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    RT-N12 ASUS Wireless SuperSpeed N Router RT-N12 300M SuperSpeed User Manual
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    No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 11 Setting up the wireless router in Router mode 12 Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode 15 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode 17 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 19 Setting an IP address for wired or
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    started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router, Repeater, and Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. 
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    5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices
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    ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N12 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x2 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router
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    features Front panel RT-N12 300M SuperSpeed Status indicators LED (Power) (Wireless) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing Off On Flashing WAN (Wide Off Area Network) On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No
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    , and IP sharing services are disabled. Access Point (AP): In this mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled.  RT-N12 Chapter
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    surfaces 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 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 
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    in 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 the screws or if it is too loose. 10 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware
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    modes: Router (IP Sharing), Repeater, and Access Point (AP). Set up the wireless router in the Router (IP Sharing) and Repeater modes via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS), and the AP mode via the web GUI. Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the support
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    , L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for LAN clients are enabled. To set up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Choose the Router mode. RT-N12 2. Connect your devices. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Note: We
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    The PPPoE Internet connection type is used in this setup case. The setup screen varies with different Internet connection types. • Obtain the required information such as the username and password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N12 13
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    , authentication, and encryption methods for the wireless router. • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for the wireless router. • Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for quick access to the web GUI. 14 RT-N12 Chapter 2: Setting
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    you with higher quality wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. Choose the Repeater mode. RT-N12 2. Connect your devices. Router AP Repeater Client RT-N12 Modem Wireless Router Note: We recommend that
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    the QIS web page appears automatically. Select the AP whose wireless signal you want to extend, then click Connect. Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you launched your web browser, disable the proxy settings on your web browser. 16 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients
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    in the support CD to access the web GUI. In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. Choose
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    and click Configure to access the web GUI. 4. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 5. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the wireless router. 18 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients
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    IP addresses from your wireless router. Follow the instructions below that correspond to the operating system installed on your client or computer. Note: In the Router mode, if you want to manually assign an IP address to your client, we recommend that you use the following settings: • IP address
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    Network setup window. 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. 20 RT-N12 Chapter
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    4. Select the Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Click OK. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 21
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    the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 22 RT-N12 Chapter 3: Configuring
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    4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Windows® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N12 23
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    IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to 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. 24 RT
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    then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS
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    : and key in IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to 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. 26 RT-N12
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    mode, the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater and AP modes, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to find the router's IP address. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12
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    3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 28 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to quickly set up your network. System status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on/off. Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen
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    Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1. Under System status, click Add. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 30 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web
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    The router handles at first priority the traffic of downloading/ uploading data to/from the FTP server. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. 3. Click Save to save the configuration settings. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 31
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    process takes about three minutes. Note: If the upgrade process fails, use the Firmware Restoration utility to restore the system. For details on this utility, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual. 32 RT-N12 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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    the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path. • To restore
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    ASUS Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the utilities: 1. Click Install...Utilities. 2. Click Next. 34 RT-N12 Chapter
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    3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is completed. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 35
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    > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. • Click Configure to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. • Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range. • Click Exit to exit the application. 36 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the
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    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 web interface. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 37
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    the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware. When done, click Next. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with one wireless client at a time. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 38 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the
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    2. Push the WPS button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. WPS button 3. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 39
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    4. Assign a name to your network, then click Next. 5. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Click Next. 40 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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    drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. You have connected to the wireless router. If you want to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 41
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    devices using a USB flash drive: 1. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to a USB flash drive. 2. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on your computer, and then select the drive from the dropdown list. When done, click Next to continue. 42 RT-N12 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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    that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Locate the SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network. 5. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N12 43
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    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 you encounter problems not mentioned in this chapter. Problem I cannot access the web GUI for configuring
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    the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider. Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12 45
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    Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the Repeater / AP mode, use Device Discovery to find the router's IP address. 46 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    in accessing your domain name, contact the service center. 4. Can I register two domain names to separately access my http and ftp servers? No, you cannot. You can only register one domain name for one router. Use port mapping to implement security in the network. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N12
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    ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it just a trial version? The ASUS DDNS service is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers. Check your ASUS router if it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 48 RT-N12 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
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    installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Appendices RT-N12 49
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    of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our web site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991
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    that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software RT-N12 51
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    the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) 52 RT-N12 Appendices
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    for making modifications to it. For an executable work, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the executable. However, as a special exception, the
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    Program or its derivative works. These actions are prohibited the Program (or any work based on the Program), works based on it. 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any work the wide range of software distributed through or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and
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    may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. Appendices RT-N12 55
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    products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only manual to meet RF exposure requirements. Use of this device in a manner inconsistent with this manual could lead to excessive RF exposure conditions. 56 RT-N12
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    Technical Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Fax Online support +491805010923 +491805010920 +492102959911 support.asus.com * Available on this site is an online Technical Inquiry Form that you can fill out to contact technical support. Appendices RT-N12
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    . A.S. in Turkey: Tel: +90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL INDEX BILGISAYAR SISTEMLERI MUHENDISLIK SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel: +90 212 3312121 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. CENDERE YOLU NO.9 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. 58 RT-N12 Appendices
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User Manual
RT-N12
ASUS Wireless SuperSpeed N Router
RT-N12
300M SuperSpeed