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1.

Power LED
On: RP-N12 is on
Off: RP-N12 is off
RP-N12 2. Ethernet LED
Wireless-N300 Range Extender On: Device is connected to the
Ethernet port.

Quick Start Guide Off: Device is not connected to the


Ethernet port.
3. Wi-Fi LED
Green: RP-N12 provides the best
Wi-Fi extender performance.
Red: RP-N12 provides poor Wi-Fi
extender performance.
Off: RP-N12 is not connected to a
Q10205 router/AP.
First Edition
NOTE: Please refer to step 3 in Method
March 2015
One for the best Wi-Fi performance.

Method One Quick Setup with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)


For router/Access Point(AP) with WPS support

1 Power On
Place your RP-N12 near your router/AP and plug it to
2 Connect via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) The Wi-Fi LED flashs for
about two (2) minutes and
then turns solid green or
a power outlet.
1. Press the WPS button on your Router/AP. 2. Press the WPS button on your RP- red. The color of the LED
Wait until the Wi-Fi LED starts indicates the Wi-Fi signal
N12.
to blink green. strength.

NOTE: Ensure that your router/AP supports WPS. Otherwise, use Method TWO.

3 Place in an ideal location


After placing your RP-N12 in an ideal location, RP-N12 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.
Enjoy!
NOTES:
• P
lace your RP-N12 between your router/AP
and wireless device to get the best extender
performance.
• P
lace your RP-N12 in a location where you can
get green Wi-Fi LED.

Your RP-N12’s wireless network name (SSID) changes


IMPORTANT!
to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with
• To minimize interference, keep RP-N12 away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and microwave ovens. _RPT and shares your router/AP’s Wireless Password.
• We recommend that you place your RP-N12 in open or spacious location.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Q1: What should I do if my router does not support WPS? Q3: Why is it that I cannot see the login page after entering http://
A1: You can use Method Two to set up RP-N12. repeater.asus.com in the browser?
A3: Ensure that your computer is connected to the extender network only, and
set your computer to Obtain an IP address automatically.
Q2: Why is that the Wi-Fi LED does not light up after completing Method Q4: How do I reset RP-N12?
Two? A4: Using a pin, press the RESET button for about two (2) seconds. Wait for
A2: You may have entered the wrong router SSID and password. Reset your RP-N12, about five (5) seconds until the Wi-Fi LED flashs red. Reset
double check your router SSID/password, and set up RP-N12 again.

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Method Two Set up using your web browser

1 Power On
Place your RP-N12 near your router/AP and plug it to
2 Login
Disconnect your Ethernet connection. On your On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.
a power outlet. Wi-Fi enabled device, such as your desktop PC/ com to access RP-N12 web GUI (graphical user
Wait until the Wi-Fi LED starts to notebook/tablet, find the default network name interface). Enter admin as the username and
blink green. of your RP-N12 and click or tap Connect. password.
NOTE: The screenshot below is from a desktopPC.

3 Configure RP-N12
IMPORTANT! For the best Wi-Fi extender performance, place your RP-N12 in an ideal location. Refer to Step 3 in Method One

1. On a web browser, enter http://repeater.asus.com. 3. You can either tick “Use default setting” or enter the SSID and security key/password
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network and when prompted, enter the security key. for your extended network. When done, click Next.
If your Wi-Fi network is hidden, click Manual setting. NOTE: Your RP-N12’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name,
ending with _RPT and shares your router/AP’s Wireless Password.

5. Connect your wireless devices to the new Extender network.

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4 Place in an ideal location
After placing your RP-N12 in an ideal location, RP-N12 connects to your router/AP in about one (1) minute.

NOTES:
• Place your RP-N12 between your router/AP and wireless device to get the best extender performance.
• Place your RP-N12 in a location where you can get green Wi-Fi LED.

IMPORTANT!
• T o minimize interference, keep RP-N12 away from devices like cordless phones, Bluetooth devices and micro-
wave ovens.
• We recommend that you place your RP-N12 in open or spacious location.

Enjoy!
Your RP-N12’s wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name,
ending with _RPT and shares your router/AP’s Wireless Password.

Media Bridge Ethemet


Connection
Wireless
Connection
(Ethernet Adapter)
Set up RP-N12 via Method One or Method Two, then you can use
it as a wireless adapter to connect Ethernet devices such as Blu-
ray player, game console, DVR, or smart TV.
Desktop Game Console Smart TV Smart phone Tablet Laptop

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