Aztech WL559E User Manual

USER MANUAL

USER MANUALUSER MANUAL

Aztech WL559E

Wall Plugged 300Mbps High Speed Wireless-

N Range Extender

User Manual

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

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About the Device

Aztech

Aztech WL559E

Aztech Aztech

802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base

802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base----T Ethernet

802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base

includes Wireless Received Signal Strength

includes Wireless Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) LEDs

includes Wireless Received Signal Strengthincludes Wireless Received Signal Strength

and

and supports

and and

Access Point and wireless clients.

Access Point and wireless clients. Access Point and wireless clients.

WL559E

WL559E is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any

WL559EWL559E

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 receives the signal from your wireless router/AP

or office. It basically receior office. It basically recei

WL559E Wireless

WL559EWL559E

supports a dedicated WPS button for

supportssupports

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

a dedicated WPS button for easy configuration with your

a dedicated WPS button for a dedicated WPS button for

Wireless----N Range Extend

WirelessWireless

N Range Extender supports wireless

N Range ExtendN Range Extend

ves the signal from your wireless router/AP

ves the signal from your wireless router/AP ves the signal from your wireless router/AP

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er supports wireless

er supports wireless er supports wireless

T Ethernet port,

T Ethernet T Ethernet

Indicator (RSSI) LEDs

Indicator (RSSI) LEDs Indicator (RSSI) LEDs

easy configuration with your

easy configuration with your easy configuration with your

port,

port, port,

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.

The

The WL559E

WL559E is e

The The

WL559EWL559E

(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES

(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES algorithm to

(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES(WPA), and the latest WPA2 encryption with TKIP and AES

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

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

that can be u

that can be used to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a

that can be uthat can be u

wireless

wireless access point

wireless wireless

is equipped with 64/128

quipped with 64/128----bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access

is eis e

quipped with 64/128quipped with 64/128

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

access point or wireless bridge. It can also be used to

access 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

bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access

bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access bit WEP, WIFI Protected Access

algorithm to

algorithm to algorithm to

configure the device via its web

configure the device via its web----based GUI, or upgrade the firmware

configure the device via its webconfigure the device via its web

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.

based GUI, or upgrade the firmware

based GUI, or upgrade the firmware based GUI, or upgrade the firmware

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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.

 Any operating system can be used

Any operating system can be used

Any operating system can be usedAny operating system can be used

 Web Browser

Web Browser

Web BrowserWeb Browser

 233MHz processor

233MHz processor

233MHz processor233MHz processor

 Ethernet network adapter

Ethernet network adapter

Ethernet network adapterEthernet network adapter

 Or Wireless network adapter

Or Wireless network adapter

Or Wireless network adapterOr Wireless network adapter

Package Contents

Package contents are listed below. For any

Package contents are listed below. For any missing items, please

Package contents are listed below. For anyPackage contents are listed below. For any

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.

 Aztech

Aztech WL559

Aztech Aztech

 Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable

Ethernet cableEthernet cable

 Easy Start Guide

Easy Start Guide

Easy Start GuideEasy Start Guide

 Resource CD

Resource CD

Resource CDResource CD

WL559EEEE

WL559WL559

missing items, please

missing items, please missing items, please

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Device Overview

LABEL

DESCRIPTION

Front Panel

Bottom Panel

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RESET

ETHERNET PORT Connect to computers/Ethernet devices

Press the Reset button using a pin for 5 seconds to restore the device to default factory settings

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

Wireless

Wireless----N Range Extender with the Wireless A

WirelessWireless

Wireless

Wireless Clients (

Wireless Wireless

N Range Extender with the Wireless Access

N Range Extender with the Wireless AN Range Extender with the Wireless A

Clients (Laptops etc).

Clients (Clients (

Laptops etc).

Laptops etc).Laptops etc).

ccess point and the

ccessccess

point and the

point and the point and the

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LED CO

LOR/BEHAVIOUR

MODE

GREEN

ORANGE

Wireless

LED should be

LED should be ON if

LED should be

LED should b

e ON

LED should be

LED should be OFF

LED should be

LED should be OFF

LED should be OFF if

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

(RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs

(RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs on the front panel, to

(RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs (RSSI), which is a combination of 3 LEDs

allow you to determine how strong t

allow you to determine how strong the wireless signal is from your

allow you to determine how strong tallow you to determine how strong t

router

router or access point

routerrouter

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.

or access point to your WL559E

or access pointor access point

to your WL559E....

to your WL559Eto your WL559E

he wireless signal is from your

he wireless signal is from your he wireless signal is from your

on the front panel, to

on the front panel, to on the front panel, to

Repeater

LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 3

ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is equal to HIGH.

OFF while WL559E is booting up.

WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is greater than or equal to MID.

while WL559E is booting up.

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.

while WL559E is booting up.

during boot up. After full boot up, LED will no longer be Orange It will switch to GREEN..

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.

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OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

WL559E is connected to Router.

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Access

LED should be

LED should be OFF

LED should be ON

LED should be

LED should be ON

LED will blink 2x

LED will be blinking if

LED should be

LED should be OFF

LED will blink for 2

Wireless

LED should be

LED should be ON if

LED should be

LED should be ON

LED should be

LED should be OFF

LED should be

LED should be OFF

LED should be OFF if

Point

BRIDGE

OFF while WL559E is booting up.

ON after fully boot up

OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

ON if WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is equal to HIGH.

while WL559E is booting up.

after f fully boot up

while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

WL559E is connected to Router and RSSI value is greater than or equal to MID.

when AP is completely boot up

once authentication with the WPS is successful

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.

when AP is fully boot up

not connected to a router

minutes when WPS button is pressed.

during boot up. After fully bootup, LED will OFF.

OFF while WL559E is booting up.

OFF while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

while WL559E is booting up.

while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

while WL559E is booting up.

while WL559E is doing WPS authentication.

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.

WL559E is connected to Router.

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Tips for placing the Range Extender

Before proceeding to con

Before proceeding to configure your

Before proceeding to conBefore proceeding to con

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 at all. Based from thi

or no wireless signal or no wireless signal

the W

the Wireless

the Wthe W

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

illustrati

illustration below is an example of a network diagram.

illustratiillustrati

ireless----N Range Extender

irelessireless

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.

N Range Extender in between a location where you have

N Range ExtenderN Range Extender

at all. Based from this assessment you may place

at all. Based from thiat all. Based from thi

figure your WL559E

figure your figure your

in between a location where you have

in between a location where you have in between a location where you have

identified location

identified locationidentified location

WL559E, it is

WL559EWL559E

s assessment you may place

s assessment you may place s assessment you may place

, it is a good idea to

, it is , it is

for the

for the WL559E

for the for the

a good idea to

a good idea to a good idea to

WL559E. The

WL559EWL559E

. The

. The . The

NOTE: Placement of the Wireless

NOTE: Placement of the Wireless----N Range Extend

NOTE: Placement of the WirelessNOTE: Placement of the Wireless

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

is ideal for the

ideal for the WL559E

isis

ideal for the ideal for the

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

WL559E to be placed in a location where it

WL559EWL559E

to be placed in a location where it can receive

to be placed in a location where it to be placed in a location where it

N Range Extender is crucial to get

N Range ExtendN Range Extend

er is crucial to get

er is crucial to get er is crucial to get

can receive

can receive can receive

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 steps below to configure the

Setting up the device is easy. Follow the steSetting up the device is easy. Follow the ste

WL559E

WL559E to connect to

WL559EWL559E

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to connect to your current wirele

to connect toto connect to

your current wireless router/A

your current wireleyour current wirele

ps below to configure the

ps below to configure the ps below to configure the

ss router/Access

ss router/Ass router/A

ccess PPPPoint

ccess ccess

oint.

ointoint

.

. .

TTTThe

he WL559E

WL559E can be configured using either wired or wireless

he he

WL559EWL559E

connection with your laptop or PC

connection with your laptop or PC.

connection with your laptop or PCconnection with your laptop or PC

To configure your WL559E via the Web GUI:

1.

1. Connect the

Connect the Aztech

1.1.

Connect the Connect the

2.

2. For the wired method, connect

For the wired method, connect an Ethernet cabl

2.2.

For the wired method, connectFor the wired method, connect

can be configured using either wired or wireless

can be configured using either wired or wireless can be configured using either wired or wireless

Aztech WL559E

Aztech Aztech

WL559E to a power outlet.

WL559EWL559E

to a power outlet.

to a power outlet.to a power outlet.

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.

. .

an Ethernet cable from your PC’s

an Ethernet cablan Ethernet cabl

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 WL559E

Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the Ethernet port to the Ethernet port at the base of the

3.

3. Once a connection to the

Once a connection to the WL559E

3.3.

Once a connection to the Once a connection to the

receive an IP address

receive an IP address (eg: 10.0.10.1)

receive an IP addressreceive an IP address

configuration using the web graphical user i

configuration using the web graphical user interface

configuration using the web graphical user iconfiguration using the web graphical user i

4.

4. On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet

On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet Explorer,

4.4.

On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet On your PC or laptop, launch a browser (Eg: Internet

Safari etc).

Safari etc).You will be prompted to login to the WebUI of the repeater.

Safari etc).Safari etc).

Key in admin/admin for username/password.

Key in admin/admin for username/password. Key in admin/admin for username/password.

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.

WL559E is established, your PC/laptop will

WL559EWL559E

(eg: 10.0.10.1) and you can

(eg: 10.0.10.1)(eg: 10.0.10.1)

is established, your PC/laptop will

is established, your PC/laptop will is established, your PC/laptop will

and you can then

and you canand you can

nterface of the WL559E

nterfacenterface

WL559E....

WL559EWL559E

then start the

then then

of the WL559E....

of the WL559Eof the WL559E

Explorer, Firefox,

Explorer,Explorer,

start the

start the start the

Firefox,

Firefox, Firefox,

The

The WL559E

WL559E will

The The

WL559EWL559E

you launch your web browser.

you launch your web browser. you launch your web browser.

will now

now automatically

willwill

now now

automatically redirec

automaticallyautomatically

redirect you to the web GUI once

redirecredirec

t you to the web GUI once

t you to the web GUI once t you to the web GUI once

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After step 4, the following WL559E WebU

After step 4, the following WL559E WebUIIII will be launched on your

After step 4, the following WL559E WebUAfter step 4, the following WL559E WebU

browser. A Wireless site survey is performed

browser. A Wireless site survey is performed to

browser. A Wireless site survey is performed browser. A Wireless site survey is performed

available neighboring wireless routers or Access points

available neighboring wireless routers or Access points....

available neighboring wireless routers or Access pointsavailable neighboring wireless routers or Access points

will be launched on your

will be launched on your will be launched on your

to scan and

scan and display

toto

scan andscan and

display all

displaydisplay

all

all all

5.

5. If

If in any case

5.5.

If If

input

input 10.0.10.254 on the address bar of your browser as shown below

inputinput

6.

6. Once yo

Once you are able to view the list of W

6.6.

Once yoOnce yo

Access point names, scroll the list to find

Access point names, scroll the list to find the W

Access point names, scroll the list to find Access point names, scroll the list to find

of your router at home

of your router at home (Eg: SINGTEL

of your router at homeof your router at home

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in any case this does

in any case in any case

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

u are able to view the list of Wireless

u are able to view the list of Wu are able to view the list of W

this does not happen

this doesthis does

not happen,

not happennot happen

(Eg: SINGTEL----7A7C as shown below)

(Eg: SINGTEL(Eg: SINGTEL

, alternately ,

alternately ,you may manually

, ,

alternately ,alternately ,

ireless network name

ireless ireless

the Wireless n

the Wthe W

7A7C as shown below)

7A7C as shown below)7A7C as shown below)

you may manually

you may manuallyyou may manually

network names or

network namenetwork name

ireless network name

ireless nireless n

etwork name

etwork name etwork name

s or

s or s or

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7.

7. Click the

Click the Connect

7.7.

Click the Click the

wireless network

wireless network name

wireless network wireless network

8.

8. Click

Click ““““Refresh

8.8.

Click Click

the lis

the listttt and the WL559E will rescan and update the list of Wireless

the listhe lis

Connect button

ConnectConnect

Refresh” button

RefreshRefresh

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

” button if you don't see your wireless

” button” button

button located on the right side of the

buttonbutton

name you want to connect to.

name name

you want to connect to.

you want to connect to. you want to connect to.

if you don't see your wireless network name

if you don't see your wireless if you don't see your wireless

located on the right side of the

located on the right side of the located on the right side of the

network name on

network namenetwork name

on

on on

network names

network names....

network namesnetwork names

9.

9. Input the

Input the selected W

9.9.

Input the Input the

your existing wireless network at home

your existing wireless network at home. Click the Apply button to

your existing wireless network at homeyour existing wireless network at home

commit the changes.

commit the changes. Ensure to key in the correct Wi

commit the changes.commit the changes.

selected Wireless network

selected Wselected W

ireless network password/

ireless network ireless network

Ensure to key in the correct Wireless password.

Ensure to key in the correct WiEnsure to key in the correct Wi

password/key/passphrase

password/password/

. Click the Apply button to

. Click the Apply button to . Click the Apply button to

key/passphrase of

key/passphrasekey/passphrase

reless password.

reless password.reless password.

of

of of

10.

10. The repeater will now start connecting to your wireless router at

10.10.

home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”

home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”home and display the following message “Repeater Connecting”

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

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11.

11. After successfully saving the settings, the WL559E will reboot

11.11.

and connect to your wireless router.

and connect to your wireless router. and connect to your wireless router.

The LED

The LEDs on the front

The LEDThe LED

connection indicating the current signal strength

connection indicating the current signal strength between your

connection indicating the current signal strengthconnection indicating the current signal strength

Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E.

Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E.Wireless router and the Aztech WL559E.

12.

12. On the WebUi, you will be able to notice that the connection

12.12.

between your Wireless r

between your Wireless router and the WL559E has been established

between your Wireless rbetween your Wireless r

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

s on the front of the device will light up on

s on the front s on the front

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

of the device will light up on a successful

of the device will light up on of the device will light up on

outer and the WL559E has been established

outer and the WL559E has been establishedouter and the WL559E has been established

a successful

a successful a successful

between your

between your between your

as well

as well....

as wellas well

13.

13. Plug the

13.13.

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

14.

14.14.

and

and sma

andand

Plug the WL559E

Plug the Plug the

You may now

You may now connect your

You may now You may now

smartphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater

rtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater....

smasma

rtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeaterrtphones with the WL559E Wireless Repeater

WL559E to a power ou

WL559EWL559E

to a power outlet at the identified location

to a power outo a power ou

connect your wwwwireless devices such a

connect your connect your

ireless devices such as laptops

ireless devices such aireless devices such a

tlet at the identified location

tlet at the identified location tlet at the identified location

s laptops

s laptops s laptops

NOTE

NOTE:

NOTENOTE

:

: :

*You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the

*You may need to reboot your laptop to connect to the WL559E

*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 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.

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WL559E....

WL559EWL559E

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***Do

***Do not select AUTO from channel selection. If your wireless AP is

***Do***Do

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 WL559E

it is using. The it is using. The

switches to a different channel.

switches to a different channel.switches to a different channel.

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

WL559E will automatically follow your wireless AP if it

WL559EWL559E

will automatically follow your wireless AP if it

will automatically follow your wireless AP if it will automatically follow your wireless AP if it

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:

 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 Mode

Wireless Bridge ModeWireless Bridge Mode

 Wireless Access Point Mode

Wireless Access Point Mode

Wireless Access Point ModeWireless Access Point Mode

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Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater

Once the wireless connection f

Once the wireless connection from the

Once the wireless connection fOnce the wireless connection f

PPPPoint

oint/router is established you can connect your wireless devices like

/router is established you can connect your wireless devices like

ointoint

/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 smartphones through the Wireless

laptops and smartphonlaptops and smartphon

These devices will

These devices will now

These devices will These devices will

and should be able t

and should be able to access the Internet from farther locations

and should be able tand should be able t

previously unreachable by your wireless signal.

previously unreachable by your wireless signal. previously unreachable by your wireless signal.

Setup Diagram

Setup DiagramSetup Diagram

now obtain an IP address from the main AP/router

now now

es through the Wireless----N Range Extender

es through the Wirelesses through the Wireless

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

o access the Internet from farther locations

o access the Internet from farther locations o access the Internet from farther locations

rom the WL559E

rom the rom the

WL559E to the main A

WL559EWL559E

to the main Access

to the main Ato the main A

N Range Extender.

N Range ExtenderN Range Extender

ccess

ccess ccess

.

. .

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

Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a

Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Desktop PC, Game

Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a Ethernet cable from a wired device, such as a

Console or Internet

Console or Internet----ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the

Console or InternetConsole or Internet

To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless

To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless Bridge

To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless To setup the Aztech WL559E as a Wireless

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

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

Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a

Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a connection to

Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once aEthernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a

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

interface.

interface.interface.

ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the WL559E

ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the

Bridge::::

BridgeBridge

Desktop PC, Game

Desktop PC, Game Desktop PC, Game

WL559E....

WL559EWL559E

connection to

connection to connection to

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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

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

browser. If in any case it

browser. If in any case it does not, you may manually input

browser. If in any case it browser. If in any case it

10.0.10.254 on the address bar.

10.0.10.254 on the address bar. Input username as admin and

10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar.

password as admin. Click the OK button.

password as admin. Click the OK button.password as admin. Click the OK button.

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

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

of the available Wireless networks. Select “

of the available Wireless networks. Select “Quick Co

of the available Wireless networks. Select “of the available Wireless networks. Select “

WebUi homepage as shown below.

WebUi homepage as shown below.WebUi homepage as shown below.

does not, you may manually input

does not, you may manually input does not, you may manually input

Input username as admin and

Input username as admin and Input username as admin and

Quick Connect

Quick CoQuick Co

nnect” from the

nnectnnect

” from the

” from the ” from the

4.

4. Choose the desired Wireless router from the Wireless Site survey to

Choose the desired Wireless router from the Wireless Site survey to

4.4.

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 button.

connect to and select the connect to and select the

button.

button.button.

5.

5. Select “Bridge” as shown

Select “Bridge” as shown below

5.5.

Select “Bridge” as shown Select “Bridge” as shown

of the Wireless router. Key in

of the Wireless router. Key in the correct Wireless Password /

of the Wireless router. Key inof the Wireless router. Key in

below .The WL559E will auto fill the

belowbelow

.The WL559E will auto fill the details

.The WL559E will auto fill the .The WL559E will auto fill the

the correct Wireless Password /

the correct Wireless Password / the correct Wireless Password /

details

details details

passphrase of your wireless router then

passphrase of your wireless router then select “Apply”.

passphrase of your wireless router thenpassphrase of your wireless router then

will then get applied.

will then get applied. will then get applied.

select “Apply”. The settings

select “Apply”.select “Apply”.

The settings

The settings The settings

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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

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

the setup shown below.

the setup shown below.the setup shown below.

Setup Diagram

Setup DiagramSetup Diagram

Configure the WL559E as a Wireless AP

Use the

Use the WL559E

Use the Use the

modem

modem----router into a wireless capable networking device to

modemmodem

to

to connect

to to

smartphones.

smartphones. smartphones.

To setup the

To setup the Aztech WL559E

To setup the To setup the

1.

1. Connect a PC

Connect a PC/laptop to the

1.1.

Connect a PCConnect a PC

Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.

Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. Once a connection to

Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.

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 using the web graphical user

and you can start the configuration uand you can start the configuration u

WL559E also

WL559EWL559E

router into a wireless capable networking device to be able

router into a wireless capable networking device to router into a wireless capable networking device to

connect to

connect connect

also as a Wireless Access

also also

to wireless

wireless----enabled devices such as laptops and

to to

wirelesswireless

Aztech WL559E as

Aztech WL559EAztech WL559E

/laptop to the WL559E

/laptop to the /laptop to the

as a Wireless Access Point,

as a Wireless Access as a Wireless Access

enabled devices such as laptops and

enabled devices such as laptops and enabled devices such as laptops and

as a

a WWWWireless AP:

as as

WL559E. Plug an Ethernet cable to the

WL559EWL559E

ireless AP:

a a

ireless AP:ireless AP:

. Plug an Ethernet cable to the

. Plug an Ethernet cable to the . Plug an Ethernet cable to the

sing the web graphical user

sing the web graphical user sing the web graphical user

Point, to turn a regular

Point,Point,

to turn a regular

to turn a regular to turn a regular

Once a connection to

Once a connection to Once a connection to

be able

be able be able

interface.

interface.interface.

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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

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

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. Input username as admin and

10.0.10.254 on the address bar.10.0.10.254 on the address bar.

password as admin. Click the

password as admin. Click the OK button.

password as admin. Click thepassword as admin. Click the

3.

3. On your browser, c

On your browser, close the Wireless Site survey that displays the list

3.3.

On your browser, cOn your browser, c

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.

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

OK button.

OK button.OK button.

Input username as admin and

Input username as admin and Input username as admin and

4.

4. Select “Access Point” as shown below, Set the desired Wireless

Select “Access Point” as shown below, Set the desired Wireless

4.4.

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 the security type and then select “Apply”.The

network name and network name and

settings will

settings will then get applied.

settings willsettings will

then get applied.

then get applied.then get applied.

the security type and then select “Apply”.The

the security type and then select “Apply”.The the security type and then select “Apply”.The

5.

5. U

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

5.5.

UU

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 modem----router to match the hardware setup

Ethernet port in your modemEthernet port in your modem

illustrated below.

illustrated below.illustrated below.

router to match the hardware setup

router to match the hardware setup router to match the hardware setup

Setup Diagram

Setup DiagramSetup Diagram

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NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE:

To change any wireless settings on the

To change any wireless settings on the WL559E

To change any wireless settings on the To change any wireless settings on the

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.

WL559E, you would need to

WL559EWL559E

, you would need to

, you would need to , you would need to

Setting a Static IP on your PC

Setting a Static IP on your PCSetting a Static IP on your PC

Please refer to the steps on how

Please refer to the steps on how to set a static IP on your PC

Please refer to the steps on howPlease refer to the steps on how

included in this

included in this user

included in this included in this

user manual

manual,

user user

manualmanual

, please scroll down

please scroll down to page #

, ,

please scroll down please scroll down

to set a static IP on your PC ((((also

to set a static IP on your PC to set a static IP on your PC

to page #28.

to page #to page #

Changing the Wireless Settings

Modify the default Wireless Settings

Modify the default Wireless Settings of the WL559E

Modify the default Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings

of the WL559E to suit your own

of the WL559E of the WL559E

also

also also

28.

28.28.

to suit your own

to suit your own to suit your own

preference.

preference. preference.

To change the Wireless settings via the Web GUI:

1.

1. Set a stati

Set a static IP

1.1.

Set a statiSet a stati

and Launch

and Launch your browser

and Launchand Launch

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c IP (Eg:10.0.10.2)

(Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E

c IP c IP

(Eg:10.0.10.2) (Eg:10.0.10.2)

your browser

your browseryour browser

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

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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 OK

2.2.

Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK

3.

3. Close the Wireless Site survey pop

Close the Wireless Site survey pop up and

3.3.

Close the Wireless Site survey pop Close the Wireless Site survey pop

as shown belo

as shown below.

as shown beloas shown belo

4.

4. You can change the

You can change the Basic settings,

4.4.

You can change the You can change the

change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section

change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section change wireless MAC filtering settings from this section

w.

w. w.

Basic settings, wireless

Basic settings, Basic settings,

up and click on the “Wireless” icon

up andup and

click on the “Wireless” icon

click on the “Wireless” icon click on the “Wireless” icon

wireless security

wireless wireless

security settings

security security

settings and

settings settings

5.

5. You can make any changes to the

You can make any changes to the basic

5.5.

You can make any changes to the You can make any changes to the

basic wireless settings of the

basic basic

wireless settings of the

wireless settings of the wireless settings of the

and

and and

WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and

WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and Clic

WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and WL559E by selecting the “Wireless Basic Settings” icon and

to commit the changes

to commit the changesto commit the changes

Click Apply

ClicClic

k Apply

k Apply k Apply

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

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

new settings

new settingsnew settings

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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

preference.

preference. preference.

To change the Wireless security settings via the Web GUI:

1.

1. Set

Set a static IP

1.1.

2.

2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK

2.2.

3.

3. Click the

3.3.

a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2)

SetSet

a static IP a static IP

and Launch your browser

and Launch your browserand Launch your browser

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

Click the ““““Wireless

Click the Click the

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

(Eg:10.0.10.2)on your PC. Connect the PC to the WL559E

(Eg:10.0.10.2)(Eg:10.0.10.2)

Wireless”””” button, and click the Security menu. Y

WirelessWireless

button, and click the Security menu. You can

button, and click the Security menu. Ybutton, and click the Security menu. Y

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

ou can

ou can ou can

4.

4. Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary

Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary

4.4.

Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary Then Select the “Security Settings” icon to make the necessary

changes.

changes.changes.

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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

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

wireless key or password for your WL559E.

wireless key or password for your WL559E.wireless key or password for your WL559E.

6.

6. The supported security modes are WEP, WPA

The supported security modes are WEP, WPA----PSK

6.6.

The supported security modes are WEP, WPAThe supported security modes are WEP, WPA

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. Click Apply to commit the changes

Click Apply to commit the changes

7.7.

Click Apply to commit the changesClick Apply to commit the changes

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

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

PSK, WPA2

, WPA2----PSK and

PSKPSK

, WPA2, WPA2

PSK and

PSK and PSK and

new settings

new settingsnew settings

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WPS – WiFi Protected Setup

WPS or WiF

WPS or WiFi Protected Setup makes it

WPS or WiFWPS or WiF

Range Extend

Range Extender with your Wireless router and your Wireless client.

Range ExtendRange Extend

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 support WiFi Protected Setup feature

must supportmust support

The Azte

The Aztech WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS

The AzteThe Azte

the device.

the device.the device.

i Protected Setup makes it easier

i Protected Setup makes it i Protected Setup makes it

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.

WiFi Protected Setup feature

WiFi Protected Setup featureWiFi Protected Setup feature

ch WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS button

ch WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS ch WL559E provides for a dedicated WPS

easier to setup the W

easiereasier

to setup the Wireless

to setup the Wto setup the W

button on the top of

buttonbutton

ireless----N

irelessireless

on the top of

on the top of on the top of

N

N N

To connect the WL559E to your wireless router/AP via WPS:

1.

1. Press the WPS button on the

Press the WPS button on the WL559E

1.1.

Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the

Enrollee mode.

Enrollee mode.Enrollee mode.

2.

2. Press the WPS button on your wireless route

Press the WPS button on your wireless router/AP within 2 minutes.

2.2.

Press the WPS button on your wireless routePress the WPS button on your wireless route

3.

3. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes.

The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes.

3.3.

The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes.

WL559E for 5 seconds to activate WPS

WL559EWL559E

for 5 seconds to activate WPS

for 5 seconds to activate WPS for 5 seconds to activate WPS

r/AP within 2 minutes.

r/AP within 2 minutes.r/AP within 2 minutes.

To connect a wireless client to the WL559E via WPS:

1.

1. Press the WPS button on the

Press the WPS button on the WL559E

1.1.

Press the WPS button on the Press the WPS button on the

Registrar mode.

Registrar mode.Registrar mode.

2.

2. Press the WPS button on your wirel

Press the WPS button on your wireless client within 2 minutes.

2.2.

Press the WPS button on your wirelPress the WPS button on your wirel

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WL559E for 2 seconds to activate WPS

WL559EWL559E

ess client within 2 minutes.

ess client within 2 minutes.ess client within 2 minutes.

for 2 seconds to activate WPS

for 2 seconds to activate WPS for 2 seconds to activate WPS

3.

3. The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes.

The 2 devices should associate automatically within 2 minutes.

3.3.

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

allow or deny access to the Wireless

allow or deny access to the Wireless----N Range Extender

allow or deny access to the Wirelessallow or deny access to the Wireless

To configure Wireless MAC Filtering via the Web GUI:

N Range Extender.

N Range ExtenderN Range Extender

.

. .

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1.

1. Set

Set a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC and connect your PC to the

1.1.

2.

2. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK

2.2.

3.

3. Close the Wireless Site survey popu

3.3.

a static IP (Eg:10.0.10.2) on your PC and connect your PC to the

SetSet

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

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

Close the Wireless Site survey popup and

Close the Wireless Site survey popuClose the Wireless Site survey popu

the homepage as shown below.

the homepage as shown below.the homepage as shown below.

p and Click the

p and p and

Click the ““““Wireless

Click the Click the

Wireless”””” icon on

WirelessWireless

icon on

icon on icon on

4.

4. C

Click

lick ““““MAC filter

4.4.

CC

lick lick

MAC filter” icon.

MAC filterMAC filter

” icon.

” icon. ” icon.

5.

5. You can

You can either

5.5.

You can You can

either select Allow or Deny

either either

select Allow or Deny tab to apply the

select Allow or Deny select Allow or Deny

tab to apply the Policy

tab to apply thetab to apply the

Policy

Policy Policy

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6.

6. E

6.6.

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

EE

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 the Wireless

access to theaccess to the

Allow WiFi MAC address access

Allow WiFi MAC address accessAllow WiFi MAC address access

Wireless----N Range Ex

WirelessWireless

N Range Extender.

N Range ExN Range Ex

tender.

tender.tender.

Deny WiFi MAC address access

Deny WiFi MAC address accessDeny WiFi MAC address access

7.

7. Click

Click to

7.7.

Click Click

8.

8. Click Apply to commit the settings

Click Apply to commit the settings

8.8.

Click Apply to commit the settingsClick Apply to commit the settings

to add

add one or more

to to

one or more Wifi MAC address

add add

one or more one or more

Wifi MAC address ....

Wifi MAC address Wifi MAC address

Viewing the Home Page

The Home Page will provide

The Home Page will provide you

The Home Page will provideThe Home Page will provide

WL559E and a

WL559E and also provide

WL559E and aWL559E and a

To view the Home Page via the Web GUI:

1.

1. Once connected to the WL559E, Launch a

Once connected to the WL559E, Launch a browser

1.1.

Once connected to the WL559E, Launch aOnce connected to the WL559E, Launch a

laptop.

laptop.laptop.

lso provide information about your device.

lso providelso provide

information about your device.

information about your device.information about your device.

you with icons to help configure the

with icons to help configure the

youyou

with icons to help configure the with icons to help configure the

browser on your PC or

browserbrowser

on your PC or

on your PC or on your PC or

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 OK....

2.2.

Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK

3.

3. A Wireless site survey pop up will be

A Wireless site survey pop up will be displayed.

3.3.

A Wireless site survey pop up will be A Wireless site survey pop up will be

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displayed. displayed.

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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 WebUI

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 WebUI

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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

administration.

administration.administration.

Accessing System Management

To access the Web User Interface:

1.

1. With the WL550E connect

With the WL550E connected to your PC ,launch

1.1.

With the WL550E connectWith the WL550E connect

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 OK

2.2.

Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OKInput admin for both username and password fields and click on OK

3.

3. Close the Wireless Site Survey pop

Close the Wireless Site Survey pop----up.

3.3.

Close the Wireless Site Survey popClose the Wireless Site Survey pop

4.

4. Click on “System”

Click on “System”

4.4.

Click on “System” Click on “System”

ed to your PC ,launch your browser.

ed to your PC ,launched to your PC ,launch

up.

up.up.

your browser.

your browser.your browser.

What’s on System Management

System Management includes the following options:

System Management includes the following options:System Management includes the following options:

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 Device

Device Infor

Device Device

 LAN Configuration

LAN Configuration

LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration

 Firmware

Firmware Upgrade

FirmwareFirmware

 Configuration

Configuration Settings

Configuration Configuration

 Reboot

Reboot

RebootReboot

 System

System Password

System System

Information

mation

InforInfor

mationmation

Upgrade

UpgradeUpgrade

Settings

SettingsSettings

Password

PasswordPassword

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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

information shown in this menu.

information shown in this menu.information shown in this menu.

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 Firmware Version

Firmware Version –––– Shows the current firm

Firmware Version Firmware Version

 Build Date

Build Date –––– Shows the firmware release date

Build Date Build Date

 Serial Number

Serial Number –––– Shows the serial number of the device

Serial Number Serial Number

 ETH MAC Address

ETH MAC Address –––– Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address

ETH MAC Address ETH MAC Address

 Wireless MAC Address

Wireless MAC Address –––– Shows device’s wireless interface MAC

Wireless MAC Address Wireless MAC Address

addre

address

addreaddre

 Wireless Status

Wireless Status –––– Shows the status of the wireless interface.

Wireless Status Wireless Status

ss

ssss

Shows the firmware release date

Shows the firmware release dateShows the firmware release date

Shows the current firmware version of the device

Shows the current firmShows the current firm

Shows the serial number of the device

Shows the serial number of the deviceShows the serial number of the device

Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address

Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC addressShows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address

Shows device’s wireless interface MAC

Shows device’s wireless interface MAC Shows device’s wireless interface MAC

Shows the status of the wireless interface.

Shows the status of the wireless interface.Shows the status of the wireless interface.

ware version of the device

ware version of the deviceware version of the device

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.

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NOTE: You may change the IP address of the

NOTE: You may change the IP address of the WL559E

NOTE: You may change the IP address of the NOTE: You may change the IP address of the

within the same subnet of your existin

within the same subnet of your existing network.

within the same subnet of your existinwithin the same subnet of your existin

g network.

g network. g network.

WL559E to an IP address

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to an IP address

to an IP address to an IP address

This will allow you access to the

This will allow you access to the WL559E

This will allow you access to the This will allow you access to the

associated to your wireless router/AP.

associated to your wireless router/AP.associated to your wireless router/AP.

WL559E web GUI even after it is

WL559EWL559E

web GUI even after it is

web GUI even after it is web GUI even after it is

Please

Please remember to reserve the assigned IP address on your router’s

PleasePlease

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.

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

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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

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 –––– Shows the current firmware’s version and

Firmware Information Firmware Information

build date

build datebuild date

 Firmware Upgrade

Firmware Upgrade –––– Load a new firmware upgrade fil

Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade

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

upgrade procedure.

upgrade procedure.upgrade procedure.

Load a new firmware upgrade file to the device

Load a new firmware upgrade filLoad a new firmware upgrade fil

Shows the current firmware’s version and

Shows the current firmware’s version and Shows the current firmware’s version and

e to the device

e to the devicee to the device

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

con

configuration as well as to reset the device to its factory default

figuration as well as to reset the device to its factory default

concon

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.

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 Backup

Backup –––– To backup the current configuration of the device to a file

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

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 Update

Update –––– To restore a configuration file to the device

Update Update

 Restore

Restore –––– To reset the device to factory default se

RestoreRestore

To restore a configuration file to the device

To restore a configuration file to the deviceTo restore a configuration file to the device

To reset the device to factory default settings

To reset the device to factory default seTo reset the device to factory default se

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Reboot

Reboot allows you to reboot

Reboot allows you to reboot or power cycle

Reboot allows you to reboot Reboot allows you to reboot

settings to take effect.

settings to take effect. Select the link “Reboot” at the top right corner

settings to take effect.settings to take effect.

of the WL559E WebUI.

of the WL559E WebUI.of the WL559E WebUI.

 Reboot

Reboot –––– Allows you to reboot the device

Reboot Reboot

or power cycle the device for new

or power cycle or power cycle

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

Allows you to reboot the device

Allows you to reboot the deviceAllows you to reboot the device

the device for new

the device for new the device for new

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System Password

Password menu al

Password menu allows you to change the

Password menu alPassword menu al

to access the

to access the Web based

to access the to access the

Web based Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Web based Web based

lows you to change the WL559E

lows you to change the lows you to change the

Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Graphical User Interface (GUI).Graphical User Interface (GUI).

WL559E’s

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’s system

system password

’s ’s

system system

password

password password

 Password

Password –––– Allows you to change the

Password Password

accessing the web GUI.

accessing the web GUI.accessing the web GUI.

Allows you to change the username and

Allows you to change theAllows you to change the

username and password

username and username and

password for

passwordpassword

for

for for

Setting a Static IP on your PC

The

The WL559E

WL559E Wireless

The The

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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

Wireless----N Ra

WirelessWireless

N Range Extender

N RaN Ra

nge Extender will only give an IP address to

nge Extendernge Extender

will only give an IP address to

will only give an IP address to will only give an IP address to

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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 WL559E

web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the

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

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

“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. Click Start > Control Panel

Click Start > Control Panel

1.1.

Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel

WL559E, you need

WL559EWL559E

, you need

, you need , you need

2.

2. Click on Network and Inte

Click on Network and Internet Connections

2.2.

Click on Network and InteClick on Network and Inte

3.

3. Click on Network Connections

Click on Network Connections

3.3.

Click on Network ConnectionsClick on Network Connections

rnet Connections

rnet Connectionsrnet Connections

4.

4. Right

Right----Click on the Network Adapter you will use to

4.4.

RightRight

WL559E

WL559E and click Properties

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Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the

Click on the Network Adapter you will use toClick on the Network Adapter you will use to

and click Properties

and click Propertiesand click Properties

configure the

configure the configure the

5.

5. Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Pro

Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties

5.5.

Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ProClick to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Pro

perties

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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 for eg,

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

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.

for eg, as

for eg, for eg,

7.

Click OK to commit the settings.

7.7.

Click OK to commit the settings.Click OK to commit the settings.

as

as as

To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows Vista:

1.

1. Click Start > Control Panel

Click Start > Control Panel

1.1.

Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel

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2.

2. Double

Double----Click Network and Sharing Center

2.2.

DoubleDouble

3.

3. Click Manage network connections

Click Manage network connections

3.3.

Click Manage network connectionsClick Manage network connections

Click Network and Sharing Center

Click Network and Sharing CenterClick Network and Sharing Center

4.

4. Right

Right----Click on the Network Adapter you will use to con

4.4.

RightRight

WL559E

WL559E and click Properties

WL559EWL559E

Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the

Click on the Network Adapter you will use to conClick on the Network Adapter you will use to con

and click Properties

and click Propertiesand click Properties

figure the

figure the figure the

5.

5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click

Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click

5.5.

Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click

Properties

PropertiesProperties

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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

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

address and 255.255.255.0 for t

address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet mask. Leave the other

address and 255.255.255.0 for taddress and 255.255.255.0 for t

fields blank.

fields blank.fields blank.

he Subnet mask. Leave the other

he Subnet mask. Leave the other he Subnet mask. Leave the other

7.

7. Click OK to commit the settings.

Click OK to commit the settings.

7.7.

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. Click Start > Control Panel

Click Start > Control Panel

1.1.

Click Start > Control PanelClick Start > Control Panel

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2.

2. Click View network status and tasks

Click View network status and tasks

2.2.

Click View network status and tasks Click View network status and tasks

3.

3. Click Change adapter settings

Click Change adapter settings

3.3.

Click Change adapter settingsClick Change adapter settings

4.

4. Right

Right----Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the

4.4.

RightRight

WL559E

WL559E and click Properties

WL559EWL559E

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

and click Properties

and click Propertiesand click Properties

5.

5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click

Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click

5.5.

Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click

Properties

PropertiesProperties

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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

fields blank.

fields blank.fields blank.

6.

6. Click OK to commit the settings

Click OK to commit the settings

6.6.

Click OK to commit the settingsClick OK to commit the settings

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Safety Precautions

 Do not open, se

Do not open, service, or change any component.

Do not open, seDo not open, se

 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.

 Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock

Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock

Observe 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 damage

the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.

the wrong voltage will damagethe wrong voltage will damage

rvice, or change any component.

rvice, or change any component. rvice, or change any component.

the equipment.

the equipment.the equipment.

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FCC Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

ModificationsModifications

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. 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

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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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 NONINFRINGEMENT, 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.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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