3. Check if RP-AC53's Wi-Fi indicator turns solid light, which
indicates that the Repeater has connected to the wireless
network successfully. The Repeater's wireless network name
(SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with
_RPT or _RPT5G. For example:
Existing Wi-Fi network name: existing NetworkName
New Extender 2.4GHz network name: existing NetworkName_
RPT
New Extender 5GHz network name: existing NetworkName_
RPT5G
To connect an additional Wi-Fi device to your Extender network,
use the same network password as that of your existing wireless
router.
Method Two: Connecting through GUI
1. Use a Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/notebook/
tablet, to find and connect to ASUS_RPAC53/ASUS_RPAC53_5G
wireless network.
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://repeater.asus.com in the
address bar to access the Repeater.
3. Enter the default login name and password, which are admin/
admin.
4. Follow the Quick Internet Setup steps below to set up the
Repeater:
• Connect to a Wi-Fi network and when prompted, enter the
security key. If your Wi-Fi network is hidden, click Manual
setting.
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• You can either tick Copy AP SSID/Password, Use the default
setting or enter the SSID and security key/password for your
extended network. When done, click Connect.
NOTE: When you have ticked Use the default setting, the
Repeater'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.
• Connect your wireless devices to the new Extender network.
Move the Repeater
When the connection is complete, locate the Repeater between the
router/AP and the wireless device to get better performance. After
placing your RP-AC53 in an ideal location, RP-AC53 connects to your
router/AP in about one (1) minute.
NOTES:
• Place your RP-AC53 between your router/AP and wireless device
to get the best extender performance.
• Place your RP-AC53 in a location where you can get green or
orange Wi-Fi LED.
IMPORTANT! We recommend that you place your RP-AC53 in open
or spacious location.