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    User Guide RT-N12 Series Superspeed Wireless N Router
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    "). 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
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    web GUI 22 Logging in to the web GUI 22 Setting up the Internet connection 23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 24 Setting up wireless security 29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only 31 Creating your Guest Network 32 Using the Traffic Manager 34 Managing QoS (Quality
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    39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 4 Using the utilities 41 Device Discovery 41 Firmware Restoration 42 5 Troubleshooting 44 Troubleshooting 44 ASUS DDNS Service 48 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 48 Appendices 50 Notices...50 Networks Global Hotline Information 64
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    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 both models. • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list
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    Hardware features Front 
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    On Flashing Off On Flashing LAN 1-4 Local Area Network Off On Flashing Indication No power or wireless signal is disabled System ready Rescue mode WPS in progress No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to
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    Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the to this port to establish WAN connection. Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. 
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    Rear (RT-N12 HP) Label WPS LAN1-LAN4 WAN Reset Power Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to
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    Bottom panel 1 2 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to a wall is not recommended as it
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    router in an upright position. • For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. 11
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    -TX) • IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, up your wireless router to avoid possible wireless setup issues. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you
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    Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or crossover cable when setting up a wired connection. To set up a network using a wired connection: a power outlet. 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port. RT-N12 D1 13
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    RT-N12 HP 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 power outlet. 14
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    outlet. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer. NOTE: • 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 wireless security
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    RT-N12 HP 16
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    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. A. Disable any configured proxy servers. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools > Internet options
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    3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Click OK then Apply. MAC OSX 1. From your Apple Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced. On the Proxies item, click Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, uncheck FTP Proxy and Web
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    B. Configure TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. On the Network Connections window, click on Local Area Connection. 3. On the Local Area Connection Network
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    6. Tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 7. Click OK. MAC OSX 1. Click Apple Menu >System Preferences > Network 2. Click Ethernet on the left panel. 3. On the Configure IPv4, item select Using DHCP. 4. Cllick Apply. 20
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    C. Disable dial-up networking Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer. 2. Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click Apply then OK. 21
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    using the web GUI Logging in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you or Google Chrome. To log in to the web GUI: 1. Launch your web browser and manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the
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    3. The wireless router GUI provides access to various configuration settings. 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 its factory default settings. 23
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    launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. To do this, follow these steps: 1. On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the default username admin and password admin. 3. Click Quick Internet Setup on the navigation
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    3. Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router. Click Next. 4. 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
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    in any necessary information required, such as your ISP user name and password. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your Internet Service Provider. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when
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    8. In the Wireless setting screen, key in a network name (SSID) and assign a security key for your wireless connection. Click Apply. 9. A summary of your network settings will be displayed. Click Next to continue. 27
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    10.Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish. 28
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    up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in 192.168.1.1 on your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the Network Map screen, the System Status area displays the SSID
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    4. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you
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    HP only) Tx Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the wireless router. The RT-N12 HP router can support a maximum transmission power of 200 mW. To adjust TX Power adjustment: 1. Click Wireless on the navigation panel. 2. Click the Professional tab
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    Creating your Guest Network Setting up a Guest Network provides wireless Internet connectivity for temporary visitors while restricting access to your private network. To create your guest network: 1. Click Guest Network on the navigation panel. 2. Click Enable. 3. To configure additional options,
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    4. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 5. Select an Authentication Method. 6. Select a WEP Encryption method. 7. Specify the Access time or click Limitless. 8. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 9. Click Apply. 33
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    Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service feature allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up QoS: 1. Click Traffic Manager on the navigation panel and click
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    3. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, click User-defined Priority on the upperright hand corner. 4. Adjust the values as needed. Click Apply. 35
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    Monitoring Traffic Click the Traffic Monitor tab to view real-time or historical bandwidth information of your Internet, Wired, and Wireless connections. 36
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    Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. Click LAN on the navigation panel. 2.
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    , specify in seconds when an assigned IP address will expire. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address. • ASUS recommeds that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP
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    Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Administration from the navigation panel. 2. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file
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    Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload wireless router settings: 1. Click Administration on the navigation panel. 2. Click the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 4. Select a task from the configuration options: • To restore to default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK
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    router utilities can be downloaded from http://support.asus.com After downloading and installing the setup file for the ASUS wireless utilities, the Device Discovery and Firmware Restoration utilities will be added to your applications. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that
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    > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router's IP address. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router after a failed firmware upgrade. This
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    the wireless router is in rescue mode. 3. Use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Click Browse to navigate to
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    problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, contact ASUS Technical Support. Troubleshooting Files and Cookies. Click Delete. Instructions for deleting cookies and temporary Internet files the section Before you proceed in this user manual. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with
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    Authentication: • Use a wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. • Check the settings in the
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    cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord. • If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your Internet service provider. Network name or encryption keys are forgotten. • Set up a wired connection and reconfigure the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button
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    wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User name: Password: Enable DHCP: IP address: Domain name: Subnet Mask DNS Server 1: DNS Server 2: SSID: admin admin Yes (if
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    ASUS DDNS Service RT-N12 Series routers support the ASUS DDNS service. If you have registered for the ASUS DDNS service but need to exchange devices at the service center, inform the service center that you want to keep the original domain name and retain the DDNS service.Visit your local service
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    name. If there are still problems in accessing your domain name, contact the service center. 4. Can I register 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
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    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
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    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. If this
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    Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements -
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    Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the
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    every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source 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
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    is modified by someone else and passed on, 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 threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid
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    In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on
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    operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as
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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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    RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY
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    . (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. 67
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RT-N12 Series
Superspeed Wireless N Router
User Guide