In order to configure an ASUS router there are two ways. The first is to use a special Wizard quick setup devices. It is specially integrated into the web configurator so that an unprepared novice user can easily connect the router to the provider’s network and set up a Wi-Fi wireless network. Of course, its capabilities are very limited, but it allows you to configure the most basic functions of the router without any problems.

The second way is to work with a full-fledged web interface, which allows you to fully reveal the full potential of the device, if necessary, squeezing out of it everything that it is capable of. Let's consider each of the options separately.

In both cases, in order to enter the configuration interface of the Asus router, you need to address bar web browser enter the IP address of the device - 192.168.1.1 . When prompted for authorization, enter the login "admin" and password "admin".

Quick Internet setup on an Asus router

When you first access the web configurator, you will see a wizard prompt to quickly configure the device. We agree. The first step is to change the default access password:

Instead of the default "admin" use any other one. It is desirable that it be more or less complex: consist of 7-8 characters, contain letters of the Latin alphabet, numbers and special characters @#$%&.

The next step is to select your Internet connection type:

Asus routers can work in the network of almost any Russian Internet provider - Rostelecom, Dom.ru, TTK, etc. The main thing is that you need to check with technical support in advance which communication protocol the telecom operator uses.

Most often, either "Automatic IP (DHCP)" or "PPPoE" is used.
In the first case, usually, you don’t need to specify anything additional, but in the second, you will need to enter the login and password for the connection, which you were given when concluding an agreement with the provider. Click on "Next".

In the next step, we will configure the Wi-Fi wireless network:

Here you will need to enter the network name SSID and the password for it is Network key. If you are setting up a dual-band router, here you will need to enter the name and WiFi password for the 5GHz range. Click on the "Apply" button.

At the last step of the wizard you will see summary information:

How to set up an ASUS router for Rostelecom, TTK and Dom.ru

This manual is relevant for ASUS RT-N10, RT-N11P, RT-N12, RT-AC51U, RT-AC52U, RT-N56U and RT-N66AU routers, as well as for all other models running on software ASUSWRT (web interface in dark colors).

In order to set up a connection with your provider, go to the “Internet” section, “Connection” tab. It looks like this:

Most branches of the largest Russian providers Rostelecom, TTK and Dom.ru use the PPPoE protocol. Select it in the "WAN connection type" field:

Be sure to ensure that the "Yes" checkboxes for WAN, NAT and UPnP are checked.

Below, please make sure that the “Yes” checkboxes are checked for the “Obtain a WAN IP address automatically” and “Connect to the DNS server automatically” items:

In the "Settings" section account"You must indicate the Login and password for connecting the ASUS router to the Internet, which were given to you when concluding the contract.

There is no need to change any further parameters. Click the "Apply" button and check your Internet access.

Dynamic IP (DHCP)

Some branches of the Rostelecom and TTK providers use the "Dynamic IP" connection type, when the router receives the address from the provider's DHCP server and no other connections or protocols need to be used.
To configure, you need to select the WAN type "Automatic IP".

Be sure to check that all the points indicated in the figure are ticked.
Pay special attention to the fact that DNS server addresses should also be obtained automatically by the device.

How to set up an ASUS router for Beeline

On the Internet, the Beeline provider uses the L2TP protocol for connection:

We leave obtaining an IP address and DNS server in automatic mode.
In the account settings, enter the “Username” (usually this is a personal account) and the password that was issued by the operator’s representatives.
All that remains is to enter the address of the Beeline VPN server: tp.internet.beeline.ru
Click the "Apply" button.

Setting up Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi network)

To set up normal WiFi network in the 2.4 GHz range on ASUS routers, you need to select the “Wireless Network” item in the main menu and the “General” tab:

In the SSID field you must enter the name of the Wi-Fi network you are creating. Any word in English can be used in this capacity. Then you need to select the "WPA2-Personal" authentication method and enter the password in the "WPA Pre-Shared Key" field. As a rule, there is no need to change anything else, since the most optimal parameters are set by default.

To configure WiFi 5 GHz on ASUS routers (RT-AC51U, RT-AC52U, RT-AC55U, RT-N56U, RT-AC66AU and AC68U), you need to go to the " frequency range"set the value 5 GHz:

And then everything is exactly the same as usual: we enter the “SSID” (it is desirable that it is slightly different from the one used on 2.4 GHz), indicate the verification method “WPA2-Personal” and the WiFi password, Click the “Apply” button .

Old web interface

If you are using old firmware of ASUS routers made in blue tones (RT-G32, WL-520GC, etc.), then in this case just proceed by analogy. Here are some video instructions that you may find useful:

As you can see from the video, there is no difference in the designation of key parameters in different firmware versions.

IN model range Manufacturer Asus has many routers of similar design, which differ in the number of antennas, the presence of a USB input and Wi-Fi operating ranges. A convenient feature is that the configuration of various routers released under this brand is not fundamentally different. Only the set of available functions on one model or another is different.

To connect any Asus model, do not rush to plug the device into a power outlet immediately after purchase. First step - correct connection cables Most routers from this manufacturer have 4 ports for LAN connections for computers and laptops and a separate port for connecting to the Internet. Insert the cables into the required connectors: the power cord provided by your provider into the blue port, and all wired devices into the yellow port. After this, plug the device into a power outlet, wait until it boots and the connection is established. As a rule, you can start setting up your router within 30 seconds after connecting it.

Turn the device over and among the information presented on the bottom panel, find the standard IP address of the router, login and password to enter the setup page. Just below this data is the standard name of the wireless network. If the router is 2-band (operates at frequencies of 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), then you can use any of these connections.

Important! You can configure the router not only through wired connection, but also via Wi-Fi.

Setting up a network on an Asus router

To begin setup, enter your router's IP in the program you use to browse websites. You can find the IP of your router. After the authorization request, specify the standard login and password (you can find out). The first page that will open in the interface will be “Network Map”. This provides basic connection data, information about clients and USB devices connected to Asus. You can change some of this data directly on this page, without going to specialized sections. For example, authorization parameters for a Wi-Fi network change on the “System Status” tab, in the “2.4GHz” and “5GHz” sections.

To connect your Asus Wi-Fi router to the Internet, go to the " Additional settings-> Internet". In this case, it will be useful to find the connection agreement that you concluded with the provider. It contains the necessary information. In the “Basic Settings” section, select the connection type. Any Asus model works with all common technologies that are used to access the Internet. If your provider uses non-standard technology, it may be implemented in one of the custom firmwares, which can be downloaded separately.

In the “WAN IP Address Setting” item, select automatic receipt IP addresses or enter it manually if the provider has provided you with a static IP and it is specified in the contract. In the “Account Settings” section, enter the username and password that are used to connect to the Internet. If the provider provides additional connection data (for example, access is via VPN), indicate them in the special requirements tab.

In the same “Internet” item, on a separate tab, you can configure port forwarding. One of Wi-Fi features Asus routers have a large list of preset program settings for port forwarding. You can select a program in the “List of favorite games” item. All this can be done in manual mode, using the “Add/Delete” button in the lower table.

Important! Port forwarding can be useful when incorrect operation some applications. If there are no connection problems, it is recommended not to change these settings.

After debugging the connection, go to the “Local Network” menu. On the “LAN IP” tab you can change the router address. The “DHCP Server” section allows you to set a protocol for automatically assigning IP addresses to all devices. For inexperienced users, it is advisable to leave the DHCP server enabled and, if necessary, set the range of addresses that will be assigned to network devices. In this case, the specified range should not include the address of the Wi-Fi router, otherwise conflicts may arise if this device and one of the computers will be assigned one IP.

When the DHCP server is disabled, it becomes necessary to assign IP addresses manually. For identification network devices in this case the MAC address is used. You can also set manual addressing only for certain clients by adding them to the table below. This setting will be required for the correct operation of some applications that interact with the local network.

Setting up WiFi on Asus routers

You can change Wi-Fi settings in the “Advanced settings -> Wireless network” menu. On the “General” tab, you can set separate parameters for networks operating in the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands (when using a 2-band router). If the device supports only one band - 2.4 GHz, the "Frequency band" drop-down list is not displayed. The “Hide SSID” item allows you to make your network hidden. There are no significant security improvements, since the device broadcasts its MAC address anyway.

Leave the channel mode and width unchanged, and select “Auto” in the channel list. This will allow the router to independently select the least congested frequencies within the range, in order to avoid interference that may be created by neighboring wireless routers.

It is recommended to set the authentication method to "WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK". Encryption using this protocol protects Wi-Fi from unwanted connections and data interception. In the “WPA Pre-Shared Key” field, set the password that will be used to connect to Wi-Fi in the future.

If you want to change additional Wi-Fi settings on your Asus router, go to the “Professional” tab. Useful feature in this menu - turn on the radio module only at a certain time. With its help, you can limit Wi-Fi operation when it is not in use. For example, when installing a device in an office, it may be necessary to turn off the radio module during non-working hours. If you use your router at home, you can set Wi-Fi to turn off at night.

The “Set Isolated Access Point” item allows you to restrict access of connected devices to local network. After its activation, all devices will be able to access the Internet, but their interaction with each other will become impossible. This setting is most often used on public Wi-Fi networks to ensure the confidentiality of data stored on client devices. During setup home network As a rule, there is no such need.

You can also use a guest network to limit access to local data. Its configuration is done in the “General -> Guest Network” menu. Its operating time can be limited to a certain number of hours and minutes (section “Access time”). After the specified period has expired, the connection will be disconnected automatically. For guest networks, you can set your own encryption settings or leave them open. The SSID is also indicated separately.

Note! On most modern ASUS routers you can create up to four guest networks.

System settings of Asus routers, USB use

You can change your account information in the “Administration -> System” menu. There you can also set the behavior of the WPS button. There are On/Off options to choose from. Wi-Fi" and "Activate WPS". WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) technology allows wireless devices to connect to Wi-Fi without entering a password, within two minutes after pressing a button on the router. If you plan to use it, select the second button behavior option. Otherwise, it is more convenient to choose the first option so as not to go to the router’s control panel every time you are going to turn off Wi-Fi.

If you do not want access to the router settings from another computer, enable the “Allow only specified ip address” item. You can add your IPs to the white list using the “Specified IP address” table.

Hello! We will now configure the Asus RT-N12+ router. You can read a short review, photos, characteristics and reviews about this router (don't forget to leave your feedback, it is very important to us :)). I am sure that these instructions will be suitable for other Asus RT-N12 routers different versions, there are a lot of them, I wrote about this in the article linked above. Why, using these instructions you can configure almost any Asus router. I have on this moment There is only RT-N12+, so we will torture it. When the opportunity arises, I will definitely write about other models.

Now we will quickly set up our Asus RT-N12+, I will tell you how to connect everything, go to settings, configure the Internet, set the name of the Wi-Fi network and change the password. I will provide a link to instructions for updating the firmware. In a few minutes you will already be drinking tea and surfing the Internet via Wi-Fi :)

I will not review this router, as I wrote about it in detail on its page (link at the beginning of this article). Let me just write that the router looks very beautiful and stylish, it works stably, and it is intended mainly for home use. Suitable for connecting tablets, phones, laptops, TVs, etc. via Wi-Fi, and if not possible wireless connection, then you can connect 4 devices via cable. For a small apartment or small house, this is a great option.

We will configure it according to the following scheme:

• Connecting and entering settings
• Setting up Asus RT-N12 using the Quick Setup Wizard
• Setting up an Internet connection with a WAN provider (if it didn’t work through the quick setup wizard)
• Setting a Wi-Fi password and changing the wireless network name
• Changing the password to access settings.

To configure the router, we will definitely need information about what type of connection your provider uses and whether it binds by MAC address. And if the connection type is PPPoE, L2TP, or PPTP, then you will need additional data, such as username, password, possibly IP, etc. All this data is provided by the provider. How to find out the connection type, I .

Connection and quick setup of Asus RT-N12+

Connect power to the router. If the power indicator does not light up, check whether the power is turned on with the button on the back of the router. Connect the network cable from your provider or modem to the WAN connector. And connect a cable to one of the 4 LAN ports, which will connect the router to the computer. If you do not have a computer or laptop, or do not have a network cable, then you can configure the router via Wi-Fi. But it’s better to use a cable, then you can disconnect it from the computer.

If you configure via Wi-Fi, just connect your laptop (or another device, you can configure it from a tablet or phone) to the wireless network, which will appear immediately after turning on the router. The network will be called Asus and will not be password protected.

It may be that the default network will be called differently, or will have a password. Perhaps someone has already tried to configure our Asus RT-N12. I always recommend doing a factory reset before setting up. Press and hold the button on the back side for 10 seconds (showed her in the photo above). When you release, all the indicators will go out and the router will start to turn on.

Go to the control panel

After everything is connected, open any browser and type the address 192.168.1.1 . Settings should open immediately. If this does not happen, or something went wrong for you, then take a look. We should see the Quick Setup Wizard. To begin, press the button Go.

On the next page we need in the field Network name (SSID) indicate the name of your Wi-Fi network, and in the field Network key set a password to connect to this network. Write this password down somewhere as well.

The router will think and reboot. A Wi-Fi network will appear with the name we just set. Connect to it with the new password that we just set.

After connecting, go back to the settings. A window with connection information should appear. Click Further.

The router will ask you to provide a username and password to access the settings (which you specified during the setup process).

If everything is exactly as I described above, then you are very lucky. This most likely means that your ISP is using a connection technology Automatic IP, and the router configured everything itself. By the way, the Internet through the router should already be working. This completes the router setup.

But, if your connection type L2TP, PPPoE, or PPTP (providers: Beeline, Dom.ru and others), then the setup will go a little differently. You will just need to manually set some parameters.

Internet setup PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP (Dom.ru, Beeline) on Asus RT-N12

If your provider uses PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP technology, then after running the Quick Setup Wizard, after checking the connection, the router should prompt you to select the type of your connection.

You may need to specify some other parameters. IP address, service name, etc. It all depends on the type of connection and your provider.

During the setup process, as soon as the router establishes a connection to the Internet, it will prompt you to set up a Wi-Fi network, etc. Complete these settings as I showed above in this article.

You can always do it yourself change WAN settings(internet connections). Just go to the main settings page (there is a button in the Quick Setup Wizard), and open the tab Internet - Connection.

On this page you can always set the most important settings Internet connection. If the Internet through the router is already working, you have changed the wireless network name and password, then you can finish setting up the Asus router. And I’ll also show you where and how you can change the most important settings.

Setting up Wi-Fi and changing the password

If you want to change the name of your Wi-Fi network, or change the key that you use to connect to Wi-Fi, you can do this at any time in the router settings right on the main page. Simply enter a new username and/or password and click Apply.

More wireless network settings, including channel settings, can be found on the tab Wireless network(left).

After changing the network name or password, do not forget to reconnect your devices to Wi-Fi. If you have connection problems (usually after changing the password), then delete your network and connect to it again.

Protecting the settings of the Asus RT-N12 router

During the setup process, we already set a new password to access the control panel. But, if you haven’t done this, or want to change your password, then go to the tab Administration - System. Enter the same password twice and click the button Will apply b.

Now, to log into the admin panel, you will use this password. Don't forget it :) On this page you can also change the time zone, assign an action to the WPS button, enable Telnet, etc.

If you have read this article to the end, and you still have a desire to do something, then you can update the firmware of your RT-N12. There is a lot on this topic.

Hello.

Today we will look at a representative of the ASUS router family, model ASUS RT-N12VP

About the brand

Asus is a Taiwan-based personal computer company and computer components, such as motherboards, graphic cards, as well as laptops, Cell phones, internet tablets, optical drives and monitors.

As of 2014, the company is the third supplier personal computers and tablets in the world in terms of sales volume (after HP and Dell).

The Asus brand name comes from the word Pegasus (Pegasus). The full name of the company is ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

It has a number of subsidiary brands: Pegatron, Unihan, ASRock.

Specifications

Type - router

Model - ASUS RT-N12 VP

Black color

Wi-Fi support - yes

Operating frequency of the Wi-Fi module is 2.4~2.4835 GHz

Data transfer rate b/g/n - 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps; 802.11g: 6,9,12,18,24,36,48,54Mbps; 802.11n: up to 300Mbps

Maximum speed Wi-Fi connections- 300 Mbit/s

Transmitter power - 18 dBM

Type and number of antennas - external fixed x2

Antenna gain - 5 dBi

LAN ports - 4 x RJ45

WAN port - 1 x RJ45

Basic data transfer rate, LAN - 100 Mbit/s

Supported network standards- IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IPv4, IPv6

Security - 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, WPS support

Network management - UPnP, IGMP v1/v2/v3, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Triger, Virtual Server DMZ

Connection types - Automatic IP, Static IP, PPTP, PPPoE, L2TP, Dual Link

DHCP support - Yes

VPN support - IPSec Pass-Throuth, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, PPTP server

Panel indication - PWR x 1, Wi-Fi x 1, WAN x 1, LAN x 4

Firewall - Yes

Filtering - by IP address, by MAC address

Services - EZQoS, WMM (WiFi multimedia)

IPTV support - connecting up to 2 set-top boxes.

Management, configuration - Web interface

Features - Multiple SSIDs, Parental Control

OS support - Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS X, Linux

Power: 110V~240V(50~60Hz)

Power supply - 12V/0.5A

Dimensions L/W/H - 179 x 128 x 28 cm.

Weight - 275 gr.

Equipment, appearance

The router comes in a thick cardboard box. The box is wrapped in polyethylene.

The most important characteristics are emphasized on the front side.

On the back side, other detailed information.

On the side are detailed parameters.

Two large icons for Mac and Win8 are visible. It's strange that there is no mention of Linux support...

In order to find out which version of the router you got, you need to look at the sticker:

The release date is present. In our case, 2014.

It also indicates the firmware version. We got the version: V3.0.0.4.374_880

This firmware was released on 2014/04/18. By the way, on the manufacturer’s website there is an updated firmware dated 2015/02/11

Changes in firmware 3.0.0.4.376.3835 dated 2015/02/11:

1) Asus has fixed a critical vulnerability in its routers. The "hole" was in a service called infosvr used by Asus utilities to facilitate setting up the router by automatically detecting it on the local network. The vulnerability made it possible to execute any commands with root rights(after all, infosvr is also root), which gave the attacker complete control over the system.

2) Added support for Yandex DNS

IN this review we will review the router, so to speak, “out of the box”, with standard firmware V3.0.0.4.374_880

The equipment is standard for routers of this class:

Router ASUS RT-N12 VP

RJ45 patch cord (1 meter long)

power supply (1.5 meters long)

instructions

warranty card

Third party power supply.

The appearance of the device is very pleasant. Stylish design with chopped lines in black.

This router will look great in any interior.

Ventilation holes are made on both edges to dissipate heat.

On the rear side there are buttons and connectors, from left to right:

1. Reset button (reset settings to factory settings)

2. Power button PWR

3. Connector/socket for connecting the power supply

4. LAN ports - 4 yellow connectors

5. WAN port - 1 blue connector

6. WPS button (for quick setup)

It is worth noting two antennas. They are not removable. Overall, this is not a drawback. Just a feature.

There are indicators on the device, from left to right:

1. PWR (Power)

2. Wi-Fi operation

3. Connecting the WAN port

4. Connectors for 4 LAN ports

When working, they are illuminated in a bright blue color. Slightly strong. A little annoying.

There are rubber feet on the back of the device.

Perforation for ventilation and information sticker.

The data for control via a Web browser is indicated: IP address, password, PIN code. And also, the firmware version, serial number products and MAC address.

Now let's disassemble our device!

The RT-N12 VP router is based on a Broadcom BCM5357C0 processor with MIPS 74K V4.9 architecture and a frequency of 300 MHz. There is also 32 MB of RAM based on the Etron Technology EN63A165TS-6G chip and 8 MB of flash memory for storing firmware.

The radio module supports 802.11b/g/n protocols in the 2.4 GHz band, and the maximum connection speed is 300 Mbit/s. The processor also manages five 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports.

The device is equipped with two non-removable external antennas with 5 dBi gain.

They are soldered directly to the board.

Other features include support for up to three guest networks, parental controls, traffic filtering, DDNS services, traffic manager and QoS, DMZ, operating modes as an access point or repeater, support for IPTV and PPTP/L2TP clients.

I also separately purchased a Power over Ethernet (PoE) splitter injector.

This addition is necessary when the router needs to be installed in a place where there is no 220V outlet

For example, in the corridor. Let's check whether our model supports this technology.

ASUS RT-N12VP coped with the task perfectly.

This router supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) technology

The power supply was in another room. The power was transferred successfully.

Connection and setup

To connect the router you need to do the following:

1. Connect the power supply cable.

2. Insert a patch cord into the yellow LAN connector, which we also connect to the LAN port of a laptop or PC.

3. In the WAN port - (blue), insert a network cable with the Internet. It can also come from an ADSL modem.

After turning on the router, you just need to launch the browser, and when you try to follow any link, a settings window will open. I launched Internet Explorer and saw the following window:

Click Go...

The default password is admin.

In the next window you need to select the type of your Internet connection.

In my case, it's a static IP

We enter the IP that your provider gave you.

Just in case, click “Clone MAC address”, in case your provider has a binding to the MAC address.

If you know this information, you can call the service technical support Your provider.

You need to create a password. The password must be longer than 8 digits. For increased security, you can add a Latin letter or letters.

By default, the network name will be ASUS. The name can be changed.

Congratulations! The network is configured. After this, your Internet and Wi-Fi network should work.

Now let's look at the capabilities of the router.

On the left there are two large items “General” and “Advanced settings”

The main menu looks like this.

In the center: Internet status, Wi-Fi status and number of connected clients.

In the "Guest Network" section, you can configure guest access in three options.

By default, access to the local network is disabled. Only the Internet is available to guests.

In Traffic Manager, you can limit the speed and view the total traffic consumption.

It’s a pity that you can’t see how much this or that client spent (by MAC address). Statistics only in general view. And only online. If you close the page, the data will disappear. In fact, the thing is almost useless.

IN Parental Control You can selectively restrict clients' access to the Internet. (by MAC address) You can select specific days of the week and allowed hours. Convenient enough.

The "Wireless Networks" tab contains settings for Wi-Fi networks.

You can configure WPS, Bridge between Wi-Fi networks.

Create a filter of MAC addresses of allowed clients, etc.

In general, everything is standard, convenient and understandable.

For example, port forwarding is located in the Internet - Port Forwarding section.

In this case, I have configured port forwarding for the Remote Desktop.

The Dynamic DNS service is located in the "Internet" section - DDNS

This is useful when you do not have your own external IP address.

I use this function to use Remote Desktop.

In the "Firewall" section you can block any sites. For example, popular Social networks.

In the "Administration" section you can change the operating mode of the router, update the firmware or change the password for logging into the router. All menu items are supplied detailed description.

Tests

Let's test the data transfer speed over a local Wi-Fi network

It's on my laptop wifi adapter which only supports 150 Mbps connection

The file copying speed was approximately 10 MB/sec

Now let's run an Internet speed test.

For reference speed, we will conduct a test without a router. Directly via cable.

Now let's connect the router back and run a test via the cable.

Test successful! The speed corresponds to the reference.

Let's do a speed test via Wi-Fi network using a Windows laptop.

The distance of the laptop from the router is 1 meter.

As you can see, the router “cuts” the Wi-Fi speed

Conclusion

In general, the router is normal. Looks great. Very easy to set up.

It feels like programmers from a large, high-quality brand had a hand in it. The firmware is well thought out and provided with hints. But the functionality for this money is slightly insufficient. Your competitors have both USB and removable antennas. But do you need it? Everyone will answer for themselves, of course.

Wi-Fi speeds are a bit disappointing. I recommend this router to those who have an Internet tariff of up to 50 Mbit/sec.

pros

Firmware with detailed descriptions.

Stylish appearance.

Possibility to connect two IPTV set-top boxes

Minuses

- "cuts" Wi-Fi speed

Indicators are too bright.

Non-removable antennas. It will not be possible to install a directional one.

Lacks USB port. Competitors have it for less money.

Thank you very much for your attention.

I would like to express my gratitude to ASUS and the administration of the DNS store chain for the opportunity to write a review.