Asus RTN12B1 user manual Rear panel, Description

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Rear panel

								Operation mode
								selector
								selector

Label		Description
WAN	Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish
	WAN connection.
LAN1-LAN4	Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish
	LAN connection.
DC IN	Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router
	to a power source.
WPS	Press this button to establish wireless connection.
Restore	Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the
	system to its factory default settings.

Item		Description

		Use this selector to choose an operation mode:
		Router (IP Sharing 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
	Operation	enabled.
	Operation	Repeater: In this mode, the wireless router extends your wireless
	mode
	mode	network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless
	selector
	selector	radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are

		disabled.
		Access Point (AP): In this 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.

RT-N12 B1

Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router

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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 Hardware features Status indicatorsFront panel 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 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 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 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 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 Contact information ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia PacificAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaManufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Asus Computer GmbHEurope Authorised distributors