Setting up the wireless router in AP mode | Asus RTN12B1 instruction

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

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 LAN Rear panel Description Mounting hooks Bottom panelAir vents Setting up the wireless router Using the Quick Internet Setup QIS Setting up the wireless router in Router mode To set up the wireless router in Router mode Setting 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 mode Setting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode To set up the wireless router in AP mode Setting up the hardware RT-N12 B1 Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients Windows 9x/ME Select TCP/IP then click Properties Click OK Windows NT4.0 Windows Click OK when done Windows XP Preferred and Alternate DNS server Windows Vista Configuring via the web GUI To access the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 B1 Using the Network Map Internet statusSystem status Client status Creating multiple Ssid profiles To create an Ssid profile Under System status, click Add To set up the bandwidth priority Managing bandwidth with EzQoSGaming Blaster Internet Application Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmwareUpgrading the firmware Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settings Configuring via the web GUI RT-N12 B1 Installing the utilities To install the utilities Click Install...Utilities Installing the utilities RT-N12 B1 Device Discovery To launch the Device Discovery utility Unplug the wireless router from the power source Firmware Restoration Troubleshooting Cannot access the Internet User Name admin Password adminIP address Domain Name Blank Asus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQs RT-N12 B1 Troubleshooting RT-N12 B1 Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark Warning IC Warning Licensing 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 Austria Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Asus Computer GmbHEurope Authorised distributors