ASUS RP-AC55 Quick Install Guide

Quick

Start Guide

RP-AC55

Wireless AC1200 Repeater

E12399 / First Edition / March 2017

LED explanations

POWER

On: RP-AC55 is power on.

Off: RP-AC55 is power off.

EXISTING NETWORK

On: Connected to the router/AP.

Off: Not connected to the router/AP.

MOVE CLOSER

Need to move RP-AC55 closer to the router/AP.

MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLY

Need to move RP-AC55 slightly away from the router/AP.

BEFORE SETUP	WE SUGGEST...
01 Placing your RP-AC55		02 Power On
1 Place your RP-AC55 near your	2 Check the LEDs and see the	1	Plug your RP-AC55 to a
router/AP.	LED explanations.		power outlet.
		2	Turn on the power switch.

around 2 meters

Button explanations

POWER SWITCH

Switch this button on/off to turn RP-AC55 on/off.

WPS BUTTON

Press this button to quickly connect to the router/AP via the WPS method.

RESET

BUTTON

Use a pin to push this

button to reset Reset RP-AC55 to

its factory default settings.

Wait until the power LED turns blue, indicating that your RP-AC55 is ready to connect to your existing router/AP.

SETUP METHODS

METHOD 1 APP SUPPORT

01 Download the app 02 Use the app

1		Tap SET UP EXTENDER.				3	Follow the Quick Extender Setup instructions.
2		Open your phone Wi-Fi, and connect				4	Assign a unique network name (SSID) for your extended
		to your RP-AC55’s SSID.					network.
						5	Wait until the setup is completed.

METHOD 2 WPS SUPPORT

01 Connect via WPS

02 Enjoy Wi-Fi

1Press the WPS button on your router/AP.

2Press the WPS button on your RP-AC55 for more than two (2) seconds until the power LED starts to blink.

NOTE: Wait until the existing network LED blinks for about two (2) minutes, then turns solid blue, indicating the WPS process is completed.

Your RP-AC55’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with _RPT or _RPT5G and shares your router/AP’s Wireless Password.

METHOD 3 WEB SUPPORT

01 Connect

NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktop PC.

02 Extend

1On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com.

2Set a unique repeater login name and password.

3Select the existing network you want to extend.

ASUS_RPAC55

ASUS_RPAC55_5G

Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to RP-AC55’s network: ASUS_RPAC55 or ASUS_RPAC55_5G.

03 Configure

1Tick Same with Parent AP SSID/Password to copy the router/AP’s SSID and password for your extended network. You could also set a unique SSID and password for your extended network by typing in the text box. When done, click Apply.

RELOCATION	FIND THE BEST PLACE

After a successful setup

Place your RP-AC55 between your router/AP and wireless device to get the best performance.

MOVE CLOSER

Need to move RP-AC55 closer to the router/AP.

45°

45°

NOTE: Orient the two antennas at 45o angle for the best performance.

NOTE: To minimize maintenance, keep your RP-AC55 away from devices such as cordless phones, Bluetooth devices, and microwave ovens.

IMPORTANT! We recommend that you place your RP-AC55 in open or spacious location.

MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLY

Need to move RP-AC55 slightly away from the router/AP.

AP MODE	AP MODE SETUP
01 Connect	02 Log in	03 Setup

NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktop PC.

ASUS_RPAC55

ASUS_RPAC55_5G

Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer. Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to RP-AC55’s network: ASUS_RPAC55 or ASUS_RPAC55_5G.

1Enter your login account and password.

2From your RP-AC55’s web interface, click Administration, and select Access Point mode.

NOTE: You can also change to different modes from this page.

1Set up the network name (SSID) and click Apply.

2After your RP-AC55 has rebooted, connect your RPAC55 and router/AP using an Ethernet cable.

NOTE: We recommend that you use Cat 5e cable or higher.

FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1	What should I do if my router does not support WPS?
	A: You can use Method One or Method Three to set up your RP-AC55.
Q2	Why is it that the LED indicator for the current network does not light up after the
	Wi-Fi setup is complete?
	A: You may have entered the wrong password for the router/AP. Please restart your RP-

AC55, enter the correct password, and try to set up your RP-AC55 again.

Q3	Why is it that I cannot see the login page after entering http://repeater.asus.com in
	the browser?
	A: Ensure that your computer is connected to your RP-AC55 network only, and set your
	computer to Obtain an IP address automatically. If you still cannot find the login page, please
	download the ASUS Device Discovery utility.
Q4	How do I reset RP-AC55?
	A: Press the RESET button on the side of RP-AC55 for about two (2) seconds. Wait for
	about five (5) seconds until the existing network LED blinks slowly.