Asus RP-AC51 User Manual (English)

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RP-AC51

Wi-Fi AC Repeater

Quick

Start Guide

E16302 / Third Edition / January 2020

LED explanations

POWER

On: RP-AC51 is power on.

Off: RP-AC51 is power off.

EXISTING NETWORK

On: Connected to the router/AP.

Off: Not connected to the

router/AP.

MOVE CLOSER

Need to move RP-AC51 closer

to the router/AP.

MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLY

Need to move RP-AC51 slightly

away from the router/AP.

Button explanations

POWER SWITCH

Switch this button on/off to turn

RP-AC51 on/off.

WPS BUTTON

Press this button to quickly

connect to the router/AP via the

WPS method.

RESET

BUTTON

Use a pin

to push this

button to reset

RP-AC51 to

its factory de-

fault settings.

Reset

BEFORE SETUP

WE SUGGEST...

around 2 meters

Place your RP-AC51 near your

router/AP.

Check the LEDs and see the

LED explanations.

Plug your RP-AC51 to a

power outlet.

Turn on the power switch.

Wait until the power LED turns blue,

indicating that your RP-AC51 is ready to

connect to your existing router/AP.

Press the WPS button on your

router/AP.

Press the WPS

button on your

RP-AC51 for

more than two (2)

seconds until the

power LED starts

to blink.

NOTE: Wait until the existing network LED blinks

for about two (2) minutes, then turns solid blue,

indicating the WPS process is completed.

Your RP-AC51’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.

Tap SET UP EXTENDER.

Open your phone Wi-Fi,

and connect to your RP-

AC51’s SSID.

Follow the Quick Extender Setup instructions.

Assign a unique network name (SSID) for your extended

network.

Wait until the setup is completed.

SETUP METHODS

APP SUPPORT

METHOD

WPS SUPPORT

METHOD

Download the app

Use the app

Connect via WPS

Enjoy Wi-Fi

Placing your RP-AC51

Power On

Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer. Click

the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar and connect to RP-AC51’s network:

ASUS_RPAC51 or ASUS_RPAC51_5G.

NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktop PC.

ASUS_RPAC51

ASUS_RPAC51_5G

On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com.

Set a unique repeater login name and password.

Select the existing network you want to extend.

Tick Same with Parent AP SSID/Password to copy

the router/AP’s SSID and password for your extended

network. You could also set a unique SSID and pass-

word for your extended network by typing in the text

box. When done, click Apply.

WEB SUPPORT

METHOD

Connect

Extend

Configure

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Asus RP-AC51 Specifications

General

Maximum data transfer rate	733 Mbit/s
Antennas quantity	2
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Frequency band	2.4 - 5 GHz
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN interface type	Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Security algorithms	WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Product type	Network repeater
Product color	White
LED indicators	Power, WLAN
Compatible operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Mac OS X 10.7, Mac OS X 10.8, Mac OS X 10.9, Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.11, Mac OS X 10.12
Power source type	AC