Aztech WL590E User manual

WL590E
WALL-PLUGGED
DUAL BAND CONCURRENT
WIRELESS-AC REPEATER

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Contents
About the Router .........................................................................................................5
Minimum System Requirements..................................................................7
Package Contents .......................................................................................7
Device Design ...............................................................................................8
SMART LED Indicator ..................................................................................10
Setup the Device .......................................................................................................11
The Web User Interface.............................................................................................13
Web User Interface Menu .........................................................................16
Quick Connect ...........................................................................................17
Setup.............................................................................................................18
Wireless .........................................................................................................19
Device Status ..............................................................................................24
Device Admin .............................................................................................25
WPS ...............................................................................................................31
Warranty Policy ..........................................................................................................32
FAQs .............................................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................35
Appendix.....................................................................................................................36
What are Repeaters?.................................................................................36
Why should I Use WL590E?.........................................................................36
What is the Difference between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz? ........................36
Why is the WL590E dual band? ................................................................36
Would Repeaters provide less bandwidth? ...........................................36
How would the SMART LED help me find a signal? ...............................37
How does the WPS button allow faster wireless connectivity? ...........37
Safety Warnings ..........................................................................................38

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About the Router
Weak signals emitted by wireless routers have always been considered
as a common problem for households. Walls and other interferences simply
disrupt your wireless network, leaving other parts of your house with a weak
wireless signal.
To answer this common wireless problem, Aztech developed the
WL590E, a Wall-Plugged Dual Band Concurrent Wireless-AC Repeater. It
extends your router’s wireless signal to various areas obstructed by walls and
interferences commonly present in households. The device has also been
improved further by commendable features which would powerfully work
together to continuously provide you with the consistent satisfaction when it
comes to your wireless network.
Extend High Speed Concurrent WiFi Coverage throughout your Home
Designed to extend your router’s wireless coverage, the WL590E is
equipped with a concurrent dual band feature, allowing it to provide both
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequency bands that can be simultaneously accessed
by your wireless devices whenever needed.
The Dual Band feature enables this amazing device to provide
alternatives for wireless devices. With the (a) 5.0GHz band as the best partner
for bandwidth-hungry activities such as online gaming and HD audio video
streaming due to its high transfer rates of up to 450Mbps (802.11ac), and the
(b) 2.4GHz band which can provide high speeds of up to 300Mbps (802.11n),
this device is truly a must-have addition to your household’s network needs.

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SMART LED Indicator for an easier deployment
Aztech WL590E has been designed and developed with a SMART LED,
a feature which allows you to easily determine the best possible location of
your WL590E where it can repeat the signal properly to all of your wireless
devices. This LED changes its display and color as the signal received from
your wireless router weakens or strengthens to help you select the best
possible location for its deployment.
Unique and Intuitive Portable Design
Providing you with a device you would surely enjoy, Aztech
conceptualized this device’s design to ensure device portability and
environment adaptability; equipping you with a device that not only provides
amazing wireless connectivity, but also a device that is appealing and
stunning on its own.

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Minimum System Requirements
Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.
Any operating system can be used
Web Browser
233MHz processor (or higher)
Ethernet / Wireless network adapter
Package Contents
Package contents are listed below. For any missing items, please contact
your dealer immediately. Product contents vary for different models.
WL590E
Ethernet cable
Resource CD
Easy Start Guide
Warranty Policy
Note: This Easy Start Guide, together with the User Manual is included in the
Resource CD and can also be downloaded from the Aztech Support Website
(www.aztech.com/support/).

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Device Design
Front Panel
SMART LED Indicator
LABEL
STATE
DESCRIPTION
3 BARS
Connected
95% and above
(Excellent)
2 BARS
Connected
55-94% (Recommended)
1 BAR
Connected
10-54% (Weak)
LABEL
STATE
DESCRIPTION
2.4GHz
OFF
No Wireless Device is
connected.
Blinking
A Wireless Device is
connected and is actively
transmitting / receiving
data
5.0GHz
OFF
No Wireless Device is
connected.
Blinking
A Wireless Device is
connected and is actively
transmitting / receiving
data
Power LED
ON
WL590E is Plugged to a
working Power Outlet

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Top Panel
Bottom Panel
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WPS
Button
Press this button for 2 seconds to connect the
WL590E to any WPS capable devices (Wireless
Device)
Press this button for 5 seconds to connect the
WL590E to any WPS capable devices (Wireless
Router)
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Reset
Press the Reset button for 10 seconds to restore
the device to default factory settings
Ethernet
Port
Connect to computer/Ethernet devices
Ethernet Port
Reset Button

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SMART LED Indicator
Your WL590E is equipped with a SMART LED indicator which determines the
signal strength from your wireless router as seen below:
NOTE: Wireless reception and throughput may vary according to the
number of Wireless Devices that are in use, and at the same time, other
nearby wireless devices, structure types, building materials, and other
interferences present.
NOTE: Your WL590E’s SMART LED Indicator determines the signal
strength from your wireless router. Wireless reception and
throughput may vary according to the number of wireless clients
that are in use, and at the same time, other nearby wireless
devices, structure types, building materials, and other
interferences present.
TIPS: The higher the throughput, the lower the extended wireless
coverage would be.
SMART LED
Indicator

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Setup the Device
In setting up your device, kindly follow the instructions provided below. A
diagram has also been provided for additional reference.
1. Plug your WL590E to a power outlet.
2. Connect your WL590E to the computer using an Ethernet cable
through each device’s respective Ethernet port.
3. Launch a web browser and you will automatically be redirected to the
Web User Interface of your WL590E. If in any case it does not, kindly
type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and hit enter.
4. Select your SSID (wireless network/wifi name) from the list and click its
corresponding Connect button .
5. Type the password for the wireless network of your router and click
apply. The WL590E will reboot and will redirect to the user interface with
the status dependent on the frequency band of your wireless router:
1
2

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NOTE: The WL590E to Router connectivity only uses one (1) band. On
the other hand, the WL590E to Wireless Client(s) connectivity utilizes two
(2) bands (both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) concurrently.
For 2.4GHz wireless networks
For 5.0GHz wireless networks
6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the WL590E and the computer then
place the device at the location where it can get sufficient reception
from your wireless router.

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The Web User Interface
The Web User Interface of your WL590E allows you to configure the various
features of your WL590E. This will serve as your main tool in monitoring and
configuring all of your WL590E’s main features.
Accessing the Web User Interface
NOTE: To avoid any conflicts in accessing the Web User Interface, it is strongly
advised to do the following:
Simply access the Web User interface through an Ethernet connection.
This is achieved by connecting your Computer and your WL590E
through an Ethernet cable.
If present, kindly turn off the wireless adapter of your computer. You
may enable the wireless adapter after completing the setup. This is to
avoid IP address conflict which might block you from accessing the
Web user interface.
Remove temporary Internet files.
To access the Web User Interface through an Ethernet connection:
1. Connect your computer to the WL590E device using an Ethernet cable.
NOTE: Before proceeding to step 2, please check the SMART LED on
the device; the LED should be in GREEN WEAK status and BLINKING.

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2. Launch any web browser. You would automatically be redirected to
your WL590E’s web user interface.
3. If in any case it does not, kindly type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar
and press Enter. You will then be redirected to the Home page of your
WL590E’s web user interface.
4. Upon redirecting, a window showing the wireless networks within range
would appear. You may close this mini window or choose to connect
to your preferred wireless network immediately.
If you wish to connect to a wireless network immediately, you may do the
following steps:
1. Click the Connect button that corresponds to the network you want
to connect to.
2. Enter the correct Wireless Password of the preferred network, then click
the Apply button.

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3. Kindly wait for the repeater to finish initializing its connection. Your
WL590E would reboot upon successful connection and would be
displaying the status depending on the frequency band (2.4GHz or
5.0GHz) of the wireless router you connected to:
For 2.4GHz wireless networks
For 5.0GHz wireless networks
NOTE: To know if you have successfully connected to your router’s
wireless network, you may also check the LEDs of your WL590E; the
SMART LED Indicator would be in STABLE GREEN light.

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Web User Interface Menu
The web user interface is made for users to easily access and control your
WL590E’s main features. It is mainly comprised of the following menus:
Quick Connect
Setup
Wireless
Device Status
Device Admin
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

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Quick Connect
The default page of the Web User Interface. The Quick Connect menu allows
you to scan for the available wireless networks within range and connect to
your preferred wireless network as well.
To connect to a Wireless Network, simply do the following:
1. Click the Quick Connect menu icon and wait for the search
initialization to finish.
2. Determine your preferred wireless network, then click its corresponding
Connect button. You will then be redirected to the Wireless Setup
page of your WL590E as seen below:
NOTE: You can change the properties of both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
bands.
3. Input the Wireless network’s passphrase on the WPA Passphrase
(Wireless Password) text box then click Apply. Kindly wait for the
repeater to finish initializing the connection. Your repeater would
reboot upon successful connection.
NOTE: To know if you have successfully connected to your device,
check the LEDs of your WL590E; it would be in STABLE GREEN light.

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Setup
The Setup page shows the current properties of the WL590E. This page also
allows you to change the mode of operation, the SSID, the security mode,
enable or disable the broadcast of your SSID, change the passphrase of the
SSID broadcasted by your WL590E, and define the encryption type.
SSID. Refers to your WL590E’s wireless network name.
MAC Address. The MAC address of your WL590E. The information in this
field cannot be changed.
Broadcast SSID. Allows you to enable or disable the broadcast of your
wireless. By disabling this, you have to manually connect to your
wireless network.
Security Mode. Allows you to configure the combination of characters
the wireless password would have.
WPA Passphrase. Allows you to add the current wireless password of
the Wireless Network. You are only allowed to configure this AFTER you
have successfully connected to a network.
WPA Encryption. Allows you to change the encryption settings of your
WL590E.
Channel. Allows you to configure the wireless channel of your WL590E.

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Wireless
The Wireless page shows the current properties of the Wireless Network
broadcasted by your WL590E. This menu allows you to modify basic router
settings, your wireless network’s security settings, and also add and delete
MAC filters.
The Wireless page has the following submenus that can be found in the
second layer of icons just below the main menu icon shortcuts:
Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Security Settings
MAC Filter Settings

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Basic Wireless Settings
The Basic Wireless Settings page allows you to configure the basic properties
of your WL590E such as enabling the wireless feature and SSID broadcast,
changing the name of the Wireless SSID, defining a preferred wireless mode
for your WL590E, changing the Wireless channel and various HT properties
Enable Wireless. Enable or Disable the wireless feature of your WL590E.
By default the Wireless feature of your WL590E is enabled.
Broadcast SSID. Set option to DISABLE to hide your wireless network. By
default, the SSID Broadcast is ENABLE.
SSID. Allows you to designate a name for your WL590E’s wireless
network.
Wireless Mode. This option allows you to select the type of wireless
standard you want to implement on your wireless network.
NOTE: It is suggested to leave this field in its default value: 11b/g/n
mixed mode (for 2.4GHz) and 11a/an/ac mixed mode (for 5.0GHz) to
ensure backward compatibility with older router models and wireless
devices.
Channel. You may opt to change your wireless channel when you are
getting poor reception. You may choose the least channel used in your
area for better wireless performance.
Channel Bandwidth. Allows you to set your Channel Bandwidth to
20MHz and 20/40MHz (Auto). It is strongly suggested to leave this in its
default value: 20/40MHz.