Aztech DSL8800GR Instructions for use

DSL8800GR(S)
WIRELESS-N DUALBAND CONCURRENT
GIGABIT ROUTER WITH BUILT-IN ADSL2+ MODEM
Easy Start Guide
Version 1.0

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Contents
SECTION 1: Package Contents
SECTION 2: Setting Up your Device
Setup for ADSL Subscribers
Setup for Fibre Subscribers
Setting Up your Internet Connection
Accessing the Web User Interface
Modifying the Connection for first use
Default Network Name and Network Key
Connecting to your Wireless Network
Configuring the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz Wireless
Troubleshooting Tips
Aztech Technical Support Details
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SECTION 1: Package Contents
The following items are included in your DSL8800GR(S) package.
DSL8800GR(S) Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable DSL Microfilter
NOTE: Please contact your Dealer if any of the following items
below are missing from your package.
This Easy Start Guide along with the User Manual which provides a more
advanced guide to this product is downloadable on our Aztech Support Website
(www.aztech.com/support).
Telephone Cable
Easy Start Guide
The Easy Start Guide will help you setup your DSL8800GR(S) router
and connect to the Internet, however, before proceeding with the
installation, please prepare your internet account settings given
by your Internet Service Provider.

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Using an Ethernet cable
included in the package,
connect your Ethernet device
to your DSL8800GR(S) router
through both of the devices’
available Ethernet ports.
Connect the DSL Microfilter
provided in the package to an
available phone jack in your
house.
Connect your telephone to
the PHONE port of the DSL
Microfilter.
Using the telephone cable
includedinthepackage,connect
one end to the DSL port of your
DSL8800GR(S) and connect its
other end to the ADSL port of
your DSL Microfilter.
Connect the power adapter to
your DSL8800GR(S) device and
plug the power adapter to the
power outlet.
Turn ON your Ethernet device.
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SECTION 2: Setting Up Your Hardware
For ADSL Subscribers, kindly follow the steps provided below. You may
also use the diagram provided as reference:
WARNING: Please ensure that
all involved Ethernet devices are
switched OFF first before setting up.
Due to the various devices that can be connected to the router, these
devices would be referred to as Ethernet devices. An Ethernet device
can either be computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV, set-top
boxes etc.
DSL8800GR(S)
DSL Microfilter
PSTN Phone
Desktop/PC
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c
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NOTE: Ensure that your desktop is
already plugged.
Power
Adapter

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For Fibre Subscribers, kindly follow the steps provided below. You may
also use the diagram provided as reference:
Using an Ethernet cable
included in the package,
connect your Ethernet device
to your DSL8800GR(S) router
through both of the devices’
available Ethernet ports.
Connect another Ethernet
cable to the Ethernet port of
your ONT, and its other end
to the Ethernet port of your
DSL8800GR(S) router.
Connect the power adapter
of your DSL8800GR(S) and
plug the power adapter to
the power outlet.
Turn ON your Ethernet
device.
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b.
c.
d.
Power
Adapter
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Desktop/PC
NOTE: Ensure that your ONT device
is already plugged.
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DSL8800GR(S)
LED CHECK:
Please wait for approximately 5 minutes. The
POWER and the BROADBAND LEDs should now be
in stable GREEN (not blinking), if not, kindly check
if all steps have been done correctly. It is strongly
advised NOT to proceed to the next section unless
the LED behaviors work as suggested.

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SECTION 3: Setting Up Your Internet
Connection
The Web User Interface is used to configure your router’s settings.
It can easily be accessed through any Web Browser.
3.1 ACCESSING THE WEB USER INTERFACE
Open your web browser.
Type-in 192.168.1.254 on the address bar and then press Enter.
You will be prompted to enter a username and password for
authentication. Type admin as its username and admin as its
password then click Log In.
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b.
c.
To access the Web User Interface :
You will be redirected to your DSL8800GR(S) Web User Interface’s
Quick Setup page.

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3.2 MODIFYING THE CONNECTION FOR FIRST USE
Your router has an auto connection feature that automatically detects
active connections on its Ethernet WAN and DSL port. Different presets
would be shown on the Selected Profile Preset for each selected Service
provider.
Before proceeding, it is important to take note of the following:
ADSL Subscribers are advised to consult their respective Internet
Service Providers for the details of their internet connection access.
Take note that it is important to ensure that you have followed the
setup on Section 2 for ADSL subscribers.
Fibre Subscribers, however, need not to configure their Internet
Connection method since these are already pre-configured in ONT
devices and are loaded in your router once connected except for
TM Unifi subscribers.
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On the Web User Interface, click Quick Internet Setup.
The DSL8800GR(S) has an AUTO-DETECT feature that
automatically detects if the connection is ADSL or FIBRE.
If prompted to input a Username and Password, input correctly
the Username and Password given to you by your Internet
Service provider and press the Connect button.
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b.
c.
To modify the Connection for first use:
NOTE: You may change the Connection Method, however, It is
strongly advised that the Connection method is left to AUTO.

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LED CHECK:
The POWER, BROADBAND, ETHERNET and
INTERNET LEDs should now be GREEN (the
ETHERNET LAN LED will be blinking if there
is activity on the port). If not, close your web
browser, redo Section 3 and ensure that you
enter your Username and Password correctly
(if applicable).
Every DSL8800GR(S) device has been programmed with a unique Wireless
Network Name (SSID) and a default Network Key (password). These details
are displayed on the sticker located underneath your DSL8800GR(S) as
seen below.
3.3 DEFAULT NETWORK NAME AND NETWORK KEY
NOTE: There is an SSID assigned for both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless
bands, however, only one network key is assigned for both wireless
bands.
*Label sticker can be found
underneath your device.

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3.4 CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK
Kindly refer and follow your respective operating system’s instructions:
If you are using Windows 7:
On the system tray, click the Wireless
icon, the Available Wireless Networks
window would appear.
a.
On the Available Wireless Networks
window, select your own wireless network
and click the Connect button.
The default wireless network name and
network key can be seen on the label
sticker of your DSL8800GR(S) as shown
on 3.3.
NOTE: If the wireless network name is not on the
list, click the button to refresh the available
wireless networks list.
b.
You will be prompted to enter a network
security key. Key in the correct network
key of the wireless network.
c.
On the Set Network Location window,
double click Home Network, then click
the Close button to complete the setup.
d.
Once the wireless has succesfully
connected, the wireless icon on the
system tray would reflect the signal
strength of your router.
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If you are using Windows 8:
Move your mouse cursor to the lower right corner
of the screen. The Charms Bar will appear.
Click Settings.a.
Click the Wi-Fi Icon.
From the Network List, select your own wireless
network.
NOTE: The default SSID can be seen on the
device sticker label as indicated on Section
3.3.
Click the Connect button.
You may tick the Connect Automatically
checkbox if you want your device to
connect to the network without entering the
password again.
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c.
d.
Input the correct network security key and then
click Next.
NOTE: The default network security key is
found on the device sticker label as indicated
on Section 3.3.
e.
If you are prompted to turn on sharing, choose
“Yes, turn on sharing and connect to devices”.
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