Asus AX1800 - User Manual

Placing your RP-AX56
Plug your RP-AX56 into a power outlet near
your router/AP.
Check the LEDs and see the LED explanations.
METHOD 1
Download the ASUS
Extender App
METHOD 2
Connect via WPS
Press the WPS button on your router/
A P.
Press the WPS button on your
RP-AX56 for more than two (2)
seconds until the LED starts to
blink blue.
RP-AX56
Dual-Band Wireless Repeater
Quick
Start Guide
Hardware Explanations
Button Explanations
RESET BUTTON
Reset the system to its factory default settings.
WPS BUTTON
Launch the WPS Wizard.
LAN PORT
Connect your PC to the LAN port with a network cable.
BEFORE SETUP
SETUP METHODS
WE SUGGEST…
Set up RP-AX56 as a repeater
1
Plug RP-AX56 into a power outlet.
2
The LED will start breathing white for 3 seconds while booting
up.
LAN port
LED
WPS button
reset button
LED Explanations
Repeater Mode
Status LED Behavior
Booting up Blinking White
Booting up complete (haven’t
connected to Router)
Solid Blue
Reset (use a pin to press the
reset button for 5 seconds)
Blinking Yellow
Rescue mode Solid Purple
Starting WPS Blinking Blue
Connected to the router with
Good Signal
Solid White
Conneccted to the router with
Weak Signal
Solid Yellow
No Signal Solid Red
AP mode (with wired
connection)
Solid White
AP mode (without wired
connection)
Solid Red
AiMesh Mode
Status LED Behavior
Booting up Blinking White
Booting up complete (not
connected to AiMesh Router)
Solid Blue
Reset (use a pin to press the
reset button for 5 seconds)
Blinking Yellow
Rescue mode Solid Purple
Connecting to the AiMesh Router Blinking Blue
Connected to the AiMesh Router
with Good Signal
Solid White
Connected to the AiMesh Router
with Weak Signal
Solid Yellow
No Signal Solid Red
Ethernet backhaul Solid White
Wait for the LED to flash and turn solid blue,
indicating that your RP-AX56 is ready to connect
to your existing router/AP.
around
2 meters
3
If you would like to connect RP-AX56 to other WiFi networks excluding AiMesh-supported routers, please download the
ASUS Extender App.
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Summary

Hardware Explanations

LED Explanations

Details the meaning of different LED behaviors for the RP-AX56.

Button Explanations

Explains the function of the WPS, Reset, and LAN port buttons.

Before Setup

Placing your RP-AX56

Guides on plugging in the RP-AX56 and verifying its status via LEDs.

Setup Methods

Set up RP-AX56 as a Repeater

Describes configuration using the ASUS Extender App or WPS.

Set up RP-AX56 as an AiMesh Node

Details setting up the RP-AX56 as an AiMesh node via the ASUS Router App.

Trouble Shooting

AiMesh Connectivity Issues

Addresses issues with AiMesh router finding the RP-AX56 and synchronization.

Relocation & Performance

Best Placement for Performance

Recommendations for locating the AiMesh router and RP-AX56 for optimal performance.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

Wired Connection and AP Mode

Answers about wired connections, AiMesh backhaul, and setting AP mode.

Asus AX1800 Specifications

General

Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
MU-MIMO	Yes
Beamforming	Yes
Antennas	4 x External Antennas
OFDMA	Yes
AiMesh	Yes
Memory	256 MB Flash, 512 MB RAM
Frequency Band	Dual-band (2.4GHz & 5GHz)
Maximum Data Rate	1800 Mbps
LAN Ports	4 x Gigabit LAN
WAN Ports	1 x Gigabit WAN
USB Ports	1 x USB 3.0
Security	WPA3, WPA2, WPA
Processor	Quad-core CPU