RP-AC51Wi-Fi AC RepeaterQuickStart GuideE16302 / Third Edition / January 2020LED explanationsPOWEROn: RP-AC51 is power on.Off: RP-AC51 is power off.EXISTING NETWORKOn: Connected to the router/AP.Off: Not connected to therouter/AP.MOVE CLOSERNeed to move RP-AC51 closerto the router/AP.MOVE AWAY SLIGHTLYNeed to move RP-AC51 slightlyaway from the router/AP.Button explanationsPOWER SWITCHSwitch this button on/off to turnRP-AC51 on/off.WPS BUTTONPress this button to quicklyconnect to the router/AP via theWPS method.RESETBUTTONUse a pinto push thisbutton to resetRP-AC51 toits factory de-fault settings.ResetBEFORE SETUP WE SUGGEST...around 2 meters1 Place your RP-AC51 near yourrouter/AP.2 Check the LEDs and see theLED explanations.1 Plug your RP-AC51 to apower outlet.2 Turn on the power switch.Wait until the power LED turns blue,indicating that your RP-AC51 is ready toconnect to your existing router/AP.1 Press the WPS button on yourrouter/AP. 2 Press the WPSbutton on yourRP-AC51 formore than two (2)seconds until thepower LED startsto blink.NOTE: Wait until the existing network LED blinksfor 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.1 Tap SET UP EXTENDER.2 Open your phone Wi-Fi,and connect to your RP-AC51’s SSID.3 Follow the Quick Extender Setup instructions.4 Assign a unique network name (SSID) for your extendednetwork.5 Wait until the setup is completed.SETUP METHODSAPP SUPPORTMETHOD 1WPS SUPPORTMETHOD 2Download the app01 Use the app02Connect via WPS01 Enjoy Wi-Fi02Placing your RP-AC5101 Power On02Disconnect your Ethernet (wired) connection from your computer. Clickthe 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_RPAC51ASUS_RPAC51_5G1 On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com.2 Set a unique repeater login name and password.3 Select the existing network you want to extend.1 Tick Same with Parent AP SSID/Password to copythe router/AP’s SSID and password for your extendednetwork. You could also set a unique SSID and pass-word for your extended network by typing in the textbox. When done, click Apply.WEB SUPPORTMETHOD 3Connect01 Extend02 Configure03