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See more imagesASUS - AC1200 Dual-Band Ai-Mesh Range Extender - White
- Model:
- RPAC55
- SKU:
- 6353944
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Rating 3.1 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews
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would recommend to a friend
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Used for AI MESH to merge SSIN to one network.
EricC Posted
Giving it 5 stars, because i use the AI Mesh on this (applicable to ASUS router paired with this extender). Although it wasn't as simple as plug and play. You need to first upgrade the firmware on the extender, reset to factory defaults on the repeater.asus.com site while connected to the repeater. Then Update the firmware on your primary ASUS router, and then log into the router.asus.com while connected to your primary router SSIN, and then go to the network map --> AI MESH--> do a search and the extender should show up, select that and it will merge your extender SSIN to your current primary router network (versus having at least 2 networks: router, extender SSIN). Took me a while to figure it out, so I'd say that would be closer to 4 stars, but pretty happy once its working. A cheaper alternative over buying a separate brand new router. And don't use the mobile app, that was useless to me. Video below was helpful as reference. Once its all setup its really cool you can test to see if it working by going to router.asus.com and you can see the specific clients connected to your extender, very fun once it actually works. Wish somebody wrote this review would have saved some time, so I did! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93-hWOf2dRM -Eric
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Very low end and poor quality.
bach5 Posted
This range extender is very cumbersome to set up. It will not keep your programed Wi-Fi settings very long. Consistently loses configuration with your router. Initially liked the size and portability, and design but I became very disappointed with it's performance. It is not of good quality. I cannot recommend this item for purchase.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Asus_Answers
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Dear Valued Customer,
We appreciate you sharing your feedback on this model. We're sorry to hear about the issues you're having with the connection on this model. Please allow us to make your experience with ASUS a better one. Can you please provide us with more information on the issues you're having with this model. For more information send a tweet or direct message to our Official ASUS North America Support twitter at AsusHelpUS. Also, we would recommend that you use the Asus Router App, go to "Settings", "System Settings" then "Feedback" and send feedback to us. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Please copy a link to this post as a reference.
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ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Just buy another mesh router
Beast Posted
It was a great idea and should work seamlessly with my mesh Asus router, however, it disconnects often. Easy to set up and a great price but doesn't work well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear Beast,
Thank you for your comment.
We certainly understand the inconvenience this may have caused if your experiencing connection issue. To resolve the issue, please verify if the extender is within range to the main router and no obstruction between the extender and the router. Check if the extender is not close to any electronic or electrical devices that generates RF or electrical noise since this will caused interference and may affect signal strength and wireless connection.
If you need further assistance, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than glad to help. Or, you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent at: http://bit.ly/AsusLiveChat.
Thank you for choosing an ASUS product.
Regards,
Rodel
ASUS Customer Loyalty
- Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Very tempramental
michaelkim88 Posted
I got it working after 5 days of trial and error. The system setup will often throw and error. When i finaly got it working my devices would drop it and not reconnect until I moves it around my home to get the aignal dostance between the router and the extender just right.... I woild mot recommend
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear michaelkim88,
We are terribly sorry the device is not working properly and for the inconvenience this has caused you. This model undergoes intensive quality control testing and final inspection for both hardware and software. ASUS provides a warranty for the unit in order to fix or repair any isolated issue. This information will be passed on to our development team. Please allow us to make your experience better.
We truly appreciate your feedback. If you wish to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact us via email at (Customer loyalty @ Asus .com) Please remove the spaces and please use this link as a reference. Our customer loyalty department is dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Lamoya
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My signal from good to Very Good/Excellent!
Eddie Posted
My devices were getting fair to good signals until I got this extender. The signal strength is now Very Good to Excellent! The power bumped and shut down during a thunder storm and I had to reset the unit, but that was no problem and My Son showed Me how to reset by using the ASUS Extender App on My Phone! This is a very good device that enhances the signal on All My devices, in particular My 4K Fire TV device!
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Basement coverage
Odyssey Posted
Works great. Easy set up with the app as well. Great extension for my basement for good coverage
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 1 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT
Gfla Posted
Not only does it fail to pair with Asus manufactured routers, ASUS tech-support discourages you from using the app to set it up! They actually claim it doesn’t work properly. I am absolutely floored at how abysmal Asus service is, but I guess that’s what you should expect from a poor quality manufacturer. They had me ship both of my repeaters back to them for repair. And they make you pay for all the return shipping. ABSOLUTE JUNK
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear Gfla,
Firstly, we would like to extend our sincerest apologies for the issues you've had experience with the device and on behalf of our customer service team for not providing the best support and for the inconvenience this has caused you. ASUS products undergo intensive quality control testing and final inspections for both hardware and software before we send them out to the stores worldwide. ASUS provides a warranty for the unit in order to fix or repair any isolated factory escape defect. This information will be passed on to our development team. We would be very happy to assist you.
We truly appreciate your feedback. If you wish to discuss this issue further, please don't hesitate to contact us via email: customerloyalty@asus.com and provide this link for reference or contact our general support at https://www.asus.com/us/support. Our customer loyalty department is dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Lamoya
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Plug into router for AI Mesh network
Manny Posted
Update your Asus router firmware then open the box and plug in the extender directly to your router & it will be configured for AI Mesh. Just find a good location to plug in the extender and that is all the setup we had to do.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The WPS setup was easy and now my WiFi is extended
scm3hilbert Posted
The WPS setup was easy. The lights to move closer or farther away from your existing WiFi access point is nice feature. The only issue is without my existing ASUS WiFi router supporting AiMesh the ASUS - Wireless-AC Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender adds _rpt to your SSID. So when roaming you are actually connecting to another WiFi access point. This is not really a problem with most devices currently, but I wanted to mention that it may affect some users.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy set up. Works as expected.
Thebickermans Posted
I purchased two of these repeaters to boost our Wi-Fi signal in a large Warehouse. They were very easy to pair up with the routers and they definitely boosted the signal. These were exactly what I was looking for. I would definitely recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to setup per ASUS instructions
BigD Posted
Followed ASUS instructions for AI Mesh and it was very easy to setup as a node. As with any range extending device need to be aware of location placement to avoid competing connection paths.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works well
Mommy2 Posted
This has helped so much. My house isn't huge, but it's old and has lathe and plaster. Wi-Fi doesn't travel well through it because of the wood. I got this and now I have Wi-Fi throughout my house.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up works well
GregK Posted
It was very easy to set up and it works well. I use as an extender, not as mesh
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
RP-AC55’s Work Great in Mesh Mode
Test1 Posted
I purchased a ASUS RT-AX88U and two RP-AC55’s two a mesh network. I was initially skeptical of how it would work but have to say Mesh is so much more reliable then using these as repeaters. The webpage page administration made it a breeze to setup. What used to be dead zones in my house now have snappy and fast internet. Would buy again in a heart beat.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Do not buy
GMHG Posted
Do not buy it, impossible to install several much better alternatives. Stay away
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear GMHG,
We do understand your disappointment and the inconvenience this may have caused if you are experiencing difficulty setting up the AIMesh range extender.
On the contrary, lots of satisfied customers, having positive experience using the product, will agree with that it is easy to setup and improve wireless range and coverage. For setup instructions, please go to: https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1035087/.
Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I would be more than happy to help. Or, you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent at: http://bit.ly/AsusLiveChat.
Thank you for choosing an ASUS product.
Regards,
Rodel
ASUS Customer Loyalty
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not intuitive- there are better products
Btree Posted
This item was returned. Was not reliable. Frequently dropped connection.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear Btree,
We are terribly sorry the device is frequently dropping connection and you had to return the device and for the inconvenience this has caused you. This model undergoes intensive quality control testing and final inspection for both hardware and software. ASUS provides a warranty for the unit in order to fix or repair any isolated issue. This information will be passed on to our development team.
We truly appreciate your feedback. If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us via email at (Customer loyalty @ Asus .com) Please remove the spaces and please use this link as a reference. Our customer loyalty department is dedicated to bringing a resolution to all issues related to our products.
Thank you for choosing ASUS!
Best Regards,
Lamoya
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
NO NO Dont buy
Raleigh919 Posted
I didn't like it could not get it to work after it updated it self
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear Valued Customer,
We're sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience you're having with this model. Please allow us to make your experience with ASUS a better one. Can you please provide us with more information on the issues you're having?
For more information send a tweet or direct message to our Official ASUS North America Support twitter at AsusHelpUS. Also, we would recommend that you use the Asus Router App, go to "Settings", "System Settings" then "Feedback" and send feedback to us. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Please copy a link to this post as a reference.
Thank you for choosing ASUS.
Best Regards,
Joan
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Did not work
TripleG Posted
The device would fall from the wall outlet. I could not use it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Not functional
Howard Posted
It did not work and was returned. Did not work with WI-FI using WPS. Did not show up using IP Scanner when connected with Ethernet cable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear Howard,
We're sorry to hear that this model did not work for you and that you had to return it. We do value our customers and take negative customer service experience very seriously. This is not the quality of service expected from ASUS. We do stand behind our product and we continuously strive to improve our approach and processes in order to achieve customer service excellence.
For more information send us an email at customerloyalty@asus.com and provide the link of this review for reference. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Please copy a link to this post as a reference.
Thank you for choosing ASUS.
Best Regards,
Joan
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Never worked correctly
FLfromLJ Posted
The extender never worked correctly. ASUS customer service was no help either and even the Geel Squad agent couldn’t figure out why it wasn’t working. Returned the item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from ASUS Answers
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Dear Valued Customer,
We're sorry to hear about the unfortunate experience you're having with this model and that you had to return it. We do value our customers and take negative customer service experience very seriously. This is not the quality of service expected from ASUS. We do stand behind our product and we continuously strive to improve our approach and processes in order to achieve customer service excellence.
For more information, you can reach out to us at our Official ASUS North America Support twitter at AsusHelpUS. We’ll do our best to provide a quick resolution to your case. Your feedback is important as it helps with improvements to ASUS Support channels. Please copy a link to this post as a reference.
Thank you for choosing ASUS.
Best Regards,
Joan
ASUS Customer Loyalty US Support