Asus RT-N12 Series Manual de usuario
User Manual
RT-N12
ASUS Wireless SuperSpeed N Router
RT-N12
300M SuperSpeed
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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... 4
How this guide is organized .............................................................. 4
Conventions used in this guide ......................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Package contents .................................................................................. 6
System requirements ............................................................................ 6
Before you proceed............................................................................... 6
Hardware features ................................................................................. 7
Front panel ........................................................................................ 7
Rear panel......................................................................................... 8
Bottom panel ..................................................................................... 9
Mounting options................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Getting started
Setting up the wireless router .............................................................11
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)..................................................11
Setting up the wireless router in Router mode................................ 12
Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode............................ 15
Setting up the wireless router in AP mode ...................................... 17
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router............................................................ 19
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients.......................... 19
Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI............................................................... 27
Using the Network Map....................................................................... 29
Creating multiple SSID proles ....................................................... 30
Managing bandwidth with EzQoS ...................................................... 31
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 32
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................ 33
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Table of contents
About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the
ASUS Wireless Router.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
This chapter provides information on the package contents, system
requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless
Router.
• Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router, Repeater, and
Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router.
• Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to
work with your ASUS Wireless Router.
Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
Installing the utilities........................................................................... 34
Device Discovery ................................................................................. 36
Firmware Restoration.......................................................................... 37
WPS Wizard.......................................................................................... 38
Using WPS Wizard.......................................................................... 38
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 44
ASUS DDNS Service............................................................................ 47
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)............................................... 47
Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 49
ASUS Contact information.................................................................. 57
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• Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Wireless Router
using its web graphics user interface (web GUI).
• Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the
support CD.
• Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common
problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router.
• Appendices
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Knowing your
wireless router
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N12 Wireless Router x1
Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
Detachable antenna x2
Quick Start Guide x1
Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network
meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub,
ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.
• Place the device on a at and stable surface as far from the ground as
possible.
• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
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Status indicators
LED Status Indication
(Power) Off No power
On System ready
Flashing-slow Rescue mode
Flashing-quick WPS processing
(Wireless) Off No power
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
LAN 1-4
(Local Area
Network)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
WAN (Wide
Area Network)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
• Install the device at least 20cm from a person to insure that the product is
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.
Hardware features
Front panel
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Rear panel
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 ve seconds to restore the
system to its factory default settings.
Item Description
Operation
mode
selector
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 signal.
The NAT, rewall, and IP sharing services for LAN clients are
enabled.
Repeater: In this mode, the wireless router extends your wireless
network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless
radio signal. The NAT, rewall, 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 signal. The NAT, rewall,
and IP sharing services are disabled.
Operation mode
selector
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Bottom panel
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2
Item Description
1Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or
wooden surfaces using two round head screws.
2Air vents
These vents provide ventilation to your router.
Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting
options on the next page of this user manual.
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Mounting options
Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised at surface
like a le cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a
wall or ceiling.
To mount the ASUS Wireless Router:
1. Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks.
2. Mark two upper holes in a at surface.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing.
4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.
Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if
it is too loose.
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