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    DSL-N12E 11n Wireless Router User Manual
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    service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL from http://support.asus.com/ any problems in
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    guide 5 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents 7 System requirements 7 Before you proceed 7 Hardware features 8 Mounting options 12 Chapter 2: Getting started Setting up the wireless router 13 Accessing the router's web GUI 13 Using the Quick Internet Setup Internet service
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    Table of contents Configuring the diagnostic settings 47 Checking your wireless router's status and basic settings 48 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 Appendices Notices 52 ASUS Contact Information 60 
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    instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router's Internet service settings, advanced settings, administration settings, diagnostic settings, and your router's working status. • Chapter 5: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems
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    Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE
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    contents Check the following items in 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements
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    Top panel LED Status Off On Slow Flash Fast Flash On Indication No power Power on No signal detected The device is synchronizing with the DSL device The device is connected to the DSL device.  DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
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    No connection or in bridge mode. Internet data is transmitted in the routing mode. The Internet connection is normal in the routing mode and no Internet data the wireless router is waiting for the client to successfully connect to it. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router DSL-N12E 
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    to connect 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 its factory default settings. 10 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your
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    using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router DSL-N12E 11
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    holes on a flat surface. 3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto it or if it is too loose. 12 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless
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    admin) or as an ordinary user (user name/password: user/user). Note: When you log in as the administrator, the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard is displayed. For details about the QIS Wizard, refer to the next section Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). Chapter 2: Getting started DSL-N12E 13
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    from your ISP. 1. Click Quick Internet Setup. . In Step 1: Web Account Setup page, key in the necessary information and click Next. . In Step 2: Time Zone Setup page, tick Enable to enable the NTP function, and key in the necessary information. Click Next. 14 DSL-N12E Chapter 2: Getting started
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    , fill in the necessary information, and click Next. 5. In Step 4: WLAN Interface Setup page, set up the parameter for your WLAN network. Notes: • Do not include quotation marks (" (]) and spaces as the start of your key nor use two spaces in between. Chapter 2: Getting started DSL-N12E 15
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    6. In Step 5: Configuration Saving page, click Finish to save the configuration settings. Click Back to modify the settings. Click Reset to cancel the settings. 16 DSL-N12E Chapter 2: Getting started
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    by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same 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 network Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients DSL-N12E 17
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    be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 18 DSL-N12E Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients
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    , select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients DSL-N12E 19
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    be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 20 DSL-N12E Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients
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    the start of your SSID. • Clicking the Refresh button of your browser will direct you to the QIS page. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 21
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    security settings: 1. Click Network > Wireless tab > Security. . In the Wireless Security Setup screen, select a SSID, its encryption method and fill in its authentication settings. . the start of your key nor use two spaces in between. 22 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    from accessing your wireless network. To control access to your wireless network: 1. Click Network > Wireless tab > Access Control. . In the Wireless Access Control Mode field, select the access control type. . In the MAC Address field, key in the client's MAC address and click Add to add it to
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    . 5. Click Apply Changes to apply the settings made. Note: To change the authentication configuration for each SSID, go to the Security tab for details. 24 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    select Enable or Disable to enable or disable certain wireless functions. . Click Apply Changes to apply the settings made. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 25
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    Setup (WPS) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. Notes: Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. To set up the WPS: 1. Press the WPS button on your router code. 26 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    of your local area network. To configure the LAN settings: 1. Click Network > LAN tab > LAN IP. In the LAN Interface Setup screen, key in the Interface Name, IP Address, and Subnet Mask. . Click Apply Changes to apply the settings made. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 27
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    . To configure the DHCP settings: 1. Click Network > LAN tab > DHCP. . In the DHCP Mode dropdown list, select None, DHCP Relay, or DHCP Server. . In the Interface field, select the . 6. Click Apply Changes to apply the settings made. 28 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    MAC address and IP address, tick the selected entry from the DHCP Static IP Table, and click Delete Selected. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 29
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    list, select LLC or VC-Mux. 6. In the Channel Mode dropdown list, select 1483 Bridged, 1483 MER, PPPoE, PPPoA, 1483 Routed, or IPoA. Manual. . In selecting the Connect on Demand type, key in the idle amount time in Idle Time (min) field to automatically disconnect the PPPoE connection. 30 DSL-N12E
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    tab > ADSL Setting. . Select the options that you want to apply. . Click Apply Changes to apply the settings made. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 31
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    the DNS settings: 1. Click Internet Service > DNS tab > DNS. . Select Obtain DNS Automatically or Set DNS Manually, key in the IP address that you want to assign to the DNS server. . Click Apply Changes to save the settings made. 32 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    to configure the DDNS settings from DDNS providers DynDNS or TZO. To configure the DDNS settings: 1. Click Internet Service > DNS tab > DDNS. . In the DDNS provider dropdown list, select the DDNS provider. . In the to the DNS table. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 33
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    data packets from or to your network. To configure the IP/port filter settings: 1. Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > IP/Port Filter. . Select the Rule Action as Permit or Deny. . Outgoing Action or Incoming Default Action fields. 34 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    or to network clients based on their MAC addresses. To configure the MAC filter settings: 1. Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > MAC Filter. . In the Direction field, select Outgoing or Incoming. . In Incoming Default Policy field. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 35
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    the NAT Exclude IP settings: 1. Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > NAT EXCLUDE IP. . In the IP Range field, key in the IP range that you want to exclude from your router's NAT pool. . Click Apply Changes to save the settings made. 36 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    through your network's firewall. To configure the ALG settings: 1. Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > ALG Setting. . Select the protocols or applications that you want to enable. . Click Apply Changes to save the settings made. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 37
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    : 1. Click Internet Service > UPnP tab. . In the UPnP field, tick Enable to enable UPnP connection. . In the WAN Interface dropdown list, choose a network protocol group to enable the UPnP connection. 4. Click Apply Changes to save the settings. 38 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via
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    through a proxy. To configure the IGMP settings: 1. Click Internet Service > IGMP Proxy tab. . Tick Enable in IGMP Proxy and amount of time in seconds between IGMP general query messages sent by the router. The default value is 125 seconds. 5. In the Query Response Interval field DSL-N12E 39
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    your ASUS WIreless Router's advanced settings such as Bridge Setting, Routing, Port Mapping, QoS, SNMP, and other miscellaneous settings. NOTE: Configure the Advanced settings only if you are an experienced user and has vast knowledge about networking. 40 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring
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    page allows you to restore the wireless router to its default or to its saved configuration settings, upgrade the firmware, view the system logs, create, edit Reboot to load the selected configuration and reboot the router's system. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 41
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    site at http://support.asus.com. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Administration > Upgrade tab > Upgrade Firmware. . In the Select File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware file on your computer. . Click Upload. Wait for a few minutes for the uploading process to complete. 42 DSL-N12E
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    save the configuration settings to a file in your preferred path and to restore the wireless router's settings using the saved configuration file. To backup the settings: 1. Click Administration > Upgrade the saved configuration file. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 43
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    to File to save a copy of logs information to your local drive. 5. Click Clear Log Table to clear the system logs from the table. 44 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    , tick the user account to be deleted. . Click Delete to delete the user account from the User Account Table. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 45
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    allows you to configure the system time manually or obtain the system time automatically from the time server. To configure the system time manually: 1. Click Administration > Time Zone tab 4. Click Apply Changes to save the settings made. 46 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    Configuring the diagnostic settings The Diagnostic page allows you to detect, isolate, and troubleshoot problems with your network. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 47
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    • WAN tab The WAN page displays the basic status of WAN and DNS server of the router. • Port Mapping tab The Port Mapping page displays the relationship and status of port mapping. IP addresses and their corresponding MAC addresses. 48 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if
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    continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. Insert a needle in the Reset hole at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. 50 DSL-N12E Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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    WAN cable is plugged 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
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    Notices For the following equipment: DSL-N12E Appendices Is herewith confirmed to comply with 328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 62311: 2008 EN 60950-1:2006/A11:2009/A1:2010 ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our
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    and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference : Ch1~11 for N. America, Ch1~14 Japan, Ch1~13 Europe (ETSI) Appendices DSL-N12E 53
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    every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source DSL-N12E
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    we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is may at your option offer warranty protection in exchange for a fee. Appendices DSL-N12E 55
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    1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute 56 Appendices DSL-N12E
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    not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who Appendices DSL-N12E 57
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    spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives
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    THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN router should be only used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC(41ºF) and 40ºC(104ºF). DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms. Appendices DSL-N12E
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    www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Fax Online support +491805010923* +491805010920* +492102959911 support.asus.com * EUR 0.14/minute from a German fixed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile phone. 60 Appendices DSL-N12E
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    Authorised distributors in Turkey: Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE MERKEZI No:15/C D: 5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. Appendices DSL-N12E 61
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User Manual
DSL-N12E
11n Wireless Router