Contents
1 Hardware
1.1 Recovery Mode♦
1.2 Clear NVRAM♦
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2 A1, B1, C1 Installation
2.1 RT-N12 [A1] Firmware♦
2.2 RT-N12B1 Firmware♦
2.3 RT-N12C1 Firmware♦
2.4 Installation Procedure♦
2.5 Alternate Installation Procedure♦
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3 RT-N12D1 Installation (updated March
21 2018)
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4 RT-N12HP and RT-N12VP•
5 Asus RT-N12+ and RT-N12E B1•
6 More•
Hardware
Supported RT-N12 models (and FCC ID):
RT-N12 [A1] (MSQ-RTN12) Broadcom BCM4716
RT-N12B1 (MSQ-RTN12B) Broadcom BCM5357
RT-N12C1 (MSQ-RTN12C) Broadcom BCM5357
CPU Speed 300 MHz
RAM 32 MB
Flash ROM 4 MB (A1), 8MB (B1, C1)
Wireless b/g/n
MIMO 2x2:2
To find the hardware revision, check the device's bottom label or view the top left of the original ASUS
firmware. Do not flash the initial firmware for a different revision of hardware or it may enter an infinite
reboot loop. Recovery mode may be possible to fix it.
Recovery Mode
Hold the recessed reset (Restore) button for 20 sec (or until the power LED blinks slowly) and plug in power.
Using a static IP for the computer, open 192.168.1.1. The router is now in Recovery or Rescue mode.
Clear NVRAM
To clear NVRAM on all models, hold the red WPS button for 20 seconds when applying power. Do NOT
30/30/30.
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