Asus RTN12B1 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode, To set up the wireless router in AP mode

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Setting up the wireless router in AP mode

Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to access the web GUI.

In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled.

To set up the wireless router in AP mode:

1. Choose the AP 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.

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Contents RT-N12 B1 SuperSpeed N Router E6473 First Edition June Table of contents About this guide Table of contentsHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TroubleshootingAppendices System requirements Package contentsBefore you proceed Hardware features Status indicatorsFront panel LANRear panel DescriptionMounting hooks Bottom panelAir vents 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 Using the Network Map Internet statusSystem status Client statusCreating multiple Ssid profiles To create an Ssid profile Under System status, click AddTo set up the bandwidth priority Managing bandwidth with EzQoSGaming Blaster Internet ApplicationUnder the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmwareUpgrading the firmware 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 User Name admin Password adminIP address 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 WarningLicensing information GNU General Public LicensePreamble Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification RT-N12 B1 Appendices RT-N12 B1 No Warranty DGT Warning Safety Warning Asus Contact information ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia PacificAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaManufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Asus Computer GmbHEurope Authorised distributors