Asus XT12 Tri Band Wi-Fi Router User Guide

ASUS XT12 Tri Band Wi-Fi Router

Hardware Explanations

  1. Plug the adapter into the DCIN port, and press the power switch.
  2. The power LED will light up when your hardware is ready.
Button and Port Explanations

2.5G / 1G WAN port
Connect your optical modem to this port with a network cable.

LAN ports 1-2
Connect your PC to a LAN port with a network cable

2.5G / 1G LAN port
Connect your PC to a 2.5G / 1G LAN port with a network cable

Specifications
DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 2.37A current +19.5V with max 2.31A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC Storage Temperature 0~70oC
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage Humidity 20~90%

Before Setup

Setting up a standalone router
  1. Go to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS.

Setting up an AiMesh WiFi system
  1. Prepare two or more ASUS routers supporting AiMesh.
  2. Assign one as AiMesh router, and another one as AiMesh node.
    ** If you have multiple AiMesh routers, we recommend using the router with the highest specifications as your AiMesh router and the others as AiMesh nodes.
  3. Go to AiMesh SETUP STEPS.

One Router Setup Steps

Prepare your Modem
  1. Unplug the power of cable / DSL modem. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery.
    If you are using DSL for internet, you will need your username / password from your Internet service provider (ISP) to properly configure your router.
  2. Connect your modem to the router with the network cable provided.
  3. Power on the modem. Plug modem to the power outlet and power on.
  4. Check the modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.
Connect your Device
  1. Power on the router.
    Plug in and press the Power On/Off switch at the back of your router.
  2. Check that the LED turns solid blue to indicate that the hardware connection is ready for setup.
  3. [Web] Connect your PC to the router using an additional network cable.
    [App] Or you can use a phone or pad to complete the setup via ASUS Router App.
Login and Connect
  1. [Web] Open a web browser.
    You will be redirected to the ASUS Setup Wizard. If not, navigate to http://router.asus.com.

    [App] Launch ASUS Router App and follow the instructions to complete the setup.

AiMesh Setup Steps

Prepare

Place your AiMesh router and node within 3 meters of each other during the setup process.

AiMesh node

Keep your AiMesh node powered on and standby for AiMesh system settings.

AiMesh router
  1. [Web] Refer to ONE ROUTER SETUP STEPS to connect your AiMesh router to your PC and modem, and then log in into the web GUI.
  2. Go to Network Map page, click AiMesh icon and then Search for your extending AiMesh node.
  3. Click Search, it will automatically search for your AiMesh node nearby. When the AiMesh node shows on this page, click it to add it into the AiMesh system.
    ** If you cannot find any AiMesh node, please go to TROUBLE SHOOTING.

  4. A message is displayed when synchronization is completed.
  5. Congratulations! You will find the pages below show up when an AiMesh node has been successfully added to the AiMesh network.

[App] Log in to your existing router via ASUS Router App and choose “Add AiMesh Node” to complete the setup.

ASUS Router App

Download free ASUS Router APP to set up and manage your router(s).

Troubleshooting

If your AiMesh router cannot find any AiMesh node nearby or synchronization fails, please check the following and try again.

a Move your AiMesh node closer to the AiMesh router ideally. Ensure that it is within 3 meters.
b Your AiMesh node is powered on.

Relocation

THE BEST PERFORMANCE

Locate the AiMesh router and node at the best place.

 

NOTES: To minimize interference, keep the routers away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens.
We recommend that you place the routers in an open or spacious location
ZenWiFi Pro XT12 LED indications

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1: Does the AiMesh router support Access Point mode?

A: Yes. You can choose to set the AiMesh router as router mode or access point mode. Please go to web GUI (http://router.asus.com), and go to the page Administration > Operation Mode.

Q2: Could I setup wired connection between AiMesh routers (Ethernet backhaul)?
A: Yes. AiMesh system supports both wireless and wired connection between AiMesh router and node to maximize throughput and stability.
AiMesh analyzes the wireless signal strength for each frequency band available, and then determines automatically whether a wireless or wired connection is best to serve as the inter-router connection backbone.

  1. Follow the setup steps to establish a connection between the AiMesh router and node via WiFi first.
  2. Place the node in the ideal locations for best coverage. Run an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the AiMesh router to the WAN port of AiMesh node.
  3. AiMesh system will auto-select the best path for data transmission, whether wired or wireless