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Method Two Set up using your web browser 1 Power On Place your RP-AC56 near your router/AP and plug it to a power outlet. Wait until the power LED turns solid green. 2 Login Disconnect your Ethernet connection. On your On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus. Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/ com to access RP-AC56 web GUI (graphical user notebook/tablet, find the default network name interface). Enter admin as the username and of your RP-AC56 and click or tap Connect. password. NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktopPC. 3 Configure RP-AC56 IMPORTANT! For the best Wi-Fi extender performance, place your RP-AC56 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 "Use default setting" or enter the SSID and security key/password for your extended network. When done, click Next. NOTE: Your RP-AC56'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-AC56 in an ideal location, RP-AC56 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute. 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 mi- crowave ovens. • We recommend that you place your RP-AC56 in open or spacious location. Enjoy! Your RP-AC56'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. Media Bridge (Ethernet Adapter) Set up RP-AC56 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 Smart phone Tablet Laptop 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. Q10397_RP-AC56_QSG_Special.indd 2 2015/6/10 17:31:35

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Set up using your web browser
Method Two
Power On
Place your RP-AC56 near your router/AP and plug it
to a power outlet.
Wait until the power LED turns
solid green.
Login
Disconnect your Ethernet connection. On your
Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/
notebook/tablet, find the default network name
of your RP-AC56 and click or tap
Connect
.
NOTE
:
The screenshot below is from a desktopPC.
On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.
com to access RP-AC56 web GUI (graphical user
interface). Enter
admin
as the username and
password.
2
3
Configure RP-AC56
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 “
Use default setting
” or enter the SSID and security key/password
for your extended network. When done, click
Next
.
4.
Connect your wireless devices to the new Extender network.
Enjoy!
Your RP-AC56’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.
Media Bridge
(Ethernet Adapter)
Set up RP-AC56 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.
Desktop
Game Console
Smart TV
Laptop
Tablet
Smart phone
Ethemet
Connection
Wireless
Connection
IMPORTANT!
For the best Wi-Fi extender performance, place your RP-AC56 in an ideal location. Refer to Step 3 in Method One
NOTE:
Your RP-AC56’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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Place in an ideal location
After placing your RP-AC56 in an ideal location, RP-AC56 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.
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 mi
-
crowave ovens.
•
We recommend that you place your RP-AC56 in open or spacious location.
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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