Aztech Technologies WL556E 300Mbps Wireless-N Range Extender User Manual WL556E BLACK v1 0
Aztech Technologies Pte Ltd. 300Mbps Wireless-N Range Extender WL556E BLACK v1 0
Users Manual
WL556E
Portable Wireless-N Repeater
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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...................................................................................................12
Setup Your Device as a Wireless AP.....................................................................................................13
Changing the Wireless Settings ............................................................................................................15
Changing the Wireless Security Settings ....................................................................................... 16
WPS.......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering.....................................................................................................18
Viewing the Home Page.............................................................................................................................. 19
System Management ..........................................................................................................................................................20
Accessing System Management...........................................................................................................20
What’s on System Management ............................................................................................................20
Information................................................................................................................................ 21
Firmware................................................................................................................................... 22
Reboot ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Password.................................................................................................................................. 24
Setting a Static IP on your PC ..................................................................................................................25
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About the Device
Aztech WL556E Portable Wireless-N Repeater 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.
Equipped with 64/128-bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access (WPA), and the latest
WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES algorithm to protect your wireless network from
unauthorized access. MAC Address Filtering for wireless links provides an additional
layer of security for your wireless network.
The device comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port that can be
used to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a wireless AP or wireless
bridge. It can also be used to configure the device via its web-based GUI, or upgrade the
firmware when connected to the Network Interface Card of your PC.
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Minimum System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.
Any operating system can be used
Web Browser
233MHz processor
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
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Device Overview
Front Panel
LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION
POWER LED On – Solid Green
Off
Device is powered ON
Device is powered OFF
ETHERNET LED
On – Solid Green
On – Blinking Green
Off
Ethernet device is connected
Indicates LAN activity
No Ethernet device connected
WIRELESS LED
On – Solid Green
On – Blinking Green
Off
Wireless interface is UP
Indicates wireless activity
Wireless interface is DOWN
WPS LED and BUTTON
On – Solid Green
On – Blinking Green
Off
WPS association is successful
WPS authentication on going
WPS disabled
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Bottom Panel
LABEL DESCRIPTION
RESET Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to default
factory settings
ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers/Ethernet devices
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Configuring the Device
Before moving ahead to setup your wireless repeater, 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 repeater in between a location
where you have good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage.
The illustration below is an example of a network diagram.
NOTE: Placement of the Wireless Repeater is crucial to get the best possible results for
extending your existing wireless signal. It is ideal for the wireless repeater to be placed in
a location where it can receive good wireless signal from the wireless router/AP so as to
avoid disconnection and packet loss.
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Setup Your Device
Setting up the device is easy. Simply follow the steps below to connect the device to
your existing wireless router/AP. Please note that the main router/AP and Wireless
Repeater 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 Repeater. Plug an Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.
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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.
4. To access the web GUI, Open your web browser and type 10.0.10.254 on the
address bar
5. Input username as admin and password as admin, click the OK button
6. Click on the Auto Setup button. This will show the available wireless networks
that are in range of the WL556E
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NOTE: If you are connecting to a hidden wireless network, you need to go through the
Manual Setup and key-in the information from your existing wireless router/AP manually.
Also un-tick the Broadcast SSID option so your wireless network can remain hidden.
7. Click the Connect button located on the right side of the wireless network you
want to connect to. Click Refresh if you don't see your wireless SSID on the list
8. Key-in the wireless network key/passphrase and Click the Apply button to commit
the changes
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9. Close the web browser and reboot the device
10. After the device has restarted, you may now connect your wireless devices such
as laptops, smartphones, etc.
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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.
Setup Diagram
Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge
Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Ethernet cable from a
wired device, such as a Desktop PC, Game Console or Internet-ready LCD TV, to the
Ethernet port of the WL556E.
Setup Diagram
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Setup Your Device as a Wireless AP
Use the WL556E as a Wireless Access Point to turn a regular modem-router into a
wireless capable networking device to connect wireless-enabled devices such as laptops
and smartphones.
To setup the device as a wireless AP:
1. Connect a PC/laptop to the Wireless Repeater. Plug an Ethernet cable to the
Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.
2. 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.
3. To access the web GUI, Open your web browser and type 10.0.10.254 on the
address bar
4. Input username as admin and password as admin, click the OK button
5. Click on the Manual Setup button and Enter the SSID, security type, encryption
type and WEP/passphrase for your Wireless Access Point, then click the Apply
button
6. After the settings are applied, unplug the Ethernet cable from your PC and
connect it to an available Ethernet port in your modem-router to match the
hardware setup illustrated below
Setup Diagram
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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. Please refer to the steps on how to set a static IP on your PC
also included in this manual.
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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. On the top pane, click the Wireless button to show the menu
5. You can change the advanced wireless settings as preferred from this page
6. Click Apply to commit the changes
7. Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the new
settings
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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. Click the Wireless button, and click the Security menu. You can change the
wireless security settings as preferred from this page
5. Click Apply to commit the changes
6. Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the new
settings
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WPS
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.
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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. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
4. Click the Wireless button, and click MAC filter menu. You can select Allow or
Deny from the Policy drop down box and enter the MAC address of the wireless
client you wish to allow/deny access to the wireless repeater
5. Click Apply to commit the settings
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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. AP Client Connection Status displays the Connection status and SSID of the
Access Point being extended.
5. Wireless Client List displays the current wireless clients connected to the
repeater.
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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
Firmware
Reboot
Password
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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 – Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address
Wireless MAC Address – Shows device’s wireless interface MAC address
Wireless Status – Shows the status of the wireless interface.
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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.
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Reboot
Reboot allows you to reboot the device for new settings to take effect.
Reboot – Allows you to reboot the device
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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
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Setting a Static IP on your PC
The WL556E Wireless N Repeater will only give an IP address to your PC upon initial
installation. Once you have associated it with your Wireless 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” after you are done.
To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows XP:
1. Click Start > Control Panel
2. Click on Network and Internet Connections
3. Click on Network Connections
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4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater
and click Properties
5. Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties
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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 Vista:
1. Click Start > Control Panel
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2. Double-Click Network and Sharing Center
3. Click Manage network connections
4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater
and click Properties
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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.
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7. Click OK to commit the settings.
To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows 7:
1. Click Start > Control Panel
2. Click View network status and tasks
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3. Click Change adapter settings
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
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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
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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.
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly
approved by Aztech could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Exposure Information to Radio Frequency Energy
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
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