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How to configure an ASUS RT-AC68U Wireless Router as a Repeater - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This article will show how to setup an ASUS RT-AC68U wireless router as a repeater. This will help to extend your wireless network’s range.</p><p><br></p><p>Here is how to configure the router as a repeater:</p><p>1. Open any web browser on your computer, and type <strong>192.168.1.1</strong> into the address bar, and then press <strong>Enter </strong>on your keyboard.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8207Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8207Image1.jpg" alt="User: "Browser address bar"" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Enter the administrator username and password for the router (not your Wi-Fi password) and then click <strong>OK.</strong></p><p>The default username and password are both <strong>admin</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/2FZO988CX60Z/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6031946/uploads/2FZO988CX60Z/image.png" alt="image.png" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. From the advanced menu on the left side of the router settings, click on <strong>Administration</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image3.jpg" alt="Router Administration" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. The <strong>Operation Mode</strong> tab will already be selected. By default, wireless router mode will be selected.</p><p>Click <strong>Repeater mode</strong> and then click the <strong>Save</strong> button.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image4.jpg" alt="Router Repeater Mode, Save" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>5. A list of nearby wireless networks will appear.</p><p>Select the network to be extended, enter the network security key (the Wi-Fi password), and then click <strong>Connect</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image5.jpg" alt="Nearby Networks, Connect" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. To use the same wireless settings as the network to be extended, keep the <strong>Use the default settings box checked</strong>.</p><p>Otherwise, <strong>uncheck</strong> the box and enter the SSID and network key that this router will be using. This information will be different from your current wireless network.</p><p>In most cases, it is best to keep this box checked.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image6.jpg" alt="Router Setting Preferences" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>7. Click the <strong>Apply</strong> button to save the changes. The router will apply the settings and restart. The wireless repeater has now been setup successfully.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_8196Image7.jpg" alt="Apply Settings to Save Changes" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
