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Aztech WL556E User Manual

Portable 300mbps wireless-n extender
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  • Page 1 WL556E Portable 300Mbps Wireless-N Extender...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual Table of Contents About the Device......................3 Minimum System Requirements ..............4 Package Contents ..................4 Device Overview..................5 Front Panel ........................5 Bottom Panel ......................6 Configuring the Device....................7 Setup Your Device..................8 Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater............12 Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge............

  • Page 3: About The Device

    Aztech WL556E Portable 300Mbps Wireless-N Extender supports wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. WL556E is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home or office. It basically receives the signal from your wireless router/AP and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are previously unreachable.

  • Page 4: Minimum System Requirements

    Ethernet network adapter Or Wireless network adapter Package Contents Package contents are listed below. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. Product contents may vary for different models. WL556E Ethernet cable Easy Start Guide Resource CD Page 4 of 34...

  • Page 5: Device Overview

    User Manual Device Overview Front Panel LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION On – Solid Green Device is powered ON POWER LED Device is powered OFF On – Solid Green Ethernet device is connected ETHERNET LED On – Blinking Green Indicates LAN activity No Ethernet device connected On –...

  • Page 6: Bottom Panel

    User Manual Bottom Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to RESET default factory settings ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers/Ethernet devices Page 6 of 34...

  • Page 7: Configuring The Device

    User Manual Configuring the Device Before moving ahead to setup your wireless extender, it is often a good idea to identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak or no wireless signal at all. Based from this assessment you may place the wireless extender in between a location where you have good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage.

  • Page 8: Setup Your Device

    Please note that the main router/AP and Wireless Extender must be on the same wireless channel. To Setup your device via the Web GUI: 1. Connect the WL556E to a power outlet. 2. Connect a PC/laptop to the Wireless Extender. For WIRED Connection Plug an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.
  • Page 9 User Manual For WIRELESS Connection You can find the default SSID and wireless security information from the sticker located at the back of the device. 3. Once a connection to the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address and you can start the configuration using the web graphical user interface.
  • Page 10 User Manual 6. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on the OK button 7. On the top pane, click on Quick Setup NOTE: If you are connecting to a hidden wireless network, you need to key- in the information from your existing wireless router/AP manually.
  • Page 11 User Manual 9. Click the Site Survey button to show the list of available wireless networks Click the Connect button located on the right side of the Wireless network you want to connect to Key-in the wireless network key/passphrase Click the Apply button to commit the changes Page 11 of 34...

  • Page 12: Use The Device As A Wireless Repeater

    User Manual Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater Once the wireless connection from the WL556E to the main AP/router is established you can connect your wireless devices like laptops and smartphones through the wireless repeater. These devices will obtain an IP address from the main AP/router and should be able to access the Internet from farther locations previously unreachable by your wireless signal.

  • Page 13: Setup Your Device As A Wireless Ap

    Simply connect an Ethernet cable from any available Ethernet LAN port on the modem-router to the Ethernet port of the WL556E. The WL556E will serve as a wireless interface for your wireless-enabled devices such as laptops and smartphones to connect to the Internet via your existing modem-router.
  • Page 14 User Manual 2. You may refer to the sticker pasted at the back of the WL556E for the default SSID and password to connect your wireless devices. Setup Diagram NOTE: To change any wireless settings on the WL556E, you would need to set a static IP address on your wireless network card to be able to access the web GUI before you can configure the settings.

  • Page 15: Changing The Wireless Settings

    User Manual Changing the Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings to suit your own preference. To change the Wireless settings via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4.

  • Page 16: Changing The Wireless Security Settings

    User Manual Changing the Wireless Security Settings Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own preference. To change the Wireless security settings via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4.

  • Page 17: Wps

    User Manual WPS or Wifi Protected Setup makes it easy for wireless clients to connect to the wireless repeater. Simply press the WPS button on the repeater and press the WPS button on the wireless client within 2 minutes, and the wireless security authentication will be done automatically.

  • Page 18: Configuring Wireless Mac Filtering

    User Manual Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to allow or deny access to the Wireless Repeater. To configure Wireless MAC Filtering via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3.

  • Page 19: Viewing The Home Page

    User Manual Viewing the Home Page The Home Page will tell you information about your device. To view the Home Page via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4.

  • Page 20: System Management

    User Manual System Management The System Management menu is used for device settings administration. Accessing System Management To access the Web User Interface: 1. Open your browser. 2. Type-in 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and then press Enter. 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK What’s on System Management System Management includes the following options: Information...

  • Page 21: Information

    User Manual Information This page shows the device information. Below is the list of information shown in this menu. Firmware Version – Shows the current firmware version of the device Build Date – Shows the firmware release date Serial Number – Shows the serial number of the device ETH MAC Address –...

  • Page 22: Firmware

    User Manual Firmware Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device. Firmware Information – Shows the current firmware’s version and build date Firmware Upgrade – Load a new firmware upgrade file to the device NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrade procedure.

  • Page 23: Reboot

    User Manual Reboot Reboot allows you to reboot the device for new settings to take effect. Reboot – Allows you to reboot the device Page 23 of 34...

  • Page 24: Password

    User Manual Password Password menu allows you to change the device’s password to access the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Password – Allows you to change the router’s password Page 24 of 34...

  • Page 25: Setting A Static Ip On Your Pc

    Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the WL556E, you need to set a Static IP address on your PC. Just remember to set it back to “Obtain and IP address automatically”...
  • Page 26 User Manual 3. Click on Network Connections 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties Page 26 of 34...
  • Page 27 User Manual 5. Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank. 7. Click OK to commit the settings. Page 27 of 34...
  • Page 28 User Manual To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows Vista: 1. Click Start > Control Panel 2. Double-Click Network and Sharing Center 3. Click Manage network connections Page 28 of 34...
  • Page 29 User Manual 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties 5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Properties Page 29 of 34...
  • Page 30 User Manual 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank. 7. Click OK to commit the settings. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows 7: 1.
  • Page 31 User Manual 2. Click View network status and tasks 3. Click Change adapter settings 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties Page 31 of 34...
  • Page 32 User Manual 5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Properties 6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank. 7.

  • Page 33: Safety Precautions

    User Manual Safety Precautions Do not open, service, or change any component. Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the equipment. Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment. Page 33 of 34...
  • Page 34 User Manual © Copyright 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited to, by way of photocopying, recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems without the express written permission.

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