User Guide for ASUS models including: Dual-band Wireless Repeater, RP-AC53
Quick Start Guide RP-AC53 Dual-band Wireless Repeater E11934 Second Edition August 2016 1. Power LED On: RP-AC53 is plugged to a power outlet and powered on. Of: RP-AC53 is unplugged from a power outlet or powered of. 2. Etherenet LED
Quick Start Guide RP-AC53 Dual-band Wireless Repeater E11934 Second Edition August 2016 1. Power LED On: RP-AC53 is plugged to a power outlet and powered on. Of: RP-AC53 is unplugged from a power
Etherenet LED. On: Ethernet is connected. Off: Ethernet cable is disconnected. 3. 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi LED.
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DocumentDocumentRP-AC53 Dual-band Wireless Repeater Quick Start Guide E11934 Second Edition August 2016 1. Power LED On: RP-AC53 is plugged to a power outlet and powered on. Off: RP-AC53 is unplugged from a power outlet or powered off. 2. Etherenet LED On: Ethernet is connected. Off: Ethernet cable is disconnected. 3. 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi LED Green : Best 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi Repeater connection with parent AP. Orange: Good 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi repeater connection with parent AP. Red: Poor 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi Repeater connection with parent AP. Off: Disconnected from parent AP. Method One Quick Setup with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) For router/Access Point(AP) with WPS support 1 Power On Place your RP-AC53 near your router/AP and plug it to a power outlet. Press the power switch to ON. Wait until the power LED turns solid green and Wi-Fi LEDs stop blinking, indicating that RP-AC53 is ready to connect to the parent AP. 2 Connect via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) 1. Press the WPS button on your 2. Press the WPS button on your RP-AC53 for Router/AP. more than five (5) seconds until the LEDs start to blink. The LEDs flash about two (2) minutes and turn solid green. The color of the LED indicates the Wi-Fi signal strength. NOTE: Ensure that your router/AP supports WPS. Otherwise, use Method TWO. 3 Place in an ideal location After placing your RP-AC53 in an ideal location, RP-AC53 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute. NOTES: · Place your RP-AC53 between your router/AP and wireless device to get the best extender performance. · Place your RP-AC53 in a location where you can get green or orange Wi-Fi LED. Enjoy! IMPORTANT! We recommend that you place your RP-AC53 in open or spacious location. Your RP-AC53'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. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1: What should I do if my router does not support WPS? A1: You can use Method Two to set up RP-AC53. Q2: What should I do when only one band Wi-Fi LED is on? A2: When you are connecting to a dual-band router but only 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz Wi-Fi LED is on, press the WPS button on both the router and the RP-AC53 again and check that both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi LEDs are on. Q2: How do I reset RP-AC53? A2: Press the RESET button on the side of RP-AC53 for about five (5) seconds until the LEDs blink slowly. Q4: What should I do if RP-AC53 web interface is not accessible? A4: You can do any of the following: · Connect your computer and RP-AC53 using an Ethernet cable, and connect to RP-AC53's SSID or network name. · Set up your computer to obtain an IP address automatically. · On a web browser, ensure that you correctly enter the web address http://repeater.asus.com E11934_RP-AC53_QSG_Special_V2.indd 1 2016-08-19 16:20:19 Method Two Set up using your web browser 1 Power On Place your RP-AC53 near your router/AP and plug it to a power outlet. Wait until the power LED turns solid green and Wi-fi LEDs stop blinking, indicating that RP-AC53 is ready to connect to parent AP. 2 Login Disconnect your Ethernet connection. On your On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/ to access RP-AC53 web GUI (graphical user inter- notebook/tablet, find the default network name of face). Enter admin as the username and password. your RP-AC53 and click or tap Connect. NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktopPC. ASUS_RPAC53 ASUS_RPAC53_5G 3 Configure RP-AC53 IMPORTANT! For the best Wi-Fi extender performance, place your RP-AC53 in an ideal location. Refer to Step 3 in Method One 1. On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com. 2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network and when prompted, enter the security key. If your Wi-Fi network is hidden, click Manual setting. 3. You can either tick Copy AP SSID/Password , Use the default setting or enter the SSID and security key/password for your extended network. When done, click Connect. NOTE: When you have ticked Use the default setting, your RP-AC53'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. 4. Connect your wireless devices to the new Extender network. 4v Place in an ideal location After placing your RP-AC53 in an ideal location, RP-AC53 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute. NOTES: · Place your RP-AC53 between your router/AP and wireless device to get the best extender performance. · Place your RP-AC53 in a location where you can get green or orange Wi-Fi LED. IMPORTANT! We recommend that you place your RP-AC53 in open or spacious location. Enjoy! Your RP-AC53'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. Connect your wireless devices to the new Extender network and then start to surf the Internet. NOTE: If you have renamed your extended network name in step 3, your RP-AC53's SSID will change accordingly. Media Bridge (Ethernet Adapter) Set up RP-AC53 via Method One or Method Two, then you can use it as a wireless adapter to connect Ethernet devices such as Blu-ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV. Ethemet Connection Desktop Game Console Smart TV Wireless Connection E11934_RP-AC53_QSG_Special_V2.indd 2 2016-08-19 16:20:20