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
Users Manual
USER MANUAL
USER MANUALUSER MANUAL
USER 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless-
--
-N Range Extend
N Range ExtendN Range Extend
N Range Extender supports wireless
er supports wireless er supports wireless
er supports wireless
802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base
802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base
802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base-
--
-T Ethernet
T Ethernet T Ethernet
T Ethernet port,
port, port,
port,
includes Wireless Received Signal Strength
includes Wireless Received Signal Strengthincludes Wireless Received Signal Strength
includes Wireless Received Signal Strength
Indicator (RSSI) LEDs
Indicator (RSSI) LEDs Indicator (RSSI) LEDs
Indicator (RSSI) LEDs
and
and and
and supports
supportssupports
supports
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.
WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 recei
or office. It basically receior office. It basically recei
or 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
is e
is eis e
is equipped with 64/128
quipped with 64/128quipped with 64/128
quipped 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 u
that can be uthat can be u
that 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 point
access pointaccess point
access 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 web
configure the device via its webconfigure the device via its web
configure 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 used
Any operating system can be usedAny operating system can be used
Any operating system can be used
Web Browser
Web BrowserWeb Browser
Web Browser
233MHz processor
233MHz processor233MHz processor
233MHz processor
Ethernet network adapter
Ethernet network adapterEthernet network adapter
Ethernet network adapter
Or Wireless network adapter
Or Wireless network adapterOr Wireless network adapter
Or Wireless network adapter
Package Contents
Package contents are listed below. For any
Package contents are listed below. For anyPackage contents are listed below. For any
Package 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 WL559
WL559WL559
WL559E
EE
E
Ethernet cable
Ethernet cableEthernet cable
Ethernet cable
Easy Start Guide
Easy Start GuideEasy Start Guide
Easy Start Guide
Resource CD
Resource CDResource CD
Resource 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
Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless-
--
-N Range Extender with the Wireless A
N Range Extender with the Wireless AN Range Extender with the Wireless A
N Range Extender with the Wireless Access
ccessccess
ccess
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 t
allow you to determine how strong tallow you to determine how strong t
allow 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
router
routerrouter
router
or access point
or access pointor access point
or access point
to your WL559E
to your WL559Eto your WL559E
to 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 CO
LOR/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 b
e 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 con
Before proceeding to conBefore proceeding to con
Before proceeding to configure your
figure your figure your
figure your WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E, 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 thi
at all. Based from thiat all. Based from thi
at all. Based from this assessment you may place
s assessment you may place s assessment you may place
s assessment you may place
the W
the Wthe W
the Wireless
irelessireless
ireless-
--
-N Range Extender
N Range ExtenderN Range Extender
N 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 location
identified locationidentified location
identified location
for the
for the for the
for the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E. The
. The . The
. The
illustrati
illustratiillustrati
illustration 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 Wireless
NOTE: Placement of the WirelessNOTE: Placement of the Wireless
NOTE: Placement of the Wireless-
--
-N Range Extend
N Range ExtendN Range Extend
N 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
is
isis
is
ideal for the
ideal for the ideal for the
ideal for the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 ste
Setting up the device is easy. Follow the steSetting up the device is easy. Follow the ste
Setting 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
WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
to connect to
to connect toto connect to
to connect to
your current wirele
your current wireleyour current wirele
your current wireless router/A
ss router/Ass router/A
ss router/Access
ccess ccess
ccess P
PP
Point
ointoint
oint.
. .
.
User Manual
Page 9
of 43
T
TT
The
he he
he WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 PC
connection with your laptop or PCconnection with your laptop or PC
connection 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
to a power outlet.
to a power outlet.to a power outlet.
to a power outlet.
2.
2.2.
2. For the wired method, connect
For the wired method, connectFor the wired method, connect
For the wired method, connect
an Ethernet cabl
an Ethernet cablan Ethernet cabl
an 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E.
..
.
3.
3.3.
3. Once a connection to the
Once a connection to the Once a connection to the
Once a connection to the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 address
receive an IP addressreceive an IP address
receive 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 can
and you canand you can
and you can
then
then then
then start the
start the start the
start the
configuration using the web graphical user i
configuration using the web graphical user iconfiguration using the web graphical user i
configuration using the web graphical user interface
nterfacenterface
nterface
of the WL559E
of the WL559Eof the WL559E
of 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
will
willwill
will
now
now now
now automatically
automaticallyautomatically
automatically
redirec
redirecredirec
redirect 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 WebU
After step 4, the following WL559E WebUAfter step 4, the following WL559E WebU
After step 4, the following WL559E WebUI
II
I
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 to
toto
to
scan and
scan andscan and
scan and
display
displaydisplay
display
all
all all
all
available neighboring wireless routers or Access points
available neighboring wireless routers or Access pointsavailable neighboring wireless routers or Access points
available 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 does
this doesthis does
this does
not happen
not happennot happen
not happen,
, ,
, alternately ,
alternately ,alternately ,
alternately ,you may manually
you may manuallyyou may manually
you may manually
input
inputinput
input
10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below
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 below
10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below
6.
6.6.
6. Once yo
Once yoOnce yo
Once you are able to view the list of W
u are able to view the list of Wu are able to view the list of W
u are able to view the list of Wireless
ireless ireless
ireless network name
network namenetwork name
network 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 W
the Wthe W
the Wireless n
ireless nireless n
ireless network name
etwork name etwork name
etwork name
of your router at home
of your router at homeof your router at home
of 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 Connect
ConnectConnect
Connect
button
buttonbutton
button
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 “
““
“Refresh
RefreshRefresh
Refresh” 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 name
network namenetwork name
network name
on
on on
on
the lis
the listhe lis
the list
tt
t
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 names
network namesnetwork names
network names.
..
.
9.
9.9.
9. Input the
Input the Input the
Input the selected W
selected Wselected W
selected Wireless network
ireless network ireless network
ireless network password/
password/password/
password/key/passphrase
key/passphrasekey/passphrase
key/passphrase
of
of of
of
your existing wireless network at home
your existing wireless network at homeyour existing wireless network at home
your 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 Wi
Ensure to key in the correct WiEnsure to key in the correct Wi
Ensure 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 LED
The LEDThe LED
The 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 strength
connection indicating the current signal strengthconnection indicating the current signal strength
connection 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 r
between your Wireless rbetween your Wireless r
between your Wireless router and the WL559E has been established
outer and the WL559E has been establishedouter and the WL559E has been established
outer and the WL559E has been established
as well
as wellas well
as well.
..
.
13.
13.13.
13. Plug the
Plug the Plug the
Plug the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
to a power ou
to a power outo a power ou
to 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 device
panel of the devicepanel of the device
panel 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 w
ww
wireless devices such a
ireless devices such aireless devices such a
ireless devices such as laptops
s laptops s laptops
s laptops
and
andand
and
sma
smasma
smartphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater
rtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeaterrtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater
rtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater.
..
.
NOTE
NOTENOTE
NOTE:
: :
:
*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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E.
..
.
**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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 Mode
Wireless Bridge ModeWireless Bridge Mode
Wireless Bridge Mode
Wireless Access Point Mode
Wireless Access Point ModeWireless Access Point Mode
Wireless Access Point Mode
User Manual
Page 14
of 43
Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater
Once the wireless connection f
Once the wireless connection fOnce the wireless connection f
Once the wireless connection from the
rom the rom the
rom the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
to the main A
to the main Ato the main A
to the main Access
ccess ccess
ccess
P
PP
Point
ointoint
oint/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 smartphon
laptops and smartphonlaptops and smartphon
laptops and smartphones through the Wireless
es through the Wirelesses through the Wireless
es through the Wireless-
--
-N Range Extender
N Range ExtenderN Range Extender
N 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 t
and should be able tand should be able t
and 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 Diagram
Setup DiagramSetup Diagram
Setup 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 Internet
Console or InternetConsole or Internet
Console 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E.
..
.
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 Bridge
BridgeBridge
Bridge:
::
:
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 a
Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once aEthernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a
Ethernet 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 Co
Quick CoQuick Co
Quick Connect
nnectnnect
nnect” 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 below
belowbelow
below
.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 in
of the Wireless router. Key inof the Wireless router. Key in
of 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 then
passphrase of your wireless router thenpassphrase of your wireless router then
passphrase 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 Diagram
Setup DiagramSetup Diagram
Setup Diagram
Configure the WL559E as a Wireless AP
Use the
Use the Use the
Use the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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
modem
modemmodem
modem-
--
-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 wireless
wirelesswireless
wireless-
--
-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 WL559E
Aztech WL559EAztech WL559E
Aztech WL559E
as
as as
as a
a a
a W
WW
Wireless AP:
ireless AP:ireless AP:
ireless AP:
1.
1.1.
1. Connect a PC
Connect a PCConnect a PC
Connect a PC/laptop to the
/laptop to the /laptop to the
/laptop to the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E. 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 u
and you can start the configuration uand you can start the configuration u
and 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 the
password as admin. Click thepassword as admin. Click the
password as admin. Click the
OK button.
OK button.OK button.
OK button.
3.
3.3.
3. On your browser, c
On your browser, cOn your browser, c
On 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 will
settings willsettings will
settings will
then get applied.
then get applied.then get applied.
then get applied.
5.
5.5.
5. U
UU
Unplug 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 modem
Ethernet port in your modemEthernet port in your modem
Ethernet 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 Diagram
Setup DiagramSetup Diagram
Setup 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E, 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 PC
Setting a Static IP on your PCSetting a Static IP on your PC
Setting a Static IP on your PC
Please refer to the steps on how
Please refer to the steps on howPlease refer to the steps on how
Please 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 manual
manualmanual
manual,
, ,
, 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 stati
Set a statiSet a stati
Set 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 Launch
and Launchand Launch
and Launch
your browser
your browseryour browser
your browser
User Manual
Page 19
of 43
2.
2.2.
2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input 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 and
up andup and
up and
click on the “Wireless” icon
click on the “Wireless” icon click on the “Wireless” icon
click on the “Wireless” icon
as shown belo
as shown beloas shown belo
as 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 Clic
ClicClic
Click Apply
k Apply k Apply
k Apply
to commit the changes
to commit the changesto commit the changes
to 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 settings
new settingsnew settings
new 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. Set
SetSet
Set
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 browser
and Launch your browserand Launch your browser
and Launch your browser
2.
2.2.
2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
3.
3.3.
3. Click the
Click the Click the
Click the “
““
“Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless”
””
”
button, and click the Security menu. Y
button, and click the Security menu. Ybutton, and click the Security menu. Y
button, and click the Security menu. You can
ou can ou can
ou can
change the wireless security settings as preferred from this page
change the wireless security settings as preferred from this pagechange the wireless security settings as preferred from this page
change 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, WPA
The supported security modes are WEP, WPAThe supported security modes are WEP, WPA
The supported security modes are WEP, WPA-
--
-PSK
PSKPSK
PSK, 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 changes
Click Apply to commit the changesClick Apply to commit the changes
Click 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 settings
new settingsnew settings
new settings
User Manual
Page 22
of 43
WPS – WiFi Protected Setup
WPS or WiF
WPS or WiFWPS or WiF
WPS or WiFi Protected Setup makes it
i Protected Setup makes it i Protected Setup makes it
i Protected Setup makes it easier
easiereasier
easier
to setup the W
to setup the Wto setup the W
to setup the Wireless
irelessireless
ireless-
--
-N
N N
N
Range Extend
Range ExtendRange Extend
Range 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 support
must supportmust support
must support
WiFi Protected Setup feature
WiFi Protected Setup featureWiFi Protected Setup feature
WiFi Protected Setup feature
The Azte
The AzteThe Azte
The 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 button
buttonbutton
button
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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 route
Press the WPS button on your wireless routePress the WPS button on your wireless route
Press 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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 wirel
Press the WPS button on your wirelPress the WPS button on your wirel
Press 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 Wireless
allow or deny access to the Wirelessallow or deny access to the Wireless
allow or deny access to the Wireless-
--
-N Range Extender
N Range ExtenderN Range Extender
N Range Extender.
. .
.
To configure Wireless MAC Filtering via the Web GUI:
1.
1.1.
1. Set
SetSet
Set
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 OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK.
..
.
3.
3.3.
3. Close the Wireless Site survey popu
Close the Wireless Site survey popuClose the Wireless Site survey popu
Close the Wireless Site survey popup and
p and p and
p and Click the
Click the Click the
Click the “
““
“Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless”
””
”
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. C
CC
Click
lick lick
lick “
““
“MAC filter
MAC filterMAC filter
MAC 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 the
tab to apply thetab to apply the
tab to apply the
Policy
Policy Policy
Policy
User Manual
Page 24
of 43
6.
6.6.
6. E
EE
Enter 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 the
access to theaccess to the
access to the
Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless-
--
-N Range Ex
N Range ExN Range Ex
N Range Extender.
tender.tender.
tender.
Allow WiFi MAC address access
Allow WiFi MAC address accessAllow WiFi MAC address access
Allow WiFi MAC address access
Deny WiFi MAC address access
Deny WiFi MAC address accessDeny WiFi MAC address access
Deny 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 settings
Click Apply to commit the settingsClick Apply to commit the settings
Click Apply to commit the settings
Viewing the Home Page
The Home Page will provide
The Home Page will provideThe Home Page will provide
The Home Page will provide
you
youyou
you
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 a
WL559E and aWL559E and a
WL559E and also provide
lso providelso provide
lso 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 a
Once connected to the WL559E, Launch aOnce connected to the WL559E, Launch a
Once connected to the WL559E, Launch a
browser
browserbrowser
browser
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 OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input 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 WebUI
Close the site survey to access the Home page of the WL559E WebUIClose the site survey to access the Home page of the WL559E WebUI
Close 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 connect
With the WL550E connectWith the WL550E connect
With the WL550E connected to your PC ,launch
ed to your PC ,launched to your PC ,launch
ed 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 OK
Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK
Input 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 popClose the Wireless Site Survey pop
Close 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 Infor
InforInfor
Information
mationmation
mation
LAN Configuration
LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration
LAN Configuration
Firmware
FirmwareFirmware
Firmware
Upgrade
UpgradeUpgrade
Upgrade
Configuration
Configuration Configuration
Configuration Settings
SettingsSettings
Settings
Reboot
RebootReboot
Reboot
System
System System
System Password
PasswordPassword
Password
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 firm
Shows the current firmShows the current firm
Shows the current firmware version of the device
ware version of the deviceware version of the device
ware version of the device
Build Date
Build Date Build Date
Build Date –
––
–
Shows the firmware release date
Shows the firmware release dateShows the firmware release date
Shows the firmware release date
Serial Number
Serial Number Serial Number
Serial Number –
––
–
Shows the serial number of the device
Shows the serial number of the deviceShows the serial number of the device
Shows the serial number of the device
ETH MAC Address
ETH MAC Address ETH MAC Address
ETH MAC Address –
––
–
Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address
Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC addressShows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address
Shows 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
addre
addreaddre
address
ssss
ss
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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
to an IP address
to an IP address to an IP address
to an IP address
within the same subnet of your existin
within the same subnet of your existinwithin the same subnet of your existin
within 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
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.
Please
PleasePlease
Please
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 date
build datebuild date
build date
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade –
––
–
Load a new firmware upgrade fil
Load a new firmware upgrade filLoad a new firmware upgrade fil
Load a new firmware upgrade file to the device
e to the devicee to the device
e 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
con
concon
configuration 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 file
To backup the current configuration of the device to a fileTo backup the current configuration of the device to a file
To backup the current configuration of the device to a file
Update
Update Update
Update –
––
–
To restore a configuration file to the device
To restore a configuration file to the deviceTo restore a configuration file to the device
To restore a configuration file to the device
Restore
RestoreRestore
Restore
–
––
–
To reset the device to factory default se
To reset the device to factory default seTo reset the device to factory default se
To reset the device to factory default settings
ttingsttings
ttings
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 device
Allows you to reboot the deviceAllows you to reboot the device
Allows you to reboot the device
User Manual
Page 33
of 43
System Password
Password menu al
Password menu alPassword menu al
Password menu allows you to change the
lows you to change the lows you to change the
lows you to change the WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E’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 the
Allows you to change theAllows you to change the
Allows you to change the
username and
username and username and
username and password
passwordpassword
password
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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
Wireless
WirelessWireless
Wireless-
--
-N Ra
N RaN Ra
N Range Extender
nge Extendernge Extender
nge 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 WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E, 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 Panel
Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel
Click Start > Control Panel
2.
2.2.
2. Click on Network and Inte
Click on Network and InteClick on Network and Inte
Click on Network and Internet Connections
rnet Connectionsrnet Connections
rnet Connections
3.
3.3.
3. Click on Network Connections
Click on Network ConnectionsClick on Network Connections
Click on Network Connections
4.
4.4.
4. Right
RightRight
Right-
--
-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to
Click on the Network Adapter you will use toClick on the Network Adapter you will use to
Click on the Network Adapter you will use to
configure the
configure the configure the
configure the
WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
and click Properties
and click Propertiesand click Properties
and click Properties
User Manual
Page 35
of 43
5.
5.5.
5. Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Pro
Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ProClick to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Pro
Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties
pertiesperties
perties
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 Panel
Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel
Click Start > Control Panel
User Manual
Page 36
of 43
2.
2.2.
2. Double
DoubleDouble
Double-
--
-Click Network and Sharing Center
Click Network and Sharing CenterClick Network and Sharing Center
Click Network and Sharing Center
3.
3.3.
3. Click Manage network connections
Click Manage network connectionsClick Manage network connections
Click Manage network connections
4.
4.4.
4. Right
RightRight
Right-
--
-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to con
Click on the Network Adapter you will use to conClick on the Network Adapter you will use to con
Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the
figure the figure the
figure the
WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
and click Properties
and click Propertiesand click Properties
and 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
Properties
PropertiesProperties
Properties
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 t
address and 255.255.255.0 for taddress and 255.255.255.0 for t
address 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 Panel
Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel
Click 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 settings
Click Change adapter settingsClick Change adapter settings
Click Change adapter settings
4.
4.4.
4. Right
RightRight
Right-
--
-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
WL559E
WL559EWL559E
WL559E
and click Properties
and click Propertiesand click Properties
and 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
Properties
PropertiesProperties
Properties
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 settings
Click OK to commit the settingsClick OK to commit the settings
Click OK to commit the settings
User Manual
Page 40
of 43
Safety Precautions
Do not open, se
Do not open, seDo not open, se
Do 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 shock
Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shockObserve safety precautions to avoid electric shock
Observe 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 damage
the wrong voltage will damagethe wrong voltage will damage
the 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.
Modifications
ModificationsModifications
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.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 Energy
Exposure Information to Radio Frequency EnergyExposure Information to Radio Frequency Energy
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.
User Manual
Page 43
of 43
© Copyright 2012
Copyright 2012Copyright 2012
Copyright 2012
All rights reserved
All rights reservedAll rights reserved
All rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or by any means
whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited to, by way of photocopying,
recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems without the express written permission. We
reserve the right to revise this document at any time without the obligation to notify any person and/or
entity. All other company or product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER AND
MANUFACTURER’S RESELLERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS “THE SELLERS”) DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-
INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING
FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS
BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL WILLFUL,
PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS
PROFITS, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE SOFTWARES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE
RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, OR LOSS OR INACCURACY OF
DATA OF ANY KIND, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE PARTIES
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY CUSTOMER. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABLITY FOR DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO
THE PARTIES. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY KIND IN
RELATION TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT.