Aztech WL559E User manual

WL559E
PORTABLE 300mbps
WIRELESS-N REPEATER
V1.3

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Contents
About the Device ........................................................................................................5
Minimum System Requirements .................................................................................6
Package Contents .......................................................................................6
Device Design ..............................................................................................................7
Front Panel.....................................................................................................7
Top Panel .......................................................................................................7
Bottom Panel.................................................................................................8
Getting Started.............................................................................................................9
Plan your Network ......................................................................................10
Setting up the Device ................................................................................11
Wireless Repeater .......................................................................................11
Access Point (AP) .......................................................................................13
Wireless Bridge.............................................................................................14
The Web User Interface.............................................................................................15
Accessing the Web User Interface ..........................................................15
Web User Interface Menu .........................................................................17
Quick Connect ...........................................................................................17
Setup.............................................................................................................19
Wireless .........................................................................................................21
System ..........................................................................................................27
Device Status ..............................................................................................33
WPS ...............................................................................................................34
Default Settings ..........................................................................................................35
FAQs .............................................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................39
Appendix.....................................................................................................................40
What are Repeaters?.................................................................................40
Why should I Use WL559E?.........................................................................40
Would Repeaters provide less bandwidth? ...........................................40

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How would the SMART LED help me find signal? ..................................40
What is Bridge Mode?................................................................................40
What is AP Mode? ......................................................................................41
How does the WPS button allows faster wireless connectivity?..........41

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About the Device
Aztech WL559E is a Wall-plugged 300Mbps Wireless-N Repeater, which
supports wireless 802.11b/g/n, and one 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port.
Repeat and Extend the WiFi Network
WL559E supports robust 802.11n technology with up to 300Mbps data transfer
rate. The extender can take an existing 802.11n wireless signal, repeat and
extend it to a longer range where it is too far away for the router or
access point to reach. It eliminates the cable wires while providing the
same reliable network connection. It can repeat and extend the wireless
signal from virtually any 802.11n wireless router or access point that is
launched on the market. It is backwards compatible with the 802.11b/g
router or access point.
Make Wired Network WiFi Ready
The extender is equipped with 1 x 10/100M Auto MDI/MDIX LAN port that can
be used to connect to an existing wired network to serve as a wireless
interface. It can also be used to configure the extender via its web-based
GUI, or upgrade the firmware.
MIMO Technology
The device is designed with MIMO technology, which successfully reduces
“dead spot”, and extends network coverage within a home or in the
building.
Advanced Security
WL559E features with 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WIFI Protected Access
(WPA), WPA2 to ensure the network security and prevent unauthorized
access to you network.
Portable without the Need of External Power Supply
The device is easy to setup. It is portable with no need of any external power
adaptor. It comes with the embedded power supply and power plug, so that
users can just plug the device into a power socket.

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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
Ethernet network adapter
Or Wireless network adapter
Package Contents
Please check the package contents listed below. For any missing items,
please contact your dealer immediately. Product contents vary for different
models.
WL559E
Ethernet cable
Easy Start Guide
Resource CD

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Device Design
Front Panel
SMART LED
Indicator
NOTE: Your WL559E’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.

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Top Panel
Bottom Panel
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
WPS
BUTTON
Connect WL559E to any WPS capable devices
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
RESET
Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the
device to default factory settings
ETHERNET
PORT
Connect to computers/Ethernet devices
WPS Button
Reset Button
10/100 Ethernet port

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Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the
steps needed in order to complete the installation. Brief descriptions appear
beside each step. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent
pages.
After deciding the intended usage of your
WL559E, you may now setup your device
according to the desired mode. You would
also be using the Web User Interface in this
area.
Your device is now ready to use.
Plan your Network
Setting up the
Device
Ready to Use
A basic description of the different modes of
your WL559E are provided to guide you in
deciding how it will be used.

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Plan your Network
Your WL559E can be setup into three different operation modes. It can either
be as a Repeater, as an Access Point (AP), or as a Wireless Bridge. Each
setup is done differently and has different implications that greatly depend
on the availability of devices or its intended usage.
NOTE: It is important to know what the intended usage of your WL559E is. This
is to familiarize yourself in the various applications your WL559E can provide to
your network needs.
Repeater. Configure your device as a wireless repeater to extend the
wireless coverage of your wireless router.
Access Point. Configure your device as an access point to provide
wireless network capabilities to your modem.
Bridge. Configure your device as a Bridge to act as wireless client to
your network device.

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Setting up the Device
In setting up your device kindly follow the instructions provided for the desired
setup of your WL559E. It is important to know what the intended usage of your
WL559E is, before doing the setup. You may also refer to the provided setup
diagrams to setup your device easily.
Wireless Repeater
a. Plug your WL559E to a power outlet.
b. Connect your WL559E to the computer using an Ethernet cable
through their respective Ethernet ports.
c. Launch a web browser and you will automatically be redirected to the
Web User Interface of your WL559E. If in any case it does not open,
kindly type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and hit enter.
d. Select your SSID (wireless network/wifi name) from the list and click the
Connect button .

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e. Type the password for the wireless network of your router and click
apply. The WL559E will reboot and will redirect to the user interface with
the following status.
f. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from WL559E and computer then place
the device at the location where it can get sufficient reception from
your wireless router.

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Access Point (AP)
Setup your WL559E as an access point to provide wireless network to router
that doesn’t have wireless feature.
a. Plug your WL559E to a power outlet.
b. Connect an Ethernet cable between the WL559E and Computer.
c. Launch web browser and you will be directed to the User Interface.
d. Go to Setup, set Mode of Operation to Access Point.
e. Type the name of your wireless network under SSID.
f. Type the password of the wireless network in the WPA Passphrase
textbox and click apply.
g. Connect the WL559E to router’s LAN port after the settings have
been saved.

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Wireless Bridge
Connect wired devices to your wireless network by connecting an Ethernet
cable from a wired device, such as a Desktop PC, Game Console or Internet-
ready LCD TV, to the Ethernet port of the WL556E.
a. Plug in and turn ON your WL559E
b. Connect the Ethernet cable between your computer and WL559E
c. Launch a web browser. You will be directed to the web user interface.
d. Click on Setup and set Mode of Operation to Bridge.
e. Type the name of your wireless network for the SSID.
f. Enter the channel and password of your wireless network and click
apply.

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The Web User Interface
The Web User Interface of your WL559E allows you to configure the various
features of your WL559E. This will serve as your main tool in monitoring and
configuring all of your WL559E’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 WL559E
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.
To access the Web User Interface through an Ethernet connection:
1. Connect your computer to the WL559E device using an Ethernet cable.
NOTE: before proceeding to step 2, check the SMART LED INDICATOR
of the device. The LED should be in GREEN WEAK status and BLINKING.
2. Launch any web browser. You would automatically be redirected to
your WL559E’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
WL559E’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.

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If you wish to connect to a wireless network immediately you may do
the following steps:
a. Click the connect button that corresponds to the network you
want to connect to.
b. Enter the correct Wireless Password of the preferred network then
click the Apply button.
c. Kindly wait for the repeater to finish initializing its connection. Your
WL559E would reboot upon successful connection.
NOTE: To know if you have successfully connected to your device,
please check the LEDs of your WL559E; The SMART LED INDICATOR
would be in STABLE GREEN light.

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Web User Interface Menu
The web user interface was made for users to easily access and control your
WL559E’s main features. It is mainly comprised of the following menus:
Quick Connect
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:
a. Click the Quick Connect menu icon and wait for the search
initialization to finish.
b. Determine your preferred wireless network then click its
corresponding Connect button. You will then be redirected to
the Wireless Setup page of your WL559E as seen below:

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c. Determine the mode of operation of your WL559E. Do take note
that these modes of operation have their respective steps in device
setup. You may also refer to the Plan your Network section of this
user manual.
NOTE: If the mode of operation is set to repeater, you are not
allowed to change the SSID of the network. The MAC Address on
the other hand could not be changed even if you change the
modes of operation.
d. 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 WL559E; it would be in STABLE GREEN light.

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Setup
The Setup page shows the current properties of the WL559E. 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 WL559E, and define the encryption type.
Mode of Operation. Allows you to change the current function of
your WL559E. You may also refer to the Plan your Network section of
this user manual.
SSID. Refers to your WL559E’s wireless network name.
MAC Address. The MAC address of your WL559E. 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.

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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 WL559E.