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Device Discovery
Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router
and enables you to configure the device.
To launch the Device Discovery utility:
From your computer’s desktop, click
Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility >
RT-N12 Wireless Router > Device Discovery
.
•
Click
Configure
to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router.
•
Click
Search
to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.
•
Click
Exit
to exit the application.
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Firmware Restoration
Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its
firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify. The process
takes about three to four minutes.
To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility:
1.
Unplug the wireless router from the power source.
±.
Hold the Restore button at the rear panel and simultaneously re-plug the
wireless router into the power source. Release the Restore button when the
Power LED at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless
router is in the rescue mode.
3.
From your computer’s desktop, click
Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility >
RT-N12 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration
.
Important:
Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility.
Note:
This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless
Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface. Refer to
Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
for more details.
4.
Specify a firmware file, then click
Upload
.
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WPS Wizard
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless
network easily.
Using WPS Wizard
To use WPS Wizard:
1.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware. When done, click
Next
.
Note:
Use the WPS Wizard with one wireless client at a time. If the wireless client cannot
discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router.
Note:
• Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function.
• Windows
®
operating systems and wireless LAN cards/adapters that support WPS:
OS Support
Wireless Adapter Support
Vista ²±/³4
Intel wireless LAN card
ASUS 1³7gv± driver v².0.³.0 or later
ASUS 1³0N/1²0N driver v±.0.0.0 or later
XP SP±
Intel wireless LAN card
ASUS 1³7gv± driver v1.±.±.0 or later
ASUS 1³0N/1²0N driver v1.0.4.0 or later
XP SP1 and ±000
ASUS LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility
ASUS 1³7gv± driver v1.±.±.0 or later
ASUS 1³0N/1²0N driver v1.0.4.0 or later
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2.
Push the WPS button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five
seconds.
WPS button
3.
On the WPS Wizard, click
Next
to continue.
Notes
:
• When running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection.
• If the WPS button is pushed without running the WPS Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and
Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection.
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4.
Assign a name to your network, then click
Next
.
5.
Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network’s security key or manually
assign a passphrase containing between 8 and ³² characters. Click
Next
.
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