Connecting a WiFi router to the ASUS N12 computer. Setting up a wireless Wi-Fi network using the ASUS RT-N12 router. Indicators and connectors

The ASUS RT-N12 router is a reliable router to create a local wireless network. Consider how this model of the router is configured for popular Internet providers: Beeline, Rostelecom, House.ru, etc.

Please note that this instruction is only suitable for routers on which the firmware version is installed 3.0.x.x (black interface). If another version of the firmware is used in your router model (1.x.x.x.x or 2.x.x.x, a blue-blue interface), the settings will be somewhat different. So, proceed to setting the router.

Connecting the router ASUS RT-N12

First stage - Connecting the device to a computer or laptop. Many users make a mistake, at first installing the router in a certain place, and only then connecting it to the computer. This is the wrong approach. It is much easier to set up a router, connecting it directly with the computer, and only then put it at any convenient place.

To begin with, connect the router to electrical network 220V. To do this, use a power supply that comes with the device. Then we connect the Internet provider cable to the WAN-port located on the rear panel of the router. Its color differs from other ports, which are also on this panel. Four connectors of the same color are LAN ports intended for connecting a router to other devices.

Connecting to a computer is carried out through the "LAN" port, using a switching cord (patch cord), which is included with the device. We connect the cable to one of the LAN ports, and the other end is connected to the computer network card.

Before proceeding with the router settings, it is recommended to reset its settings to factory. To do this, click on the "Reset" button and hold it within 10 seconds. This button is very small and is in the excavation on the device panel, so to click on it, you will need a match, needle or tube with paste from ball knob. After clicking on the button, all indicators located on the front panel should simultaneously light up. Then the device will reboot.

After rebooting, go to the router setting interface. As with all ASUS routers, entrance to personal Area implemented standard method. In the address bar of any Internet browser, we enter the IP address of the router and go to the authorization window. In the "Username" and "Password" field, enter the default values: "Admin" and "Admin". Then press "ENTER" or the "Send" button.

After that, the device will propose to automatically configure the router. But if you want to understand how the configuration process occurs, dismiss this option and configure the router manually. To do this, click on the icon in the form of a house located in the upper right corner. You will go to the Main Settings page.

The first thing you need to determine is the type of connection that your provider uses. The connection type is usually specified in the service contract for Internet services. They are also spelled out and all necessary settings. If you lost your copy of the contract, contact technical support, and all the necessary parameters will be reported.

In the router settings interface, we find the item "Internet" in the left column. Consider how to connect dynamic IP address. This type of connection is used by providers such as Rostelecom Udmurtia, TDK-Ural, Will, Kyivstar. Setting the dynamic IP is very simple. Enough in the "WAN-Connection Type" drop-down list, select the "Automatic IP" option and set "Yes" in the "Enable WAN" fields, "Enable NAT" and "Enable UPNP". The last item is required to work correctly with file hosting.

Some providers use binding to the MAC address. If this applies to your service provider, fill out the "MAC address" field. As a rule, there you need to specify the address of the device on which you configure the router. Click the "Cloning Mac" button, and the address of your computer or laptop will appear in the field. To save the settings, click the "Accept" button.

Rostelecom providers, house.ru, TTK and a number of others use PPPoE connections. If you use the services of one of these companies, select the "PPPOE" version in the WAN connection list. By analogy with the previous paragraph, we put the points opposite the word "yes" in the three lower fields. Now the most important point - fill in the fields in the "Setup account" We prescribe a login and password that are specified in your contract with the service provider. If the provider uses binding to the MAC address, cloning it or indicate manually. Save the changes by clicking the "Accept" button.

Popular Russian Internet provider Beeline uses the L2TP connection type. Customizing the Wi-Fi network for Beeline, in the WAN-Connection Type list, select the "L2TP" option. Turn on WAN, NAT and UPNP, specify the login and password for the account. Fill the field " VPN server.", Specifying the value" tp.beeline.internet.ru ". Press the "Accept" button.

Also this model The router is suitable for iPTV settings – digital television. True, you can not configure IPTV for all providers. The ASUS RT-N12 model has a limited setup interface in which there is no VLAN ID. If your provider requires that this identifier be specified, the ASUS RT-N12 router is not suitable for configuring digital television.

The IPTV setting on this router is carried out according to the following algorithm: we go into the main menu and in the left column, select the "LAN" item ("Local Network"). Open the drop-down list "Select IPTV-STB port" and select the port to which your IPTV prefix will be connected. Press the "Accept" button.
And finally, consider how to connect Wi-Fi on the ASUS RT-N12 router. In the "Advanced Settings" section find the item " Wireless network" Go to the General tab.

Here you need to fill the "SSID" field by specifying the network name that will be displayed when searching. You can choose any name and write it in the form of a combination of numbers and Latin letters. Then we turn to the list "Authentication method" and choose the option "WPA2-Personal" there. Specify the password from your network in the WPA Preview Field.

As a password, you can choose a combination of numbers and letters (minimum 8 characters). Click the "Accept" button and save the changes. Restart the device by clicking on the reboot button, which is above the configuration interface. Reloading the router will take 2-3 minutes. This is the last stage of the router setting, after rebooting the device is ready to use.

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Hello.
Today we will look at the representative of the ASUS router family, ASUS RT-N12VP model

About trademark

ASUS - Located in Taiwan, a company producing personal computers, as well as computer components, such as motherboards, graphic maps, as well as laptops, cell phones, Internet tablets, optical drives and monitors.
As of 2014, the company is the third supplier personal computers and tablets in the world in terms of sales (after HP and Dell).
The name of the ASUS brand is derived from the word Pegasus (Pegasus). Complete name of the company - Asustek Computer Inc.
It has a number of subsidiaries: Pegatron, Unihan, ASRock.

Specifications

Type - router
Model - ASUS RT-N12 VP
Black color
Wi-Fi support is
Wi-Fi operating frequency module - 2.4 ~ 2,4835 GHz
Data transfer rate B / G / N - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps; 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54mbps; 802.11n: Up to 300Mbps
Maximum wi-Fi speed Compounds - 300 Mbps
Transmitter Power - 18 DBM
Type and quantity of antennas - external non-removable x2
Antenna Strengthening Coefficient - 5 DBI
LAN ports - 4 x RJ45
Port WAN - 1 x RJ45
Basic data transfer rate, LAN - 100 Mbps
Supported Network Standards - IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IPv4, IPv6
Safety - 64-bit WEP, 128-bit Wep, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS Support
Network Management - UPNP, IGMP V1 / V2 / V3, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trier, Virtual Server, DMZ
Types of Connections - Automatic IP, Static IP, PPTP, PPPOE, L2TP, Dual Link
DHCP support - there
Support VPN - IPsec Pass-Throut, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP Server
Indication on the panel - PWR x 1, Wi-Fi x 1, Wan X 1, LAN X 4
Firewall - there
Filtering - by IP address, by MAC address
Services - Ezqos, WMM (WiFi Multimedia)
IPTV support - connection up to 2 consoles.
Management, Setup - Web Interface
Features - Multiple SSIDS, PARENTAL CONTROL
OS Support - Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS X, Linux
Meals: 110V ~ 240V (50 ~ 60Hz)
Power supply - 12V / 0.5A
Dimensions d / w / in - 179 x 128 x 28 cm.
Weight - 275 gr.

Equipment, appearance

The router comes in a box of dense cardboard. The box is wrapped with polyethylene.
The most important characteristics are accented on the front side.

On the back, the rest of the detailed information.

From the side detailed parameters.
Two close-up Mac and Win8 icon are visible. It is strange that the support of Linux is not specified ...

To find out what version of the router you got, you need to look at the sticker:
There is a release date. In our case, 2014.
It also shows the firmware version. We got the version: v3.0.0.4.374_880
This firmware has been released 2014/04/18. By the way, on the manufacturer's website there is an updated firmware from 2015/02/11
Changes in firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3835 from 2015/02/11:
1) ASUS corrected critical vulnerability in their routers. "Hole" was in the service named infosvr used utilities asus To facilitate the router setting, by automatically detecting it in local network. Vulnerability made it possible to perform any commands with rOOT rights (After all, infosvr is also root), which gave an attacker full control over the system.
2) Added support Yandex DNS

In this review, we will review the router, so to speak "out of the box", with standard firmware V3.0.0.4.374_880

Package set for routers of this class:
ASUS RT-N12 VP Router
patch Cord RJ45 (1 meter long)
power supply (1.5 meter long)
instruction
warranty coupon

Power supply third party company.
12V - 500mA.

The appearance of the device is very pleasant. Stylish design with chopped lines in black.
This router will look great in any interior.

Both edges made ventilation holes for heat removal.

On the rear side are the buttons and connectors, from left to right:
1. RESET button (Reset settings to factory)
2. PWR power button
3. Connector / socket for connecting the power supply
4. LAN ports - 4 yellow connector
5. WAN port - 1 blue connector
6. WPS button (for fast settings)

It is worth noting two antennas. They are not removable. In general, this is not a disadvantage. Just a feature.

On the device there are indicators, from left to right:
1. PWR (Nutrition)
2. Wi-Fi work
3. Connecting the WAN port
4. LAN ports 4 ports
When working, they are highlighted with bright, blue. Slightly strong. A little annoying.

FROM back side Devices are rubber legs.
Perforation for ventilation and sticker with information.
Specify data for managing via a Web browser: IP address, password, PIN Code. As well as the firmware version, serial number Products and Mac address.

And now we will analyze our device!
The RT-N12 VP router is based on the Broadcom BCM5357C0 processor of the MIPS 74K V4.9 architecture with a frequency of 300 MHz. There is also 32 MB of RAM based on the Etron Technology EN63A165TS-6G chip and 8 MB flash memory for storing firmware.

The radio module supports 802.11b / g / n protocols in the 2.4 GHz band, and the maximum connection speed is 300 Mbps. The processor also manages five 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports.

The device is equipped with two non-removable external antennas with a gain of 5 DBI.
They are soldered directly to the board.
Among other functions there are support for up to three guest networks, parental control, traffic filtering, DDNS service, traffic manager and QoS, DMZ, operation modes as an access point or repeater, support for IPTV and PPTP / L2TP clients.

Also, the splitter injector of the POWER OVER Ethernet Standard (PoE) was separately acquired
This supplement is necessary when the router needs to be installed in place where there is no socket 220V
For example, in the corridor. Check if our model supports this technology.

ASUS RT-N12VP perfectly coped with the task.
This router supports Power Over Ethernet (PoE) technology
The power supply was in another room. Nutrition was successfully transmitted.

Connection and configuration

To connect the router you need to do the following manipulations:
1. Connect the power supply cable.
2. In the LAN connector - yellow, insert the patch cord, which is also connected to the port LAN laptop or PC.
3. In the WAN port - (blue), insert the network cable with the Internet. He can go from ADSL modem.

Next, press the power button. Commands seconds 5-10 and the device is ready to operate.
After turning on the router, you just need to start the browser, and when you try to go through any link, the Settings window will open. I ran Internet Explorer. and saw the following window:
Click go ...

In the next window, you must select the type of your internet connection.
In my case, it is a static IP

Drive the IP that gave you your provider.
Just in case, click "Cloning Mac Address", suddenly your provider has a binding to the MAC address.
If you know them this data, you can call the service technical support Your provider.

Next, set the Wi-Fi network.
You must come up with a password. The password must be longer than 8 digits. For increased security, you can add a Latin letter or letters.
By default, the network name will be ASUS. The name can be changed.

Congratulations! The network is configured. After that you have to earn the Internet and Wi-Fi network.

Now consider the possibilities of the router.
On the left there are two large items "General" and "Advanced Settings"
The main menu is as follows.
In the center: Internet status, Wi-Fi status and the number of clients connected.

In the section "Guestbook" you can configure guest access in three versions.
By default, access to the local network is closed. Guests are available only to the Internet.

The traffic manager can be limited to speed and see the consumption of common traffic.
It is a pity that you can not see how much I spent this or that client (according to the MAC address). Statistics are generally in general. And only online. If you close the page, the data will disappear. In fact, the thing is almost useless.

Parental control can be limited to selectively clients access to the Internet. (by Mac address) You can choose specific days of the week and allowed hours. Quite comfortable.

In the "Wireless Networks" tab, Wi-Fi settings are set.
You can configure WPS, the bridge between Wi-Fi networks.
Create a filter Mac addresses of permitted customers and so on.
In general, everything is standard, convenient and understandable.

Next, I will give only the most important parameters for a simple user.
For example, the ports of the ports are in the Internet section - port forwarding.
I, in this case, configured the port forwarding for the remote desktop.

Dynamic DNS service is located in the "Internet" section - DDNS
This is useful when there is no own external IP address.
With this feature, a remote desktop is running.

In the "Firewall" section you can block any sites. For example, popular social networks.

In the "Administration" section, you can change the mode of operation of the router, update the firmware or change the password to enter the router. All menu items are equipped with detailed description.

Tests

We will test the data speed test on the local network Wi-Fi
In my laptop it is worth wi-Fi adapter which supports connectivity only 150 Mbps
The speed of copying the file was approximately 10 MB / s

Now we will spend the Internet speed test.
For reference speed, spend a test without a router. Immediately through the cable.

Now connect the router back and test through the cable.
Test successful! The speed corresponds to the reference.

We will spend speed test via Wi-Fi network using Windows Laptop.
Laptop distance from Router 1 meter.
As you can see, the router "cuts" speed by Wi-Fi

Conclusion

In general, the router is normal. Perfectly looks. Very simply configured.
It is felt made by hand programmers from a major quality brand. The firmware is thought out and is equipped with prompts. But the functionality for this money is not slightly sufficient. Competitors have you and USB and removable antennas. But do you need it? Everyone will answer of course himself.
Lightly disappointing data transfer speed by Wi-Fi. This router will recommend the one who has the Internet tariff up to 50 Mbps.

pros
- Firmware with detailed descriptions.
- Stylish appearance.
- Ability to connect two IPTV consoles

Minuses
- "Drawing" speed by Wi-Fi
- Too bright indicators.
- Not removable antennas. Install the direction will fail.
- lacks uSB ports. Competitors and less money he is.

Thanks a lot for your attention.
I express my gratitude to ASUS and the administration of the DNS stores for the ability to write an overview.

The router setting is what the majority of not experienced users scares. But, this fear is completely not justified. Modern routers are configured very simple. Now we will prove this examining the process of setting up the ASUS RT-N12 router. This instruction Also suitable for modifications ASUS RT-N12 VP, ASUS RT-N12 D1 and ASUS RT-N12E.

Preparation for configuring the ASUS RT-N12

Before you begin to configure the ASUS RT-N12 router, you need to connect it correctly. Fortunately, the router connects very simple. The first thing you need to do is connect the router to the power supply network. After that, connect the cable from your Internet provider in the WAN port of the router. On the ASUS RT-N12 router, this port is indicated in blue (the photo below).

You also need to connect the computer to one of the yellow LAN ports (the photo below). To connect the computer, use a network cable that comes in the kit.

Another important point. Your computer must use the automatic receipt of IP addresses. In most cases, it is. But, before starting the adjustment of the router, it is better to go and check that later not to be distracted by such trifles.

To do this, after connecting the router, go along the path: Start - Control Panel - Network and Internet Network Management Center and General Access - Connection over LAN - Properties - Properties for IPv4 component. In this window, the automatic receipt of IP and DNS addresses should be selected.

Automatic adjustment of the ASUS RT-N12 router

In order to run the automatic setup of the ASUS RT-N12 router simply, just open the browser. If you correctly connected all cables to the router, then automatic setting The browser window itself should appear. If this window appeared in the browser window, as in the screenshot below, it means everything is fine. Press the "Go" button and continue setting the router in automatic mode. If for some reason the automatic setting is not started, then enter the browser in the address bar 192.168.1.1 and the page with automatic adjustment of the router should appear. If the router was already adjusted earlier, you can start the automatic setting using the "Fast Internet Configuration" button in the web interface.

After clicking on the "Go button", the Password setup appears. Here you need to choose new password To enter the router. This password It will be going to enter each time you want to change the router settings. Therefore, you need to choose something that you will be easy to remember. In this case, the password should not be too short or too simple. Enter the password and click on the "Next" button to go to the next automatic setup step.

Further, the router will start automatically determining the type of connection. Depending on the method of connecting your provider, this step can pass in automatic mode or a window will appear asking you to enter data for connecting. In our case, the definition of the type of connection passed automatically. It should be noted that in some cases, the definition of the connection type may be wrong and the connection is not necessary, which is needed. But it can always be fixed in manual mode.

The next step is wi-Fi Setup network. Here you need to enter only the name of your Wi-Fi network (you can only leave ASUS or enter any other name) and password to access Wi-Fi (network key). The rest of the router settings will install automatically. By default, the WPA2-Personal AES protection method is used. This method Protection is optimal for home use. Therefore, in most cases, no manual settings are not required after completing the operation of the automatic configuration.

This automatic configuration of the ASUS RT-N12 router is completed. Information about current settings will appear on the screen. Here simply click on the "Next" button.

After clicking on the "Next" button, a window will open with the offer to enter a login and password to enter the router. Enter the admin login (login has not changed at the automatic setup) and the password you selected. After entering the login and password, the router web interface appears on the screen.

Manual adjustment of the ASUS RT-N12 router

After the automatic configuration is completed, check the Internet operation on the computer. If the Internet is there, then no additional manual setting No longer needed. All that was required in terms of the router settings you have already done at the automatic setting.

But, quite often, situations occur when the Internet does not work after the automatic configuration. The most common problems are an incorrect definition or configuration of the connection type and a binding to Mac. Now we will look at both of these cases.

Configuring the type of connection to the Internet

In order to manually configure the type of Internet connection, you need to go to the "Internet" settings section. Link to this section Settings is in the left side menu Web interface, in the "Advanced Settings" block.

In the "Internet" section, you can configure all the parameters that relate to your internet connection. Different Internet providers use different settings. Therefore, you must find out from the technical support of your Internet provider, what settings you need to use.

The most important thing is not to be mistaken with the choice of type of connection (on the screenshot below is highlighted in red). After selecting the type of connection, a list of available settings is changing. Therefore, if you correctly specify the connection type, then further setting will go It is much easier for you. For example, we demonstrate how the settings for the Internet provider beeline should look (see the screenshot below).

Setting Mac Addresses

Not rarely automatically configuring the ASUS RT-N12 router correctly defines the type of connection, but the Internet does not work anyway due to the fact that the Internet provider is tied to another MAC address. In order to solve this problem, you need to change the MAC address in the router settings.

To do this, you need to go to the same section of the "Internet" settings, which we talked about above. At the bottom of the page "Internet" there is a "MAC address" field in which you can enter the MAC address to which your Internet provider is attached.

If the Internet Provider is tied to the MAC address of the computer from which you perform the setting, you can simply click on the "Cloning Mac" button. In this case, the router automatically copies the desired Mac address and you will only be left to click on the "Apply" button.

How to connect and set up router ASUS RT-N12 Alone? In this instruction, I will show step by step, how to install the Internet on it and distribute the WiFi signal without a disk. Who has another model, for example N10U, N14U, N56, N18 - Do not be discouraged. This Asouse Manual is universally for any router with last version Interface design in black and blue color.

How to connect the ASUS RT-N12 VP router correctly?

First, let's see how to connect ASUS router to a computer. I will not paint this procedure for a long time. Name only the main steps:

Internet cable pull out from network card Computer and insert into WAN port on the Asus router
Instead, in a PC, connect the Ethernet cable, which lay in the box along with the router
Another end insert it into the LAN connector

Those who doubt the correctness of their actions, recommend reading. It describes the sequence of actions in more detail how to connect the ASUS RT-N12 router to the computer cable.

In it, you will learn how to enter the control panel to configure and at the same time avoid errors.

Computer Parameters for Connecting to ASUS RT-N12 VP Router

Let's go further. Before starting actually setting Router Asus, you need to make changes in the configurations of the computer or laptop network card. It is necessary in order to be able to go to the board panel.

Namely to the "Center for Network Management and general access - Change adapter settings"

Here we find either "Ethernet" connection, or " Wireless connection"Depending on how you are going to connect your PC with a router, via WiFi or cable. Click on need type right-click Mice and go to the "Properties".

Next, open the "Internet version 4" protocol and set all the parameters to "automatic receipt". If some data have already been spelled here, we carry them on paper - will be useful for further configuration of the router by type "Static IP"

After that, we save the changes.

Setting up a router ASUS RT-N12 VP step by step

Now you can go directly to the ASUS RT-N12 router. We need:

Log in to the admin panel
Replace the default password
Select Internet connection type
Specify settings for WiFi network

To go to the settings panel, open the browser and enter its IP address - which is located in the router. For authorization, enter ADMIN / ADMIN login and password. How do I know them? They are used by default to enter the settings router asusAnd since we previously dropped it with a "reset", I can say with 200% confidence that they are suitable.

Opens main page Wizard Fast Setup Asus. Press the "Go button".

At the first stage, the developer of the software immediately takes care of access security - change the router in my personal account.

After that, the firmware will attempt to determine your internet connection type:

Dynamic,
Static IP,
PPPoe,
L2TP,

You can find out independently from a contract with the provider. If the type of connection is automatically determined correctly, then click "Next". If an error occurred and the contract is specified, then we click on the "Internet Type" and indicate manually.

ASUS configurations for biline

Beeline Provider uses Type in its Internet connections L2TP. Therefore, if you are by their subscriber, we choose this type on the Asus router.

Username
Password
VPN server.

They must be taken from the contract or find out in technical support.

Internet connection netbown on asus

Another popular Provider Netboin provides services for PPPOE, DHCP protocols or static IP depending on the client location area.

Accordingly, you choose the type that is specified in your connection brochure. It should be noted that with a dynamic IP (in the asus, it is called "automatic"), the notchore should be noted by checkbox "Cloning MAC address"

Since I have a connection of the ASUS router occurs via the PPPoe protocol, then you must enter data for authorization.

Setting up WiFi on the ASUS RT-N12 router?

After that, go to the ASUS router setting for distribution WiFi - Set the name for a wireless network and password to connect to it.

In the last step, check all configuration parameters and exit from the wizard of the quick setting of ASUS.

Here, in fact, all. For the convenience of entering the ASUS router settings, I added an address 192.168.1.1 to the browser bookmarks panel - you can now quickly go to the connection parameters without entering it manually.

If you want to change something in your router after the first connection, the Internet settings are in the "Internet" section

And the parameters for connecting to WiFi can be changed by going in the "Wireless Network" menu