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    User Manual RT -N12 B1 SuperSpeed N Router RT -N12 300M SuperSpeed[...]

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    2 Copyright © 201 1 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]

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    3 T able of contents About this guide .................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................................................................................. 6 System requirements ...............................................................[...]

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    4 T able of contents About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure 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 featur[...]

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    5 • Chapter 6: T roubleshooting 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 W ARNING : Information to prevent injury to yourself w[...]

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    6 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT -N12 B1 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 missin[...]

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    7 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT -N12 B1 Status indicators LED Status Indication (Power) Off No power or wireless signal is disabled On System ready Flashing-slow Rescue mode Flashing-quick WPS processing (Wireless) Off No power On Wireless system ready Flashing T ransmitting or receiving data (wireless) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Off[...]

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    8 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Rear panel Label Description W AN Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish W AN 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 butt[...]

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    9 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT -N12 B1 Bottom panel 1 2 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router . Note: Mounting to the wall is not recommended as it reduces the wireless performa[...]

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    10 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to congure the wireless router using your web browser on your computer . Y ou can set up the wireless router in any of these three operation modes: Router (IP [...]

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    1 1 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT -N12 B1 LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Internet Modem RT -N12 B1 Client 2. Connect your devices. Setting up the wireless router in Router 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 NA T ,[...]

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    12 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 3. Launch your web browser and the QIS starts to detect your Internet connection type. Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you launched your web browser , disable the proxy settings on your web browser . 4. Key in the user name and password. Click Apply all settings . Note: • The PPPoE [...]

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    13 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT -N12 B1 5. The Internet connection setup is completed. • Click Going to Internet to surf the Internet. • Click Advanced Setting page to manually congure advanced settings for the wireless router . • Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for quick access to the web GUI.[...]

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    14 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 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 NA T , rewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. T o set up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1.[...]

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    15 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT -N12 B1 3. Launch your web browser and the QIS web page appears automatic ally . Select the AP whose wireless signal you want to extend, then click Connect . Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you launched your web browser , disable the proxy settings on your web browser .[...]

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    16 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router in AP mode RT -N12 B1 LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Internet Router AP Repeater In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the W AN IP address from the router connected to the W AN port and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NA T , rewall, and IP sharing services [...]

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    17 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT -N12 B1 5. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to congure th e various features of the wireless router . 3. Launch the Device Discovery utility and click Congure to access the web GUI. 4. On the login page, key in the default user name ( admin ) and password ( admin ).[...]

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    18 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients 3 Conguring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients T o access the ASUS Wireless Router , you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the clients’ IP addresses are within the same subnet a[...]

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    19 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients RT -N12 B1 Windows ® 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window . 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties . 3. If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP ad[...]

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    20 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients 4. Select the Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add . 5. Select the DNS conguration tab and click Enable DNS . Key in Host , Domain , and DNS Server Search Order , then click Add . 6. Click OK .[...]

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    21 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients RT -N12 B1 Windows ® NT4.0 1. Go to Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties . 3. From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window , you can: • Select the typ[...]

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    22 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients 4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Windows ® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection . Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties .[...]

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    23 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients RT -N12 B1 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically . Otherwise, select Use the following IP address : and key in IP address , Subnet mask , and Default gateway . 4. Select Obtain DNS ser[...]

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    24 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically . Otherwise, select Use the following IP address : and key in IP address , Subnet mask , and Default gateway . 4. Select Obtain DNS ser[...]

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    25 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients RT -N12 B1 Windows ® V ista 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center . Click View status > Properties > Continue . 2. Select Internet Protocol V ersion 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the I[...]

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    26 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI 4 Conguring via the web GUI Conguring via the web GUI The router ’ s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to congure these features: Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management . T o access the web GUI: 1. Launch a web browser, then key in the router’s IP address. The log[...]

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    27 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N12 B1 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to congure th e various features of the ASUS Wireless Router .[...]

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    28 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and congure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (W AN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature. T o view the status or cong[...]

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    29 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N12 B1 Creating multiple SSID proles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID proles that meet various working scenarios. T o create an SSID prole: 1. Under System status , click Add . 2. Congure the prole settings, then click Add .[...]

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    30 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Managing bandwidth with EzQoS EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network trafc. T o set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Click each of these four applica[...]

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    31 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N12 B1 Upgrading the rmware Note: Download the latest rmware from the ASUS website at http://www .asus.com. T o upgrade the rmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Un d e r t h e A d m i n is t r a ti o n m en u , cl i c k Fi r m w ar e U [...]

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    32 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings T o restore/save/upload the settings: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Un d e r t h e A d m i n is t r a ti o n m en u , cl i c k Re s t o re / S a v e/ U p l oa d S e tt i n g . 3. Select the tasks that yo[...]

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    33 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N12 B1[...]

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    34 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 5 Installing the utilities 2. Click Next. Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for conguring the ASUS Wireless Router . T o install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft ® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root[...]

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    35 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities R T -N12 B1 3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is completed.[...]

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    36 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to congure the device. T o launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer ’ s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT -N12 B1 W ireless Router > De[...]

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    37 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities R T -N12 B1 Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its rmware upgrading process. It uploads the rmware that you specify . The process takes about three to four minutes. T o launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug [...]

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    38 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting 6 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router . These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS T echnical Support if you enc[...]

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    39 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting RT -N12 B1 Problem Action Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter . • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router . • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area. [...]

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    40 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting Problem Action How to restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than ve seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings:[...]

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    41 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting RT -N12 B1 ASUS DDNS Service RT -N12 B1 supports the ASUS DDNS service. When exchanging devices at the service center , if you have registered the ASUS DDNS service and want to keep the original domain name, data transfer is a must. Visit your local service center for more information. Notes : • If there is no activ[...]

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    42 RT -N12 B1 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting 5. After restarting the router, why is it that I see different W AN IPs in MS DOS and in the router conguration page? This is normal. The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different W AN IPs in MS DOS and in the router conguration page. Different ISPs may have dif feren[...]

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    43 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting RT -N12 B1[...]

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    44 RT -N12 B1 Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go[...]

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    45 Appendices R T -N12 B1 Country Code Statement For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channels 1~1 1 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . Safety Information T o[...]

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    46 RT -N12 B1 Appendices GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product[...]

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    47 Appendices R T -N12 B1 Also, for each author ’ s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modied by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others w[...]

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    48 RT -N12 B1 Appendices you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way , to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, an[...]

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    49 Appendices R T -N12 B1 accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along wit[...]

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    50 RT -N12 B1 Appendices made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice. This section is intended to [...]

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    51 Appendices R T -N12 B1 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LA W OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER P ARTY WHO MA Y MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE T O YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY[...]

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    52 RT -N12 B1 Appendices ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacic) Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 Website www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +886228943447 Support Fax +886228907698 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , Fremont, CA 94539, USA T elephone +[...]

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    53 Appendices R T -N12 B1 Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. T el: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIW AN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY Authorised distributors in T urkey: BOGAZICI BIL GISA Y AR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. T el: +90 212 331[...]