RPN14 - TV signal amplifier ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wi-Fi Repeater / Wi-Fi Signal Amplifier
Brand	ASUS
Model	RP-N14
Category	TV Signal Amplifier
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz network)
Ports	1 RJ45 Ethernet port, 1 3.5 mm audio port
Physical Buttons	On/Off, WPS, Reset
LED Indicators	System indicator (blue), 3 signal quality indicators (excellent, good, poor, no connection)
Touch Area	Control of LED indicators (on/off)
WPS Function	Yes, for simplified connection to the router
Wireless Audio Playback	Yes, via audio port and ASUS AiPlayer app
Supported Audio Formats	mp3, wav, flac, aac
Power Supply	AC mains power plug
Configuration	Via web interface (http://repeater.asus.com or 192.168.1.1) or mobile app
Compatibility	Any standard Wi-Fi router
Mobile App	ASUS AiPlayer (iOS and Android)
Maintenance	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Use only indoors in a dry environment. Do not expose to moisture.
Repairability	Not user-serviceable. Contact after-sales service.
Box Contents	RP-N14 repeater, quick start guide

Frequently Asked Questions - RPN14 ASUS

How to configure the ASUS RP-N14 repeater?

You can configure the repeater via the web interface by connecting to the ASUS_RPN14 network, then opening http://repeater.asus.com or 192.168.1.1 in a browser. Use the credentials admin/admin and follow the instructions.

What to do if I cannot access the configuration interface?

Make sure your computer is connected to the ASUS_RPN14 network. Disable the proxy server in network settings and set IP address to obtain automatically (DHCP). Restart your browser.

How to use the WPS function of the repeater?

Press the WPS button on the repeater for more than 2 seconds until the system indicator blinks, then press the WPS button on your router within 2 minutes. The connection is established when the indicator turns solid blue.

Why is the touch area not working?

Make sure you touch the touch area located on the top of the repeater. Refer to the diagram in the manual to locate its exact position.

What to do if the Wi-Fi connection fails with a WEP password?

The repeater does not check the validity of WEP keys. If the password is incorrect, the connected device will not obtain an IP address. You must restore the factory settings by pressing the Reset button for several seconds.

No sound is emitted through the audio port. What to do?

Check that the sound is not muted via the touch area. By default, the touch area allows you to pause or resume sound. You can change this setting in the management interface.

How to stream music with the RP-N14?

Download the ASUS AiPlayer app from Google Play or the App Store. Connect headphones or speakers to the 3.5 mm audio port of the repeater and start playback from the app.

What are the LED indicators and what do they mean?

The system indicator lights up solid blue when the repeater is powered on. The three signal indicators show Wi-Fi connection quality: excellent (3 lights), good (2), poor (1) or no connection (none).

Where to place the repeater for best coverage?

Place the repeater halfway between your router and the devices to connect. Ensure at least two signal indicators are lit to guarantee good coverage.

The repeater does not turn on. What to do?

Check that the repeater is properly plugged into a working electrical outlet. If the problem persists, try another outlet. If no indicator lights up, contact after-sales service.

USER MANUAL RPN14 ASUS

Quick Start Guide

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☑ Range Extender

Quick Start Guide

NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

A quick look

1) Ethernet port 2) Audio port 3) Reset button 4) Power On/Off button 5) WPS button 6) Night light

7) Touch controller Touch the marked area to turn on/off the night light by default. You can log into the Range Extender's Web GUI to change the settings. 8) LED indicators

• System Indicator: The System Indicator lights up when the Range Extender is powered on and flashes when the Ethernet cable or audio cable is connected. • Signal indicators: The lights indicate the connection signal strength from the Range Extender to the router.

Indicators Performance
	Excellent
	Good
	Poor
	No connection

System Indicator

Setting up the Range Extender

Turning the Range Extender on

1. Place the Range Extender near your Router.
2. Plug the Range Extender into a power outlet, wait one minute for the system indicator to flash twice and turn into solid blue.

Connecting to a network

Select one of the following ways to connect the Range Extender to a network.

Option A: Connecting through GUI

1. Use a computer, notebook, or tablet PC to find and connect to the ASUS_RPN14 wireless network.
2. Launch a web browser and enter http://repeater.asus.com or 192.168.1.1 in the address bar to access the Range Extender.
3. Enter the default login name and password, which are admin/admin.
4. Follow the Quick Install Setup steps below to set up the Range Extender:

- Select the Wi-Fi network that you want to extend and enter its security password.

- Enter a name for the new Extender network.

- Connect your wireless devices to the new Extender network.

Option B: Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

1. Press the WPS button on the side of the Range Extender for more than two seconds, until the system indicator flashes.
2. Press the WPS button on the router within two minutes.

NOTE: Refer to the router's manual for the location of the WPS button.

1. Check if the Range Extender's system indicator turns into solid blue, which indicates that the Range Extender has connected to the wireless network successfully. The Range Extender's wireless network name (SSID) changes to your existing Wi-Fi network name, ending with _RPT. For example:

Existing network name: existing NetworkName

New network name: existing NetworkName_RPT

To connect an additional Wi-Fi device to your Extender network, use the same network password as that of your existing wireless router.

Move the Range Extender

When the connection is complete, locate the Range Extender between the router and the wireless device to get better performance.

NOTE: To get the best connection performance, ensure that at least two signal indicators light up.

Signal Indicators

• To get the best performance, place the Range Extender between your router and wireless device. - The signal indicators indicate the connection performance from the Range Extender to the Router. Refer to the LED indicators in section A Quick Look. - If no signal indicator lights up, search the network again in Option A or make sure that your router supports WPS in Option B.

Wireless Media Playback

The Range Extender supports wireless media playback, which allows you to stream and play your network music through its audio port. You can use ASUS AiPlayer app to control the music streaming over the Range Extender from your mobile device. Search for "RP-N14" or "ASUS AiPlayer" from Google Play or App Store and download the app to your mobile device.

NOTES:

• AiPlayer supports mp3, wav., flac, and acc files.
• You can insert an earphone, powered speaker, or stereo system to the 3.5mm stereo audio port.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: I cannot access the web GUI to configure the RP-N14 settings.

• Close all running web browsers and launch again.
• Follow the steps below to configure your computer settings based on its operating system.

Windows 7

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web browser.
2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings.
3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN.
4. Click OK when done.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.
2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties.
3. Tick Obtain an IP address automatically.
4. Click OK when done.

Mac 10.5.8

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

1. From the menu bar, click Safari > Preferences... > Advanced tab.
2. Click Change Settings... in the Proxies field.
3. From the list of protocols, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP).
4. Click OK when done.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

1. Click the Apple icon > System Preferences > Network.
2. Select Ethernet and select Using DHCP in the Configure field.
3. Click Apply when done.

Q2: Why doesn't the touch controller work?

- Ensure that you touch the area correctly. Refer to A Quick Look for the location of the touch area.

Q3: My router security is WEP, and I entered a wrong passphrase or security key on the extender. Now I cannot access the Extender any more. What can I do?

- The Range Extender cannot check whether the WEP passphrase is correct or not. When entered a wrong passphrase, your wireless device cannot get the correct IP address from the Range Extender. Please reset the Range Extender to its factory defaults to get the IP address back.

Q4: When I connect a speaker or stereo system to RP-N14, there is no sound coming out when I play audio files.

- Make sure that you have not turned off the audio output via the touch controller. The touch controller is set to turn on/off the night light and mute/unmute the audio by default. You can log into the Range Extender's Web GUI to change the settings.

Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Tel: [phone]Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
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