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    User Manual DSL-N12E 1 1n Wireless Router[...]

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    2 Copyright © 2012 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 t[...]

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    3 T able of contents About this guide .................................................................................... 5 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................................................................................. 7 System requirements ...............................................................[...]

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    4 T able of contents Conguring the diagnostic settings .................................................. 47 Checking your wireless router ’ s status and basic settings ............ 48 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting T roubleshooting ................................................................................... 49 Appendices Notices .........[...]

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    5 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 features, and LED indicat[...]

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    6 Conventions used in this guide W ARNING : 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. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE : T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task.[...]

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    7 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router DSL-N12E Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. DSL-N12E Wireless Router x1 External splitter x1 Power adapter x1 RJ1 1 cable x2 Support CD x1 RJ45 cable x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note : If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . System require[...]

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    8 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router • 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. • Install the device at le[...]

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    9 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router DSL-N12E Status indicators LED Status Indication Off No connection or in bridge mode. Flashing Internet data is transmitted in the routing mode. On The Internet connection is normal in the routing mode and no Internet data is being transmitted. Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connecti[...]

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    10 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Item Description 1 WPS button Press this button for more than ve seconds to enable the WPS function. 2 ADSL port Connect an RJ-1 1 telephone cable to this port or a splitter connected from this port. 3 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. 4 P[...]

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    1 1 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router DSL-N12E Bottom panel 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: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section [...]

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    12 DSL-N12E Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mounting options 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. T o mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks. 2. Mark two upper ho[...]

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    13 Chapter 2: Getting started DSL-N12E Accessing the router ’ s web GUI T o access the router ’s web GUI: In your web browser , key in http://192.168.1.1 . Key in the user name and password. Y ou may choose to log in as administrator (user name/password: admin) or as an ordinary user (user name/password: user/user). 1. 2. 2 Getting started Sett[...]

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    14 DSL-N12E Chapter 2: Getting started In Step 2: Time Zone Setup page, tick Enable to enable the NTP function, and key in the necessary information. Click Next . 3. Important: Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP . Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you [...]

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    15 Chapter 2: Getting started DSL-N12E In Step 3: W AN Interface Setup page, ll in the necessary information, and click Next . 4. In Step 4: WLAN Interface Setup page, set up the parameter for your WLAN network. 5. Notes: • Do not include quotation marks (" or ') in your SSID or use spaces as the star t of your SSID. • For WP A pre[...]

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    16 DSL-N12E Chapter 2: Getting started In Step 5: Conguration Saving page, click Finish to save the conguration settings. Click Back to modify the settings. Click Reset to cancel the settings. 6.[...]

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    17 Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients DSL-N12E Managing your network clients T o manage your network clients to your ASUS Wireless Router , you must have the correct parameters for wireless, LAN, and W AN connection types. Ensure that the clients’ IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router . By default, the ASUS [...]

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    18 DSL-N12E Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients Windows ® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection . Right-click Local Area Connection , then click Properties . 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assi[...]

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    19 Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients DSL-N12E Windows ® XP 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection . Right-click Local Area Connection , then select Properties. 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 automatic[...]

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    20 DSL-N12E Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients Windows ® Vista/7 1. Click 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 wan[...]

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    21 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E 4 Conguring via the web GUI Notes: • T o display the active clients connected to your wireless network, c lick Show Active Clients . • Do not include quotation marks (" or ') in your SSID or use spaces as the star t of your SSID. • Clicking the Refresh button of your browser wil[...]

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    22 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the security settings The Security page allows you to congure the security settings to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. T o congure the security settings: Click Network > Wireless tab > Security . In the Wireless Security Setup screen, select a SSID,[...]

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    23 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Controlling access to your wireless network The Access Control page allows you to allow or deny specic clients from accessing your wireless network. T o control access to your wireless network: Click Network > Wireless tab > Access Control . In the Wireless Access Control Mode eld, sel[...]

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    24 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the multi-SSID settings The Multi-SSID page allows you to enable or disable a virtual access point (V AP) and set up its SSID and authentication type. T o congure the multi-SSID settings: Click Network > Wireless tab > Multi-SSID . T ick Enable V APX to enable a V AP . In the[...]

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    25 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the wireless advanced settings The Advanced Setting page allows you to congure the advanced settings for your wireless network. Important: Congure the advanced settings only if you have sufcient knowledge about wireless networking. If you are not an experienced or knowledgeab[...]

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    26 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Setting up the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily . Notes : Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. T o set up the WPS: Press the WPS button on your router . 1. Click Network > Wireles[...]

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    27 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the local area network (LAN) settings The LAN page allows you to congure your local area network (LAN) settings. T o congure the LAN settings: Click Network > LAN tab > LAN IP . In the LAN Interface Setup screen, key in the Interface Name, IP Address, and Subnet Mask. Clic[...]

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    28 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the DHCP settings The DHCP Mode page allows you to congure the DHCP settings. T o congure the DHCP settings: Click Network > LAN tab > DHCP . In the DHCP Mode dropdown list, select None, DHCP Relay , or DHCP Server . In the Interface eld, select the port you want to use[...]

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    29 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the DHCP static IP settings The DHCP Static IP Conguration page allows you to assign the IP addresses on the LAN to a specic individual PCs based on the MAC addresses. T o congure the DHCP Static IP settings: Click Network > LAN tab > DHCP Static IP . In the IP Address [...]

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    30 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the wide area network (W AN) settings The W AN page allows you to congure your wide area network (W AN) settings. T o congure the W AN settings: Click Network > W AN tab > W AN . In the Default Route Selection eld, select Auto or Specied . In the VPI eld, key in t[...]

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    31 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E T o congure the W AN IP settings: In the T ype dropdown list, you can select Fixed IP or DHCP . In the Local IP Address eld, key in the IP address of the W AN inteface provided by your ISP . In the Netmask eld, key in t he subnet mask of the local IP address. T ick Unnumbered to enable th[...]

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    32 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the Internet service settings The Internet Service function allows you to congure the following Internet service settings: DNS, Firewall, UPnP , IGMP , Proxy , TR-069, and ACL. Click Internet Service. Click the tabs of the following Internet service conguration: DNS , Firewall ,[...]

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    33 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the DDNS Settings The DDNS (Dynamic DNS) page allows you to congure the DDNS settings from DDNS providers DynDNS or TZO. T o congure the DDNS settings: Click Internet Service > DNS tab > DDNS . In the DDNS provider dropdown list, select the DDNS provider . In the Host Name[...]

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    34 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Congure the rewall settings The Firewall page allows you to congure the security settings for your wireless network. Congure the IP/Port lter settings The IP/Port Filter page allows you to restrict certain types of outgoing or incoming Internet data packets from or to your network. [...]

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    35 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Congure the MAC lter settings The MAC Filter page allows you to restrict certain types of outgoing or incoming data packets from or to network clients based on their MAC addresses. T o congure the MAC lter settings: Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > MAC Filter . In the Dire[...]

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    36 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Congure the URL Blocking settings The URL Blocking page allows you to block certain websites or online contents based on specic keywords. T o congure the keyword lter settings: Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > URL Blocking . In the URL Blocking Capacity eld, click Disab[...]

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    37 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the ALG settings The NA T ALG and Passthrough page allows you to allow certain protocols or applications to pass through your network’s rewall. T o congure the ALG settings: Click Internet Service > Firewall tab > ALG Setting . Select the protocols or applications that y[...]

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    38 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the UPnP settings The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Conguration page allows you to access the media of the UPnP devices found in your network. T o congure the UPnP settings: Click Internet Service > UPnP tab. In the UPnP eld, tick Enable to enable UPnP connection. In the [...]

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    39 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the IGMP Conguration settings The IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Proxy Conguration page allows you to congure the amount of IPTV packets that can be received through a proxy . T o congure the IGMP settings: Click Internet Service > IGMP Proxy tab. T ick Enabl[...]

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    40 40 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the advanced settings The Advanced Setting page allows you to congure your ASUS WIreless Router ’s advanced settings such as Bridge Setting, Routing, Port Mapping, QoS, SNMP , and other miscellaneous settings. NOTE: Congure the Advanced settings only if you are an experienc[...]

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    41 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the administration settings The Administration page allows you to restore the wireless router to its default or to its saved conguration settings, upgrade the rmware, view the system logs, create, edit, or delete user accounts, and congure the system settings. Restoring the w[...]

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    42 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Upgrading the rmware The Upgrade Firmware page allows you to upgrade the wireless router ’s rmware version. NOTE: Download the latest rmware from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. T o upgrade the rmware: Click Administration > Upgrade tab > Upgrade Firmware . In[...]

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    43 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Backing up/Restoring the settings The Backup/Restore Settings page allows you to backup or save the conguration settings to a le in your preferred path and to restore the wireless router ’s settings using the saved conguration le. T o backup the settings: Click Administration > Up[...]

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    44 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the System Logs The Log Setting page allows you to enable or disable the system log function and view the system logs. Note: Y ou can tick both boxes to view the system logs in the Events Log T able. T o congure the system log settings: Click Administration > System Log tab. Che[...]

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    45 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the user account settings The User Account Conguration page allows you to create, modify , or delete user accounts. T o add a user account: Click Administration > Password tab. In the User Name eld, key in the desired user name. In the Privilege dropdown list, select the priv[...]

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    46 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Conguring the system time settings The System T ime Conguration page allows you to congure the system time manually or obtain the system time automatically from the time server . T o congure the system time manually: Click Administration > Time Zone tab. In the System Time eld, k[...]

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    47 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI DSL-N12E Conguring the diagnostic settings The Diagnostic page allows you to detect, isolate, and troubleshoot problems with your network.[...]

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    48 DSL-N12E Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Checking your wireless router ’ s status and basic settings The Router Status page allows you to view the current status of your wireless router , the connection status, and the system logs. Click the tabs to view these information: System tab The System Status page displays the current status a[...]

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    49 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting DSL-N12E 5 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 encou[...]

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    50 DSL-N12E Chapter 5: T roubleshooting 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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    51 Chapter 5: T roubleshooting DSL-N12E Problem Action How to restore the system to its default settings? • Insert a needle into the Reset hole at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than ve seconds. • Refer to the section Backing up/Restoring the settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default set[...]

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    52 Appendices DSL-N12E Notices For the following equipment: DSL-N12E Is herewith conrmed to comply with the requirements setout in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the MemberStates relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC), Low-voltageDirective (2006/95/EC) and R&TTE (1999/5/EC).The equipment was passed[...]

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    53 Appendices DSL-N12E This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful i[...]

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    54 Appendices DSL-N12E IC W arning The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulation. Cet appareil numerique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted t[...]

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    55 Appendices DSL-N12E For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. Y ou must make sure that they , too, receive or can get the source code. And you must show them these terms so they know their rights. We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copy[...]

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    56 Appendices DSL-N12E 2. Y ou may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all of these conditions: a) Y ou must cause the modied les to carry prominent notices s[...]

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    57 Appendices DSL-N12E corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer , in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modications to it. For an exe[...]

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    58 58 Appendices DSL-N12E receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program. If any portion of this section is held invalid or unenforceable under any particular circumstance, the balance of the section is intended to apply an[...]

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    59 Appendices DSL-N12E THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER P AR TIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O, THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YO[...]

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    60 Appendices DSL-N12E ASUS Contact Information 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 [...]

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    61 Appendices DSL-N12E Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. T el: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIWAN 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: +90 212 331 100[...]