Asus Comprehensive Manual for RT-N12 D1 and RT N12 Routers

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E7901

First Edition

November 2012

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Contents RT-N12 Series Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Table of contents Package contents OverviewHardware features FrontStatus indicators Rear RT-N12 D1 LAN1-LAN4Rear RT-N12 HP Bottom panel Mounting hooksSetting up your wireless network Positioning your routerSetting up your wireless router What you needWired connection To set up a network using a wired connectionIMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking Wireless connection To set up your wireless networkRT-N12 HP Before you proceed Disable any configured proxy servers Click Start Internet Explorer Click ToolsMAC OSX Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Click Apple Menu System Preferences Network Disable dial-up networking Logging in to the web GUI To log in to the web GUISetting up the Internet connection Quick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detection To use QIS with auto-detectionWireless router mode Page Page Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish Setting up wireless security To set up the wireless security settingsKey in your security passkey Click Apply Tx Power adjustment For RT-N12 HP only To adjust TX Power adjustmentCreating your Guest Network To create your guest networkSelect an Authentication Method To set up QoS Using the Traffic ManagerManaging QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Page Monitoring Traffic To configure the Dhcp server Configuring Advanced settingsSetting up the Dhcp Server Enable the Dhcp Server field, tick YesPage 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 Using the utilities Device DiscoveryUnplug the wireless router from its power source Firmware RestorationPage Tick Temporary Internet Files and Cookies. Click Delete TroubleshootingOptions Out of RangeAuthentication Cannot find the routerNetwork name or encryption keys are forgotten User name PasswordEnable Dhcp IP addressAsus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsPage Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementProhibition of Co-location CE Mark Warning Safety InformationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Canada, Industry Canada IC NoticesRadio Frequency RF Exposure Information Canada, avis d’Industry Canada ICNCC 警語 Authorised distributors in TurkeyGNU General Public License Licensing informationTerms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page Page No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions Networks Global Hotline Information Languages Hour DayFor 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