ASUS RP-AC56 Quick Setup Guide

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Quick Start Guide
RP-AC56
Wireless-AC1200 Range Extender 
Q10397
First Edition
April 2015
1.  Power LED
 
On: RP-AC56 is on
 
2.  5 GHz Wi-Fi LED
 
Green: RP-AC56 provides excellent Wi-Fi 
extender performance.
 
Orange: RP-AC56 provides acceptable Wi-Fi 
extender performance.
 
Red: RP-AC56 provides poor Wi-Fi extender 
performance.
 
: RP-AC56 is not connected to a router/AP.
3.  2.4 GHz LED
 
 
Green: RP-AC56 provides excellent extender 
performance.
 
Orange: RP-AC56 provides acceptable Wi-Fi 
extender performance.
 
Red: RP-AC56 provides poor Wi-Fi extender 
performance.
 
: RP-AC56 is not connected to a router/AP.
Quick Setup with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
For router/Access Point(AP) with WPS support
Power On
Place your RP-AC56 near your router/AP and plug it 
to a power outlet.
Wait until the power LED 
turns solid green.
Connect via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
1.   Press the WPS button on your 
Router/AP.
2.   Press the WPS button on your RP-AC56 for 
more than two (2) seconds until the LEDs 
start to blink.
NOTE: Ensure that your router/AP supports WPS. Otherwise, use Method TWO.
about two (2) minutes and 
then turns solid green. The 
color of the LED indicates 
the Wi-Fi signal strength.
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Place in an ideal location
After placing your RP-AC56 in an ideal location, RP-AC56 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.
NOTES:  
•   Place your RP-AC56 between your router/AP 
and wireless device to get the best extender 
performance.
•    Place your RP-AC56 in a location where you can 
get green or orange Wi-Fi LED.
IMPORTANT!
•   To minimize interference, keep RP-AC56 away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens.
•   We recommend that you place your RP-AC56 in open or spacious location.
Enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What should I do if my router does not support WPS?
A1:
 
You can use Method Two to set up RP-AC56.
Q3: Why is it that I cannot see the login page after entering 
http://repeater.asus.com in the browser?
A3:
 
Ensure that your computer is connected to the extender network only, 
and set your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically.
Q2: Why is that the Wi-Fi LED does not light up after completing Method 
Two?
A2:  You may have entered the wrong router SSID and password. Reset your RP-AC56, 
double check your router SSID/password, and set up RP-AC56 again.
Q4: How do I reset RP-AC56?
A4:  Press the RESET button on the front cover of RP-AC56 for about two (2) 
Method One
Your RP-AC56’s wireless network name (SSID) chang-
es to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with 
_RPT or _RPT5G and shares your router/AP’s Wireless 
Password.
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