problems connecting to the wireless network. Click Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Disable any configured proxy servers. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 17 Windows® 7 1. A.
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Launch your web browser and manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 To log in to configure the router using the web GUI Logging in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. 3 Network configuration using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome.
Launch your web browser and manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 To log in to configure the router using the web GUI Logging in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. 3 Network configuration using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome.
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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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... Internet Setup (QIS) feature guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. On the login page, key in http://192.168.1.1 2. On your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Click Next. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your...
... Internet Setup (QIS) feature guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. On the login page, key in http://192.168.1.1 2. On your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Click Next. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your...
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Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point (AP) mode. Click Next. NOTE: To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use Wireless router mode. 25 Click Next. 4. 3. Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router.
Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point (AP) mode. Click Next. NOTE: To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use Wireless router mode. 25 Click Next. 4. 3. Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router.
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... ISP user name and password. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router 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 identify your...
... ISP user name and password. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router 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 identify your...
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Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router's security settings. 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. 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. To set up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router's security settings. 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. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1.
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Click Wireless on the navigation panel. 2. The RT-N12 HP router can support a maximum transmission power of the wireless router. 31 NOTE: Increasing the Tx Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network and the life of 200 mW. On the Tx Power adjustment item, enter a value between 0 and 200 mW. Click the Professional tab. 3. Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only) Tx Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. To adjust TX Power adjustment: 1.
Click Wireless on the navigation panel. 2. The RT-N12 HP router can support a maximum transmission power of the wireless router. 31 NOTE: Increasing the Tx Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network and the life of 200 mW. On the Tx Power adjustment item, enter a value between 0 and 200 mW. Click the Professional tab. 3. Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only) Tx Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. To adjust TX Power adjustment: 1.
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In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes. 4. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 37 You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. Click the DHCP Server tab. 3. To configure the DHCP server: 1. Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. Click LAN on the navigation panel. 2.
In the Enable the DHCP Server field, tick Yes. 4. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 37 You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. Click the DHCP Server tab. 3. To configure the DHCP server: 1. Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. Click LAN on the navigation panel. 2.
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If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly.To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 39 Click Administration from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file. 4. Click Upload. Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the navigation panel. 2.
If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly.To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 39 Click Administration from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file. 4. Click Upload. Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the navigation panel. 2.
