Asus Complete Guide to ASUS Firmware Restoration Utility and Router Firmware Issues

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To launch the Device Discovery utility:

•Click Start > 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 utility uploads a firmware file to the wireless router.The process takes about three to four minutes.

Launch rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility.

To launch rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility:

1. Unplug the wireless router from its power source.

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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 Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS Quality of Service BandwidthTo set up QoS Page Monitoring Traffic To configure the Dhcp server Configuring Advanced settingsSetting up the Dhcp Server Enable the Dhcp Server field, tick YesPage To upgrade the firmware Click the Firmware Upgrade tabUpgrading the firmware Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload wireless router settingsClick the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab 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 Contact information ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia PacificAsus Computer International America Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Tel +886-2-2894-3447 Authorised Asus Computer GmbH RepresentativeEurope