1.Open up the Asus RT-N12 D1 Router management portal
ASUS RT-N12E C1 is a 300Mbps Wireless N Router with both wired and wireless network connections designed specifically for small business and home office networking use. With 2T2R MIMO Technology and the external high-performance antenna, the RT-N12E C1 creates an extended coverage area with advanced wireless performance, making it ideal for. ASUS RT-N12+ is a 300Mbps Wireless N Router with both wired and wireless network connections designed specifically for small business and home office networking use. With 2T2R MIMO Technology and two external 5dBi high gain antennas, the RT-N12+ creates an extended coverage area with advanced wireless performance, making it ideal for streaming. Please update your ASUS router to latest firmware first, if needed, before proceeding. We need a computer to connect to the ASUS router to configure the router. The default IP address of the router is 192.168.1.1. If the IP address is different, login to the router, and manually set the IP address back to 192.168.1.1.
Asus RT-N12 D1 Router IP Address: http://192.168.1.1(Make sure you are connected to your home network to do this)
2.Login to admin panel of Asus RT-N12 D1 router to setup port forward
Once the page loads, login to the admin panel of Asus RT-N12 D1 router by copy-pasting the default username and password (given below) in the dialogue box that pops up:
| Default username of Asus RT-N12 D1: | admin |
| Default password of Asus RT-N12 D1: | admin |
Don't panic if the login credentials fail. You can easily reset the Asus RT-N12 D1 router by pressing and holding the reset button with a clip for about 15 seconds. Retry the credentials again and voila, you're in. Give yourself a pat on the back, you've completed the hardest steps without any hassle on your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router.
3.Assign a static IP address to your gaming console / laptop / end-device
By default, every time your gaming console reboots it gets a new local IP. So, the first step is to assign a FIXED IP / Static IP address to the device that is requesting a port forward from Asus RT-N12 D1 Router.
Navigate through the router's admin panel and look for 'DHCP Reservations', Click on DHCP Reservations and assign a static local ip address for your gaming console or end-device and make a note a note of the ip address.
4.Navigate to the port forwarding section of Asus RT-N12 D1 router
If you've followed me so far, you are now staring at the Asus RT-N12 D1 router’s homepage. Here's what you do next:
Here's the steps:
• Look for - WAN(found in the left hand side menu bar) , and click on it
• Look for - Virtual server/Port Forwarding(found in the menu bar at the top of page), and click on it
Quick tip: Port forwarding for dummies
When you move in to a new apartment, you need a new mailbox fixed so you can receive mail and your monthly beauty magazines. Similarly, for your device to receive incoming traffic you will have to create a new port forwarding rule on your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router. That is going to be our very last step. Stick with me now, you've done great so far, Better yet ⭐ Bookmark this page, it always helps.5.Create port forwarding rule on your Asus RT-N12 D1 router
Follow the below steps, (the steps might slightly vary based on your model)
- Click on 'Add New' / 'Create' buttons to create a new port forwarding rule on Asus RT-N12 D1 Router
- Application name / Description: Enter the name of the program. Eg. Xbox, ps2, Minecraft, Xbox One. Note: This is only for your reference.
- Enter the static ip address of the device that we created in step 3 of this guide
- Enter the port to forward. (Enter the same port if you don’t have a range)
- Choose TCP / UDP on your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router. (Choose both if you are not sure)
- If you see a field called “External IP addresses“ enter 0.0.0.0 in it
- Be sure “Enable” Checkbox is selected if available on your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router
- Click on Save when you are finished
6.Testing the port forwarding entries on your Asus RT-N12 D1 router
Now that you have created a port forward on Asus RT-N12 D1 Router, lets test it. There's lot of port checkers available online. you can try online port scanners like canyouseeme
Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off, you have now successfully setup port forwarding for your Asus RT-N12 D1 router. You can now host private game servers or effortlessly access your IP camera from the outside world.
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7. Remember to close unused ports on Asus RT-N12 D1 Router
With all the modern firewalls its absolutely safe to do port forwarding, But just keep in mind to review and close unused ports often or at least once in every 6 months! on your Asus RT-N12 D1. Time for a bulletin on the fridge, folks! We can remind you though? Enter your email on below! Nope, we’re not spammers!Port forwarding not working on Asus RT-N12 D1?
You tried bending your knees up, but still facing problem with Port forwarding on Asus RT-N12 D1? Well, there’s a reason, Wise men said “The opposite of Networking is Not Working”. So, it does take some trial and error to get it working. Here let’s go through the common port forwarding issues and problems on Asus RT-N12 D1 Router and how to fix them.
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1.You may be behind more than one router
More often than not, your computer connects to your home router(Asus RT-N12 D1) which then connects to your internet service provider's router before connecting to the internet(port forwarding through 2 routers). To find out, log in to your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router and check the IP address on the status page. If it is not the same as your external IP address (a quick Google search of ‘what is my IP’ should help) then your Asus RT-N12 D1 is not the internet facing router. If that’s the case, you may need to login to the first router and enable DMZ for the second router’s (Asus RT-N12 D1) IP Address.
2.Did you enable static IP on your devices that’s requesting port forward on your Asus RT-N12 D1 router
Yes, we're repeating a step here we know, but it's imperative you're sure. If your IP changes every time you reboot your PC/console, it means the network setting is still set to dynamic. Follow step 1 in this guide, reboot your device and confirm the IP hasn't changed. Now you're good to go. (In few cases, though the static IP is enabled correctly, a reboot may be required for proper IP recycling. Well, Reboot does work) Ofcourse, Port forwarding does work without static ip, But once you turn off your device you may lose the IP and will not receive any incoming traffic from Asus RT-N12 D1 Router
3.Verify that you entered correct IP Address on port forwarding in Asus RT-N12 D1
Log in to the Port forwarding section of your Asus RT-N12 D1 router and verify the IP entered is correct. First understand which end device will use this port (XBOX / PS3 / PS4 / PC / IP Camera) and enter the IP Address of that device.
Note: If your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router says that have you to choose your computer's name from dropdown box for the port forwarding rule instead of an IP address, make sure there are no duplicate computer names and you have chosen the right one.
4.Check the External IP addresses field in the port forwarding rule of Asus RT-N12 D1 Router
Check if Asus RT-N12 D1 Router has a field called “External IP address” in the port forwarding section. Make sure you Enter '0.0.0.0' in the External IP address fields.
External IP addresses are not entered unless you are restricting access from specific WAN addresses. You also would not enter LAN IPs or your own public IP.
5.Double check / tweak your Asus RT-N12 D1 Firewall settings
In this age, cyber security is of utmost importance. Some router developers are producing routers with more built-in firewall. While this is definitely a positive, some of these options could restrict incoming connections even if a port forwarding rule is set on Asus RT-N12 D1 Router. Thankfully we programmers are a humble lot. Routers come with excellent information on the help page and a quick glance should tell you which settings need to be modified/disabled. Usually, you can just set the firewall settings to its minimum settings on Asus RT-N12 D1 Router. And don’t worry, your computer will continue to be protected.
6.Check your PC Firewall settings allows incoming port traffic from Asus RT-N12 D1 Router
Your Windows / Mac / Linux firewall / antivirus could be blocking connections.
You need only one Antivirus and Firewall application. Make sure you turn windows firewall “ON” and that no other firewall is installed. Then try adding the ports to the firewall app, not just the program that is going to use them
If you're using a 3rd party Antivirus solution, check if it has a built-in firewall as part of the antivirus solution. A quick look at the apps homepage should give you a clue.
7. Using the same port in different port forwarding rules of the Asus RT-N12 D1 router
port is your home network’s doorway and can be forwarded to only one Computer/IP at a time. Ensure you didn’t type-in the same port in multiple forwarding rules on your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router.
8. Is DMZ Enabled on your Asus RT-N12 D1 router?
DMZ is an 'open all ports' rule. On most routers, this rule simply overrides port forwarding rules. You may want to disable DMZ and give it another go.
9. Reboot Asus RT-N12 D1 after adding port forwarding rules
Some routers, like most application, need to be rebooted after settings have been applied or changed. A simple tweak in the regular power cycling (Why am I trying to impress you? Unplug the power cord and shove it back in is all I'm saying) helps with most issues.
10. Did You Hard Reset your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router?
A factory reset is an easy way to uninstall unwanted mods, updates, and clear out custom settings on your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router. Resetting Asus RT-N12 D1 will set it back to its initial condition, just like it was when you bought it. Now, let’s give it another go
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11. Tried everything but no luck? Time to visit the showroom.
Last but definitely not the least, your Asus RT-N12 D1 Router could be faulty. Although a rarity in todays 'customer satisfaction' era, it is still a possibility. There have been cases where single pieces of equipment or an entire range of models have had bugs in their firmware (programmers are human too). Your first step will be to look for a firmware update, which is likely to have a bug fix. If this doesn't help or if there's no update available, you have earned the right to barge in to your dealer's office and request for, nay, demand for a new model!
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Who needs port forwarding on Asus RT-N12 D1 router?
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