WR300 WL580E DUAL BAND WALL PLUGGED 300Mbps WIRELESS REPEATER
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User Manual Contents About the Router ......................................................................................................... 4 Minimum System Requirements.................................................................. 5 Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5 Device Design ............................................................................................... 6 SMART LED Indicator ..............................
User Manual About the Router Aztech WL580E is a dual band Wall-plugged 300Mbps Wireless Repeater, which supports wireless 802.11b/g/n, and one 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port. Repeat and Extend the WiFi Network WL580E supports robust 802.11n technology with up to 300Mbps data transfer rate. The Repeater 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.
User Manual Minimum System Requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements. Any operating system can be used Web Browser 233MHz processor (or higher) 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 vary for different models.
User Manual Device Design Front Panel LABEL STATE SMART LED Indicator 3 BARS Connected 2 BARS 1 BAR Connected Connected LABEL STATE OFF 2.4GHz Blinking OFF 5.0GHz Blinking Power LED Page 6 of 35 ON DESCRIPTION 95% and above (Excellent) 55-94% (Recommended) 10-54% (Weak) DESCRIPTION No Wireless Device is connected. A Wireless Device is connected and is actively transmitting / receiving data No Wireless Device is connected.
User Manual Top Panel LABEL WPS Button DESCRIPTION Press this button for 2 seconds to connect theWL580E to any WPS capable devices (Wireless Device) Press this button for 5 seconds to connect the WL580E to any WPS capable devices (Wireless Router) Bottom Panel Reset Button Ethernet Port LABEL RESET ETHERNET PORT DESCRIPTION Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to default factory settings Connect to computers/Ethernet devices Page 7 of 35
User Manual SMART LED Indicator Your WL580E 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.
User Manual The Web User Interface The Web User Interface of your WL580E allows you to configure the various features of your WL580E. This will serve as your main tool in monitoring and configuring all of your WL580E’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.
User Manual 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.
User Manual 3. Kindly wait for the repeater to finish initializing its connection. Your WL580E would reboot upon successful connection displaying the status depending on the frequency band (2.4GHz or 5.0GHz) of the wireless network you connected to: For 2.4GHz wireless networks For 5.0GHz wireless networks NOTE: To know if you have successfully connected to your device, you may also check the LEDs of your WL580E; the SMART LED Indicator would be in STABLE GREEN light.
User Manual Web User Interface Menu The web user interface was made for users to easily access and control your WL580E’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: 1. Click the Quick Connect menu icon and wait for the search initialization to finish. 2.
User Manual 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 WL580E; it would be in STABLE GREEN light.
User Manual Setup The Setup page shows the current properties of the WL580E. 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 WL580E, and define the encryption type. • SSID. Refers to your WL580E’s wireless network name. • MAC Address. The MAC address of your WL580E. The information in this field cannot be changed. • Broadcast SSID.
User Manual • WPA Encryption. Allows you to change the encryption settings of your WL580E. • Channel. Allows you to configure the wireless channel of your WL580E.
User Manual Wireless The Wireless page shows the current properties of the Wireless Network broadcasted by your WL580E. This menu allows you to modify basic router settings, your wireless network’s security settings, and also add and delete MAC filters.
User Manual Basic Wireless Settings The Basic Wireless Settings page allows you to configure the basic properties of your WL580E such as enabling the wireless feature and SSID broadcast, changing the name of the Wireless SSID, defining a preferred wireless mode for your WL580E, changing the Wireless channel and various HT properties • Enable Wireless. Enable or Disable the wireless feature of your WL580E. By default the Wireless feature of your WL580E is enabled. • Broadcast SSID.
User Manual • 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. Here you can set your Channel Bandwidth to 20MHz and 20/40MHz. It is strongly suggested to leave this in Auto to achieve the best efficiency. • HT Data Rate and HT Guard Interval. These options are recommended to be set to Auto for maximum efficiency.
User Manual Wireless Security Settings The Wireless Security Settings page allows you to change the Security Mode, enable or disable the WPS feature of your WL580E, and add a WPS enabled device by entering the needed PIN. • Security Mode. Select the type of encryption you want for your wireless network. • WPS. Allows you to enable or disable the WPS feature of your WL580E. • Enrollee PIN.
User Manual MAC Filter Settings The MAC Filter page will provide additional protection to your wireless network. It allows or denies Wireless Devices from accessing the WL580E with the use of the MAC address which is unique for every network device. To add a MAC Filter: 1. Specify your preferred Policy. • Disable. Disables the application of a MAC Filter to a specific device or to all the MAC Addresses specified in the list. • Allow.
User Manual c. On the command prompt key in ipconfig/all. d. Locate the Ethernet Adapter Ethernet or Ethernet Adapter Local Area Network section and find the ‘Physical Address’ (MAC Address). 3. Click the button located beside the MAC Address text box to apply changes. To remove a MAC Filter: 1. Click the button that corresponds to the MAC address that you wish to remove from the list.
User Manual System Settings The System page allows you to configure various system oriented settings such as changing the devices IP Address, backing up the current configuration settings, upgrading the device’s firmware, restoring the device from a previously saved configuration file, resetting the device to its factory default, and defining a user password for the Web UI.
User Manual Device Information Allows you to view basic device information regarding your WL580E such as the firmware version and its build date, the device’s serial number, MAC addresses of various interfaces, and view the Wireless’ status as well. • Firmware Version. Shows the current firmware version of the device • Build Date. Shows the date the firmware was created. • Serial Number. Shows the device’s serial number. • ETH/Bridge and Wireless MAC address.
User Manual LAN Configuration The LAN Configuration page allows you to specify a device IP address and Device subnet mask your WL580E will use. Note: Change this IP address if you are using two WL580E on the same network to avoid the occurrence of IP address conflict within your network. Configuration Settings The configuration settings page allows you to backup your WL580E’s current settings, do a firmware upgrade, and restore an existing configuration by using the backed up file. • Backup.
User Manual • Update. Here you can load the saved configuration of your WL580E. Click browse and load the saved settings then click the Apply button. • Restore. Click on the apply button to reset the unit back to its default factory settings.
User Manual Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade page allows you to update the firmware of your device for future changes and enhancement, however, it is strongly suggested to only upgrade your device firmware if it was advised by Aztech. You may download the latest firmware for your device at www.aztech.com/support. To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the System page, click the Firmware Upgrade button. 2. Click on the Browse button and locate and open the firmware for your WL580E (single.img). 3.
User Manual System Password Set a password on the web user interface to prevent other users from getting access to the web UI and avoid unwanted changes from your settings. To add a system password, simply type in your preferred password and click on apply to activate this feature. To disable the password, simply remove the password and click apply to save your settings. Note: Forgotten passwords cannot be recovered.
User Manual Device Status The device status page shows the current status of the AP, and also the wireless devices that are currently connected wirelessly to your WL580E.
User Manual WPS WPS or Wifi Protected Setup makes it easier for you to connect your WL580E to your wireless router and the WL580E to your wireless devices with a simple push of a button. To connect the WL580E to a Wireless Router via WPS: 1. Press the WPS button of WL580E for 5 seconds. 2. Press the WPS button on your router for 2 seconds. To connect the WL580E to a Wireless Device via WPS: 1. Press the WPS button of WL580E for 2 seconds. 2. Press the WPS button on the Wireless Device for 2 seconds.
User Manual Setup the Device In setting up your device kindly follow the instructions provided below. A diagram has also been provided for additional reference. 1 2 1. Plug your WL580E to a power outlet. 2. Connect your WL580E to the computer using an Ethernet cable through their respective Ethernet ports. 3. Launch a web browser and you will automatically be redirected to the Web User Interface of your WL580E. If in any case it does not open, kindly type 10.0.10.254 on the address bar and hit enter.
User Manual 5. Type the password for the wireless network of your router and click apply. The WL580E will reboot and will redirect to the user interface with the status dependent on the frequency band of your wireless router: For 2.4GHz wireless networks For 5.0GHz wireless networks 6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from WL580E and computer then place the device at the location where it can get sufficient reception from your wireless router.
User Manual Appendix FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
User Manual European Regulations The product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
User Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact your vendor for further information. Do not use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a risk of electric shock brought about by lightning. Do not expose your device to dust or corrosive liquids.
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