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3. ISP This connection type is often used by ADSL service providers PPTP ADSL or other connection that requires username password and IP address It is known as PPTP L2TP requires username password and address provided by your ES 3 Click Next and key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type AN Important Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP Chapter 2 Setting up the hardware RT N12E 16 RT N12E Chapter 2 Setting up the hardware Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router you must have the correct TCP IP settings on your wired or wireless clients Ensure that the clients IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router By default the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in your network But in some instances you may want to manually assign static IP addresses on some of the clients or computers in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wireless router Follow the instructions below that correspond to the operating system installed on your client or computer LA Note In the Router mode if you want to manually assign an IP address to your client we recommend that you use t
4. Router Admin password admin Wireless Security Open System 1 Going to Internet 2 Advanced Setting page 3 Add to Favorites RT N12bE Chapter 2 Setting up the hardware Select your next preferred task from any of these options 1 Going to Internet Click to start surfing the Internet or do Internet related activities such as chat or read write e mail messages 2 Advanced Setting page Click to go to the wireless router s Advanced Setting page and configure more advanced wireless settings 3 Add to Favorites Click to add the router s web interface to your Favorites Note If you choose options 2 and 3 you will need log into the web GUI For more details refer to the section Configuring via the web GUI in this user manual Using QIS without auto detection To use QIS without auto detection 1 In your web browser key in http 192 168 1 1 2 Click QIS from the navigation menu Select your connection type from these types of ISP services Automatic IP PPPoE Static IP PPTP and L2TP y4 E J RT N12E Please Choose the WAN connection type provided by your ISP Automatic The type allows your PC to obtain IP address automatically This connection type is often used by cable modem service providers PPPoE ADSL or other connection that requires username and password It is known as PPPoE Static IP Static IP allows your PC to use a fixed IP address provided by your
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7. in obtaining the full corresponding source code we would be much obliged if you give us a notification to the email address gp asus com stating the product and describing the problem please do NOT send large attachments such as source code archives etc to this email address Table of contents About this guide i iini pr u u u i uuu uuu 4 Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents eese esee 7 System requirements Before you 7 Hardware features 8 Top Panel e 8 Real panel ere ER periere ey 9 Bottom panels 10 Mounting OptlOris iens ici in ren rst inia anre icit corn in EE 11 Chapter 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router Using the Quick Internet Setup QIS sess 13 Using QIS with auto detection see 13 Using QIS without auto detection eee 15 Chapter 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless 17 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients 17 Managing bandwidth with QoS eee 21 Chapter 4 Configuring the advanced settings Setting up the operation mode eee 22 Setting up the wireless router in IP Sharing mode 22 Set
8. left navigation menu click Advanced Setting gt WAN gt QoS tab 2 Tick Yes in the Enable QoS field 3 To manage the network traffic select IP or MAC in the Address Type field 4 Click Apply to save the settings RT N12E Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI RT N12E 21 Setting up the operation mode The Operation Mode page allows you to set up your wireless router into any of these two operation modes IP Sharing mode or Access Point mode Setting up the wireless router in IP Sharing mode In the IP Sharing mode the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE Automatic IP PPTP L2TP or Static IP and provides you with wireless radio signals The NAT firewall and IP sharing services for LAN clients are enabled To set up the wireless router in IP Sharing mode 1 From the navigation menu click Advanced Setting gt Administration gt Operation Mode tab 2 Tick IP Sharing mode Default and click Save RT N12E IP Sharing mode Detault Access Point In the Brossband share mode RT N12E connects to the Internet vis PPPoE Automatic IP PPTF 12 or Static IP It provides you with wireless radio signal The NAT firewall snd brosdbnd sharing services for LAN clients are enabled It also supports UPnP and Dynamic DNS for SOHO or home user 3 Click QIS from the navigation menu Select your connection type from these types of ISP services Autom
9. wireless router and re configure the settings Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON Check the wireless encryption settings Check if the computer can get the IP address via both wired network and wireless network Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN and is not configured to use a proxy server If the ADSL LINK light blinks continuously or stays off Internet access is not possible the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem wait a few minutes then reconnect the cord If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF contact your ADSL service provider Network name or encryption keys are forgotten 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 RT N12E Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Problem Action How to restore the system to Press the Restore button at the rear panel its default settings of the wireless router for more than five seconds Refer to the section Restoring Saving Uploading settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual The following are the factory default settings User Name admin Password admin Enable DHCP Yes if WAN cable is plugged in IP address 192 168 1
10. wireless router should be only used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5 C 41 F and 40 104 DO NOT expose to or use near liquids rain or moisture DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms 44 RT N12E Appendices ASUS Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Asia Pacific Address 15 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 11259 Website WWW asus com tw Technical Support Telephone 886228943447 Support Fax 886228907698 Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address 800 Corporate Way Fremont CA 94539 USA Telephone 15029550883 Fax 15029338713 Website usa asus com Online support support asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address Harkort Str 21 23 D 40880 Ratingen Germany Fax 492102959911 Website www asus de Online contact www asus de sales Technical Support Telephone Component 491805010923 Telephone System Notebook Eee LCD 491805010920 Fax 492102959911 Online support support asus com EUR 0 14 minute from a German fixed landline EUR 0 42 minute from a mobile phone Appendices RT N12E 45 46 Manufacturer Authorised representative in Europe Authorised distributors in Turkey EEE Y netmeli ine Uygundur RT N12E ASUSTeK Computer Inc Tel 886 2 2894 3447 Address No 150 LI TE RD PEITOU TAIPEI 112 TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address HARKORT STR 21 23 40880 RATINGEN GERMANY BOGAZ
11. 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 20 RT N12E 0 Local Area Connection Properties Networking Connect using Realtek RTL8168B 8111B Family PCI E Gigabit Ethemet This connection uses the following items Iv Client for Microsoft Networks os Packet Scheduler and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks IV 4 intemet Protocol s 6 CABS Intemiet Protocol Version Link Layer Decore Mapper 1 0 Driver 2 Link Layer Topology Discovery Responder Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Use the following DNS server addresses Chapter 3 Configuring the clients Configurin advanced settings Managing bandwidth with QoS QoS enables you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic To set up the bandwidth priority 1 From the
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13. 000 To set up the WPS 1 Press the WPS button on your router 24 RT N12E Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI 2 Press the WPS button on the wireless LAN card and click Start PBC You may also choose to key in the wireless LAN card s PIN code then click Start PIN Wireless WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup provides easy and secure establishment of s wireless network You can configure V PS here vis the FIN code method fo Note Refer to the documentation that came with the wireless LAN card for the wireless LAN Pai card s PIN code Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI RT N12bE 25 Upgrading the firmware Note Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http www asus com To upgrade the firmware 1 Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Under the Administration menu click Firmware Upgrade 3 In the New Firmware File field click Browse to locate the new firmware on your computer 4 Click Upload The uploading process takes about three minutes RT N12E d Fors cenfiguration parameter both in tre eld and new firmus its seting will be during the upgrade process 2 In case the upgrade process fails RT N12E enters the emergency mode automatically The LED signals st the font of RT N12E will such situation Use the Firmware Restoration utility on the CD to
14. CC 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 amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC Essential requirements Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety Article 3 1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 1 has been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Article 3 1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489 1 and EN 301 489 17 has been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient Effective use of the radio spectrum Article 3 2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 has been conducted These are considered relevant and sufficient CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Operation Channels Chi 11 for N America Ch1 14 Japan Ch1 13 Europe ETSI IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s 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 Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux C
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18. IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP and Static IP Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type DUD RT N12E Detecting your connection type Start to detect your connection type Detecting at 1 5 times A Important Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP Chapter 2 Setting up the hardware RT N12E 13 14 Notes f QIS does not detect your Internet connection type click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your connection settings If QIS does not automatically launch key in http 192 168 1 1 in your web browser and manually launch QIS For more details refer to the next section Using QIS without auto detection 2 Assign the network name and network key for a secure wireless network Click Finish when done 4 8 RT N12E Wireless Setting Network Name SSID ASUS Network key Enter a network key between 8 and 63 characters letters numbers or a combination If you do not want to set the network security leave the network key field blank The default wireless security is WPA Auto Personal AES TKIP 3 Internet connection setup is done 1251125 RT N12E You have finished configuring the wireless security settings Routers MAC 00 11 22 33 44 56 Network Name SSID ASUS WAN type Automatic IP WAN IP 192 168 123 186 LAN IP 192 168 1 1 Router Admin account admin
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20. SI ae RT N12E 11n Wireless Router User Manual E7017 First Edition November 2011 Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS 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 OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF 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 ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND AR
21. atic IP PPPoE Static IP PPTP and L2TP ADUS Please Choose the WAN connection type provided by your ISP Automatic The type allows your PC to obtain IP address automatically This connection type is often used by cable modem service providers PPPoE ADSL or other connection that requires username and password It is known as PPPOE Static IP Static IP allows your PC to use a fixed IP address provided by your ISP This connection type is often used by ADSL service providers PPTP ADSL or other connection that requires username password and IP address It is known as PPTP E2TP L2TP requires username password and IP address provided by your ISP 22 RT N12E Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI 3 Click Next and key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type aN Important Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP Setting up the wireless router in Access Point mode In the Access Point mode the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signals The NAT firewall and IP sharing services are disabled To set up the wireless router in AP mode 1 From the navigation menu click Advanced Setting gt Administration gt Operation Mode tab 2 Tick Access Point and click Save RT N12E In the AP mode use an Ethernet
22. b g n device with wireless capability An installed TCP IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network hub ADSL cable modem router wall patch must not exceed 100 meters Place the device on a flat and stable surface as far from the ground as possible Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight Keep the device away from transformers heavy duty motors fluorescent lights microwave ovens refrigerators and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router RT N12E Install the device at least 20cm from a person to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission Hardware features Top panel pons c uu lt X gt x lt lt BRO XK x lt SA x Status indicators Status Off Indication No power On System ready Off No power On Wireless system ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data wireless Flashing constantly WPS processing Flashing once System reset to default settings Flashing slowly Rescue mode Off N
23. cable to connect RT N12E with your LAN then your computer cen creates wireless network connection to RT N12E All the network clients will be bridged together This mode provides Internet connection for network clients but disables the firewall IP sharing and NAT functions 3 Key in your network name SSID and network key Click Finish when done RT N12E Wreessseting C Network Name SSID ASUS Network key Enter network key between 8 and 63 characters letters numbers or a combination If you do not want to set the network security leave the network key field blank The default wireless Personal AES TKIP security is WPA Auto Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI RT N12E 23 Setting up the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily Note Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function Windows operating systems and wireless LAN cards adapters that support WPS OS Support Wireless Adapter Support Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v3 0 6 0 or later ASUS 160N 130N driver v2 0 0 0 or later Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v1 2 2 0 or later ASUS 160N 130N driver v1 0 4 0 or later ASUS LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1 2 2 0 or later ASUS 160N 130N driver v1 0 4 0 or later Vista 32 64 XP SP1 and 2
24. do system recovery 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 k 2 RT N12E Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI 6 Restoring Saving Uploading settings To restore save upload the settings 1 Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen 2 Under the Administration menu click Restore Save Upload Setting RT N12E 3 Select the tasks that you want to do To restore to the default factory settings click Restore and click in the confirmation message Tosave 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 previous system settings click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore then click Upload Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI RT N12E 27 28 RT N12E Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI Inst the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the 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 Utiliti
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26. es ASUS Wireless Router V Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Uninstall ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Read User Documentation t Explore this CD 5 Browse our Web Site 2 Click Next retai 007 Chapter 5 Installing the utilities RT N12E 29 3 Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path Instat ot 4 Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name 5 Click Finish when setup is completed 00 30 RT N12E Chapter 5 Installing the utilities Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to configure the device To launch the Device Discovery utility From your computer s desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS Utility gt RT N12E Wireless Router gt Device Discovery Device Discovery SSID IP Address Subnet Mask USB Device 192 158 1 1 255 255 255 0 E Configure X Search A Exit Number of devices found 1 2 Click Configure to access the main page configure the wireless router Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range Click Exit to exit the application Chapter 5 Installing the utilities RT N12E 31 Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgradin
27. g process It uploads the firmware that you specify The process takes about three to four minutes A Important Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility 1 Unplug the wireless router from the power source 2 Hold the Restore button at the rear panel and simultaneously re plug the wireless router into the power source Release the Restore button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes slowly which indicates that the wireless router is in the rescue mode 3 From your computer s desktop click Start gt All Programs gt ASUS Utility gt RT N12E Wireless Router gt Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration Eilename Browse Status Once you have specified a file click the Upload button Upload Close 4 Specify a firmware file then click Upload Note This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used a working ASUS Wireless Router Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface RT N12E Chapter 5 Installing the utilities 32 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not
28. he following settings P address 192 168 1 xxx xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 same as the ASUS Wireless Router Gateway 192 168 1 1 IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router DNS 192 168 1 1 ASUS Wireless Router or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3 Configuring the clients RT N12E 17 Windows 2000 1 18 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Dial up Connection Right click Local Area Connection then click Properties Select Internet Protocol TCP IP then click Properties 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 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 Click OK when done RT N12E Local Area Connection Properties 2 General Connect using e SiS 900 Based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection E Client for Microsoft Networks Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Interne
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31. ment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help P Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Appendices RT N12E 37 Prohibition of Co location This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety Information To maintain compliance with F
32. mentioned in this chapter Problem Action The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router Out of Range Put the router closer to the wireless client Try to change the channel settings Authentication Use wired connection to connect to the router Check the wireless security settings Press the Restore button at the rear panel for more than five seconds Cannot find the router Press the Restore button at the rear panel for more than five seconds Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings Chapter 6 Troubleshooting RT N12E 33 34 Problem Action Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter Internet is not accessible Move the router closer to the wireless client Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country area Check the encryption settings Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct Retry using another Ethernet cable Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON If the LED is not ON change the cable and try again When ADSL Modem Link light is ON not blinking this means Internet Access is possible Restart your computer Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the
33. o power or no physical connection WAN Wide 07 Area Network Flashing Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data through Ethernet cable Off No power or no physical connection On LAN 1 4 Local Area Network Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Flashing RT N12E Transmitting or receiving data through Ethernet cable Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router Rear panel Description Reset button Press this button for more than five seconds to reset the system to its factory default settings Power switch Press this button to turn the power on off Power DC In port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source WAN port Connect an RJ 45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection LAN 1 4 ports Connect RJ 45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection WPS button Press this button to establish wireless connection Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router RT N12E Bottom panel Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws o 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
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35. rk with your ASUS Wireless Router Chapter 4 Configuring the advanced settings This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router s advanced settings Chapter 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 This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements Conventions used in this guide WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to CF complete a task 7 N CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task A IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task 7 NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package g RT N12E Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD manual utilities x1 RJ45 cable x1 Quick Start Guide x1 fo Note If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your retailer System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router ensure that your system network meets the following requirements An Ethernet RJ 45 port 10Base T 100Base TX At least one IEEE 802 11
36. s QoS Packet Scheduler YF AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 v3 4 3 0 F Intemet Protocol TCP IP Y Install Uninstall rapertie Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Altemate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Advanced Cancel RT N12E 19 Windows Vista 7 1 Go to Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet gt Network and Sharing Center Click View status gt Properties gt Continue 2 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 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 and Subnet mask 4 Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if
37. s General Public License applies to most of the Free Software Foundation s software and to any other program whose authors commit to using it Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered by the GNU Library General Public License instead You can apply it to your programs too When we speak of free software we are referring to freedom not price Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure 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 can get it if you want it that you can change the software or use pieces of it in new free programs and that you know you can do these things To protect your rights we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender the rights These restrictions translate to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the software or if you modify it For example if you distribute copies of such a program whether gratis or for a fee you must give the recipients all the rights that you have You must make sure that they too receive or can get the source code And you must show them these terms so they know their rights We protect your rights with two steps 1 copyright the software and 2 offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy distribute and or modify the software Appendices RT N12E 39 Also for each aut
38. t Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties B 3x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain DNS server address automatically C Use the following DNS server addresses Chapter 3 Configuring the clients Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connection Right click Local Area Connection then select Properties 2 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP 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 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 Chapter 3 Configuring the clients 1 Local Area Connection 3 Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast This connection uses the following item
39. this user manual 10 RT N12E Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router Mounting options Out of the box the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling To mount the ASUS Wireless Router 1 2 3 4 Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks Mark two upper holes in a flat surface Tighten two screws until only 1 4 is showing Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws ff Note Re adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is too loose Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router RT N12E 11 12 RT N12E Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface web GUI that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on your computer Z Note For details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI refer to Chapter 4 Configuring via the web GUI Using the Quick Internet Setup QIS Using QIS with auto detection The Quick Internet Setup QIS function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection To use QIS with auto detection 1 Launch a web browser The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic
40. ting up the wireless router in Access Point mode 23 Setting up the Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 24 Upgrading the firmware eese 26 Restoring Saving Uploading settings 27 Chapter 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 29 Device Discovery I U nnne nnne tnter tenens 31 Firmware Restoration esee eene eene u u u 32 Table of contents Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting eres eee 33 Appendices NOU COS S S Qn RD e aaa IEEE 37 ASUS Contact Information 45 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents system requirements hardware features and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router Chapter 2 Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router 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 wo
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