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User Guide RT-AC1200HP Dual Band Wireless AC1200 High Power Router - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 2
"). Product warranty or 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 "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 3
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 of Service) Bandwidth..........28 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 31 3.4 Setting up Parental Control 32 3.5 Using the USB Application 33 3.5.1 Using AiDisk 33 3.5.2 Using - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 4
Route 62 4.2.4 IPTV 63 4.3 WAN 64 4.3.1 Internet Connection 64 4.3.2 Port Trigger 67 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 69 4.3.4 DMZ 72 4.3.5 DDNS 73 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 74 4.4 IPv6 75 4.5 VPN Server 76 4.6 Firewall 77 4.6.1 General 77 4.6.2 URL Filter 77 4.6.3 Keyword filter 78 4 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 5
Discovery 85 5.2 Firmware Restoration 86 5.3 Setting up your printer server 87 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 87 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 91 5.4 Download Master 96 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 97 5.4.2 NZB settings 98 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 99 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 6
contents RT-AC1200HP Wireless Router Power adapter Warranty card Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide NOTES: • If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 7
1.3 Your wireless router USB LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to USB devices. LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 8
USB 2.0 port Insert a USB 2.0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive into the port. WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port to establish - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 9
1.4 Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device away from metal - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 10
) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google you want to connect to your network may or may not support 5GHz band. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 11
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 from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 12
2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 13
an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your computer. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 14
, manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of your ASUS Wireless Router. Top command buttons QIS RT-AC1200HP Information - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 15
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 16
2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type. for Automatic IP ( - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 17
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 connection settings. 3. Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 18
4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done, click Finish. 18 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 19
icon displays the connected status. NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 19 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 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 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 21
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. On the Network Map screen and under System - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 22
4. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 23
3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS RT-AC1200HP provides one USB 2.0 port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 23 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 24
the section 3.5.Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. To monitor your USB device: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to 3TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 25
Safely removing the USB disk IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 26
provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: RT-AC1200HP supports up to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 27
4. To configure additional options, click Modify. 5. Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network screen. 6. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 7. Select an Authentication Method. 8. Select an Encryption method. 9. Specify the Access time or choose Limitless - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 28
from your ISP. 3. Click Save. NOTE: The User Specify Rule List is for advanced settings. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, select User-defined QoS rules or User-defined Priority from the drop-down list on the upper-right corner. 28 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 29
and incoming network traffic) for one section. In this column, you can set the network traffic limit (in KB) for a specific service to generate specific priorities for the service assigned to a specific port. For example, if two network clients, PC 1 and PC 2, are both accessing the Internet (set at - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 30
5. On the User-defined Priority page, you can prioritize the network applications or devices into five levels from the userdefined QoS rules' dropdown list. Based on priority level, you can use the following methods to send data packets: • Change the order of upstream network packets that are sent - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 31
3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic even on a daily basis. NOTE: Packets from the Internet are evenly transmitted to the wired and wireless - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 32
3.4 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client's network usage. To use the parental control function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental control. 2. Click ON to enable Parental Control. 3. - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 33
wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you to share files stored on a connected USB device through the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 34
that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. You can also select Skip - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 35
a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings for supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the RT-AC1200HP - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 36
. • Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Servers - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 37
2. Follow the steps below to add, delete, or modify an account. To create a new account: a) Click to add new account. b) In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm. Click Add to add the account to the list. To delete an - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 38
access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share files from USB disk to other devices via your local area network or via the Internet. IMPORTANT - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 39
To use FTP Share service: NOTE: Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through AiDisk. For more details, refer to the section 3.5.1 Using AiDisk. 1. From the navigation panel, - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 40
shown on the network. For example, for a device with the name ABC, enter //ABC on the Internet Explorer address bar to access the Network Place service. 40 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 41
• Work Group Assigns the name of the local RT-AC1200HP network as seen in Network Neighborhood. NOTE: For Device Name and Work Group, the server. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-AC1200HP to allow Internet access. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 42
provider's location from the dropdown list. • ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list. • APN (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information. • Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider's access number and - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 43
is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files. To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 44
3.6.1 Cloud Disk To create a cloud disk: 1. Insert a USB storage device into the wireless router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://www.asusnetwork.net and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox. 44 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 45
4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device's user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 45 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 46
you to easily access your home network via your router's domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key in https://[yourASUSDDNSname].asuscomm.com for - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 47
3.6.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Click Apply. 47 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 48
2. Select 2.4GHz or 5GHz as the frequency band for your wireless network. 3. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 49
When this function is enabled, you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 5. Select any to allow 802.11b/g/n devices to connect to the wireless router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum speed of 54Mbps. - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 50
strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. • Radius with 802.1x NOTE: Your wireless router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP. 9. Select any of these - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 51
easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 52
System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. WPS does not support a wireless network that uses a Shared Key, WPA-Enterprise, is normally identified by the WPS logo. NOTE: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. c. The wireless router will scan for any available - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 53
connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your ASUS wireless router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where your ASUS wireless router communicates with another access point and other wireless devices. To set up the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 54
Enables the Wireless Bridge feature and allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS wireless router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In the Connect to APs in list field, click Yes if - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 55
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter Wireless MAC filter provides control over packets transmitted to a specified MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network. To set up the Wireless MAC filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter tab. 2. In the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 56
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, or Radius with 802.1x as your Authentication Mode. To set up - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 57
4.1.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can configure the following: • Frequency: Select the frequency band that the professional settings will be - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 58
network with high network traffic. Select Long if your wireless network is composed of older or legacy wireless devices. • RTS Threshold: Select a lower value for RTS (Request to Send) Threshold to improve wireless communication in a busy or noisy wireless network with high network traffic and - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 59
• Wireless multicast forwarding: Select Enable to allow the wireless router to forward multicast traffic to other wireless devices that support multicast. Select Disable to prevent the router from forwarding multicast transmissions. • Enable WMM APSD: Enable WMM APSD (Wi-Fi Multimedia Automatic - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 60
To modify the LAN IP settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > LAN IP tab. 2. Modify the IP address and Subnet Mask. 3. When done, click Apply. 4.2.2 DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 61
Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed. 8. Your wireless router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. On the Enable Manual Assignment field, choose Yes to assign an IP address to specific MAC addresses on the network. Up to 32 MAC - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 62
4.2.3 Route If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. To configure the LAN Routing - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 63
4.2.4 IPTV The wireless router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the configuration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specific information regarding your service. 63 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 64
to Advanced Settings > WAN > Internet Connection tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • WAN Connection Type: Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or fixed IP. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 65
. Once connected to the network, devices can be remotely configured to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 66
. To avoid connection issues due to an unregistered MAC address, you can: • Contact your ISP and update the MAC address associated with your ISP service. • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. 66 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 67
the following settings below. When done, click Apply. • Enable Port Trigger: Choose Yes to enable Port Trigger. • Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. • Description: Enter a short name or description for the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 68
has elapsed because the router is unsure when the application has been terminated. • Port triggering only allows one client in the network to use a particular service and a specific incoming port at the same time. • You cannot use the same application to trigger a port in more than one PC at the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 69
. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network. NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound traffic from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests from - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 70
to enable Port Forwarding. • Famous Server List: Determine which type of service you want to access. • Famous Game List: This item lists ports is used for HTTP. A specific port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the same port - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 71
access (referred to as "Internet client"). This client should not be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to access the allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network. - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 72
Configure the setting below. When done, click Apply. • IP address of Exposed Station: Key in the client's LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service and be exposed on the Internet. Ensure that the server client has a static IP address. To remove DMZ: 1. Delete the client's LAN IP address from - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 73
4.3.5 DDNS Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service. To set up DDNS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 74
Enable wildcard: Enable wildcard if your DDNS service requires one. NOTES: DDNS service will not work under these conditions: • When NAT tables. 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough NAT Passthrough allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 75
IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2. Select your Connection Type. The configuration options vary depending on your selected connection type - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 76
3. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 5. Click Apply. NOTE: For advanced VPN server settings, click the VPN Server tab to configure broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 77
tab. 2. On the Enable Firewall field, select Yes. 3. On the Enable DoS protection, select Yes to protect your network from DoS (Denial of Service) attacks though this may affect your router's performance. 4. You can also monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and WAN connection. On the Logged - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 78
To set up a URL filter: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Firewall > URL Filter tab. 2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4. Click Apply. 4.6.3 Keyword filter Keyword filter blocks access to webpages containing specified - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 79
up the Keyword Filter. • Web pages compressed using HTTP compression cannot be filtered. HTTPS pages also cannot be blocked using a keyword filter. 4.6.4 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 80
3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specified network services. White List limits access to only the specified network services. 4. Specify the day and time when the filters will be active. 5. To specify a Network Service to filter, enter the Source IP, Destination IP, Port Range - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 81
4.7 Administration 4.7.1 Operation Mode The Operation Mode page allows you to select the appropriate mode for your network. To set up the operating mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Operation Mode tab. 2. Select any of these operation modes: • Wireless - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 82
wireless router can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. Click No to disable Telnet. • Authentication Method: You can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 83
Upgrade NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded file. 3. Click - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 84
4.8 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered off. To view your system log: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log. 2. You can view your network activities in any of these tabs: • - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 85
the wireless networking settings. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless Router > Device Discovery. RT-AC1200HP NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 86
on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify. The process takes about three to four minutes. IMPORTANT: Launch the rescue mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility. NOTE: This feature is not supported on - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 87
computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 88
, go to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility. NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7 only. To install the utility on Mac OS, select Use LPR protocol for sharing printer - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 89
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 89 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 90
7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After the printer's driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer. 90 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 91
5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). Sharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers > Add - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 92
3. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. 4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the wireless router then click Next. 92 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 93
5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue. 93 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 94
7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually install the printer drivers from a CD-ROM or file. 94 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 95
9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. 95 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 96
5.4 Download Master Download Master is a utility that helps you download files even while your laptops or other devices are switched off. NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the wireless router to use Download Master. To use Download Master: 1. Click General > USB application > Download Master - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 97
5. Use the navigation panel to configure the advanced settings. 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings To configure BitTorrent download settings: 1. From Download Master's navigation panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port for your download - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 98
5.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, Apply. 98 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 99
.com/ for 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 further solutions. Upgrade Firmware to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI. Go to - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 100
network name), encryption mehtod, and password are correct. Check if your network settings are correct. • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS recommends that you use the wireless router's DHCP server to assign IP addresses to computers on your network. 100 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 101
• Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the web GUI, Network Map > Clients page, and hover the mouse pointer over your device in Client Status. 101 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 102
, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically. For more details, refer to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 102 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 103
cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5Ghz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 104
• SSID has been hidden. If your device can find SSIDs from other routers but cannot find your router's SSID, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General, select No on Hide SSID, and select Auto on Control Channel. • If you are using a wireless LAN adapter, check if the wireless channel in use - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 105
connect to your ISP's WAN IP address, try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via the Parental Control function. Go to General > Parental Control and see if the device is in the list - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 106
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 (2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G 106 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 107
Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 107 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 108
Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 109
® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 109 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 110
automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. to your operating system's help and support feature for details on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. 110 - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 111
C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 112
Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus. com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions. REACH - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 113
installation. This equipment generates, uses 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 will not occur in a particular installation - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 114
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operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during - Asus RT-AC1200HP | ASUS RT-AC1200HP user s manual in English - Page 116
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