Asus RT-N12 User Manual

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RT-N12 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
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Knowing your
wireless router
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N12 Wireless Router x1
Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
Detachable antenna x2
Quick Start Guide x1
Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network
meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub,
ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.
• Place the device on a at and stable surface as far from the ground as
possible.
• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
• 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.

Asus RT-N12 Specifications

General

Frequency band	2.4 - 2.5 GHz
Channels quantity	13 channels
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	100 Mbit/s
Maximum data transfer rate	300 Mbit/s
Quality of Service (QoS) support	Yes
Wireless standard	IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.3
Supported data transfer rates	6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps / 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Supported network protocols	B
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	5
Security algorithms	TKIP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Bundled software	Device Discovery EZSetup EZ UI
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Power requirements	100-240V, 50/60Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	300 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	119 x 179 x 37 mm