Asus RT-N12/D1, RTN12D1 manual Setting up your wireless network, Positioning your router

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2Setting up your wireless network

Positioning your router

To get the best wireless network performance from your wireless router, follow the recommendations below:

•Place the wireless router at the center of your network for maximum wireless coverage.

•Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

•Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

•For the best front-to-rear wireless coverage, place the wireless 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.

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Contents RT-N12 Series Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Table of contents Overview Package contentsFront Hardware featuresStatus indicators LAN1-LAN4 Rear RT-N12 D1Rear RT-N12 HP Mounting hooks Bottom panelPositioning your router Setting up your wireless networkWhat you need Setting up your wireless routerTo set up a network using a wired connection Wired connectionIMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking To set up your wireless network Wireless connectionRT-N12 HP Click Start Internet Explorer Click Tools Before you proceed Disable any configured proxy serversMAC OSX Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Click Apple Menu System Preferences Network Disable dial-up networking To log in to the web GUI Logging in to the web GUISetting up the Internet connection To use QIS with auto-detection Quick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detectionWireless router mode Page Page Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish To set up the wireless security settings Setting up wireless securityKey in your security passkey Click Apply To adjust TX Power adjustment Tx Power adjustment For RT-N12 HP onlyTo create your guest network Creating your Guest NetworkSelect an Authentication Method To set up QoS Using the Traffic ManagerManaging QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Page Monitoring Traffic Enable the Dhcp Server field, tick Yes Configuring Advanced settingsSetting up the Dhcp Server To configure the Dhcp serverPage Upgrading the firmware To upgrade the firmwareClick the Firmware Upgrade tab Click the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsTo restore/save/upload wireless router settings Device Discovery Using the utilitiesFirmware Restoration Unplug the wireless router from its power sourcePage Out of Range TroubleshootingOptions Tick Temporary Internet Files and Cookies. Click DeleteCannot find the router AuthenticationNetwork name or encryption keys are forgotten IP address PasswordEnable Dhcp User nameFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Asus Ddns ServicePage Federal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesProhibition of Co-location Canada, Industry Canada IC Notices Safety InformationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark WarningCanada, avis d’Industry Canada IC Radio Frequency RF Exposure InformationAuthorised distributors in Turkey NCC 警語Licensing information GNU General Public LicenseTerms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page Page No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions Languages Hour Day Networks Global Hotline InformationFor more information, visit the Asus support site at Asus Computer International America Asus Contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Europe Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Tel +886-2-2894-3447Authorised Asus Computer GmbH Representative