WL556E Portable Wireless-N Repeater
User Manual Table of Contents About the Device .......................................................................................................................................................................3 Minimum System Requirements..............................................................................................................4 Package Contents............................................................................................................................................
User Manual About the Device Aztech WL556E Portable Wireless-N Repeater supports wireless 802.11b/g/n standards with one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. WL556E is designed with MIMO technology to extend the reach of any existing wireless router/AP to maximize the coverage in your home or office. It basically receives the signal from your wireless router/AP and repeats it to extend the range to farther locations that are previously unreachable.
User Manual 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 Package contents are listed below. For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately. Product contents may vary for different models.
User Manual Device Overview Front Panel LABEL POWER LED ETHERNET LED WIRELESS LED WPS LED and BUTTON STATE On – Solid Green Off On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off On – Solid Green On – Blinking Green Off DESCRIPTION Device is powered ON Device is powered OFF Ethernet device is connected Indicates LAN activity No Ethernet device connected Wireless interface is UP Indicates wireless activity Wireless interface is DOWN WPS association is successful WPS authe
User Manual Bottom Panel 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 Page 6 of 35
User Manual Configuring the Device Before moving ahead to setup your wireless repeater, it is often a good idea to identify the areas where you have good wireless reception and weak or no wireless signal at all. Based from this assessment you may place the wireless repeater in between a location where you have good wireless reception and where you have poor wireless coverage. The illustration below is an example of a network diagram.
User Manual Setup Your Device Setting up the device is easy. Simply follow the steps below to connect the device to your existing wireless router/AP. Please note that the main router/AP and Wireless Repeater must be on the same wireless channel. To Setup your device via the Web GUI: 1. Connect the WL556E to a power outlet. 2. Connect a PC/laptop to the Wireless Repeater. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the base portion of the device.
User Manual 3. Once a connection to the device is established, your PC/laptop will receive an IP address and you can start the configuration using the web graphical user interface. 4. To access the web GUI, Open your web browser and type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 5. Input username as admin and password as admin, click the OK button 6. Click on the Auto Setup button.
User Manual NOTE: If you are connecting to a hidden wireless network, you need to go through the Manual Setup and key-in the information from your existing wireless router/AP manually. Also un-tick the Broadcast SSID option so your wireless network can remain hidden. 7. Click the Connect button located on the right side of the wireless network you want to connect to. Click Refresh if you don't see your wireless SSID on the list 8.
User Manual 9. Close the web browser and reboot the device 10. After the device has restarted, you may now connect your wireless devices such as laptops, smartphones, etc.
User Manual Use the Device as a Wireless Repeater Once the wireless connection from the WL556E to the main AP/router is established you can connect your wireless devices like laptops and smartphones through the wireless repeater. These devices will obtain an IP address from the main AP/router and should be able to access the Internet from farther locations previously unreachable by your wireless signal.
User Manual Setup Your Device as a Wireless AP Use the WL556E as a Wireless Access Point to turn a regular modem-router into a wireless capable networking device to connect wireless-enabled devices such as laptops and smartphones. To setup the device as a wireless AP: 1. Connect a PC/laptop to the Wireless Repeater. Plug an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port at the base portion of the device. 2.
User Manual NOTE: To change any wireless settings on the WL556E, you would need 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. Please refer to the steps on how to set a static IP on your PC also included in this manual.
User Manual Changing the Wireless Settings Modify the default Wireless Settings to suit your own preference. To change the Wireless settings via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. On the top pane, click the Wireless button to show the menu 5. You can change the advanced wireless settings as preferred from this page 6. Click Apply to commit the changes 7.
User Manual Changing the Wireless Security Settings Modify the default Wireless Security Settings to suit your own preference. To change the Wireless security settings via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. Click the Wireless button, and click the Security menu. You can change the wireless security settings as preferred from this page 5. Click Apply to commit the changes 6.
User Manual WPS WPS or Wifi Protected Setup makes it easy for wireless clients to connect to the wireless repeater. Simply press the WPS button on the repeater and press the WPS button on the wireless client within 2 minutes, and the wireless security authentication will be done automatically.
User Manual Configuring Wireless MAC Filtering Wireless MAC Filtering allows you to select which wireless clients to allow or deny access to the Wireless Repeater. To configure Wireless MAC Filtering via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. Click the Wireless button, and click MAC filter menu.
User Manual Viewing the Home Page The Home Page will tell you information about your device. To view the Home Page via the Web GUI: 1. Open your browser 2. Type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar 3. Input admin for both username and password fields and click on OK 4. AP Client Connection Status displays the Connection status and SSID of the Access Point being extended. 5. Wireless Client List displays the current wireless clients connected to the repeater.
User Manual System Management The System Management menu is used for device settings administration. Accessing System Management To access the Web User Interface: 1. Open your browser. 2. Type-in 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and then press Enter. 3.
User Manual Information This page shows the device information. Below is the list of information shown in this menu. Firmware Version – Shows the current firmware version of the device Build Date – Shows the firmware release date Serial Number – Shows the serial number of the device ETH MAC Address – Shows device’s Ethernet interface MAC address Wireless MAC Address – Shows device’s wireless interface MAC address Wireless Status – Shows the status of the wireless interface.
User Manual Firmware Firmware menu allows you to see the current firmware version and build date as well as upgrade the firmware of the device. Firmware Information – Shows the current firmware’s version and build date Firmware Upgrade – Load a new firmware upgrade file to the device NOTE: Make sure you connect to the device via Ethernet cable when upgrading the firmware to avoid corruption during the firmware upgrade procedure.
User Manual Reboot Reboot allows you to reboot the device for new settings to take effect.
User Manual Password Password menu allows you to change the device’s password to access the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
User Manual Setting a Static IP on your PC The WL556E Wireless N Repeater will only give an IP address to your PC upon initial installation. Once you have associated it with your Wireless Router/AP, you will no longer have access to the device’s web GUI. If you wish to change any settings on the WL556E, you need 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. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows XP: 1.
User Manual 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties 5.
User Manual 6. 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 fields blank. 7. Click OK to commit the settings. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows Vista: 1.
User Manual 2. Double-Click Network and Sharing Center 3. Click Manage network connections 4.
User Manual 5. Click to select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4) and click Properties 6. 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 fields blank.
User Manual 7. Click OK to commit the settings. To set a static IP address on your PC using Windows 7: 1. Click Start > Control Panel 2.
User Manual 3. Click Change adapter settings 4. Right-Click on the Network Adapter you will use to configure the wireless repeater and click Properties 5.
User Manual 6. 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 fields blank. 7.
User Manual Safety Precautions Do not open, service, or change any component. Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the equipment. Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.
User Manual 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.
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