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 Guide
RP-AC56
Wireless-AC1200 Range Extender
Q10396 / First Edition / April 2015
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Package contents
RP-AC56 Range Extender Quick Start Guide
Warrenty Card
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.
A quick look
1) Power LED
On: RP-AC56 is on.
O: RP-AC56 is o.
2) WPS button
3) Reset button
4) 5GHz LED
5) 2.4GHz LED
6) Power On/O switch
7) Gigabit RJ-45 port
8) 3.5 mm audio jack
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Turning the Range Extender on
1. 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 Extender
Connecting to a network
Select one of the following ways to connect the Range Extender
to a network.
Option A: Connecting through GUI
1. 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.
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Move the Range Extender
When 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: 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 Playback
The 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.
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Q8: 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 7
A. 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.
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Mac 10.5.8
A. 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, TAIWAN
Authorised
representative in
Europe
ASUS Computer GmbH
Address:HARKORTSTR.21-23,40880RATINGEN,GERMANY
Authorised
distributors in Turkey
BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE
TIC. A.S.
Tel: +90 212 3311000
Address:AYAZAGAMAH.
KEMERBURGAZCAD.NO.10
AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL
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Tel: +90 212 3567070
Address:CEMALSURURICD.HALIM
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