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How to set up Wi-Fi on an ASUS RT-N12 Wireless Router - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article will show how to set up the ASUS RT-N12 Wireless Router for Wi-Fi using the built-in Quick Internet Setup feature.</p><p>1. Complete the initial steps to set up the router: First, plug in the included power adapter to the router. After that, plug in the included Ethernet cable to one of the router’s <strong>LAN ports</strong>, and the other end to the computer’s <strong>Ethernet port</strong>. Connect your modem to the router’s <strong>WAN port, </strong>and then plug in your modem’s power adapter.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image1.jpg" alt="Home Network Setup Diagram" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Press and hold the router's <strong>reset</strong> button for 10-20 seconds for it to reset.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image2.jpg" alt="Diagram back of router" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. Open a web browser, type <strong>192.168.1.1</strong> into the address bar and press the <strong>Enter</strong> key.</p><p>When prompted, type in the username (<strong>admin</strong>) and the password (<strong>admin</strong>).</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image3.jpg" alt="browser authentication" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. Once the password is entered, click on <strong>Quick Internet Setup</strong>.</p><p>5. You will then be prompted to enter a<strong> new administrator password.</strong></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image4.jpg" alt="Router Setup Screen" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. Click <strong>Next</strong> and then choose <strong>Wireless Router Mode</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image5.jpg" alt="Router Setup Screen" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>7. Click <strong>Next</strong> and then choose the <strong>connection type</strong> for your ISP if it was not detected automatically.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image6.jpg" alt="Router Setup Screen" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>8. Click <strong>Next</strong> and enter a <strong>Network Name</strong>, and <strong>Network Key</strong> (password).</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image7.jpg" alt="Router Setup Screen" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>9. Click <strong>Next</strong> to show a summary of your settings.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image8.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8761Image8.jpg" alt="Router Setup Screen" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>10. Click <strong>Finish</strong> after reviewing the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial.</p> </article> </main>
