Asus RP-AC51 User manual

RP-AC51
Wi-Fi AC Repeater
Quick
Start Guide
E12398 / First Edition / March 2017
LED explanations
POWER
On: RP-AC51 is power on.
Off: RP-AC51 is power off.
EXISTING NETWORK
On: Connected to the router/AP.
Off: Not connected to the
router/AP.
MOVE CLOSER
Need to move RP-AC51 closer
to the router/AP.
MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLY
Need to move RP-AC51 slightly
away from the router/AP.
Button explanations
POWER SWITCH
Switch this button on/off to turn
RP-AC51 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
RP-AC51 to
its factory de-
fault settings.
Reset
BEFORE SETUP WE SUGGEST...
around 2 meters
1Place your RP-AC51 near your
router/AP. 2Check the LEDs and see the LED explanations. 1Plug your RP-AC51 to a power outlet.
2Turn on the power switch.
Wait until the power LED turns blue,
indicating that your RP-AC51 is ready to
connect to your existing router/AP.
1Press the WPS button on your
router/AP. 2Press the WPS
button on your
RP-AC51 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-AC51’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.
1Tap SET UP EXTENDER.
2Open your phone Wi-Fi, and connect
to your RP-AC51’s SSID.
3Follow the Quick Extender Setup instructions.
4Assign a unique network name (SSID) for your extended
network.
5Wait until the setup is completed.
SETUP METHODS
APP SUPPORT
METHOD 1
WPS SUPPORT
METHOD 2
Download the app
01 Use the app
02
Connect via WPS
01 Enjoy Wi-Fi
02
Placing your RP-AC51
01 Power On 02
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Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer.
Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to RP-AC51’s
network: ASUS_RPAC51 or ASUS_RPAC51_5G.
NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktop PC.
ASUS_RPAC51
ASUS_RPAC51_5G
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.
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 pass-
word for your extended network by typing in the text
box. When done, click Apply.
AP MODE AP MODE SETUP
Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer.
Click the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to RP-AC51’s
network: ASUS_RPAC51 or ASUS_RPAC51_5G.
NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktop PC.
ASUS_RPAC51
ASUS_RPAC51_5G
1Enter your login account and password.
2From your RP-AC51’s web interface, click Adminis-
tration, 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-AC51 has rebooted, connect your RP-
AC51 and router/AP using an Ethernet cable.
Ethernet connection
After a successful setup
Place your RP-AC51 between your router/AP and wireless device to get the best performance.
NOTE: To minimize maintenance, keep your RP-AC51 away from devices such as cordless phones, Blue-
tooth devices, and microwave ovens.
IMPORTANT! We recommend that you place your RP-AC51 in open or spacious location.
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-AC51 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-AC51?
A: Press the RESET button on the side of RP-AC51 for about two (2) seconds. Wait for
about five (5) seconds until the existing network LED blinks slowly.
MOVE CLOSER
Need to move RP-AC51 closer to the router/AP.
MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLY
Need to move RP-AC51 slightly away from the router/AP.
45°45°
RELOCATION FIND THE BEST PLACE
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-AC51.
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-
AC51, enter the correct password, and try to set up your RP-AC51 again.
NOTE: Orient the two antennas at 45oangle for the
best performance.
WEB SUPPORT
METHOD 3
Connect
01 Extend 02 Configure 03
Connect
01 Log in 02 Setup 03
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