ASUSTeK Computer RPAC56 Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 Range Extender User Manual

ASUSTeK Computer Inc Dual-band Wireless-AC1200 Range Extender Users Manual

Users Manual

Quick Start GuideRP-AC56Wireless-AC1200 Range Extender Q10396 / First Edition / April 2015
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EnglishPackage contents RP-AC56 Range Extender Quick Start Guide Warrenty CardNOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.A quick look1) Power LED On: RP-AC56 is on. O: RP-AC56 is o.2) WPS button3) Reset button4) 5GHz LED5) 2.4GHz LED6) Power On/O switch7) Gigabit RJ-45 port8) 3.5 mm audio jack
EnglishTurning the Range Extender on1. Place RP-AC56 near your Router/AP.2. Plug RP-AC56 to a power outlet, wait for one (1) minute until the Power LED becomes solid green.Setting up the Range ExtenderConnecting to a networkSelect one of the following ways to connect the Range Extender to a network. Option A: Connecting through GUI1. Use a Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/note-book/tablet, to nd and connect to ASUS_RPAC56 /ASUS_RPAC56_5G wireless network.2. Launch a web browser and enter http://repeater.asus.com in the address bar to access the Range Extender.3. Enter the default login name and password, which are admin/admin.4. Follow the Quick Internet Setup steps below to set up the Range Extender:• ConnectyourwirelessdevicestothenewExtendernetwork.• ConnecttoaWi-Finetworkandwhenprompted,enterthesecurity key. If your Wi-Fi network is hidden, click Manual setting.• Youcaneithertick“Use default setting” or enter the SSID and security key/password for your extended network. When done, click Next.Option B: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)1. Press the WPS button on the router/AP.2. Press the WPS button on the top of the RP-AC56 for more than two (2) seconds, until the Power LED starts to blink.NOTE: Refer to the router’s manual for the location of the WPS button. NOTE: The Range Extender’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.
EnglishMove the Range ExtenderWhen the connection is complete, locate the Range Extender between the router/AP and the wireless device to get better performance. After placing your RP-AC56 in an ideal location, RP-AC56 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.Signal Indicator• Togetthebestperformance,placetheRangeExtenderbetween your router/AP and wireless device. • TheWi-Fisignalindicatorindicatestheconnectionperfor-mance from the Range Extender to the router/AP. Refer to the Wi-Fi LED indicator in section A Quick Look.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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.3. Check if RP-AC56’s Wi-Fi indicator turns solid light, which indi-cates that the Range Extender has connected to the wireless network successfully. The Range Extender’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with _RPT or _RPT5G. For example: Existing Wi-Fi network name: existing NetworkName New Extender 2.4GHz network name: existing Networ-kName_RPT New Extender 5GHz network name: existing Networ-kName_RPT5G To connect an additional Wi-Fi device to your Extender net-work, use the same network password as that of your existing wireless router.
EnglishFrequently Asked QuestionsQ1: What should I do if my router does not support WPS? •YoucanuseOptionAtosetupRP-AC56.Q2: Why is that the Wi-Fi LED does not light up after completing Method Two?  •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.Q3: Why is it that I cannot see the login page after entering http://repeater.asus.com in the browser? •Ensurethatyourcomputerisconnectedtotheextendernetworkonly,andsetyourcomputertoObtain an IP address auto-matically.Q4: My router security is WEP, and I entered a wrong passphrase or security key on the extender. Now I cannot access the Extender any more. What can I do?  •TheRangeExtendercannotcheckwhethertheWEPpassphraseiscorrectornot.Whenenteredawrongpassphrase,yourwire-less device cannot get the correct IP address from the Range Extender. Please reset the Range Extender to its factory defaults to get the IP address back.Q5: How do I reset RP-AC56?• Press the RESET button on the top of RP-AC56 for about two (2) seconds. Wait for about ve (5) seconds until the LEDs blink slowly.Q6: Why doesn’t the 5GHz signal indicator of the Range Extender light up?  •Checkwhetheryourroutersupports5GHzband.Ifyourrouterissingleband,theRangeExtender’s5GHzSignalIndicatorwillnotlight up and it works at 2.4GHz band only. Wireless Media PlaybackThe Range Extender supports wireless media playback, which allows you to stream and play your networkmusicthroughitsaudioport.YoucanuseASUSAiPlayerapptocontrolthemusicstreamingovertheRangeExtenderfromyourmobiledevice.Searchfor“RP-AC56”or“AiPlayer”fromGooglePlayor App Store and download the app to your mobile device. NOTE:Youcaninsertanearphone,poweredspeaker,orstereosystemtothe3.5mmstereoaudioport.
EnglishQ8: I cannot access the web GUI to congure the RP-AC56 settings.• Closeallrunningwebbrowsersandlaunchagain.• Followthestepsbelowtocongureyourcomputersettingsbasedonits operating system. Windows 7A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web browser.2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings.3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN.4. Click OK when done.B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.3. Tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 4. Click OK when done.Q7: When I connect a speaker or stereo system to RP-AC56, there is no sound coming out when I play audio les.  •Makesurethatyouhavenotturnedotheaudiooutputviathetouchcontroller.Thetouchcontrollerissettoturnon/othenightlightandmute/unmutetheaudiobydefault.YoucanlogintotheRangeExtender’sWebGUItochangethesettings.
EnglishMac 10.5.8A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.1. From the menu bar, click Safari > Preferences... > Advanced tab.2. Click Change Settings... in the Proxies eld.3. From the list of protocols, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP).4. Click OK when done.B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.1. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Network.2. Select Ethernet and select Using DHCP in the Congure eld.3. Click Apply when done.Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWANAuthorised representative in EuropeASUS Computer GmbH Address:HARKORTSTR.21-23,40880RATINGEN,GERMANYAuthorised distributors in TurkeyBOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel: +90 212 3311000 Address:AYAZAGAMAH.KEMERBURGAZCAD.NO.10AYAZAGA/ISTANBULCIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel: +90 212 3567070 Address:CEMALSURURICD.HALIMMERICISMERKEZI No:15/CD:5-634394MECIDIYEKOY/ISTANBULKOYUNCU ELEKTRONiK BiLGi iSLEM SiST. SAN. VE DIS TIC. A.S.Tel: +90 216 5288888 Address:EMEKMAH.ORDUCAD.NO:18,SARIGAZi,SANCAKTEPEISTANBULAEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
This equipment also should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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