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A quick look
1.Power LED7.Power button
2.LAN 1~4 LED8.USB 2.0 port
3.WAN (Internet) LED9.Reset button
4.2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED10. WAN (Internet) port
5.USB LED11. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
6.Power (DC-IN) port12. WPS button
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Package contents
RT-AC1200G Wireless RouterAC adapter
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact
your retailer.
NOTES:
• USB External HDD/Flash disk:
• The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/
Flash disks up to 4TB and supports read-write access for
FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, and HFS+.
• To safely remove the USB disk, launch the web GUI
(http://192.168.50.1), then in the Network Map page's
upper right corner, click the USB icon and click Eject USB 2.0.
• Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data
corruption.
• For the list of le system and hard disk partitions that
the wireless router supports, visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport
• For the list of printers that the wireless router supports,
visit
http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport
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Installing your router
IMPORTANT: Before installing the router, ensure that
Internet connection is available
1. Position your wireless router.
For the optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router
and connected wireless devices, ensure that you:
• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
• Keep the wireless router away from metal obstructions and away
from direct sunlight.
• Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi
devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless
phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to
prevent signal interference or loss.
• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.
• To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the four detachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
°
90
°
90
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2. Prepare your modem.
a. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it
from your cable/ADSL modem.
b. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.
c. Reboot your computer (recommended).
Modem
c
a
b
WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure
that your cable/ADSL modem has been turned o for at
least two minutes. If your modem has a backup battery,
remove it as well.
3. Set up your wireless environment.
RT-AC1200G
a
1
4
d
Modem
Internet
WAN
c
3
OFF!
LAN
2
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a. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-IN port and
plug it to a power outlet.
b. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port. Ensure that the WAN and LAN
LEDs are blinking.
c. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
d. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the the DC-IN port and plug
it to a power outlet.
4. Disable some settings on your computer.
a. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
b. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
c. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.
NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer set-
tings, refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
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Setting up your router using the Quick Internet
Setup Wizard
To set up your router using QIS ((Quick Internet Setup):
1. Press the power button at the back of your router. Ensure that
the Power, LAN and WAN LEDs are on.
2. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Google Chrome, or Safari.
NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, enter
http://192.168.50.1 or http://router.asus.com in the address bar and refresh the browser again.
3. Assign your router login name and password and click Next.
You will need this login name and password to log into RTAC1200G to view or change the router settings. You can take
note of your router login name and password for future use.
4. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP,
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Please obtain the necessary
information about your Internet connection type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If your connection type is Dynamic
IP (DHCP), QIS wizard will automatically direct you to the next
step.
NOTE: If your connection type is Static IP, choose Static
IP and click Next. Key in IP address, subnet mask, default
gateway and DNS server information provided by your ISP.
Click Next to proceed.
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5. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your
2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done.
6. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click Next to
continue.
7. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. When done,
click Finish.
NOTES:
• You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.
• Watch the setup tutorial video if needed.
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Connect to the wireless network
There are two ways for your wireless clients (notebook, tablet
PC, smartphone and so on) to connect to RT-AC1200G’s wireless
network.
Connect to the wireless network manually
To connect to the wireless network manually:
To connect to the wireless network manually:
1. Enable the Wi-Fi function on your wireless client to scan for
available wireless networks.
2. Select the SSID or network name that you assigned to your RTAC1200G’s network.
3. Enter the password and click Connect.
Connect to the wireless network through WPS
RT-AC1200G has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button for you to
connect your wireless client to RT-AC1200G’s network without
entering password.
To connect to the wireless network through WPS:
1. Press the WPS button at the back of RT-AC1200G. Refer to the
section A quick look for the location of the WPS button).
2. Press the WPS button of your wireless client within two minutes or follow the WPS instructions that came with the wireless
client. When connecting via WPS, the WPS LED on your router
blinks fast.
3. Wait until your router’s WPS LED turns into a solid light indicating a successfully connection between your router and your
wireless client.
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Managing the router via the ASUSWRT web GUI
Your wireless router comes with the intuitive ASUSWRT web
graphical user interface. ASUSWRT allows you to easily congure
its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE: Use the search bar on the bottom of the interface
to get more information from ASUS technical support site
http://support.asus.com.
IMPORTANT:
• For more details on using your
router's Web GUI, refer to the user
manual.
• Alway check and upgrade rmware
to the latest version for better
experience.
• Visit ASUS Networking video
channel for tutorial videos on
featured functions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless
router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure the
wireless router settings.
Ensure that your PC's proxy settings are disabled and your PC'S
IP address is obtained from the DHCP server automatically. for
details on disabling the proxy settings, visit the ASUS Support site
at http://support.asus.com. For details on using the DHCP server to
obtain IP addresses automatically, refer to your Windows® or Mac
operating system's help feature.
The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the
router.
Out of Range:
• Put the router closer to the wireless client.
• Try to change the channel settings.
Authentication:
• Use wired connection to connect to the router.
• Check the wireless security settings.
• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve
seconds.
Cannot nd the router:
• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve
seconds.
• Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and
encryption settings.
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.
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• Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the
channels available in your country/area.
• Check the encryption settings.• Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct.
• Retry using another Ethernet cable.
If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays o,
Internet access is not possible - the Router is unable to
establish a connection with the ADSL network.
• Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected .
• Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem,
wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord.
• If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your
ADSL service provider.
Network name or encryption keys are forgotten.
• Try setting up the wired connection and conguring the wireless encryption again.
• Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than ve
seconds.
• Factory default settings:
User name / Password: admin / admin
IP address:
192.168.50.1
SSID:
Check the rating label
on the back side of
your router
Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?
• User Manual in the support CD
• Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq
• Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com
• Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick
Start Guide
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認識您的 RT-AC1200G 無線路由器
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電源指示燈7.電源按鈕
LAN 1~4 指示燈8.USB 2.0 連接埠
WAN(網際網路)指示燈9.重置按鈕