Wireless-AC1200 Dual-Band AP/Repeater/Media Bridge

Faster Wi-Fi that Goes Further

The RP-AC56 wireless repeater has two powerful external MIMO antennas that help to eliminate signal dead zones and improve the coverage of any existing wireless router. It works as a repeater, which means it can extend wireless networking to every corner of the home — even to those difficult, hard-to-reach spots. With blindingly-fast 802.11ac speeds up to 1167 Mbps, it’s ideal for extending your existing 802.11ac Wi-Fi network. This ensures reliable high-speed internet coverage everywhere for devices such as notebooks, tablets, smartphones, game consoles and smart TVs.

Experience ultra-fast wireless speeds

Powered by the new 802.11ac chipset, RP-AC56 delivers ultra-fast wireless-AC speeds up to 867 Mbps on the 5GHz band — that’s 3 times faster than standard wireless-N! This high-performance wireless lets you enjoy ultra-smooth online gaming, snappier web surfing and other bandwidth-hungry tasks without a wired connection.

Extra-long-range external antennas

Much longer range and stronger transmissions make RP-AC56 perfect for larger homes and offices, delivered by the two external antennas and an enhanced power amplifier. As well as improved coverage, you get all the speed benefits of fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi.

One-press setup and worry-free connectivity

RP-AC56 wireless repeater installation doesn’t require a CD or even a mouse and keyboard. Simply press the WPS button and setup is complete. Optimized performance is assured for a seamless and smooth internet experience. For advanced settings, you can connect RP-AC56 to a PC via an Ethernet cable and access the web-based configuration menu directly, with no disc or app needed. You can even set it up wirelessly from a tablet or smartphone.

Find the best location for RP-AC56 with the signal indicator

For best results, RP-AC56 needs to be within range of a stable router signal, and should be placed between the router and the location where you need better wireless coverage. RP-AC56 works best when it is receiving a strong wireless signal from the router — you can check this by using the signal strength indicator on the front panel.

Stream a wide range of music formats with ASUS AiPlayer app

You can connect speakers to the RP-AC56 wireless repeater and stream your favorite music direct from any mobile device that has the ASUS AiPlayer app installed. It’s compatible with a wide range of multimedia formats and delivers a smooth and effortless streaming experience, anywhere in the home. RP-AC56 can also stream music from Mac and iOS devices with no need for extra software.

Super-convenient rotating mains plug

With the ingenious rotating mains plug, RP-AC56 can be positioned upright for optimum performance no matter what the orientation of the power socket.

3-in-1 repeater, access point and media bridge modes

RP-AC56 has two more convenient modes to make it even more flexible. As well as a repeater, it can also work as a wireless access point (AP) or as a media bridge. In AP mode, it can be connected to any wired LAN — for example, a hotel’s internet connection — to create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing the internet connection to be accessed from laptops, phones or other Wi-Fi devices. In media bridge mode, it can be connected to any Ethernet-compatible device — such as a smart TV, multimedia player, game console or PC — to give it Wi-Fi capability. A great way to reduce cable mess!

Manufacturer Part Number
RP-AC56
EAN/UPC
0889349048481,889349048481
Full Product Specifications

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Network Standard: IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11ac
Product Segment: AC1200 enhanced AC performance : 300+867 Mbps
Coverage: Large homes
Data Rate:

  • 802.11n : up to 300 Mbps
  • 802.11ac : up to 867 Mbps
Antenna: External antenna x 2
Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Encryption: WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, WPA-Enterprise , WPA2-Enterprise , WPS support
Ports: RJ45 for Gigabits BaseT for LAN x 1
Button: WPS Button, Reset Button, Power Switch
LED Indicator:
  • Power x 1
  • Wi-Fi x 2
OS Support:
  • Windows® 8.1
  • Windows® 8
  • Windows® 7
  • Windows® Vista
  • Windows® XP
  • Mac OS X 10.5
  • Mac OS X 10.6
  • Mac OS X 10.7
  • Mac OS X 10.8
  • Mac OS X 10.9
  • Mac OS X 10.10
Dimensions: 139 x 85 x 33.5 ~ mm (LxWxH)
Weight: 220 g
Package Content:
  • RP-AC56
  • Quick start guide
  • Warranty card
Operation mode:
  • Range extender mode
  • Access point mode
  • Media bridge mode