Asus RTN12B1 user manual Setting up the wireless router in Router mode

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Setting up the wireless router in Router mode

In the Router 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 Router mode:

1. Choose the Router mode.


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2. Connect your devices.

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Note: We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.

Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware

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Contents RT-N12 B1 SuperSpeed N Router E6473 First Edition June Table of contents How this guide is organized Table of contentsAbout this guide Appendices TroubleshootingConventions used in this guide Before you proceed Package contentsSystem requirements LAN Hardware featuresStatus indicators Front panelDescription Rear panelAir vents Bottom panelMounting hooks Using the Quick Internet Setup QIS Setting up the wireless routerTo set up the wireless router in Router mode Setting up the wireless router in Router modeSetting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode Setting up the wireless router in Repeater modeSetting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 To set up the wireless router in AP mode Setting up the wireless router in AP modeSetting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients Accessing the wireless routerSelect TCP/IP then click Properties Windows 9x/MEClick OK Windows NT4.0 Windows Click OK when done Preferred and Alternate DNS server Windows XPWindows Vista To access the web GUI Configuring via the web GUIConfiguring via the web GUI RT-N12 B1 Client status Using the Network MapInternet status System statusTo create an Ssid profile Under System status, click Add Creating multiple Ssid profilesInternet Application To set up the bandwidth priorityManaging bandwidth with EzQoS Gaming BlasterUpgrading the firmware To upgrade the firmwareUnder the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade To restore/save/upload the settings Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsConfiguring via the web GUI RT-N12 B1 To install the utilities Click Install...Utilities Installing the utilitiesInstalling the utilities RT-N12 B1 To launch the Device Discovery utility Device DiscoveryFirmware Restoration Unplug the wireless router from the power sourceTroubleshooting Cannot access the Internet Domain Name Blank User Name adminPassword admin IP addressFrequently Asked Questions FAQs Asus Ddns ServiceRT-N12 B1 Troubleshooting RT-N12 B1 Federal Communications Commission Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesIC Warning CE Mark WarningPreamble GNU General Public LicenseLicensing information Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification RT-N12 B1 Appendices RT-N12 B1 No Warranty DGT Warning Safety Warning Asus Computer GmbH Germany and Austria Asus Contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Asus Computer International AmericaAuthorised distributors Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAsus Computer GmbH Europe