Asus RT-N12 Series User Manual

RT-N12 Series
Superspeed Wireless N Router
User Guide

Asus RT-N12 Series Specifications

General

Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Data Rate	Up to 300 Mbps
LAN Ports	4 x 10/100 Mbps
WAN Ports	1 x 10/100 Mbps
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Antenna	2 x external antennas
Encryption	64/128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK
Security	Firewall
Firewall	SPI
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Storage Humidity	20% to 90% RH

Summary

Overview

Package contents

Lists the items included with the ASUS RT-N12 wireless router.

Hardware features

Details the physical components and ports of the ASUS RT-N12 router.

Setting up your wireless network

Positioning your router

Recommendations for optimal placement of the wireless router for best performance.

What you need

System requirements for setting up the ASUS wireless router.

Setting up your wireless router

Steps to configure the ASUS wireless router for network use.

Network configuration using the web GUI

Logging in to the web GUI

Instructions to access and log into the ASUS router's web interface.

Setting up the Internet connection

Guide to establishing an internet connection for the ASUS wireless router.

Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection

Step-by-step wizard for automatically configuring the router's internet connection.

Setting up wireless security

Procedures to secure your wireless network against unauthorized access.

Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only)

Adjusting the wireless transmission power for the RT-N12 HP model.

Creating your Guest Network

Setting up a separate wireless network for guests with restricted access.

Using the Traffic Manager

Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth

Configuring bandwidth priority and managing network traffic using QoS.

Monitoring Traffic

Viewing real-time and historical bandwidth usage of network connections.

Using the utilities

Device Discovery

Utility to detect and configure ASUS wireless routers on the network.

Firmware Restoration

Utility for restoring router firmware after a failed upgrade.

Troubleshooting

Cannot access the router GUI

Solutions for issues preventing access to the router's web configuration interface.

Client cannot establish wireless connection

Steps to resolve problems with clients connecting wirelessly to the router.

Cannot access the Internet using a wireless LAN adapter

Troubleshooting steps for when wireless clients cannot connect to the internet.

Internet is not accessible

Steps to diagnose and fix general internet connectivity issues.

Network name or encryption keys are forgotten

Procedures to recover or reset forgotten wireless network credentials.

ASUS DDNS Service

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to common questions regarding the ASUS DDNS service and router functionality.

Appendices

Notices

Important regulatory and safety information, including FCC and REACH compliance.

Networks Global Hotline Information

Contact numbers and support languages for ASUS technical support in various countries.

ASUS Contact information

Detailed contact information for ASUS technical support across different regions.