ASUS RP-AC55 Dual-Band AC1200 WiFi Extender User Guide

: June 9, 2024
: Asus

Table of Contents

ASUS RP-AC55 Dual-Band AC1200 WiFi Extender
Package contents
A quick look
Setting up the Repeater
Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Communications Commission Statement
Networks Global Hotline Information
CE statement
Safety Notices
References
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ASUS RP-AC55 Dual-Band AC1200 WiFi Extender

Package contents

RP-AC55 Wireless AC1200
Quick Start Guide
Repeater Warranty Card

NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

A quick look

Reset button
Power switch
WPS button
Power LED
On: RP-AC55 is power on. Off: RP-AC55 is power off.
Existing network LED
On: Connected to the router/AP.
Off: Not connected to the router/AP.
Move closer
Need to move RP-AC55 closer to the router/AP.
Move away slightly
Need to move RP-AC55 slightly away from the router/AP.

Setting up the Repeater

Turning the Repeater on

1. Place your RP-AC55 near your Router/AP and plug it to a power outlet. Press the power switch to ON.
2. Wait until the power LED changes from red to solid blue, indicating that RP-AC55 is ready to connect to the existing network.

Connecting to a network
Select one of the following ways to connect the Repeater to a network.
Method One: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

Press the WPS button on the router/AP.
Press the WPS button of RP-AC55 for more than five (5) sec-onds until the Power LED starts to blink.
NOTE: Refer to the section A quick look for the location of the WPS button.
Check if RP-AC55’s Wi-Fi indicator turns solid light, which indicates that the Repeater has connected to the wireless network successfully. The Repeater’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 NetworkName RPT
New Extender 5GHz network name: existing NetworkName_ RPT5G
To connect an additional Wi-Fi device to your extended net-work, use the same network password as that of your existing wireless router.

Method Two: Connecting through GUI

Use a Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/note-book/tablet, to find and connect to ASUSRPAC55/ASUS RPAC55_5G wireless network.
Launch a web browser and enter http://repeater.asus.com in the address bar to access the Repeater.
Follow the Quick Extender Setup steps to set up the Repeater:
- Connect to a Wi-Fi network and when prompted, enter the security key. If your Wi-Fi network is hidden, click Manual setting.
- Tick Same with Parent AP SSID/Password to copy the rout-er/AP’s SSID and password for your extended network. You could also set a unique SSID and password for your extended network by typing in the text box. When done, click Apply.
  NOTE: The Repeater’s default SSID and password is the same as that of your router/AP, with the SSID ending with _RPT or
  _RPT5G. You can change these default settings to a unique SSID and password.
- Connect your wireless devices to the new extended network.

Moving the Repeater

When the connection is complete, place your RP-AC55 between the router/AP and the wireless device to get the best performance.
After placing your RP-AC55 in an ideal location, RP-AC55 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What should I do if my router does not support WPS?
You can use Method Two to set up RP-AC55.

Q2: Why is it that the LED indicator for the current network does not light up after the Wi-Fi setup is complete?
You may have entered the wrong password for the router/AP. Please restart your RP-AC55, enter the correct password, and try to set up your RP-AC55 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 your RP-AC55 network only, and set your computer to Obtain an IP address au-tomatically. If you still cannot find the login page, please download the ASUS Device Discovery utility. You can download the utility for Windows and Mac from https://www.asus.com/Networking /RP-AC55/HelpDesk_Download/.

Q4: How do I reset RP-AC55?
Press the RESET button on the side of RP-AC55 for about two (2) seconds. Wait for about five (5) seconds until the existing net-work LED blinks slowly. Reset Instructions

Q5: I cannot access the web GUI to configure the RP-AC55 settings.

Close all running web browsers and launch again.
Follow the steps below to configure your computer settings based on its operating system.

Windows 7
A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web browser.
Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings.
From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN.
Click OK when done.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
Tick Obtain an IP address automatically.
Click OK when done.

Mac OS
A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

From the menu bar, click Safari > Preferences… > Advanced tab.
Click Change Settings… in the Proxies field.
From the list of protocols, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP).
Click OK when done.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Network.
Select Ethernet and select Using DHCP in the Configure field.
Click Apply when done.

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of Colocation This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC exposure compliance requirement, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual.

WARNING! This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause interference, and
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator any part of your body.
This device has been certified for use in Canada. Status of the listing in the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s REL (Radio Equipment List) can be found at the following web address: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site /ceb-bhst.nsf/eng/h_tt00020.html
Additional Canadian information on RF exposure also can be found at the following web:
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792.html

REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
Precautions for the use of the device

Pay particular attention to the personal safety when use this device in airports, hospitals, gas stations and professional garages.
Medical device interference: Maintain a minimum distance of at least 15 cm (6 inches) between implanted medical devices and ASUS products in order to reduce the risk of interference.
Kindly use ASUS products in good reception conditions in order to minimize the radiation’s level.
Keep the device away from pregnant women and the lower abdomen of the teenager.

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Networks Global Hotline Information

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CE statement

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity
ASUSTek Computer Inc. hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.asus.com/Networking/RP-AC55/HelpDesk/.

Declaration of Conformity for Ecodesign directive 2009/125/EC
Testing for eco-design requirements according to (EC) No 1275/2008 and (EU) No 801/2013 has been conducted. When the device is in Networked Standby Mode, its I/O and network interface are in sleep mode and may not work properly. To wake up the device, press the Wi-Fi on/off, reset, or WPS button.
This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

All operational modes:

2.4GHz: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40),
5GHz: 802.11a, 802.11n(HT20), 802.11n(HT40), 802.11ac(VHT80)

The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:

For WLAN: 2412-2472MHz (802.11g 6 Mbps): 19.99 dBm
5180-5240MHz (802.11a 6 Mbps): 22.7 dBm
5260-5320MHz (802.11a 6 Mbps): 22.83 dBm
5500-5700MHz (802.11a 6Mbps): 27.54 dBm

For Bluetooth: 2402-2480MHz (GFSK): 9.45 dBm
The device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
The adapter shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Safety Notices

Use this product in environments with ambient temperatures between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C(104°F).
Refer to the rating label on the bottom of your product and ensure your power adapter complies with this rating.
DO NOT place on uneven or unstable work surfaces. Seek servicing if the casing has been damaged.
DO NOT place or drop objects on top and do not shove any foreign objects into the product.
DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms.
DO NOT cover the vents on the product to prevent the system from getting overheated.
DO NOT use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
If the Adapter is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.