Asus RP-AX56 User Manual

RP-AX56
Dual-Band Wireless Repeater
Quick Start Guide
U16868 / First Edition / July 2020

Asus RP-AX56 Specifications

General

WLAN data transfer rate (max)	1800 Mbit/s
Type	Network transmitter
Mac compatibility	Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Maximum transfer distance	- m
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1
Modulation	1024-QAM
Wi-Fi band	Dual-band (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Networking standards	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Product color	White
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Flash memory	128 MB
Internal memory	256 MB
Antenna type	Internal
Antennas quantity	2
Harmonized System (HS) code	85176990

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	190 g

Summary

Hardware Explanations

Component Identification

Identifies the LED, WPS button, reset button, and LAN port on the device.

Button Explanations

WPS Button Function

Launches the WPS Wizard for easy setup.

Reset Button Function

Resets the system to its factory default settings.

LAN Port Function

Connects your PC to the network via a cable.

LED Explanations

General LED Behavior

Details LED status for booting, WPS, signal strength, and AP modes.

AiMesh Mode LED Behavior

Details LED status specific to AiMesh connectivity and modes.

Before Setting Up

Optimal Placement Suggestions

Provides guidance on placing the RP-AX56 for best performance near the router.

Setup Methods

Set Up as Repeater

Instructions for configuring the RP-AX56 as a Wi-Fi repeater using the ASUS Extender App.

Method 1: Download ASUS Extender App

Steps to download and utilize the ASUS Extender mobile application for setup.

Setup Method 2: Connect via WPS

WPS Connection Steps

Guides users through connecting the RP-AX56 to a router using the WPS button.

Set Up as AiMesh Node

Method 1: Download ASUS Router App

Instructions to download the ASUS Router app for AiMesh node setup.

Troubleshooting AiMesh Connection Issues

General Troubleshooting Steps

Covers placement, firmware, and verification steps for AiMesh connectivity problems.

Troubleshooting: Resetting the Device

Factory Reset Procedure

Instructions on how to reset the RP-AX56 to factory default settings using the reset button.

Relocation for Optimal Performance

Placement Guidelines

Recommendations for positioning the router and repeater to minimize interference and maximize performance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Wired Connection (Ethernet Backhaul) in AiMesh

Explains how to set up a wired connection between AiMesh router and node for improved stability and throughput.

Setting Up Access Point (AP) Mode

Step-by-step guide to configuring the ASUS Repeater to operate in Access Point (AP) mode.