ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router User Guide

June 13, 2024
Asus

RT-AX55
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Wireless-AX1800 WiFi 6ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable
Router Quick Start Guide

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Package contents

RT-AX55 / RT-AX1800 Plus / RTAX56U V2 Wireless Router
Network cable (RJ-45)
AC adapter
Quick Start Guide

A quick look at RT-AX55 / RT-AX1800 Plus /RT-AX56U V2

ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - Package
contents

1 5GHz LED
2 2.4GHz LED
3 LAN 1~4 LEDs
4 WAN (Internet) LED
5 Power LED
6 Reset button
7 WPS button
8 Power switch
9 Power (DCIN) port
10 WAN (Internet) port
11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Positioning your wireless router

For optimal wireless transmission between the wireless router and connected wireless devices, ensure that you:

  • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.
  • Keep the wireless router away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
  • Keep the wireless router away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, fiuorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
  • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
  • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the four non-detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below.

ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router -
Positioning NOTES:

  • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.

Specifications:

DC Power adapter DC Output: +12V with 1A current
Operating Temperature 0~40oC
Operating Humidity 50~90%

Preparing your modem

  1. Unplug the power cable/DSL modem. If it has a battery backup, remove the battery.ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - Preparing your modem NOTE: If you are using DSL for Internet, you will need your username/password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to properly configure the router.
  2. Connect your modem to the router with the bundled network cable.ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - bundled network cable
  3. Power on your cable/DSL modem.
  4. Check your cable/DSL modem LED lights to ensure the connection is active.

Setting up your RT-AX55 / RT-AX1800 Plus /RT-AX56U V2

You can set up your router via wired or wireless connection.
A. Wired connection

  1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on. Connect the network cable from your computer to a LAN port on your router.ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - bundled network cable 1
  2. The web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
  3. Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized accessASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - Set up

B. Wireless connection

  1. Plug your router into a power outlet and power it on.ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - Wireless connection
  2. Connect to the network with SSID shown on the product label on the back side of the router. For better network security, change to a unique SSID and assign a password.ASUS RT-AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - Set up 1Wi-Fi Name (SSID):……………. ASUS_XX
  • XX refers to the last two digits of the MAC address. You can find it on the label on the back of your router. 3. You can choose either the web GUI or ASUS Router app to set up  your router.
    a. Web GUI Setup
    • Once connected, the web GUI launches automatically when you open a web browser. If it does not auto-launch, enter http://router.asus.com.
    • Set up a password for your router to prevent unauthorized access.ASUS RT-
AX55 Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 Extendable Router - Set up 3 b. App Setup
    Download ASUS Router App to set up your router via your mobile devices.
    • Turn on Wi-Fi on your mobile devices and connect to your router’s network.
    • Follow ASUS Router App setup instructions to complete the setup.

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Remembering your wireless router settings
Remember your wireless settings as you complete the router setup.

Router Name: Password:
2.4 GHz network SSID: Password:
5GHz network SSID: Password:

FAQ

1. Where can I find more information about the wireless router?
• Technical support site: https://www.asus.com/support
• You can get the user manual online at https://www.asus.com/support

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.
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.
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 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 specic 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 21 cm from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

KC: Korea Warning Statement
Class B equipment (For Home Use Broadcasting & Communication Equipment)
This equipment is home use (Class B) electromagnetic wave suitability and to be used mainly at home and it can be used in all areas.
India RoHS
This product complies with the “India E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016” and prohibits use of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls(PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in concentrations exceeding 0.1 % by weight in homogenous materials and 0.01 % by weight in homogenous materials for cadmium, except for the exemptions listed in Schedule II of the Rule.

Manufacturer:
ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Tel: +886-2-2894-3447
Address: 1F., No. 15, Lide Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City
112, Taiwan
+886-2-2894-3447

Networks Global Hotline Information

Area Country/ Region Hotline Number Service Hours
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Denmark
Poland
Spain
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Slovak Republic
Czech Republic
Switzerland-
German
Switzerland-
French
SwitzerlandItalian
United Kingdom
Ireland
Russia and CIS
Ukraine| 800-92491
0033-170949400
0049-1805010920
0049-1805010923
(component
support)
0049-2102959911
(Fax)
0036-15054561
199-400089
00800-44142044
0043-820240513
0031-591570290
0032-78150231
0047-2316-2682
0046-858769407
00358-969379690
0045-38322943
0048-225718040
0034-902889688
00351-707500310
00421-232162621
00420-596766888
0041-848111010
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0041-848111012
0044-1442265548
0035-31890719918
008-800-100-ASUS
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AsiaPacific| Region
Australia
New Zealand
Japan
Korea
Thailand
Singapore
Malaysia
Philippine
India
India(WL/NW)
Indonesia
Vietnam
Hong Kong
Taiwan| Hotline Numbers
1300-278788
0800-278788
0800-1232787
0081-570783886
( Non-Toll Free )
0082-215666868
0066-24011717
1800-8525201
0065-64157917
0065-67203835
( Repair Status Only )
1300-88-3495
1800-18550163
1800-2090365
0062-2129495000
500128 (Local Only)
1900-555581
00852-35824770
0800-093-456;
02-81439000| Service Hours
09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri
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9:00-12:00 Mon-Fri;
13:30-18:00 Mon-Fri
Americas| USA
Canada
Mexico
Brazil| 1-812-282-2787
001-8008367847
4003 0988 (Capital)
0800 880 0988
(demais
localidades)| 8:30-12:00 EST Mon-Fri
9:00-18:00 EST Sat-Sun
08:00-20:00 CST Mon-Fri
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Middle East + Africa| Egypt
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Turkey
South Africa
Israel| 800-2787349
800-1212787
00971-42958941
0090-2165243000
0861-278772
6557/0097239142800
9770/00972-
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Balkan Countries| Romania
Bosnia
Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Montenegro
Serbia
Slovenia| 0040-213301786
00387-33773163
00359-70014411
00359-29889170
00385-16401111
00382-20608251
00381-112070677
00368-59045400
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Baltic Countries| Estonia
Latvia
LithuaniaKaunas
Lithuania-
Vilnius| 00372-6671796
00371-67408838
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NOTES:
• UK support e-mail: network_support_uk@asus.com
• For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: https://www.asus.com/support/

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/RT-AX55/HelpDesk_Declaration/.
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 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 31 cm between the radiator & your body.
All operational modes:
2.4GHz: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.11ax (HE20), 802.11ax(HE40) 5GHz: 802.11a, 802.11n (HT20), 802.11n (HT40), 802.11ac (VHT20), 802.11ac (VHT40), 802.11ac (VHT80), 802.11ax (HE20), 802.11ax(HE40), 802.11ax (HE80)
The frequency, mode and the maximum transmitted power in EU are listed below:
2412-2472MHz: 19.79dBm
5180-5240MHz VHT20 MCS0: 22.9dBm
5260-5320MHz VHT40 MCS0: 22.8dBm
5500-5700MHz VHT80 MCS0: 29.9dBm
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.

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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.
  • DO NOT mount this equipment higher than 2 meters.

References

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