Aztech Technologies WL559E Aztech WL559E Wall Plugged 300Mbps High Speed Wireless-N Range Extender User Manual

Aztech Technologies Pte Ltd. Aztech WL559E Wall Plugged 300Mbps High Speed Wireless-N Range Extender Users Manual

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USER MANUALUSER MANUALUSER MANUALUSER MANUAL Aztech WL559E Wall Plugged 300Mbps High Speed Wireless-N Range Extender
User Manual Page 2 of 43 Table of Contents About the Device ........................................................................................................ 3 Minimum System Requirements ................................................................. 4 Package Contents ........................................................................................ 4 Device Overview .......................................................................................... 5 Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 5 Bottom Panel ............................................................................................................ 5 Top View .................................................................................................................... 5 Aztech WL559E RSSI LED BEHAVIOUR ............................................................ 6 Tips for placing the Range Extender .......................................................................... 8 Configuring the Device ................................................................................ 8 Aztech WL559E - Modes of Operation ........................................................ 13 Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater ...................................................... 14 Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge .......................................................... 14 Configure the WL559E as a Wireless AP ..................................................... 16 Changing the Wireless Settings ................................................................. 18 Changing the Wireless Security Settings ................................................... 20 WPS – WiFi Protected Setup ....................................................................... 22 Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering ............................................................ 23 Viewing the Home Page ............................................................................ 24 System Management ............................................................................................... 26 Accessing System Management ................................................................ 26 What’s on System Management ................................................................ 26 Device Information ................................................................................................. 27 LAN Configuration ................................................................................................... 28 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................................. 30 Configuration Settings ............................................................................................ 30 Reboot ..................................................................................................................... 32 System Password .................................................................................................... 33 Setting a Static IP on your PC .................................................................... 33 FCC Notice ................................................................................................................. 42
User Manual Page 3 of 43 About the Device Aztech Aztech Aztech Aztech WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E WirelessWirelessWirelessWireless----N Range ExtendN Range ExtendN Range ExtendN Range Extender supports wireless er supports wireless er supports wireless er supports wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base----T Ethernet T Ethernet T Ethernet T Ethernet port, port, port, port, includes Wireless Received Signal Strengthincludes Wireless Received Signal Strengthincludes Wireless Received Signal Strengthincludes Wireless Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LEDs Indicator (RSSI) LEDs Indicator (RSSI) LEDs Indicator (RSSI) LEDs and and and and supportssupportssupportssupports a dedicated WPS button for a dedicated WPS button for a dedicated WPS button for a dedicated WPS button for easy configuration with your easy configuration with your easy configuration with your easy configuration with your Access Point and wireless clients. Access Point and wireless clients. Access Point and wireless clients. Access Point and wireless clients. WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home or office. It basically receior office. It basically receior office. It basically receior office. It basically receives the signal from your wireless router/AP ves the signal from your wireless router/AP ves the signal from your wireless router/AP ves the signal from your wireless router/AP and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are previously unreachable. previously unreachable. previously unreachable. previously unreachable. The The The The WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E is eis eis eis equipped with 64/128quipped with 64/128quipped with 64/128quipped with 64/128----bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access (WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES algorithm to algorithm to algorithm to algorithm to protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address protect your wireless network from unauthorized access. MAC Address Filtering for wireless links provides an additional layer of security for Filtering for wireless links provides an additional layer of security for Filtering for wireless links provides an additional layer of security for Filtering for wireless links provides an additional layer of security for your wireless network. your wireless network. your wireless network. your wireless network. The device comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port The device comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port The device comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port The device comes with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIx Ethernet port that can be uthat can be uthat can be uthat can be used to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a sed to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a sed to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a sed to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a wireless wireless wireless wireless access pointaccess pointaccess pointaccess point or wireless bridge. It can also be used to or wireless bridge. It can also be used to or wireless bridge. It can also be used to or wireless bridge. It can also be used to configure the device via its webconfigure the device via its webconfigure the device via its webconfigure the device via its web----based GUI, or upgrade the firmware based GUI, or upgrade the firmware based GUI, or upgrade the firmware based GUI, or upgrade the firmware when connected to the Network Interface Card of your PC.when connected to the Network Interface Card of your PC.when connected to the Network Interface Card of your PC.when connected to the Network Interface Card of your PC.
User Manual Page 4 of 43 Minimum System Requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.  Any operating system can be usedAny operating system can be usedAny operating system can be usedAny operating system can be used  Web BrowserWeb BrowserWeb BrowserWeb Browser  233MHz processor233MHz processor233MHz processor233MHz processor  Ethernet network adapterEthernet network adapterEthernet network adapterEthernet network adapter  Or Wireless network adapterOr Wireless network adapterOr Wireless network adapterOr Wireless network adapter Package Contents Package contents are listed below. For anyPackage contents are listed below. For anyPackage contents are listed below. For anyPackage contents are listed below. For any missing items, please missing items, please missing items, please missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. Product contents may vary for contact your dealer immediately. Product contents may vary for contact your dealer immediately. Product contents may vary for contact your dealer immediately. Product contents may vary for different models.different models.different models.different models.  Aztech Aztech Aztech Aztech WL559WL559WL559WL559EEEE  Ethernet cableEthernet cableEthernet cableEthernet cable  Easy Start GuideEasy Start GuideEasy Start GuideEasy Start Guide  Resource CDResource CDResource CDResource CD
User Manual Page 5 of 43 Device Overview Front Panel Bottom Panel LABEL DESCRIPTION RESET Press the Reset button using a pin for 5 seconds to restore the device to default factory settings ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers/Ethernet devices Top View WPS or Wifi Protected Setup button allows for easier setup of the WPS or Wifi Protected Setup button allows for easier setup of the WPS or Wifi Protected Setup button allows for easier setup of the WPS or Wifi Protected Setup button allows for easier setup of the WirelessWirelessWirelessWireless----N Range Extender with the Wireless AN Range Extender with the Wireless AN Range Extender with the Wireless AN Range Extender with the Wireless Accessccessccessccess point and the point and the point and the point and the Wireless Wireless Wireless Wireless Clients (Clients (Clients (Clients (Laptops etc).Laptops etc).Laptops etc).Laptops etc).
User Manual Page 6 of 43 Aztech WL559E RSSI LED BEHAVIOUR The WL559E provides for a Wireless Received Signal Strength Indicator The WL559E provides for a Wireless Received Signal Strength Indicator The WL559E provides for a Wireless Received Signal Strength Indicator The WL559E provides for a Wireless Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs (RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs (RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs (RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs on the front panel, to on the front panel, to on the front panel, to on the front panel, to allow you to determine how strong tallow you to determine how strong tallow you to determine how strong tallow you to determine how strong the wireless signal is from your he wireless signal is from your he wireless signal is from your he wireless signal is from your routerrouterrouterrouter or access pointor access pointor access pointor access point to your WL559Eto your WL559Eto your WL559Eto your WL559E.... The following table gives an overview on how the three LEDs on the The following table gives an overview on how the three LEDs on the The following table gives an overview on how the three LEDs on the The following table gives an overview on how the three LEDs on the front panel of the WL559E behave.front panel of the WL559E behave.front panel of the WL559E behave.front panel of the WL559E behave. LED COLOR/BEHAVIOUR LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 3 MODE GREEN GREEN GREEN ORANGE Wireless Repeater LED should be ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is equal to HIGH. LED should be ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is greater than or equal to MID. LED should be blinking if WL559E is NOT connected to any Router. LED should be ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is greater than or equal to LOW. LED should be ON during boot up. After full boot up, LED will no longer be Orange It will switch to GREEN.. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be blinking for 2 mins once WPS button is pressed. LED should stop blinking and ON for 5 secs when WPS authentication is successful. Then LED should be OFF. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF if WL559E is connected to Router.
User Manual Page 7 of 43 Access Point LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be OFF when AP is completely boot up LED should be ON when AP is fully boot up LED should be ON after fully boot up LED should be ON after f fully boot up LED will blink 2x once authentication with the WPS is successful LED will be blinking if not connected to a router LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED will blink for 2 minutes when WPS button is pressed. Wireless BRIDGE LED should be ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is equal to HIGH. LED should be ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is greater than or equal to MID. LED should be blinking if WL559E is NOT connected to any Router. LED should be ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is greater than or equal to LOW. LED should be ON during boot up. After fully bootup, LED will OFF. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be OFF while WL559E is booting up. LED should be blinking for 2 mins once WPS button is pressed. LED should stop blinking and ON for 5 secs when WPS authentication is successful. Then LED should be OFF. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication. LED should be OFF if WL559E is connected to Router.
User Manual Page 8 of 43 Tips for placing the Range Extender Before proceeding to conBefore proceeding to conBefore proceeding to conBefore proceeding to configure your figure your figure your figure your WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E, it is , it is , it is , it is a good idea to a good idea to a good idea to a good idea to identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak or no wireless signal or no wireless signal or no wireless signal or no wireless signal at all. Based from thiat all. Based from thiat all. Based from thiat all. Based from this assessment you may place s assessment you may place s assessment you may place s assessment you may place the Wthe Wthe Wthe Wirelessirelessirelessireless----N Range ExtenderN Range ExtenderN Range ExtenderN Range Extender in between a location where you have in between a location where you have in between a location where you have in between a location where you have good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage. good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage. good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage. good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage. This will serve as the This will serve as the This will serve as the This will serve as the identified locationidentified locationidentified locationidentified location for the for the for the for the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E. The . The . The . The illustratiillustratiillustratiillustration below is an example of a network diagram.on below is an example of a network diagram.on below is an example of a network diagram.on below is an example of a network diagram. NOTE: Placement of the WirelessNOTE: Placement of the WirelessNOTE: Placement of the WirelessNOTE: Placement of the Wireless----N Range ExtendN Range ExtendN Range ExtendN Range Extender is crucial to get er is crucial to get er is crucial to get er is crucial to get the best possible results for extending your existing wireless signal. It the best possible results for extending your existing wireless signal. It the best possible results for extending your existing wireless signal. It the best possible results for extending your existing wireless signal. It isisisis ideal for the ideal for the ideal for the ideal for the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E to be placed in a location where it to be placed in a location where it to be placed in a location where it to be placed in a location where it can receive can receive can receive can receive good wireless signal from the wireless router/Access Point (AP) so as good wireless signal from the wireless router/Access Point (AP) so as good wireless signal from the wireless router/Access Point (AP) so as good wireless signal from the wireless router/Access Point (AP) so as to avoid disconnection and packet loss.to avoid disconnection and packet loss.to avoid disconnection and packet loss.to avoid disconnection and packet loss. Configuring the Device Setting up the device is easy. Follow the steSetting up the device is easy. Follow the steSetting up the device is easy. Follow the steSetting up the device is easy. Follow the steps below to configure the ps below to configure the ps below to configure the ps below to configure the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E to connect toto connect toto connect toto connect to your current wireleyour current wireleyour current wireleyour current wireless router/Ass router/Ass router/Ass router/Access ccess ccess ccess PPPPointointointoint. . . .
User Manual Page 9 of 43 TTTThe he he he WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E can be configured using either wired or wireless can be configured using either wired or wireless can be configured using either wired or wireless can be configured using either wired or wireless connection with your laptop or PCconnection with your laptop or PCconnection with your laptop or PCconnection with your laptop or PC. . . . To configure your WL559E via the Web GUI: 1.1.1.1. Connect the Connect the Connect the Connect the Aztech Aztech Aztech Aztech WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E to a power outlet.to a power outlet.to a power outlet.to a power outlet. 2.2.2.2. For the wired method, connectFor the wired method, connectFor the wired method, connectFor the wired method, connect an Ethernet cablan Ethernet cablan Ethernet cablan Ethernet cable from your PC’s e from your PC’s e from your PC’s e from your PC’s Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E.... 3.3.3.3. Once a connection to the Once a connection to the Once a connection to the Once a connection to the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E is established, your PC/laptop will is established, your PC/laptop will is established, your PC/laptop will is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP addressreceive an IP addressreceive an IP addressreceive an IP address (eg: 10.0.10.1)(eg: 10.0.10.1)(eg: 10.0.10.1)(eg: 10.0.10.1) and you canand you canand you canand you can then then then then start the start the start the start the configuration using the web graphical user iconfiguration using the web graphical user iconfiguration using the web graphical user iconfiguration using the web graphical user interfacenterfacenterfacenterface of the WL559Eof the WL559Eof the WL559Eof the WL559E.... 4.4.4.4. On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet Explorer,Explorer,Explorer,Explorer, Firefox, Firefox, Firefox, Firefox, Safari etc).Safari etc).Safari etc).Safari etc).You will be prompted to login to the WebUI of the repeater. You will be prompted to login to the WebUI of the repeater. You will be prompted to login to the WebUI of the repeater. You will be prompted to login to the WebUI of the repeater. Key in admin/admin for username/password. Key in admin/admin for username/password. Key in admin/admin for username/password. Key in admin/admin for username/password. The The The The WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E willwillwillwill now now now now automaticallyautomaticallyautomaticallyautomatically redirecredirecredirecredirect you to the web GUI once t you to the web GUI once t you to the web GUI once t you to the web GUI once you launch your web browser. you launch your web browser. you launch your web browser. you launch your web browser.
User Manual Page 10 of 43 After step 4, the following WL559E WebUAfter step 4, the following WL559E WebUAfter step 4, the following WL559E WebUAfter step 4, the following WL559E WebUIIII will be launched on your will be launched on your will be launched on your will be launched on your browser. A Wireless site survey is performed browser. A Wireless site survey is performed browser. A Wireless site survey is performed browser. A Wireless site survey is performed totototo scan andscan andscan andscan and displaydisplaydisplaydisplay all all all all available neighboring wireless routers or Access pointsavailable neighboring wireless routers or Access pointsavailable neighboring wireless routers or Access pointsavailable neighboring wireless routers or Access points.... 5.5.5.5. If If If If in any case in any case in any case in any case this doesthis doesthis doesthis does not happennot happennot happennot happen, , , , alternately ,alternately ,alternately ,alternately ,you may manuallyyou may manuallyyou may manuallyyou may manually inputinputinputinput 10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below 6.6.6.6. Once yoOnce yoOnce yoOnce you are able to view the list of Wu are able to view the list of Wu are able to view the list of Wu are able to view the list of Wireless ireless ireless ireless network namenetwork namenetwork namenetwork names or s or s or s or Access point names, scroll the list to find Access point names, scroll the list to find Access point names, scroll the list to find Access point names, scroll the list to find the Wthe Wthe Wthe Wireless nireless nireless nireless network name etwork name etwork name etwork name of your router at homeof your router at homeof your router at homeof your router at home (Eg: SINGTEL(Eg: SINGTEL(Eg: SINGTEL(Eg: SINGTEL----7A7C as shown below)7A7C as shown below)7A7C as shown below)7A7C as shown below)
User Manual Page 11 of 43 7.7.7.7. Click the Click the Click the Click the ConnectConnectConnectConnect buttonbuttonbuttonbutton located on the right side of the located on the right side of the located on the right side of the located on the right side of the wireless network wireless network wireless network wireless network name name name name you want to connect to. you want to connect to. you want to connect to. you want to connect to. 8.8.8.8. Click Click Click Click ““““RefreshRefreshRefreshRefresh” button” button” button” button if you don't see your wireless if you don't see your wireless if you don't see your wireless if you don't see your wireless network namenetwork namenetwork namenetwork name on on on on the listhe listhe listhe listttt and the WL559E will rescan and update the list of Wireless and the WL559E will rescan and update the list of Wireless and the WL559E will rescan and update the list of Wireless and the WL559E will rescan and update the list of Wireless network namesnetwork namesnetwork namesnetwork names.... 9.9.9.9. Input the Input the Input the Input the selected Wselected Wselected Wselected Wireless network ireless network ireless network ireless network password/password/password/password/key/passphrasekey/passphrasekey/passphrasekey/passphrase of of of of your existing wireless network at homeyour existing wireless network at homeyour existing wireless network at homeyour existing wireless network at home. Click the Apply button to . Click the Apply button to . Click the Apply button to . Click the Apply button to commit the changes.commit the changes.commit the changes.commit the changes. Ensure to key in the correct WiEnsure to key in the correct WiEnsure to key in the correct WiEnsure to key in the correct Wireless password.reless password.reless password.reless password. 10.10.10.10. The repeater will now start connecting to your wireless router at The repeater will now start connecting to your wireless router at The repeater will now start connecting to your wireless router at The repeater will now start connecting to your wireless router at home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”
User Manual Page 12 of 43 11.11.11.11. After successfully saving the settings, the WL559E will reboot After successfully saving the settings, the WL559E will reboot After successfully saving the settings, the WL559E will reboot After successfully saving the settings, the WL559E will reboot and connect to your wireless router. and connect to your wireless router. and connect to your wireless router. and connect to your wireless router. The LEDThe LEDThe LEDThe LEDs on the front s on the front s on the front s on the front of the device will light up on of the device will light up on of the device will light up on of the device will light up on a successful a successful a successful a successful connection indicating the current signal strengthconnection indicating the current signal strengthconnection indicating the current signal strengthconnection indicating the current signal strength between your between your between your between your Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E.Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E.Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E.Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E. 12.12.12.12. On the WebUi, you will be able to notice that the connection On the WebUi, you will be able to notice that the connection On the WebUi, you will be able to notice that the connection On the WebUi, you will be able to notice that the connection between your Wireless rbetween your Wireless rbetween your Wireless rbetween your Wireless router and the WL559E has been establishedouter and the WL559E has been establishedouter and the WL559E has been establishedouter and the WL559E has been established as wellas wellas wellas well.... 13.13.13.13. Plug the Plug the Plug the Plug the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E to a power outo a power outo a power outo a power outlet at the identified location tlet at the identified location tlet at the identified location tlet at the identified location where signal strength is strong as indicated by the 3 LEDs on the front where signal strength is strong as indicated by the 3 LEDs on the front where signal strength is strong as indicated by the 3 LEDs on the front where signal strength is strong as indicated by the 3 LEDs on the front panel of the devicepanel of the devicepanel of the devicepanel of the device 14.14.14.14. You may now You may now You may now You may now connect your connect your connect your connect your wwwwireless devices such aireless devices such aireless devices such aireless devices such as laptops s laptops s laptops s laptops andandandand smasmasmasmartphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeaterrtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeaterrtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeaterrtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater.... NOTENOTENOTENOTE: : : : *You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the *You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the *You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the *You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E.... **You may need to enable Enhanced Compatibility if you are using **You may need to enable Enhanced Compatibility if you are using **You may need to enable Enhanced Compatibility if you are using **You may need to enable Enhanced Compatibility if you are using Windows 7 OS with certain brands of Wireless routers.Windows 7 OS with certain brands of Wireless routers.Windows 7 OS with certain brands of Wireless routers.Windows 7 OS with certain brands of Wireless routers.
User Manual Page 13 of 43 ***Do***Do***Do***Do not select AUTO from channel selection. If your wireless AP is not select AUTO from channel selection. If your wireless AP is not select AUTO from channel selection. If your wireless AP is not select AUTO from channel selection. If your wireless AP is using auto channel, you would still need to select the current channel using auto channel, you would still need to select the current channel using auto channel, you would still need to select the current channel using auto channel, you would still need to select the current channel it is using. The it is using. The it is using. The it is using. The WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E will automatically follow your wireless AP if it will automatically follow your wireless AP if it will automatically follow your wireless AP if it will automatically follow your wireless AP if it switches to a different channel.switches to a different channel.switches to a different channel.switches to a different channel. Aztech WL559E - Modes of Operation Aztech WL559E supports three modes of operation:Aztech WL559E supports three modes of operation:Aztech WL559E supports three modes of operation:Aztech WL559E supports three modes of operation:  Wireless Repeater or Range Extender Mode [Default mode]Wireless Repeater or Range Extender Mode [Default mode]Wireless Repeater or Range Extender Mode [Default mode]Wireless Repeater or Range Extender Mode [Default mode]  Wireless Bridge ModeWireless Bridge ModeWireless Bridge ModeWireless Bridge Mode  Wireless Access Point ModeWireless Access Point ModeWireless Access Point ModeWireless Access Point Mode
User Manual Page 14 of 43 Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater Once the wireless connection fOnce the wireless connection fOnce the wireless connection fOnce the wireless connection from the rom the rom the rom the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E to the main Ato the main Ato the main Ato the main Access ccess ccess ccess PPPPointointointoint/router is established you can connect your wireless devices like /router is established you can connect your wireless devices like /router is established you can connect your wireless devices like /router is established you can connect your wireless devices like laptops and smartphonlaptops and smartphonlaptops and smartphonlaptops and smartphones through the Wirelesses through the Wirelesses through the Wirelesses through the Wireless----N Range ExtenderN Range ExtenderN Range ExtenderN Range Extender. . . . These devices will These devices will These devices will These devices will now now now now obtain an IP address from the main AP/router obtain an IP address from the main AP/router obtain an IP address from the main AP/router obtain an IP address from the main AP/router and should be able tand should be able tand should be able tand should be able to access the Internet from farther locations o access the Internet from farther locations o access the Internet from farther locations o access the Internet from farther locations previously unreachable by your wireless signal. previously unreachable by your wireless signal. previously unreachable by your wireless signal. previously unreachable by your wireless signal. Setup DiagramSetup DiagramSetup DiagramSetup Diagram Use the Device as a Wireless Bridge Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Desktop PC, Game Desktop PC, Game Desktop PC, Game Desktop PC, Game Console or InternetConsole or InternetConsole or InternetConsole or Internet----ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E.... To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless BridgeBridgeBridgeBridge:::: 1.1.1.1. Connect a PC/laptop to the WL559E. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Connect a PC/laptop to the WL559E. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Connect a PC/laptop to the WL559E. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Connect a PC/laptop to the WL559E. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once aEthernet port at the base portion of the device. Once aEthernet port at the base portion of the device. Once aEthernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a connection to connection to connection to connection to the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address and you can start the configuration using the web graphical user and you can start the configuration using the web graphical user and you can start the configuration using the web graphical user and you can start the configuration using the web graphical user interface.interface.interface.interface.
User Manual Page 15 of 43 2.2.2.2. The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web browser. If in any case it browser. If in any case it browser. If in any case it browser. If in any case it does not, you may manually input does not, you may manually input does not, you may manually input does not, you may manually input 10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar. Input username as admin and Input username as admin and Input username as admin and Input username as admin and password as admin. Click the OK button.password as admin. Click the OK button.password as admin. Click the OK button.password as admin. Click the OK button. 3.3.3.3. On your browser, close the Wireless Site survey that displays the list On your browser, close the Wireless Site survey that displays the list On your browser, close the Wireless Site survey that displays the list On your browser, close the Wireless Site survey that displays the list of the available Wireless networks. Select “of the available Wireless networks. Select “of the available Wireless networks. Select “of the available Wireless networks. Select “Quick CoQuick CoQuick CoQuick Connectnnectnnectnnect” from the ” from the ” from the ” from the WebUi homepage as shown below.WebUi homepage as shown below.WebUi homepage as shown below.WebUi homepage as shown below. 4.4.4.4. Choose the desired Wireless router from the Wireless Site survey to Choose the desired Wireless router from the Wireless Site survey to Choose the desired Wireless router from the Wireless Site survey to Choose the desired Wireless router from the Wireless Site survey to connect to and select the connect to and select the connect to and select the connect to and select the button.button.button.button. 5.5.5.5. Select “Bridge” as shown Select “Bridge” as shown Select “Bridge” as shown Select “Bridge” as shown belowbelowbelowbelow .The WL559E will auto fill the .The WL559E will auto fill the .The WL559E will auto fill the .The WL559E will auto fill the details details details details of the Wireless router. Key inof the Wireless router. Key inof the Wireless router. Key inof the Wireless router. Key in the correct Wireless Password / the correct Wireless Password / the correct Wireless Password / the correct Wireless Password / passphrase of your wireless router thenpassphrase of your wireless router thenpassphrase of your wireless router thenpassphrase of your wireless router then select “Apply”.select “Apply”.select “Apply”.select “Apply”. The settings The settings The settings The settings will then get applied. will then get applied. will then get applied. will then get applied.
User Manual Page 16 of 43 6.6.6.6. Connect the Wired Client to the Ethernet port of the WL559E similar to Connect the Wired Client to the Ethernet port of the WL559E similar to Connect the Wired Client to the Ethernet port of the WL559E similar to Connect the Wired Client to the Ethernet port of the WL559E similar to the setup shown below.the setup shown below.the setup shown below.the setup shown below. Setup DiagramSetup DiagramSetup DiagramSetup Diagram Configure the WL559E as a Wireless AP Use the Use the Use the Use the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E also also also also as a Wireless Access as a Wireless Access as a Wireless Access as a Wireless Access Point,Point,Point,Point, to turn a regular to turn a regular to turn a regular to turn a regular modemmodemmodemmodem----router into a wireless capable networking device to router into a wireless capable networking device to router into a wireless capable networking device to router into a wireless capable networking device to be able be able be able be able to to to to connect connect connect connect to to to to wirelesswirelesswirelesswireless----enabled devices such as laptops and enabled devices such as laptops and enabled devices such as laptops and enabled devices such as laptops and smartphones. smartphones. smartphones. smartphones. To setup the To setup the To setup the To setup the Aztech WL559EAztech WL559EAztech WL559EAztech WL559E as as as as a a a a WWWWireless AP:ireless AP:ireless AP:ireless AP: 1.1.1.1. Connect a PCConnect a PCConnect a PCConnect a PC/laptop to the /laptop to the /laptop to the /laptop to the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E. Plug an Ethernet cable to the . Plug an Ethernet cable to the . Plug an Ethernet cable to the . Plug an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a connection to Once a connection to Once a connection to Once a connection to the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address and you can start the configuration uand you can start the configuration uand you can start the configuration uand you can start the configuration using the web graphical user sing the web graphical user sing the web graphical user sing the web graphical user interface.interface.interface.interface.
User Manual Page 17 of 43 2.2.2.2. The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web The device will redirect you to the web GUI once you launch your web browser. If in any case it does not, you may manually input browser. If in any case it does not, you may manually input browser. If in any case it does not, you may manually input browser. If in any case it does not, you may manually input 10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar. Input username as admin and Input username as admin and Input username as admin and Input username as admin and password as admin. Click thepassword as admin. Click thepassword as admin. Click thepassword as admin. Click the OK button.OK button.OK button.OK button. 3.3.3.3. On your browser, cOn your browser, cOn your browser, cOn your browser, close the Wireless Site survey that displays the list lose the Wireless Site survey that displays the list lose the Wireless Site survey that displays the list lose the Wireless Site survey that displays the list of the available Wireless networks. Select “Setup” from the WebUi of the available Wireless networks. Select “Setup” from the WebUi of the available Wireless networks. Select “Setup” from the WebUi of the available Wireless networks. Select “Setup” from the WebUi homepage as shown below.homepage as shown below.homepage as shown below.homepage as shown below. 4.4.4.4. Select “Access Point” as shown below, Set the desired Wireless Select “Access Point” as shown below, Set the desired Wireless Select “Access Point” as shown below, Set the desired Wireless Select “Access Point” as shown below, Set the desired Wireless network name and network name and network name and network name and the security type and then select “Apply”.The the security type and then select “Apply”.The the security type and then select “Apply”.The the security type and then select “Apply”.The settings willsettings willsettings willsettings will then get applied.then get applied.then get applied.then get applied. 5.5.5.5. UUUUnplug the Ethernet cable from your PC and connect it to an available nplug the Ethernet cable from your PC and connect it to an available nplug the Ethernet cable from your PC and connect it to an available nplug the Ethernet cable from your PC and connect it to an available Ethernet port in your modemEthernet port in your modemEthernet port in your modemEthernet port in your modem----router to match the hardware setup router to match the hardware setup router to match the hardware setup router to match the hardware setup illustrated below.illustrated below.illustrated below.illustrated below. Setup DiagramSetup DiagramSetup DiagramSetup Diagram
User Manual Page 18 of 43 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: To change any wireless settings on the To change any wireless settings on the To change any wireless settings on the To change any wireless settings on the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E, you would need to , you would need to , you would need to , you would need to set a static IP address on your wireless network card to be able to set a static IP address on your wireless network card to be able to set a static IP address on your wireless network card to be able 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. access the web GUI before you can configure the settings. access the web GUI before you can configure the settings. access the web GUI before you can configure the settings. Setting a Static IP on your PCSetting a Static IP on your PCSetting a Static IP on your PCSetting a Static IP on your PC Please refer to the steps on howPlease refer to the steps on howPlease refer to the steps on howPlease refer to the steps on how to set a static IP on your PC to set a static IP on your PC to set a static IP on your PC to set a static IP on your PC ((((also also also also included in this included in this included in this included in this user user user user manualmanualmanualmanual, , , , please scroll down please scroll down please scroll down please scroll down to page #to page #to page #to page #28.28.28.28. Changing the Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings of the WL559E of the WL559E of the WL559E of the WL559E to suit your own to suit your own to suit your own to suit your own preference. preference. preference. preference. To change the Wireless settings via the Web GUI: 1.1.1.1. Set a statiSet a statiSet a statiSet a static IP c IP c IP c IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) (Eg:10.0.10.2) (Eg:10.0.10.2) (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E and Launchand Launchand Launchand Launch your browseryour browseryour browseryour browser
User Manual Page 19 of 43 2.2.2.2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 3.3.3.3. Close the Wireless Site survey pop Close the Wireless Site survey pop Close the Wireless Site survey pop Close the Wireless Site survey pop up andup andup andup and click on the “Wireless” icon click on the “Wireless” icon click on the “Wireless” icon click on the “Wireless” icon as shown beloas shown beloas shown beloas shown below. w. w. w. 4.4.4.4. You can change the You can change the You can change the You can change the Basic settings, Basic settings, Basic settings, Basic settings, wireless wireless wireless wireless security security security security settings settings settings settings and and and and change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section 5.5.5.5. You can make any changes to the You can make any changes to the You can make any changes to the You can make any changes to the basic basic basic basic wireless settings of the wireless settings of the wireless settings of the wireless settings of the WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and ClicClicClicClick Apply k Apply k Apply k Apply to commit the changesto commit the changesto commit the changesto commit the changes 6.6.6.6. Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the new settingsnew settingsnew settingsnew settings
User Manual Page 20 of 43 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own preference. preference. preference. preference. To change the Wireless security settings via the Web GUI: 1.1.1.1. SetSetSetSet a static IP a static IP a static IP a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2)(Eg:10.0.10.2)(Eg:10.0.10.2)(Eg:10.0.10.2)on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E and Launch your browserand Launch your browserand Launch your browserand Launch your browser 2.2.2.2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 3.3.3.3. Click the Click the Click the Click the ““““WirelessWirelessWirelessWireless”””” button, and click the Security menu. Ybutton, and click the Security menu. Ybutton, and click the Security menu. Ybutton, and click the Security menu. You can ou can ou can ou can change the wireless security settings as preferred from this pagechange the wireless security settings as preferred from this pagechange the wireless security settings as preferred from this pagechange the wireless security settings as preferred from this page 4.4.4.4. Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary changes.changes.changes.changes.
User Manual Page 21 of 43 5.5.5.5. You can choose any of the Wireless Security modes, set the new You can choose any of the Wireless Security modes, set the new You can choose any of the Wireless Security modes, set the new You can choose any of the Wireless Security modes, set the new wireless key or password for your WL559E.wireless key or password for your WL559E.wireless key or password for your WL559E.wireless key or password for your WL559E. 6.6.6.6. The supported security modes are WEP, WPAThe supported security modes are WEP, WPAThe supported security modes are WEP, WPAThe supported security modes are WEP, WPA----PSKPSKPSKPSK, WPA2, WPA2, WPA2, WPA2----PSK and PSK and PSK and PSK and WPA/WPA2.Recommend to use WPA/WPA2 security type. WPA/WPA2.Recommend to use WPA/WPA2 security type. WPA/WPA2.Recommend to use WPA/WPA2 security type. WPA/WPA2.Recommend to use WPA/WPA2 security type. 7.7.7.7. Click Apply to commit the changesClick Apply to commit the changesClick Apply to commit the changesClick Apply to commit the changes 8.8.8.8. Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the Ensure to recreate the wireless profile on your computer to match the new settingsnew settingsnew settingsnew settings
User Manual Page 22 of 43 WPS – WiFi Protected Setup WPS or WiFWPS or WiFWPS or WiFWPS or WiFi Protected Setup makes it i Protected Setup makes it i Protected Setup makes it i Protected Setup makes it easiereasiereasiereasier to setup the Wto setup the Wto setup the Wto setup the Wirelessirelessirelessireless----N N N N Range ExtendRange ExtendRange ExtendRange Extender with your Wireless router and your Wireless client.er with your Wireless router and your Wireless client.er with your Wireless router and your Wireless client.er with your Wireless router and your Wireless client. Note: Your Wireless router at home as well as your Wireless clients Note: Your Wireless router at home as well as your Wireless clients Note: Your Wireless router at home as well as your Wireless clients Note: Your Wireless router at home as well as your Wireless clients must supportmust supportmust supportmust support WiFi Protected Setup featureWiFi Protected Setup featureWiFi Protected Setup featureWiFi Protected Setup feature The AzteThe AzteThe AzteThe Aztech WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS ch WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS ch WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS ch WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS buttonbuttonbuttonbutton on the top of on the top of on the top of on the top of the device.the device.the device.the device. To connect the WL559E to your wireless router/AP via WPS: 1.1.1.1. Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E for 5 seconds to activate WPS for 5 seconds to activate WPS for 5 seconds to activate WPS for 5 seconds to activate WPS Enrollee mode.Enrollee mode.Enrollee mode.Enrollee mode. 2.2.2.2. Press the WPS button on your wireless routePress the WPS button on your wireless routePress the WPS button on your wireless routePress the WPS button on your wireless router/AP within 2 minutes.r/AP within 2 minutes.r/AP within 2 minutes.r/AP within 2 minutes. 3.3.3.3. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. To connect a wireless client to the WL559E via WPS: 1.1.1.1. Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E for 2 seconds to activate WPS for 2 seconds to activate WPS for 2 seconds to activate WPS for 2 seconds to activate WPS Registrar mode.Registrar mode.Registrar mode.Registrar mode. 2.2.2.2. Press the WPS button on your wirelPress the WPS button on your wirelPress the WPS button on your wirelPress the WPS button on your wireless client within 2 minutes.ess client within 2 minutes.ess client within 2 minutes.ess client within 2 minutes.
User Manual Page 23 of 43 3.3.3.3. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to allow or deny access to the Wirelessallow or deny access to the Wirelessallow or deny access to the Wirelessallow or deny access to the Wireless----N Range ExtenderN Range ExtenderN Range ExtenderN Range Extender. . . . To configure Wireless MAC Filtering via the Web GUI: 1.1.1.1. SetSetSetSet a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC and connect your PC to the a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC and connect your PC to the a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC and connect your PC to the a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC and connect your PC to the WL559E and launch the browser WL559E and launch the browser WL559E and launch the browser WL559E and launch the browser .... 2.2.2.2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK.... 3.3.3.3. Close the Wireless Site survey popuClose the Wireless Site survey popuClose the Wireless Site survey popuClose the Wireless Site survey popup and p and p and p and Click the Click the Click the Click the ““““WirelessWirelessWirelessWireless”””” icon on icon on icon on icon on the homepage as shown below.the homepage as shown below.the homepage as shown below.the homepage as shown below. 4.4.4.4. CCCClick lick lick lick ““““MAC filterMAC filterMAC filterMAC filter” icon. ” icon. ” icon. ” icon. 5.5.5.5. You can You can You can You can either either either either select Allow or Deny select Allow or Deny select Allow or Deny select Allow or Deny tab to apply thetab to apply thetab to apply thetab to apply the Policy Policy Policy Policy
User Manual Page 24 of 43 6.6.6.6. EEEEnter the MAC address of the wireless client you wish to allow/deny nter the MAC address of the wireless client you wish to allow/deny nter the MAC address of the wireless client you wish to allow/deny nter the MAC address of the wireless client you wish to allow/deny access to theaccess to theaccess to theaccess to the WirelessWirelessWirelessWireless----N Range ExN Range ExN Range ExN Range Extender.tender.tender.tender. Allow WiFi MAC address accessAllow WiFi MAC address accessAllow WiFi MAC address accessAllow WiFi MAC address access Deny WiFi MAC address accessDeny WiFi MAC address accessDeny WiFi MAC address accessDeny WiFi MAC address access 7.7.7.7. Click Click Click Click to to to to add add add add one or more one or more one or more one or more Wifi MAC address Wifi MAC address Wifi MAC address Wifi MAC address .... 8.8.8.8. Click Apply to commit the settingsClick Apply to commit the settingsClick Apply to commit the settingsClick Apply to commit the settings Viewing the Home Page The Home Page will provideThe Home Page will provideThe Home Page will provideThe Home Page will provide youyouyouyou with icons to help configure the with icons to help configure the with icons to help configure the with icons to help configure the WL559E and aWL559E and aWL559E and aWL559E and also providelso providelso providelso provide information about your device.information about your device.information about your device.information about your device. To view the Home Page via the Web GUI: 1.1.1.1. Once connected to the WL559E, Launch aOnce connected to the WL559E, Launch aOnce connected to the WL559E, Launch aOnce connected to the WL559E, Launch a browserbrowserbrowserbrowser on your PC or on your PC or on your PC or on your PC or laptop.laptop.laptop.laptop. 2.2.2.2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK.... 3.3.3.3. A Wireless site survey pop up will be A Wireless site survey pop up will be A Wireless site survey pop up will be A Wireless site survey pop up will be displayed. displayed. displayed. displayed.
User Manual Page 25 of 43 4.4.4.4. Close the site survey to access the Home page of the WL559E WebUIClose the site survey to access the Home page of the WL559E WebUIClose the site survey to access the Home page of the WL559E WebUIClose the site survey to access the Home page of the WL559E WebUI
User Manual Page 26 of 43 System Management The System Management menu is used for device settings The System Management menu is used for device settings The System Management menu is used for device settings The System Management menu is used for device settings administration.administration.administration.administration. Accessing System Management To access the Web User Interface: 1.1.1.1. With the WL550E connectWith the WL550E connectWith the WL550E connectWith the WL550E connected to your PC ,launched to your PC ,launched to your PC ,launched to your PC ,launch your browser.your browser.your browser.your browser. 2.2.2.2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 3.3.3.3. Close the Wireless Site Survey popClose the Wireless Site Survey popClose the Wireless Site Survey popClose the Wireless Site Survey pop----up.up.up.up. 4.4.4.4. Click on “System” Click on “System” Click on “System” Click on “System” What’s on System Management System Management includes the following options:System Management includes the following options:System Management includes the following options:System Management includes the following options:
User Manual Page 27 of 43  Device Device Device Device InforInforInforInformationmationmationmation  LAN ConfigurationLAN ConfigurationLAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration  FirmwareFirmwareFirmwareFirmware UpgradeUpgradeUpgradeUpgrade  Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration SettingsSettingsSettingsSettings  RebootRebootRebootReboot  System System System System PasswordPasswordPasswordPassword Device Information This page shows the device information. Below is the list of This page shows the device information. Below is the list of This page shows the device information. Below is the list of This page shows the device information. Below is the list of information shown in this menu.information shown in this menu.information shown in this menu.information shown in this menu.
User Manual Page 28 of 43  Firmware Version Firmware Version Firmware Version Firmware Version –––– Shows the current firmShows the current firmShows the current firmShows the current firmware version of the deviceware version of the deviceware version of the deviceware version of the device  Build Date Build Date Build Date Build Date –––– Shows the firmware release dateShows the firmware release dateShows the firmware release dateShows the firmware release date  Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number Serial Number –––– Shows the serial number of the deviceShows the serial number of the deviceShows the serial number of the deviceShows the serial number of the device  ETH MAC Address ETH MAC Address ETH MAC Address ETH MAC Address –––– Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC addressShows device’s Ethernet interface MAC addressShows device’s Ethernet interface MAC addressShows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address  Wireless MAC Address Wireless MAC Address Wireless MAC Address Wireless MAC Address –––– Shows device’s wireless interface MAC Shows device’s wireless interface MAC Shows device’s wireless interface MAC Shows device’s wireless interface MAC addreaddreaddreaddressssssss  Wireless Status Wireless Status Wireless Status Wireless Status –––– Shows the status of the wireless interface.Shows the status of the wireless interface.Shows the status of the wireless interface.Shows the status of the wireless interface. LAN Configuration This page allows you to change the IP address of the device.This page allows you to change the IP address of the device.This page allows you to change the IP address of the device.This page allows you to change the IP address of the device.
User Manual Page 29 of 43 NOTE: You may change the IP address of the NOTE: You may change the IP address of the NOTE: You may change the IP address of the NOTE: You may change the IP address of the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E to an IP address to an IP address to an IP address to an IP address within the same subnet of your existinwithin the same subnet of your existinwithin the same subnet of your existinwithin the same subnet of your existing network. g network. g network. g network. This will allow you access to the This will allow you access to the This will allow you access to the This will allow you access to the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E web GUI even after it is web GUI even after it is web GUI even after it is web GUI even after it is associated to your wireless router/AP.associated to your wireless router/AP.associated to your wireless router/AP.associated to your wireless router/AP. PleasePleasePleasePlease remember to reserve the assigned IP address on your router’s remember to reserve the assigned IP address on your router’s remember to reserve the assigned IP address on your router’s remember to reserve the assigned IP address on your router’s DHCP server to prevent any IP conflict on your network.DHCP server to prevent any IP conflict on your network.DHCP server to prevent any IP conflict on your network.DHCP server to prevent any IP conflict on your network.
User Manual Page 30 of 43 Firmware Upgrade Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device.build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device.build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device.build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device.  Firmware Information Firmware Information Firmware Information Firmware Information –––– Shows the current firmware’s version and Shows the current firmware’s version and Shows the current firmware’s version and Shows the current firmware’s version and build datebuild datebuild datebuild date  Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade –––– Load a new firmware upgrade filLoad a new firmware upgrade filLoad a new firmware upgrade filLoad a new firmware upgrade file to the devicee to the devicee to the devicee to the device NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrade procedure.upgrade procedure.upgrade procedure.upgrade procedure. Configuration Settings This page allows you to backup and restore the current device This page allows you to backup and restore the current device This page allows you to backup and restore the current device This page allows you to backup and restore the current device conconconconfiguration as well as to reset the device to its factory default figuration as well as to reset the device to its factory default figuration as well as to reset the device to its factory default figuration as well as to reset the device to its factory default settings.settings.settings.settings.
User Manual Page 31 of 43  Backup Backup Backup Backup –––– To backup the current configuration of the device to a fileTo backup the current configuration of the device to a fileTo backup the current configuration of the device to a fileTo backup the current configuration of the device to a file  Update Update Update Update –––– To restore a configuration file to the deviceTo restore a configuration file to the deviceTo restore a configuration file to the deviceTo restore a configuration file to the device  RestoreRestoreRestoreRestore –––– To reset the device to factory default seTo reset the device to factory default seTo reset the device to factory default seTo reset the device to factory default settingsttingsttingsttings
User Manual Page 32 of 43 Reboot Reboot allows you to reboot Reboot allows you to reboot Reboot allows you to reboot Reboot allows you to reboot or power cycle or power cycle or power cycle or power cycle the device for new the device for new the device for new the device for new settings to take effect.settings to take effect.settings to take effect.settings to take effect. Select the link “Reboot” at the top right corner Select the link “Reboot” at the top right corner Select the link “Reboot” at the top right corner Select the link “Reboot” at the top right corner of the WL559E WebUI.of the WL559E WebUI.of the WL559E WebUI.of the WL559E WebUI.  Reboot Reboot Reboot Reboot –––– Allows you to reboot the deviceAllows you to reboot the deviceAllows you to reboot the deviceAllows you to reboot the device
User Manual Page 33 of 43 System Password Password menu alPassword menu alPassword menu alPassword menu allows you to change the lows you to change the lows you to change the lows you to change the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E’s ’s ’s ’s system system system system password password password password to access the to access the to access the to access the Web based Web based Web based Web based Graphical User Interface (GUI).Graphical User Interface (GUI).Graphical User Interface (GUI).Graphical User Interface (GUI).  Password Password Password Password –––– Allows you to change theAllows you to change theAllows you to change theAllows you to change the username and username and username and username and passwordpasswordpasswordpassword for for for for accessing the web GUI.accessing the web GUI.accessing the web GUI.accessing the web GUI. Setting a Static IP on your PC The The The The WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E WirelessWirelessWirelessWireless----N RaN RaN RaN Range Extendernge Extendernge Extendernge Extender will only give an IP address to will only give an IP address to will only give an IP address to will only give an IP address to your PC upon initial installation. Once you have associated it with your your PC upon initial installation. Once you have associated it with your your PC upon initial installation. Once you have associated it with your your PC upon initial installation. Once you have associated it with your
User Manual Page 34 of 43 Wireless Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s Wireless Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s Wireless Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s Wireless Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E, you need , you need , you need , you need to to to to set a Static IP address on your PC. Just remember to set it back to set a Static IP address on your PC. Just remember to set it back to set a Static IP address on your PC. Just remember to set it back 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. “Obtain and IP address automatically” after you are done. “Obtain and IP address automatically” after you are done. “Obtain and IP address automatically” after you are done. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows XP: 1.1.1.1. Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel 2.2.2.2. Click on Network and InteClick on Network and InteClick on Network and InteClick on Network and Internet Connectionsrnet Connectionsrnet Connectionsrnet Connections 3.3.3.3. Click on Network ConnectionsClick on Network ConnectionsClick on Network ConnectionsClick on Network Connections 4.4.4.4. RightRightRightRight----Click on the Network Adapter you will use toClick on the Network Adapter you will use toClick on the Network Adapter you will use toClick on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the configure the configure the configure the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E and click Propertiesand click Propertiesand click Propertiesand click Properties
User Manual Page 35 of 43 5.5.5.5. Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ProClick to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ProClick to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ProClick to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Propertiespertiespertiesperties 6.6.6.6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 for eg, for eg, for eg, for eg, as as as as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank.other fields blank.other fields blank.other fields blank. 7.7.7.7. Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows Vista: 1.1.1.1. Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel
User Manual Page 36 of 43 2.2.2.2. DoubleDoubleDoubleDouble----Click Network and Sharing CenterClick Network and Sharing CenterClick Network and Sharing CenterClick Network and Sharing Center 3.3.3.3. Click Manage network connectionsClick Manage network connectionsClick Manage network connectionsClick Manage network connections 4.4.4.4. RightRightRightRight----Click on the Network Adapter you will use to conClick on the Network Adapter you will use to conClick on the Network Adapter you will use to conClick on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the figure the figure the figure the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E and click Propertiesand click Propertiesand click Propertiesand click Properties 5.5.5.5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties
User Manual Page 37 of 43 6.6.6.6. Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0 for taddress and 255.255.255.0 for taddress and 255.255.255.0 for taddress and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other he Subnet mask. Leave the other he Subnet mask. Leave the other he Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank.fields blank.fields blank.fields blank. 7.7.7.7. Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows 7: 1.1.1.1. Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel
User Manual Page 38 of 43 2.2.2.2. Click View network status and tasks Click View network status and tasks Click View network status and tasks Click View network status and tasks 3.3.3.3. Click Change adapter settingsClick Change adapter settingsClick Change adapter settingsClick Change adapter settings 4.4.4.4. RightRightRightRight----Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the WL559EWL559EWL559EWL559E and click Propertiesand click Propertiesand click Propertiesand click Properties 5.5.5.5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click PropertiesPropertiesPropertiesProperties
User Manual Page 39 of 43 Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP Select “Use the following IP address:” and key in 10.0.10.1 as the IP 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 address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other fields blank.fields blank.fields blank.fields blank. 6.6.6.6. Click OK to commit the settingsClick OK to commit the settingsClick OK to commit the settingsClick OK to commit the settings
User Manual Page 40 of 43 Safety Precautions  Do not open, seDo not open, seDo not open, seDo not open, service, or change any component. rvice, or change any component. rvice, or change any component. rvice, or change any component.  Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the equipment. equipment. equipment. equipment.  Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shockObserve safety precautions to avoid electric shockObserve safety precautions to avoid electric shockObserve safety precautions to avoid electric shock  Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong voltage will damagethe wrong voltage will damagethe wrong voltage will damagethe wrong voltage will damage the equipment.the equipment.the equipment.the equipment.
User Manual Page 42 of 43 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. ModificationsModificationsModificationsModifications 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.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.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 EnergyExposure Information to Radio Frequency EnergyExposure Information to Radio Frequency EnergyExposure 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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