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User Guide RT-N12 Series Superspeed Wireless N Router - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for 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-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 3
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 of - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 4
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 5
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 6
Hardware features Front - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 7
Status indicators LED Power Wireless WAN Wide Area Network Status Off On Flashing slowly Flashing quickly Off 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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 8
Rear (RT-N12 D1) Label Reset Power LAN1-LAN4 WAN WPS Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its to establish WAN connection. Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 9
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 10
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 11
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 12
100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, router to avoid possible wireless setup issues. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 13
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 14
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 15
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 18
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 19
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 20
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 21
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 22
the web GUI Logging in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows Apple Safari, 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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 23
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 24
with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. To use Internet Setup will launch automatically. Click Next. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. To do this - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 25
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 26
your Internet connection type and additional login information from your Internet Service Provider. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection 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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 27
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 28
10.Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish. 28 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 29
(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 (Service Set Identifier), Authentication Method, and security key settings of your wireless network. 29 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 30
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 31
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 32
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, - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 33
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 34
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 35
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 36
Monitoring Traffic Click the Traffic Monitor tab to view real-time or historical bandwidth information of your Internet, Wired, and Wireless connections. 36 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 37
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. - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 38
, 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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 39
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 40
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 41
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 detects any - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 42
> 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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 43
source. Release the Reset button when the Power ASUS Utility > RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file, then click Upload. The Firmware Restoration utility is not used to upgrade the firmware of a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 44
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 45
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 wireless adapter - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 46
• 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 at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 47
How do you restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the 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: - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 48
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 49
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 50
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-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 51
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 52
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 - - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 53
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 54
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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 site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 56
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 57
Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope. The act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 58
c) If the modified program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 59
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4. You may not copy, modify, sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to copy, modify, sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 61
License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. 61 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 62
, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 62 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 63
12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 64
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70; 001 800 852 5201 +90-216-524-3000 0044-870-1208340; 0035-31890719918 Support Languages Russian/ English English Czech Spanish Swedish/ English German French Italian Traditional Chinese Thai/ . to Fri. Sat. to Sun. For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com 65 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 66
. (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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 67
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 - Asus RT-N12HP | ASUS RT-N12 D1 user s manual for English - Page 68
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RT-N12 Series
Superspeed Wireless N Router
User Guide