Quick Start Guide

ASUS ZenWiFi XP4
AX1800 + AV1300 Dual-band Powerline
Mesh WiFi6 Router
Model: XP4
Quick
Start Guide
Hardware Explanations
ZenWiFi XP4 Overview
WAN port
Connect a network cable into this
port to establish WAN connection.
* If you use XP4 as an AiMesh node,
you can connect a network cable from
a LAN port of an AiMesh router to its
WAN port for uplink connection of
Ethernet backhaul.
LAN ports 1-2
Connect network cables into these
ports to establish LAN connection.
ASUS Router App
AiMesh Setup Steps
Download free ASUS Router APP to set up and manage your router(s).
01
XP4 works as an AiMesh router by default. You can also add it to an existing AiMesh system as an AiMesh node.
• As an AiMesh router: Use a network cable to connect your modem to the WAN port of XP4. (Skip to Step 02)
• As an AiMesh node: Place the node within 3 meters of the router during the setup process. Connect your
AiMesh node to the AiMesh router via the following ways:
A. WiFi Backhaul connection (Skip to Step 02).
B. Ethernet Backhaul connection: Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port of the AiMesh router to the
WAN port of the AiMesh node.
C. Powerline Backhaul connection (Skip to Step 02).
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03
Specifications
AC power connector
Reset button
LAN ports 1-2
WAN port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
XP4
AC power connector
Connect one end of the bundled
power cord to this connector and
the other end to a wall socket.
Reset button
Press this button to reset or restore
the system to its factory settings.
USB 3.1 Gen 1 port
Insert a USB 3.1 Gen 1/ USB 2.0
device such as a USB disk or USB
3G/4G modem into this port.
* If you use XP4 as an AiMesh node, the
USB port supports function of AiDisk
and macOS backup.
XP4
WPS/PLC combo button
WPS/PLC combo button
Press this button to start WPS or
PLC pairing.
WPS pairing: Press the buttons
on XP4 and a new wireless client to
establish WiFi connection.
PLC pairing: Press the buttons on
XP4 in the existing Mesh System
and a new XP4 device. After a short
time, the new XP4 device will be
integrated into your existing Mesh
System.
Solid blue
Your AiMesh router or node is ready for setup.
Solid white
Your AiMesh router or node is online and works well.
Solid amber
The signal between your AiMesh router and the node is weak.
Solid red
Your AiMesh router has no Internet connection.
Your AiMesh node is disconnected from the router.
Blinking blue
Your AiMesh router is applying new settings.
Blinking amber
Your AiMesh router or node is resetting.
Solid purple
Your AiMesh router or node is in rescue mode.
Solid green
Your AiMesh router or node is switching to another channel caused by
system rebooting or radar signals detected on the current channel.
ZenWiFi Hybrid XP4 LED indications
AiMesh Node
Use XP4 as a node
AiMesh Router
Use XP4 as a router
WAN-LAN
B
C
A
Power Power
Connect XP4 to a wall socket using the bundled power cord.
NOTES:
• Do not use a power extension cord to avoid degrading HomePlug signal and reducing data transfer speeds.
• To minimize powerline interference, connect the power cord to a wall socket directly.
• Plug the power cord to a 3-prong outlet instead of a 2-prong one for higher data transfer speeds.
Wait until the LED turns solid blue indicating that the device is ready for the setup.
04
Enable Bluetooth on your phone and launch ASUS Router APP. Do either of the following and follow the
onscreen instructions to finish the AiMesh setup.
• Press Set up a new network if you use XP4 as an AiMesh router; or
• Press Add AiMesh node if you use XP4 as an AiMesh node.
NOTE: To set the AiMesh router to access point mode, go to web GUI
(http://router.asus.com), and go to the page Administration > Operation Mode.
E17218 / First Edition / August 2020
AC Power input 100 - 240V AC +50/60Hz, 1A
Operating Temperature 0~40
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C Storage 0~70
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C
Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%