Aztech WL557RT4 User manual

WL557RT4
High-Speed 4-Port Wireless-N Router

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Table of Contents
About the Product.....................................................................................................4
Features...................................................................................................................5
Packing List..............................................................................................................7
Device Design..........................................................................................................1
Front Panel.....................................................................................................8
Rear Panel......................................................................................................9
Getting Started.......................................................................................................10
Plan Your Network .................................................................................................11
TCP/IP Settings......................................................................................................12
Installing Your Router....................................................................................15
Connecting to the Internet.............................................................................16
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)........................................................................22
About the Web User Interface ................................................................................23
Basic mode ............................................................................................................24
Home............................................................................................................24
Wizard...........................................................................................................26
Quick Setup..................................................................................................33
Advanced Mode.....................................................................................................34
Network.........................................................................................................34
Wireless........................................................................................................47
Applications ..................................................................................................53
System..........................................................................................................62

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About the Product
WL557RT4 is a wireless broadband router that is compatible with the 802.11b/g/n
standards.
 Allow multiple users to access and wireless sharing
The wireless router provides 4 LAN ports and it can allow multiple users to access
the Internet. Its wireless function provides an excellent solution for user to share
the wireless connection and data.
 Advanced wireless security
The wireless router provides advanced wireless security settings to prevent
unauthorized access. It supports 64-bit or 128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless
security encryption schemes. In addition, its firewall function can prevent viruses
from the Internet.
 Wide wireless coverage
The wireless router integrates 2x2 (2 transmit and 2 receive) antenna, which
supports MIMO technology. Greater wireless coverage can reduce “dead spots”
and increase the wireless throughput of your network.

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Features
 Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,
IEEE802.11i, and IEEE802.11e
 Transmission data rate is up to 300 Mbps
 Support WEP and WPA for data transmission security
 Support DHCP Server
 Support manually setting the static routing on the LAN side and the WAN
side
 Support firmware version upgrade via the Web page
 Support restoring factory default settings
 Support virtual server
 Support DMZ (demilitarized zone)
 Support DNS forwarding
 Support setting IP bandwidth
 Support MAC and IP filters
 Support wireless security authentication modes
 Support multiple Internet connection modes
 Support remote access control
 Support firewall
 Support system status display
 Support backup and restoring router’s settings
 Support system log

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Requirements
Please make sure that your PC meets the following minimum requirements:
 Mozilla 3.0.5, IE 7 or above
 Ethernet network adapter

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Packing List
The packing list should include the following items:
 Wireless router
 Power adapter
 Ethernet Cable
 Easy Start Guide
 Resource CD
If any of the items is missing, please contact your dealer.

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Device Design
Front Panel
The following table describes the LED indicators on the front panel.
LED
Indicator Color Status Description
Green On Power is on.A Power - Off Power is off or the device is down.
Green On Radio switch is turned on.
Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
B WLAN
- Off Radio switch is shut off.
Green On Connection succeeds.
Green Blink Negotiation is in progress.
C WPS
- Off No connection.
Green On Connection succeeds.
Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
D WAN
- Off No WAN connection.
Green On LAN connection succeeds.
Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
E LAN
1/2/3/4 - Off No LAN connection.

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Rear Panel
The following table describes the interfaces or the buttons on the rear panel:
Interface/Button Description
A Reset Press the button for 5 seconds to restore the
router to factory default settings.
B Power Turn the router ON and OFF.
C DC in Supply DC power to the router.
D WAN Connect to DSL/Cable modem to supply
network signal to the router.
E LAN1~LAN4 Connect Ethernet devices such as hub, game
console, or computer.
F WPS To connect wireless devices with WPS feature
to the router.

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Getting Started
Plan Your Network
Check the Network Settings
Connect the Wireless Router
Connect to the Internet
Ready to Use
Set TCP/IP. Set the IP address of your PC and
the wireless router in the same network segment.
Connect your PC and the power adapter to the
wireless router.
Open your web browser and enter the IP
address of the wireless router in the address bar.
After running through the Wizard, you can start
surfing the Internet.

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Plan Your Network
Using DSL/Cable Modem

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TCP/IP Settings
By default, the IP address of the wireless router is 192.168.2.1 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
It is recommended you set the network adapter to ‘Obtain an IP address
automatically’ so your PC could automatically acquire an IP address from the
wireless router. You can also manually set the TCP/IP properties of your PC’s
network adapter so that your PC can communicate with the wireless router.
You can manually set the network adapter by following these steps:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon (e.g., Windows XP) and select
Properties in the menu. The Network Connections page appears.
2. Right-click the network adapter icon and select Properties in the menu. The
Local Area Connection Properties appears. (Note: If there are several
network cards on your PC, you would need to identify which network card is
connected to the wireless router.)

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3. Double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to display the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) Properties page.

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4. Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address of the
network adapter. The IP address should belong to the IP network segment
192.168. 2.X (X is a number between 2 and 254).
5. Set the subnet mask and then click the OK button.
6. After completing the setup, you may ping the default IP address of the
wireless router to check the connection between PC and wireless router.
Click Start > Run, and then enter ping 192.168.2.1 in the dialog box. See
the following figure:
Note: 192.168.2.1 is the default IP address of the wireless router. If the IP address
is changed, you should enter the current IP address in the dialog box.

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7. If PC can ping through the default IP address of the wireless router, it
indicates that the connection between your PC and the wireless router is
normal. See the following figure:
Installing Your Router
Using a DSL or Cable Modem to connect to the Internet
If you choose to use a DSL or Cable modem to connect to the Internet, you are
required to have the following:
 A DSL or cable modem
 Active Internet account
1. Connect your DSL or Cable modem to the router’s WAN interface by using
an Ethernet cable.
2. Connect one end of the power adapter to the router’s DC-in port and insert
the other end to the wall socket.
3. Connect your PC to any available Ethernet interface using an Ethernet
cable or connect your PC to the router via wireless.
Note: Ensure that the router’s IP address does not conflict with that of the
DSL/Cable modem. Please refer to your modem’s User Manual on how to change
the LAN IP address.

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Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the Internet, do as follows:
1. Open your Internet web browser.
2. Enter http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar and press the Enter key.
3. Enter the username and the password on the login page. The default
username and password is admin/admin.
4. Click the Wizard tab, and then follow the step-by-step guide to setup the
wireless router.
5. Click Yes to continue.

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6. Set the login password and then click Next to continue. The default
password is admin.
7. Select the proper time zone and then click Next to continue.
8. Select the proper WAN connection type and then click Next to continue.
The WAN connection types include DHCP, DHCP+, PPPoE, PPPoE+, Dynamic
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. The following section describes the WAN
connection types, respectively.

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 DHCP
If you select DHCP, the wireless router will automatically acquire the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and so on. You do not need to manually set the network
parameters above.
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 DHCP+
If you select DHCP+, you are required to enter the username and password
provided by your ISP, the wireless router will automatically acquire the IP address,
subnet mask, gateway and so on. You do not need to manually set these network
parameters.
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 PPPoE/PPPoE+/Dynamic PPPoE
If you select PPPoE, PPPoE+ or Dynamic PPPoE, please enter the username and
the password provided by the ISP.

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Username: Enter the PPPoE username provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the PPPoE password provided by your ISP.
Confirm Password: Enter the PPPoE password again.
Server name: Enter the server name. Some ISPs will require you to set this
parameter.
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 PPTP/L2TP
If you select PPTP or L2TP, you may select the Dynamic IP address mode or the
Static IP address mode. When selecting Dynamic IP address mode, you do not
need to manually set some parameters of PPTP or L2TP, such as IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway address. If you select the Static IP address mode, you
need to manually set these parameters.

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Address Mode: You may select Dynamic IP or Static IP.
PPTP/L2TP IP Address: In the static IP address mode, enter the IP address of the
PPTP or L2TP.
PPTP/L2TP Subnet Mask: In the static IP address mode, enter the subnet mask of
the PPTP or L2TP.
PPTP/L2TP Gateway IP Address: In the static IP address mode, enter the gateway
IP address.
PPTP/L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the server IP address.
Username: Enter the username provided by your ISP.
Password: Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Confirm Password: Enter the password again.