User Manual Contents About the Router ......................5 Minimum System Requirements..............6 Package Contents ..................6 Device Design ....................7 Setup the Device ......................9 Tips for Placing the Access Point .............. 10 The Web User Interface ..................... 11 Accessing the Web User Interface ............11 Easier Web UI Access .................
As an added plus, the WL576E has a WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) feature which enable users to connect their WPS enabled wireless devices to connect wirelessly to the WL576E with a simple press of the WPS button on both devices. This eliminates the hassle wireless network searching and correct password entry we commonly avoid.
Or Wireless network adapter Package Contents Package contents are listed below. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. Product contents vary for different models. WL576E Ethernet cable Easy Start Guide Warranty Policy Note: You may also download the Easy Start Guide, and the User Manual by visiting this link: www.aztech.com/support/...
User Manual Device Design Front View Power LED Ethernet LED Wireless LED WPS Button / LED LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION Power Device is powered OFF ON (Green) Device is powered ON Ethernet device connected Ethernet Blinking (Green) Indicates LAN activity Ethernet device ON (Green) connected...
Use this port to connect your Ethernet devices Ethernet (e.g. Desktop, Laptop) or to connect your Port WL576E to an RJ45 wall outlet. Reset Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore Button the device to its default factory settings...
2. In Room B, using the Ethernet cable included in the package, connect your WL576E to Room B’s RJ45 wall outlet, then plug it to a power outlet. 3. Switch ON the power of both your Broadband Modem and your WL576E’s power outlet.
Before proceeding to configure your WL556E, it is often a good idea to identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak or no wireless signal at all. Using these indicators, you may place the WL576E in a location where you have poor wireless coverage. This can be done by checking your router’s wireless signal strength on the wireless devices that you...
User Manual The Web User Interface The Web User Interface of your WL576E allows you to configure the various features of your device. This will serve as your main tool in monitoring and configuring all of your WL576E’s main features.
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On the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) window, select the Use the Following IP address radio button. Enter the correct IP address, and Subnet mask that would match the WL576E’s current IP address. By default, the WL576E’s IP address is 10.0.10.254, this means that the Page 12 of 28...
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3. Launch any web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) and type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar then press Enter. You will then be redirected to the login page of your WL576E’s web user interface. If not, please check the IP address you have assigned to your Ethernet device.
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User Manual wireless device (if you have not changed the IP address of your WL576E yet). The instructions provided below are only for Windows 7 and above. For Smartphones or tablets, however, you might need to download an external app which would allow you to change the current ip address set on your device.
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(TCP/IPv4). Then click the OK button to close the Wireless adapter window. 8. Launch any web browser application (e.g. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) and type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar then press Enter. You will then be redirected to the login page of your WL576E’s web Page 15 of 28...
Web User Interface since the DHCP pool or the range of IP addresses provided by the WL576E are generated from the modem (e.g. smartphone is on the same range of the modem router, not with the WL576E). Since consistently changing the static IP address of your wireless device is tedious, through the Web UI of the WL576E, you can change its default IP address (10.0.10.254) to an IP address within the range of your modem router...
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User Manual To change the IP address of your WL576E: 1. On your wireless device, launch a web browser. 2. Enter 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and type in admin as its username and password to login. You will automatically be redirected to the Web User Interface of your WL576E.
User Manual The Web UI Components Each menu in the WL576E allows you to modify each of the access point’s features. The WL576E has the following menus: Home Quick Setup Wireless System Home Provides a quick preview of each connected wireless devices’ MAC Addresses.
User Manual Quick Setup Allows you to quickly configure the wireless SSID (wireless network name) and its wireless password. Other properties are also provided in this area, such as the configuration of the encryption type, the channel it will be using, and the security mode.
To configure the Wireless Settings: 1. Tick the Wireless Enabled Checkbox to enable the wireless. NOTE: By default, the wireless network of your WL576E is enabled. 2. Enter your preferred SSID on the SSID input box. Page 20 of 28...
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User Manual 3. Choose your preferred Wireless Mode and Channel. NOTE: It is highly suggested to leave these fields on its default value. 4. Click the Apply button to save and apply the changes. Security. Allows you to change the security modes, implement a different WPA algorithm, and change the wireless passphrase.
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User Manual MAC Filter. Allows you to enable or disable wireless access to the WL576E by entering the policy (either enabled or disabled) and by entering the MAC Address of the device that you want to allow or deny access.
WL576E, and change the login username and password of the web user interface. It has the following submenus: ...
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Do take note that the Router IP Address you would be using in this area would also be the IP address you would be using when accessing the web user interface of your WL576E (e.g. if new IP address is set to 192.168.1.5, you would be entering 192.168.1.5 if you want to access the web user interface).
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User Manual Settings. Allows you to back up the WL576E’s configuration, load the previously backed up file, and perform a factory reset of your WL576E’s settings. To Backup the WL76E’s configuration, simply click the Backup button and the backup file (RT2880_settings.dat) will automatically be downloaded.
User Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.