ASUS RTN12 Repeater / Bridge Mode Tutorial by Wahroonga Farm

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1 ASUS RTN12 Repeater / Bridge Mode Tutorial by Wahroonga Farm Extending your wireless network with the ASUS RT-N12 in Wireless Repeater/ Bridge mode. These notes on Wireless Repeater/ Bridge mode are found in the DD-WRT wiki. A wireless bridge connects two LAN segments with a wireless link. The two segments are in the same subnet and look like two ethernet switches connected by a cable to all computers on the subnet. Since the computers are on the same subnet, broadcasts reach all machines. DHCP clients in one segment can get their addresses from a DHCP server in the other segment. Use a wireless bridge to transparently connect computers in one room to computers in a different room when you cannot or don't want to run an ethernet cable between the two rooms. A standard wireless bridge (client bridge) connects wired clients to a secondary router as if they were connected to your main router with a cable. Secondary clients share the bandwidth of a wireless connection back to your main router. Of course, you can still connect clients to your main router using either a cable connection or a wireless connection. The limitation with standard bridging is that it only allows wired clients to connect to your secondary router. Wireless clients cannot connect to your secondary router configured as a standard bridge. However Repeater Bridge mode extends your primary LAN via secondary router (bridge router) and also allows wireless clients to connect to your secondary router. This extends the range of your wireless network while simultaneously allowing wired clients to connect to your secondary router. IMPORTANT - Update The ASUS RT-N12 firmware before first use.

2 Visit : N12&os=8&hashedid=xq8udon10ZTLU7o2 Download the latest firmware file, extract it from the zip and store in it on your PC. e.g. Updating the firmware Connect your router PC and modem as shown. Select router mode via the three position switch located at the rear of the router. Power on the router and wait 30 seconds. Refer to the quick install chart with your modem. Launch your favourite browser and type in the browser bar.

3 This screen will appear Enter User Name: Password: admin admin The main RT N12 screen will appear. Select Administration.

4 Then select Firmware Upgrade Using the browse button; select the firmware file you previously downloaded. Then select Upload. Note: The updating process takes about 3 minutes. The system reboots after upgrading is successfully completed

5 If the router has already been used, or you have fiddled ; it is a good idea to restore it to factory default configuration. Factory Default Configuration You are now ready to configure the device for wireless bridge/ repeater mode.

6 Extending your wireless Network Setting Bridge/ Repeater Mode Connect your router PC and modem as shown. Refer to the quick install chart with your modem. Select repeater mode via the switch at the rear. Important: Ensure the RT-N12 is in a good signal area for the signal you wish to repeat. Power up the RT-N12, wait at least 30 seconds and simply launch your favourite browser or type in the browser bar.

7 After a moment, this window will appear. Select the desired wireless name and select Connect.

8 Enter the Network Key for your wireless Network And select Connect Then wait a while.

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10 Success! Important: The RT-N12 s IP address is now accessed via It is recommended that you add this URL to your Favorites list for quick access to the RT-N12 s web GUI whilst it is in Repeater / Bridge mode. To test that the repeater is working in bridge mode, browse to a familiar page whilst you are still lan connected to the RT-N12. Relocate the RT-N12 to its repeater or bridge location and have a beer.