How to connect and configure the ASUS RT-N12 router yourself? In this instruction, I will show you step by step how to install Internet on it and distribute a WiFi signal without a disk. For those who have a different model, for example N10U, N14U, N56, N18, don’t worry. This manual by Asus is universal for any router with the latest version of the interface design in black and blue.
How to connect the ASUS RT-N12 VP router correctly?
First of all, let's see how to connect an Asus router to a computer. I will not describe this procedure for a long time here. I will just name the main steps:
- We pull out the Internet cable from network card computer and insert it into WAN port on an Asus router
- Instead, we connect the Ethernet cable to the PC, which was in the box along with the router
- Insert the other end into the LAN connector
For those who doubt the correctness of their actions, I recommend reading. It describes in more detail the sequence of actions on how to connect the Asus RT-N12 router to a computer with a cable.
In it you will learn how to enter the control panel for configuration and at the same time avoid mistakes.
Computer settings for connecting to the ASUS RT-N12 VP router
Let's move on. Before you start setting up the Asus router, you need to make changes to the configuration of the network card of your computer or laptop. This is necessary in order to be able to access the board panel.
Namely, in the “Network and Sharing Center” section shared access- Change adapter settings"
Here we find either an “Ethernet” connection or a “Wireless connection” - depending on how you are going to connect your PC to the router, via wifi or cable. Right-click on the desired type and go to “Properties”.
Next, open “Internet Protocol Version 4” and set all parameters to “Automatic acquisition”. If some data has already been registered here, then transfer it to paper - it will be useful for further setting up the router using the “Static IP” type.
Then we save the changes.
Setting up the ASUS RT-N12 VP router step by step
Now you can go directly to the settings Asus router RT-N12. We need:
- Login to the admin panel
- Change default password
- Select the type of Internet connection
- Specify parameters for the WiFi network
To go to the settings panel, open the browser and enter its IP address - where the entrance to the router is located. To authorize, enter the login and password admin/admin. How do I know them? They are used by default to enter the settings of the Asus router, and since we previously reset it with a “Reset,” I can say with 200% confidence that they will work.
Will open home page masters quick setup Asus. Click the “Go” button.
At the first stage, the software developer immediately takes care of access security - we change the Personal Area router.
After this, the firmware will independently try to determine your type of Internet connection:
- Dynamic,
- Static IP,
- PPPoE
- L2TP
You can find out it yourself from the contract with the provider. If the connection type is automatically determined correctly, click “Next”. If an error occurs and a different one is specified in the contract, then click on “Internet Type” and specify it manually.
Asus configurations for Beeline
The Beeline provider uses the L2TP type in its Internet connections. Therefore, if you are their subscriber, then we select this particular type on the Asus router.
- Username
- Password
- VPN server
They must be taken from the contract or obtained from technical support.
Internet connection Netbynet on Asus
Another popular provider, Netbaynet, provides services using the PPPoE, DHCP or Static IP protocols, depending on the client’s location.
Accordingly, you select the type indicated in your connection brochure. It is worth noting that with a dynamic IP (in Asus it is called “Automatic”), at Netbaynet you must check the “MAC Address Clone” checkbox
Since my Asus router is connected via the PPPoE protocol, then I need to enter authorization data.
Setting up wifi on the Asus RT-N12 router?
After this, we proceed to setting up the Asus router for WiFi distribution - we set a name for the wireless network and a password for connecting to it.
At the last step, we check all configuration parameters and exit the quick wizard. Asus settings.
That's all, actually. To make it easier to enter the settings of the Asus router, I added the address 192.168.1.1 to the browser bookmarks bar - now you can quickly go to the connection settings without entering it manually each time.
If you want to change something in your router after the first connection, then the Internet settings are located in the “Internet” section
And the parameters for connecting to WiFi can be changed by going to the “Wireless Network” menu
In this instruction, I want to tell you how to reset an ASUS router to factory settings using the example of one very common model - RT-N12. Thanks to the fact that everyone WiFi routers And latest versions ADSL modems from this manufacturer use the same ASUSWRT firmware; this material will be useful to anyone who wants to reset the settings of an ASUS router of any model: RT-N10, RT-N11 VP, etc.
How to reset an ASUS router with a button
Any modem or router manufactured by ASUS has a special “Reset” button. It allows you to reset your Asus router without logging into its web interface. This is very convenient in cases where it malfunctioned or an error was made in the configuration due to which access to managing the device was lost.
The “Reset” button is made in the form of a small diameter hole and, as a rule, is located on the back of the device body. To press it, you need to use a pen, paper clip or pin. Usually you need to keep the “Reset” button pressed for 5-10 seconds. In this case, the device itself must be turned on.
After that network device restart with the new basic configuration.
Resetting the Asus router via the configurator
This method of returning an ASUS router to the factory configuration is more convenient if it can be accessed via the network and at the same time it is problematic to go up and press Reset. For example, when the device is attached high under the ceiling. Well, or just too lazy to go to him.
So, to reset the RT-N12 or any other Asus router, you must first use a web browser to access its settings via IP or the domain router.asus.com.
In response to this operating system The device will ask whether we really want to reset the settings of the ASUS RT-N12 router to the state in which they came from the factory.
Click on “Yes” and wait until the process is completed 100%.
After this, you will need to refresh the page and go to the router’s web configurator again.
If everything was done correctly, a special wizard should launch that will help you restore the router settings after the reset.
Login procedure for routers Asus does not have any special differences from other manufacturers of routers and routers. However, many users have problems with this, because they often need to go into the settings of their router in order, for example,
In this article we will tell you how to log into an Asus router and what to do if you forgot your password.
Where to begin?
As soon as this condition is met, open any browser and try entering the following IP addresses in the address bar one by one and press “Enter”:
- 192.168.1.1
- 192.168.0.1
Entering the router's IP address in the browser address bar
Entering the login and password for the router (Default admin, admin)
Here we enter the default login and password - admin.
If you changed the default values, enter them.
As soon as the correct combination of authorization data is entered, you will be taken to the settings of the Asus router.
Type of settings for Asus routers
What to do if the window for entering the login and password for the router does not appear?
In this case, it is possible that the address space was changed in the settings. In this case, you can read, in which we talked about how to find out the IP address of a router.
You can also simply reset the router to factory settings by long pressing the Reset button on the back of the router.
Resetting the router with the Reset button
In this case, all settings will be reset to factory settings and the IP address of the router can be found on the sticker below.
Factory login password and IP address of the Asus router on the sticker below
How to log into an Asus router if you forgot your password?
In this case, as in the previous one, only resetting to factory settings will help you. After this, the password and IP address will become standard, that is, those that are written on the sticker on the bottom of the router.
It is worth considering that if you reset your Asus router to factory settings, your Internet and Wi-Fi will most likely stop working. In this case, you will have to configure it again.
Devices from Asus are in wide demand among consumers. That is why we decided to make this article, although the process of entering the settings of the Asus router is almost identical to this process on routers from different manufacturers. You can verify this by looking at our website for instructions on how to enter the settings of routers from other manufacturers or
Access to the router settings is carried out according to the traditional scheme:
- We connect to the device (computer, laptop) using a network cable or via a wi-fi connection;
- Using any convenient browser, log in to the router control panel.
To establish a reliable connection with the router, it is best to use a computer or laptop and a network cable. Although, of course, you can use other devices (tablet, phone) to access the router settings and make changes to them. Use a Wi-Fi connection to flash the router firmware or install an update software We absolutely do not recommend it. With a Wi-Fi connection, there is a very high probability of failures and unpleasant consequences of changing the router software.
Have you already connected the router to your device (computer, laptop)? If yes, then proceed to the next step. And if not, then let's see together how to connect to an Asus router. We will use a connection via a network cable (since it is the most reliable).
We take out the cable from the kit to the router and insert one end into the connector labeled LAN on the router, and the other end into your PC or laptop. There is also a WAN connector on the router; do not try to insert the cable into it. If a cable is already connected to the WAN connector, then you don’t have to disconnect it, it will not affect our process. Make sure that the router is powered on, pay attention to the indicator on the case.
Connecting to an Asus router via wi-fi connection is quite simple. If you have never done this before, it will be useful to first familiarize yourself with this article. The new router will immediately broadcast wireless network. By default, the name of this network is “ASUS”, but there is no password. To connect to wi-fi networks Just select its name and click the “Connect” button on your computer.
Go to the router web interface
In the router authorization window, by default, the login is “admin” and the password is “admin”. This information can be read on the label at the bottom of the router case. If for some reason you do not know the password (it was previously changed by someone, it may have been successfully forgotten by you), and the standard ones do not work, you need to reset the router settings. To reset the router settings, press and hold the RESET button for 10 seconds, the button is located on the router body.
Problems accessing the router control panel and ways to solve them.
When trying to connect to the router control panel, users sometimes experience problems at various stages of operation. Some people are unable to establish a connection between the router and the device, while others cannot open the page itself in the browser. There is no single recipe for solving all problems that users encounter. Let's look at the main ways to solve problems accessing the router control panel.
First, you need to figure out how to connect the router to the device. For this you need check whether you receive an IP when connected via cable or Wi-Fi connection. If automatic IP acquisition is set, check if everything is okay with the cable itself (try unplugging it from the connectors and reinserting it, replace it with another cable) or check the connection via Wi-Fi connection. Sometimes the problem lies in simply turning off the power to the router; look at the indicator on the case. If you are unable to connect via cable to the router, then try doing it by wi-fi connection. And if you tried to connect via a wi-fi connection, then try, on the contrary, using a cable.
In this article, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the instructions for setting up an Asus router by logging into the admin panel of the router using the data provided for this.
Routers from the manufacturer Asus are among the most popular and widespread in our country, especially the models: RT-AC51U, RT-AC68U, RT-N12, RT-N16, RT-N11P, RT-AC3200, RT-N14U, RT-N66U, RT -AC87U, RT-AC66U, RT-N56U, RT-N56U. The process of setting them up is not much different from setting up equipment produced under other brands, but there are still differences. Therefore, we decided to create separate instructions for Asus routers.
We configure Asus equipment as standard:
- We connect to the router using a network cable or via a Wi-Fi network.
- Using any browser, go to the control panel.
Please note that you can enter the settings and change them not only from a desktop PC, but also from any mobile device: tablet, smartphone. However, it is more convenient to do this using a desktop PC or laptop. In this case, it is better that the device is connected via a cable, but if you use a wireless connection, then keep in mind that you should not update the router firmware using Wi-Fi, because There is a high probability of receiving non-working equipment instead of a working device.
Entering the Asus router settings - 2 connection methods
- If you already have a router connected to your computer, you can scroll down this instruction page, since we will start with the connection process.
- If you do not have a connection, you must establish it in one of two ways: through network cable or WiFi compound. Let's look at both options in more detail:
Connecting to a router via network cable(network).
- Everything is very simple here: we take the cable that comes with the router and connect it to the device using the LAN connector. The connectors are labeled and therefore the error here is minimal, since you can choose any of the four (see the figure below). The second end of the cable is inserted into the connector system unit or laptop. This is what it should look like:
- Now you need to connect power to the router. Should I disconnect the WAN cable that is connected to the device? You don't have to do this this cable It doesn't allow me to make the correct settings.
Connecting to a router via Wi-Fi
If you have previously set up a connection to an Asus router, then this will not be a problem for you. In the case of a new router, immediately after turning it on, it will start looking for a wireless network, which in most cases will be called Asus.
The network will be without a password, and you just need to join it by clicking on the network and selecting " Connect«:
How to enter the settings of an ASUS router, if you forgot your Wi-Fi password?
If you don’t remember the Wi-Fi password and there is no way to find it out using other connected devices, then you will have to use a wired connection. If there is no cable, then you can do this: reset all the router settings to factory settings and set the settings again. To reset your ASUS device to factory settings, you need to press and hold 10 Seconds button RESET.
Login to ASUS admin at 192.168.1.1
- After connecting, you need to open any browser in the address bar and enter the address: 192.168.1.1 . Go to this address. If you are setting up this router for the first time, a page will open where the settings are displayed. Find the Asus device quick setup wizard in these settings. Are you prompted for a password and login? Use standard ones, for example, login - admin and password - admin.
- Of course, if you previously changed your password and login, then enter yours. If the password and login have been changed, but now you cannot remember them, then you need to reset the settings to factory settings, as described above.
Where can I get the address that is written in the address bar of the browser to access the settings? It is indicated on the body of the router itself. Here:
Don `t come in in the router settings? What to do?
The answer to this question depends on what kind of error you have and at what stage of the process. Some users encounter problems connecting to the router; many do not open settings in one browser or another and the message “ the page is not available". These are the most common problems and to fix them you can try the following:
- Check IP receiving settings if used the local network or Wi-Fi. More details in the article;
- Check your IP network settings if the problem persists, then try using a network cable.
- If the connection was initially made via a cable, then you need to check that it is connected correctly.
- Make sure that the router is connected to the mains (the red light should be blinking).
- Try accessing the settings from another device using a cable and Wi-Fi.
- Reset the router settings to factory defaults and try the connection procedure again.
