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User Manual 

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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 (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. 

 

WL576E 

 

Ethernet cable 

 

Easy Start Guide 

 

Warranty Policy 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: You may also download the Easy Start Guide, and the User Manual 

by visiting this link: 

www.aztech.com/support/

                                                 

Summary of Contents for WL576E

Page 1: ...WL576E WALL PLUGGED 300MBPS HIGH SPEED WIRELESS N AP ...

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Page 3: ...R A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL WILLFUL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY ARISING O...

Page 4: ...tem Requirements 6 Package Contents 6 Device Design 7 Setup the Device 9 Tips for Placing the Access Point 10 The Web User Interface 11 Accessing the Web User Interface 11 Easier Web UI Access 16 The Web UI Components 18 Home 18 Quick Setup 19 Wireless 20 System 23 ...

Page 5: ... the Aztech WL576E is capable of having enhanced wireless performance and even a boost to its wireless range allowing it to fully provide the wireless needs of your home Ideal Portable Design for a Hassle Free Setup Designed with an embedded power adapter the Aztech WL576E implements a simple yet unique design which prioritizes more on device portability rather than the usual hyped up and unnecess...

Page 6: ...gher 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 WL576E Ethernet cable Easy Start Guide Warranty Policy Note You may also download the Easy Start Guide and the User Manual by visiting this link www aztech com support ...

Page 7: ...onnected Blinking Green Indicates LAN activity ON Green An Ethernet device is connected Wireless LED OFF Wireless interface is DOWN Blinking Green Indicates wireless activity ON Green Wireless interface is UP WPS LED and Button OFF WPS Inactive Disabled Blinking Green Authenticating WPS process ON WPS Authentication successful Power LED Ethernet LED Wireless LED WPS Button LED ...

Page 8: ...thernet Port Use this port to connect your Ethernet devices e g Desktop Laptop or to connect your WL576E to an RJ45 wall outlet Reset Button Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to restore the device to its default factory settings Ethernet Port Reset Button ...

Page 9: ...been provided for additional reference 1 In Room A connect your Broadband modem to your room s RJ45 wall outlet 2 In Room B using the Ethernet cable included in the package connect your WL576E to Room B s RJ45 wall outlet then plug it to a power outlet 3 Switch ON the power of both your Broadband Modem and your WL576E s power outlet ...

Page 10: ... location where you have poor wireless coverage This can be done by checking your router s wireless signal strength on the wireless devices that you commonly use This will serve as the preferred location of the WL576E The illustration below is an example of a network diagram In choosing the location it is also important for the location to have 1 a power outlet or a power strip nearby and 2 an RJ4...

Page 11: ...ss Option A To access the Web User Interface through an Ethernet connection NOTE 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 conflicts which might block you from accessing the Web user interface 1 Connect an Ethernet device e g Laptop desktop to the WL576E using an Ethernet Cable 2 Assig...

Page 12: ...roperties on the selection list e On the Wireless Adapter Properties window double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 on the list Its respective window will appear f On the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 window select the Use the Following IP address radio button Enter the correct IP address and Subnet mask that would match the WL576E s current IP address By default the WL576E s I...

Page 13: ...ur WL576E s web user interface If not please check the IP address you have assigned to your Ethernet device 4 Type in admin as its username and password to login Option B To access the Web User Interface through a Wireless Device After you have connected to the WL576E s wireless network if you want to access the Web UI through a wireless device you would have to first configure the Static IP Addre...

Page 14: ...ce you may have to set the IP address again of your wireless device as dynamic This is to ensure that your device would not be having problems when connecting to other wireless networks 1 On your laptop right click the Wireless Icon on the System Tray 2 On the selection list that appeared click on the Open Network and Sharing Center 3 On the Network and Sharing Center window click on the Change Ad...

Page 15: ...match the WL576E s current IP address By default the WL576E s IP address is 10 0 10 254 this means that the possible values for the IP address of your wireless device is between 10 0 10 1 to 10 0 10 253 7 Click OK to apply and close the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Then click the OK button to close the Wireless adapter window 8 Launch any web browser application e g Internet Explorer Googl...

Page 16: ...CP pool or the range of IP addresses provided by the WL576E are generated from the modem e g smartphone is on the same range of the modem router not with the WL576E Since consistently changing the static IP address of your wireless device is tedious through the Web UI of the WL576E you can change its default IP address 10 0 10 254 to an IP address within the range of your modem router e g if the m...

Page 17: ...User Interface click System and go to Local 4 On the Router IP Address field enter an IP address included in the range of the modem router s IP address e g your router s IP address is 192 168 1 1 the choices of IP addresses would be from 192 168 1 2 to 192 168 1 254 5 Enter the correct Subnet Mask 6 Click Apply button to save and apply settings NOTE Once you have changed the Router s IP Address yo...

Page 18: ...6E allows you to modify each of the access point s features The WL576E has the following menus Home Quick Setup Wireless System Home Provides a quick preview of each connected wireless devices MAC Addresses This is also the default page of the WL576E s web user interface ...

Page 19: ... type the channel it will be using and the security mode To change the wireless network name and wireless password 1 On the Quick Setup page enter the preferred SSID Wireless Network Name on the SSID input box 2 Enter the preferred Security Mode NOTE It is suggested to leave this on its default value WPA2PSK 3 Enter the preferred Passphrase Wireless Password on the Passphrase field 4 Click Apply t...

Page 20: ... Filter Settings Allows you to enable or disable the wireless feature change the wireless SSID its wireless mode the channel used and the HT Data Rate Channel Bandwidth and Guard Interval To configure the Wireless Settings 1 Tick the Wireless Enabled Checkbox to enable the wireless NOTE By default the wireless network of your WL576E is enabled 2 Enter your preferred SSID on the SSID input box ...

Page 21: ... the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup feature view its enrollee PIN and configure the Registrar PIN To configure the Wireless Security 1 Identify the preferred Security Mode NOTE It is highly suggested to leave this field on its default value WPA2 2 Select your preferred WPA Algorithm 3 Enter your preferred Passphrase Wireless Password 4 You may enable or disable the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup feature 5 I...

Page 22: ...cy either enabled or disabled and by entering the MAC Address of the device that you want to allow or deny access To add a MAC Filter 1 Select the Policy that you want to implement on the device 2 Enter the MAC Address of the device that you want to allow or deny access 3 Click the Apply button to save and apply changes ...

Page 23: ... update the settings using the previously backed up file reset the device to its factory defaults reboot the WL576E and change the login username and password of the web user interface It has the following submenus Information Local Firmware Settings Reboot Password Information Allows you to view basic information regarding the WL576E such as its firmware version its build date the Ethernet MAC ad...

Page 24: ... Allows you to view the current firmware date and its release date It also allows you to perform a firmware upgrade on your WL576E NOTE It is STRICTLY recommended to ONLY use Officially Released Aztech Firmware Updates are periodically posted on the Aztech support site www aztech com support To update the Firmware of your device 1 Click the Choose File button 2 Locate and select the firmware file ...

Page 25: ...6E s configuration simply click the Backup button and the backup file RT2880_settings dat will automatically be downloaded Reboot Allows you to reboot your WL576E Password Allows you to change the username and password required to login on the web user interface NOTE After changing the username and password of the web user interface please reboot the device for the settings to take effect ...

Page 26: ...r 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 Do not use this product near water sources Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports Do not obstruct th...

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