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Quick Start Guide

RP-N12

Wireless-N300 Range Extender

Q10319

Second Edition

March 2015

1. Power LED

On: RP-N12 is on

O: RP-N12 is o

2. Ethernet LED

On: Device is connected to the

Ethernet port.

O: Device is not connected to the

Ethernet port.

3. Wi-Fi LED

Green: RP-N12 provides the best

Wi-Fi extender performance.

Red: RP-N12 provides poor Wi-Fi

extender performance.

O: RP-N12 is not connected to a

router/AP.

Quick Setup with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

For router/Access Point(AP) with WPS support

Power On

Place your RP-N12 near your router/AP and plug it to

a power outlet.

Wait until the Wi-Fi LED starts

to blink green.

Connect via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

1. Press the WPS button on your Router/AP. 2. Press the WPS button on your RP-

N12.

NOTE: Ensure that your router/AP supports WPS. Otherwise, use Method TWO.

The Wi-Fi LED ashs for

about two (2) minutes and

then turns solid green or

red. The color of the LED

indicates the Wi-Fi signal

strength.

Place in an ideal location

After placing your RP-N12 in an ideal location, RP-N12 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.

NOTES:

• PlaceyourRP-N12betweenyourrouter/AP

and wireless device to get the best extender

performance.

• PlaceyourRP-N12inalocationwhereyoucan

get green Wi-Fi LED.

IMPORTANT!

• Tominimizeinterference,keepRP-N12awayfromdeviceslikecordlessphones,Bluetoothdevicesandmicrowaveovens.

• WerecommendthatyouplaceyourRP-N12inopenorspaciouslocation.

Enjoy!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What should I do if my router does not support WPS?

A1: You can use Method Two to set up RP-N12.

Q3: Why is it that I cannot see the login page after entering http://

repeater.asus.com in the browser?

A3: Ensure that your computer is connected to the extender network only, and

set your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically.

Q2: Why is that the Wi-Fi LED does not light up after completing Method

Two?

A2: You may have entered the wrong router SSID and password. Reset your RP-N12,

double check your router SSID/password, and set up RP-N12 again.

Q4: How do I reset RP-N12?

A4: Using a pin, press the RESET button for about two (2) seconds. Wait for

about ve (5) seconds until the Wi-Fi LED ashs red.

Method One

Reset

Your RP-N12’s wireless network name (SSID) changes

to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with

_RPT and shares your router/AP’s Wireless Password.

NOTE: Please refer to step 3 in Method

One for the best Wi-Fi performance.

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Summary

Method One: Quick Setup with WPS

Power On and Initial Wait

Place RP-N12 near router/AP and plug it in. Wait for Wi-Fi LED to blink green.

Connect Using WPS

Press WPS button on router/AP, then press WPS button on RP-N12 to connect.

Ideal Placement for Optimal Performance

Place RP-N12 between router/AP and device for best performance. Aim for a green Wi-Fi LED.

Frequently Asked Questions

Router Does Not Support WPS

Use Method Two for setup if your router does not support WPS.

Wi-Fi LED Not Lighting Up

Check for incorrect SSID/password. Reset RP-N12 and reconfigure with correct details.

Cannot Access Login Page

Ensure computer is connected to extender network only and has an automatically obtained IP address.

Resetting the RP-N12

Press the RESET button for about two seconds using a pin until Wi-Fi LED flashes red.

Method Two: Set Up Using Web Browser

Power On for Method Two

Place RP-N12 near router/AP and plug it in. Wait for Wi-Fi LED to blink green.

Login to Web Interface

Connect to RP-N12 Wi-Fi, access http://repeater.asus.com, use 'admin' for username and password.

Configure RP-N12 Settings

Enter http://repeater.asus.com, connect to Wi-Fi, enter security key, configure extended network.

Place in Ideal Location

Place RP-N12 between router/AP and device for best extender performance.

Media Bridge (Ethernet Adapter) Functionality

Setting Up Media Bridge

Use Method One or Two to set up RP-N12, then connect Ethernet devices like game consoles or smart TVs.

Asus RP-N12 Specifications

General

Modulation	-
Frequency band	2.4 GHz
Number of users	- user(s)
Channels quantity	- channels
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wi-Fi data rate (max)	300 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	100 Mbit/s
Internal	No
LED indicators	LAN, Power, WLAN
WAN connection	Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Antennas quantity	2
Antenna gain level (max)	2 dBi
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990