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

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Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode

In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled.

To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode:

1. Choose the Repeater mode.


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2. Connect your devices.

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LAN2 LAN3 LAN4

Internet

Modem

Client

Wireless Router

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.

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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 Front panel Hardware featuresStatus indicators LANRear panel DescriptionAir vents Bottom panelMounting hooks Setting up the wireless router Using the Quick Internet Setup QISSetting up the wireless router in Router mode To set up the wireless router in Router modeSetting up the hardware Setting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode To set up the wireless router in Repeater modeSetting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode To set up the wireless router in AP modeSetting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clientsWindows 9x/ME Select TCP/IP then click PropertiesClick OK Windows NT4.0 Windows Click OK when done Windows XP Preferred and Alternate DNS serverWindows Vista Configuring via the web GUI To access the web GUIConfiguring via the web GUI RT-N12 B1 System status Using the Network MapInternet status Client statusCreating multiple Ssid profiles To create an Ssid profile Under System status, click AddGaming Blaster To set up the bandwidth priorityManaging bandwidth with EzQoS Internet ApplicationUpgrading the firmware To upgrade the firmwareUnder the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settingsConfiguring via the web GUI RT-N12 B1 Installing the utilities To install the utilities Click Install...UtilitiesInstalling the utilities RT-N12 B1 Device Discovery To launch the Device Discovery utilityUnplug the wireless router from the power source Firmware RestorationTroubleshooting Cannot access the Internet IP address User Name adminPassword admin Domain Name BlankAsus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsRT-N12 B1 Troubleshooting RT-N12 B1 Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementCE Mark Warning IC 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 International America Asus Contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaEurope Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAsus Computer GmbH Authorised distributors