Asus RT-N12+ User manual

User Guide
RT-N12+
Wireless N300 Router

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Table of contents
1 Getting to know your wireless router 6
1.1 Package contents.........................................................................6
1.2 Your wireless router.....................................................................7
1.4 Positioning your router..............................................................9
1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 10
1.6 Router Setup............................................................................... 11
1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................11
1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................12
2 Getting started 14
2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 14
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 15
2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 19
3 Configuring the General settings 20
3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 20
3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................21
3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................22
3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 23
3.3 Using the Traffic Manager ...................................................... 25
3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........25
3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic .................................................................28
3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 29
4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 30
4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 30
4.1.1 General......................................................................................30
4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................33
4.1.3 WDS............................................................................................35
4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter...............................................................37

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Table of contents
4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................38
4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................39
4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 41
4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................41
4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................42
4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................44
4.2.4 IPTV ...............................................................................................45
4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 46
4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................46
4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................49
4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................51
4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................54
4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................55
4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................56
4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 57
4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 58
4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 59
4.6.1 General......................................................................................59
4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................59
4.6.3 Keyword filter .........................................................................60
4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................61
4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 63
4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................63
4.7.2 System.......................................................................................64
4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................65
4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................65

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Table of contents
4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 66
5 Utilities 67
5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 67
5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 68
6 Troubleshooting 70
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting............................................................. 70
6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................. 73
Appendices 83
Notices ....................................................................................................... 83
ASUS Contact information.................................................................... 97
Networks Global Hotline Information............................................... 98

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1 Getting to know your wireless
router
NOTES:
• Ifanyoftheitemsaredamagedormissing,contactASUSfor
technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline
list at the back of this user manual.
• Keeptheoriginalpackagingmaterialincaseyouwouldneedfuture
warranty services such as repair or replacement.
RT-N12+ Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
1.1 Package contents

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1.2 Your wireless router
RT-N12+ 300Mbps Wireless N Router
Power LED
Off: No power.
On: Device is ready.
2.4GHz LED
Off: No 2.4GHz signal.
On:Wireless system is ready.
Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
WAN (Internet) LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
LAN 1~4 LED
Off: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
WPS / Reset button (2-in-1)
This button launches the WPS Wizard or resets / restores the system to its factory
default settings.
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

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NOTES:
• Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingother
adapters may damage the device.
• Specifications:
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;
Operating
Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
Power button
Press this button to power on or off the stystem.
On
Off

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Bottom panel
NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to a wall is not recommended as it
reduces wireless performance.
Item Description
Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete
or wooden surfaces using two round head screws.
Air vents
These vents provide ventilation to your router.

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1.4 Positioning your router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless
router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
• Placethewirelessrouterinacentralizedareaforamaximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
• Keepthedeviceawayfrommetalobstructionsandawayfrom
direct sunlight.
• Keepthedeviceawayfrom802.11gor20MHzonlyWi-Fi
devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices,
cordlessphones,transformers,heavy-dutymotors,fluorescent
lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial
equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
• Alwaysupdatetothelatestfirmware.VisittheASUSwebsiteat
http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthethreedetachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
45°45°
RT-N12+300Mbps Wireless N Router