How to Check Connection ASUS RP-AC55 WiFi Repeater

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn How To:

• Check the status of the ASUS RP-AC55 Wi-Fi Range Extender.

Before We Begin:

• Be near your range extender.
• Have your smartphone or tablet nearby.
• Have the Asus Extender app installed.

2. How to Install the App for Your ASUS RP-AC55 AC1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender

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Clicking this button will open a new guide that will provide you with steps to resolve your issue.

3. Indicator Lights

Along the bottom of the ASUS RP-AC55 are a series of status lights to indicate what the unit is doing and the status.

Power

Indicates the power is on or off.

Existing Network

Indicates if the extender is connected to your router.

Move Closer

Indicates you need to move the range extender closer to your router, so it gets a better signal.

Move Away

Indicates that you need to move the range extender farther away from your router, to avoid an overlap of signal that could cause problems.

Both Distance Lights Off

When both distance lights are out, your Range Extender is a proper distance away from your router. The Range Extender can hear your router fine, and it's transmitting properly.

4. App Status

The Asus Extender app can provide status of your Asus RP-AC55 directly on the first screen, once you open it.

Network Map

Internet Status

Internet status will show if your router is Connected or Disconnected from the Internet.

Router

Router will show if your router is responding, and if it supports the feature, the model of your router.

Extenders

Extenders shows how many extenders were found on your home network, so you can easily tell if one is offline, if you use multiple extenders.

Extender Information

Extender Model and IP

The first line shows model of your extender, as well as the internal IP address it's using on your home network.

SSID

Shows the Network Name your extender is broadcasting that Wi-Fi devices will use to connect.

Sign in to device

Allows you to re-setup or change the setup the extender.