LED explanations Button explanations

POWER POWER SWITCH

On: RP-AC55 is power on. Switch this button on/off to turn
Off: RP-AC55 is power off. RP-AC55 on/off.

EXISTING NETWORK WPS BUTTON

Quick On: Connected to the router/AP.

Off: Not connected to the
router/AP.
Press this button to quickly
connect to the router/AP via the
WPS method.

Start Guide MOVE CLOSER

Need to move RP-AC55 closer
to the router/AP.
RESET
BUTTON
Use a pin
to push this
MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLY button to reset Reset
RP-AC55 Need to move RP-AC55 slightly
RP-AC55 to
its factory de-
Wireless AC1200 Repeater away from the router/AP. fault settings.

E12399 / First Edition / March 2017

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
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
1 Press the WPS button on your 2 Press the WPS
router/AP. 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, Your RP-AC55’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name,
indicating the WPS process is completed. ending with _RPT or _RPT5G and shares your router/AP’s Wireless Password.

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 METHOD 3 WEB SUPPORT
01 Connect 02 Extend 03 Configure
1 On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com. 1 Tick Same with Parent AP SSID/Password to copy
NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktop PC. 2 Set a unique repeater login name and password. the router/AP’s SSID and password for your extended
network. You could also set a unique SSID and pass-
3 Select the existing network you want to extend. word for your extended network by typing in the text
box. When done, click Apply. 


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.

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. 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, Blue-
tooth devices, and microwave ovens.
MOVE CLOSER
Need to move RP-AC55 closer to the router/AP.
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. 1 Enter your login account and password. 1 Set up the network name (SSID) and click Apply.
2 From your RP-AC55’s web interface, click Adminis- 2 After your RP-AC55 has rebooted, connect your RP-
tration, and select Access Point mode. AC55 and router/AP using an Ethernet cable.

NOTE: You can also change to different modes from this page.
ASUS_RPAC55
ASUS_RPAC55_5G

Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer. Ethernet connection

Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to RP-AC55’s

network: ASUS_RPAC55 or ASUS_RPAC55_5G.

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

FAQ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1 Q3
What should I do if my router does not support WPS? Why is it that I cannot see the login page after entering http://repeater.asus.com in
A: You can use Method One or Method Three to set up your RP-AC55. 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.

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-

Q4
How do I reset RP-AC55?
AC55, enter the correct password, and try to set up your RP-AC55 again.
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.

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