Aztech WL580E Repeater User Manual PDF

WL580E DUAL BAND WALL PLUGGED

300Mbps WIRELESS REPEATER

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Contents About the Router ......................................................................................................... 4

Minimum System Requirements.................................................................. 5

Package Contents ....................................................................................... 5

Device Design ............................................................................................... 6

Setup the Device ......................................................................................................... 8

SMART LED Indicator .................................................................................. 10

The Web User Interface ............................................................................................. 11

Web User Interface Menu ......................................................................... 14

Setup ............................................................................................................. 16

Wireless ......................................................................................................... 17

System Settings ............................................................................................ 23

Device Status .............................................................................................. 28

WPS ............................................................................................................... 29

Default Settings .......................................................................................................... 30

Warranty Policy .......................................................................................................... 31

FAQs ............................................................................................................................. 32

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 34

Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 35

What are Repeaters? ................................................................................. 35

Why should I Use WL580E? ......................................................................... 35

What is the Difference between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz? ........................ 35

Why is the WL580E dual band? ................................................................ 35

Would Repeaters provide less bandwidth? ........................................... 35

How would the SMART LED help me find signal? .................................. 36

How does the WPS button allow faster wireless connectivity? ........... 36

FCC Statement ........................................................................................... 37

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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 Wi-Fi 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. 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 Repeater 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 Repeater via its web-based

GUI, or upgrade the firmware.

MIMO Technology

The device is designed with MIMO technology, which successfully reduces

areas with weak wireless network coverage within a home or in the building.

Advanced Security

WL580E 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 (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.

WL580E

Ethernet cable

Easy Start Guide

Resource CD

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

by visiting this link: www.aztech.com/support/

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Device Design

Front Panel

SMART LED Indicator

LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION

3 BARS Connected 95% and above

(Excellent)

2 BARS Connected 55-94% (Recommended)

1 BAR Connected 10-54% (Weak)

LABEL STATE DESCRIPTION

2.4GHz

OFF No Wireless Device is

connected.

Blinking

A Wireless Device is

connected and is actively

transmitting / receiving

data

5.0GHz

OFF No Wireless Device is

connected.

Blinking

A Wireless Device is

connected and is actively

transmitting / receiving

data

Power LED ON WL580E is Plugged to a

working Power Outlet

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Top Panel

Bottom Panel

LABEL DESCRIPTION

WPS Button

Press this button for 2 seconds to connect the

WL580E to any WPS capable devices (Wireless

Device)

Press this button for 5 seconds to connect the

WL580E to any WPS capable devices (Wireless

Router)

LABEL DESCRIPTION

Reset

Press the Reset button for 5 seconds to

restore the device to default factory

settings

Ethernet Port Connect to computer/Ethernet devices

Ethernet Port

Reset Button

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Setup the Device

In setting up your device kindly follow the instructions provided below. A

diagram has also been provided for additional reference.

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.

4. Select your SSID (wireless network/wifi name) from the list and click the

Connect button.

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:

1

2

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NOTE: The WL580E to Router connectivity only uses one (1) band. On

the other hand, the WL580E to Wireless Clients utilizes two (2) bands

(both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz) concurrently.

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.

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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.

NOTE: Your WL580Es 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 would be.

SMART LED

Indicator

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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 WL580Es 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 WL580E

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.

Remove temporary Internet files.

To access the Web User Interface through an Ethernet connection:

1. Connect your computer to the WL580E device using an Ethernet cable.

NOTE: Before proceeding to step 2, please check the SMART LED 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 WL580Es web user interface.

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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

WL580Es 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.

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.

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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

router 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.

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Web User Interface Menu The web user interface is made for users to easily access and control your

WL580Es main features. It is mainly comprised of the following menus:

Quick Connect

Setup

Wireless

Device Status

Device Admin

WPS

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Quick Connect

The default page of the Web UI. 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. Determine your preferred wireless network then click its corresponding

Connect button. You will then be redirected to the Wireless Setup

page of your WL580E as seen below:

NOTE: You can change the properties of both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz

bands.

3. Input the Wireless networks 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.

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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 WL580Es wireless network name.

MAC Address. The MAC address of your WL580E. 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.

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

WL580E.

Channel. Allows you to configure the wireless channel of your WL580E.

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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 networks security settings, and also add and delete

MAC filters.

The Wireless page has the following sub menus that can be found on the

second layer of icons just below the main menu icon shortcuts:

Basic Wireless Settings

Wireless Security Settings

MAC Filter Settings

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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. Set option to disable to hide your wireless network. By

default, the SSID Broadcast is enabled.

SSID. Allows you to designate a name for your WL580Es wireless

network.

NOTE: It is suggested to leave this field in its default value: 11b/g/n

mixed mode to ensure backward compatibility with older routers and

wireless devices.

Wireless Mode. This option allows you to select the type of wireless

standard you want to allow to connect to your wireless network.

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.

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Channel Bandwidth. Allows you to set your Channel Bandwidth to

20MHz and 20/40MHz (Auto). It is strongly suggested to leave this in its

default value : 20/40MHz.

HT Data Rate and HT Guard Interval. These options are recommended

to be set to Auto for maximum efficiency.

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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.

NOTE: You can change both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz wireless security

properties by clicking on the corresponding band on the upper left corner of

the Wireless Security Settings page.

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. Enter this PIN on the Wireless Device that will be connecting

to WL580E repeater to automatically configure the wireless device.

Registrar PIN. Here you can enter the WPS-PIN of the Wireless Devices and

click apply for the WL580E to allow access and configure your wireless

device automatically

Note: WPS will work only for WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WPA/WPA2

encryption. Wireless Devices should also support the WPS feature to use

this option.

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MAC Filter Settings

The MAC Filter page will provide additional protection to your wireless

network. It permits or denies Wireless Devices from accessing the WL580E with

the use of the MAC address which is unique for every network device.

NOTE: You can change both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz MAC filter settings by

clicking on the corresponding band on the upper left corner of the MAC filter

settings page.

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. Allows the specified MAC Addresses to connect to the Wireless

network.

Deny. Denies the specified MAC Addresses connection to the Wireless

network.

NOTE: By clicking the Apply button without specifying a MAC Address,

you would be applying the selected policy to all MAC addresses on

the list.

2. Enter the MAC Address of the device where the selected Policy would

apply.

To know the MAC Address of your computer, you may simply do the

following:

a. On the Start menu click Run.

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b. On the input box of the Run window, type in: cmd to open the

command prompt.

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.

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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 devices 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.

The Systems page has the following submenus:

Device Info

Local Network

Configuration Settings

Firmware upgrade

System Password

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Device Information

Allows you to view basic device information regarding your WL580E such as

the firmware version and its build date, the devices 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 devices serial number.

ETH/Bridge and Wireless MAC address. Shows the MAC address of the

different Interfaces.

Wireless Status. Shows the wireless devices wireless status.

LAN Configuration

The LAN Configuration page allows you to specify a device IP address and

Device subnet mask your WL580E will use.

Note: Change the IP Address (e.g. 10.0.10.251) in this field if you are using two

WL580Es on the same network in order to avoid the occurrence of IP address

conflict. Do take note that the IP Address in this field would also be the one

you would be using in accessing the Web User Interface of your WL580E.

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Configuration Settings

The configuration settings page allows you to backup your WL580Es current

settings, do a firmware upgrade, and restore an existing configuration by

using the backed up file.

Backup. Allows you to save the current configuration of WL580E.

Default file name for the backup file will be RT2880_Settings.dat. Click

Apply to start saving your configuration.

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.

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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. Click Apply to start the update. Wait for the firmware upgrade to finish

and for the device to reboot. You will be redirected to the Homepage

of your WL580E.

Note: It is strongly recommended to only use firmware officially

released by Aztech. Using third party firmware will void the warranty of

the device.

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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. Reset the device to

its factory default by pressing the reset button found beside the

Ethernet port of WL580E for 5 seconds.

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Device Status

The device status page shows the current status of the AP, the router the

WL580E is currently extending, and also the wireless devices that are currently

connected wirelessly to your WL580E.

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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.

NOTE: The WPS feature is available on both the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz band. To

use the WPS on one band, click on the corresponding band located on the

upper left corner of the WPS Page.

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.

NOTE: To accomplish a successful connection through WPS, simply

accomplish the process correctly within two minutes. It is also important to

ensure that the WPS feature of the device is enabled and must also be

supported on the wireless router and even the wireless devices that will be

connected to your WL580E.

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Default Settings

We have listed below the default values of the fields present in your WL580E.

This could be of use as reference.

2.4GHz Band

Field Default Content

Wireless SSID Aztech580_XXXX

Enable Wireless Enabled

Broadcast SSID Enabled

Wireless Mode 11b/g mixed mode

Channel 2412MHz (Channel 1)

HT Channel Bandwidth 20/40

HT Guard Interval Auto

HT Channel Mode HT40+

Security Mode None

WPS Enabled

Policy Disabled

Device IP Address 10.0.10.254

Device Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

5.0GHz Band

Field Default Content

Wireless SSID Aztech580(5G)_XXXX

Enable Wireless Enabled

Broadcast SSID Enabled

Wireless Mode 11a/n mixed mode

Channel 5180MHz (Channel 36)

HT Channel Bandwidth 20/40

HT Guard Interval Auto

HT Channel Mode HT40+

Security Mode None

WPS Enabled

Policy Disabled

Others

Device IP Address 10.0.10.254

Device Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

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Warranty Policy

Aztech warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship. A

product determined by authorized service representative to be defective in

form or function will be repaired or at our option, to be replaced at no

charge.

This warranty does not cover any losses or damages that occur as a result of :

Improper installation

Misuse, abuse, neglect or operation with faulty equipment

Repair or modification by anyone other than Aztech or an authorized

repair agent

Defects due to wear and tear, act of God or any other causes and not

due to original manufacturer defect

Aztech will not be liable for any loss, damage or alteration to :

1. Third party hardware or software,

2. Programs, data, or information stored,

3. Any loss or damage arising from the loss of use, loss of profits or

revenue, or for any resulting indirect or consequential loss or damage.

The warranty is not valid unless the purchaser registers online

within 14 days of purchase.

Please register your warranty online at:

www.aztech.com/support

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FAQs

1. Why cant I access the Web UI of my WL580E?

Ensure that the Ethernet cable is properly connecting your WL580Es

and Desktop/computer through both of the devices Ethernet ports.

You may turn-off / disable the wireless adapter of your computer (if

applicable and launch a Web browser. It should redirect you to User

Interface of the WL580E (If in any case it does not type

http://10.0.10.254 on your Web browser Ex: Internet Explorer, Firefox,

or Chrome etc.)

2. What if I want to change some of the configurations set on my WL580E

after it has been previously configured and connected to my wireless

AP/Router?

If you are connected to the WL580Es wireless network, you may just

open your Web browser and type http://10.0.10.254 on the address

bar to get to the Web user interface.

Another way is to connect your desktop/pc to the WL580E using an

Ethernet cable, and type http://10.0.10.254 on the address bar to

get to the Web user interface.

3. Will the WL580E increase the range and throughput of my wireless

AP/Router?

The WL580E will extend the range of your wireless AP/router but it will

NOT increase the throughput. All repeaters will sacrifice half of the

bandwidth available from the primary router for all of the clients

wirelessly connected to the repeater. This is a result of the repeater

taking turns talking to not just one partner, but to two, and having to

relay the traffic between them.

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4. Can I connect a second WL580E to the current WL580E that I have

already connected to my wireless AP/router?

It is possible to extend the wireless signal of your first WL580E by

connecting another WL580E to it. But you must understand that each

time the wireless signal is repeated, the repeated signal will be half of

the original. So in theory, if your wireless AP/router gives a total

throughput of about 50Mbps, after the 1st WL580E it will be around

25Mbps and 12.5Mbps after the 2nd WL580E. Actual throughput might

be lower than this after taking in consideration walls and other

interference in the wireless medium.

5. Why can't I see the 5.0GHz band of my WL580E?

The 5.0GHz band of your WL580E can only be seen if your device

supports the 5.0GHz band. If your device only supports the 2.4GHz, you

would only be able to see the 2.4GHz SSID of the WL580E.

6. Can I use the WL580E with my old wireless-G AP/router?

Yes. Even if the WL580E is a wireless-N repeater, it is backward

compatible with wireless b and g devices including AP and clients.

7. Why can't I connect to the Internet when I pressed the WPS on the

WL580E?

The WPS button of the WL580E is meant for connecting your AP/Router

and wireless devices to the WL580E. When the WPS is activated, Light in

Amber color will blink within 2 minutes. If WL580E was already

connected to any AP/Router, Internet on the WL580E will stop to scan

for connecting AP/Router or wireless client. If in any case the

association is not successful you will need to reboot the WL580E to

restore its connection to the Internet.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter any internet or wireless connectivity issues, please try the

following:

1. Unplug and plug the device.

2. Wait for the Smart LED Indicator to be in STEADY GREEN. Ensure that the

SMART LED has sufficient signal (preferably at two bars) to cover for

your wireless needs.

3. Check if the Ethernet cable connecting your Ethernet device to the

WL580E is PROPERLY connected.

4. Open a web browser and check if the WL580E is correctly connected

to a wireless network in your home.

If it is not, reconnect your WL580E to the routers wireless network.

You may have to reconnect your wireless devices again to your

WL580E.

If it is, check if your wireless router has an ACTIVE internet

connection. You may try surfing a website to test this.

5. If the following instructions above did not work you may try the

following:

Plug the WL580E to a different power outlet.

Relocate the WL580E to an area which would provide it with better

router signal reception.

Perform a factory reset by pressing the Reset button for 10 seconds

and repeat the steps mentioned above.

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Appendix

What are Repeaters?

As the term suggests, wireless repeater REPEAT wireless signals coming from

your router in order to reach areas that are in need of wireless coverage.

Why should I Use WL580E?

Whether you like it or not, your router cannot fully provide wireless coverage

all over your home, areas with weak wireless signals or even blind spots are

sure to occur. With the WL580E, say goodbye to these blind spots and extend

wireless signals to any part of your home that needs it.

What is the Difference between 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz?

Throughout your home, you have multiple devices that use the 2.4GHz

frequency band (e.g. microwaves, cordless phones etc). This is the same

frequency used by your wireless router when it is providing wireless

connectivity to your wireless devices. Since the 2.4GHz is used by so many

devices, the 2.4GHz becomes congested, greatly affecting the wireless

speeds you have in your home.

The 5.0GHz band is then the solution. The 5.0GHz is a less-prone-to-

interferences band, allowing you to experience the wireless speeds you have

always wanted. However, in order for you to utilize this feature, your device

must first support the 5.0GHz band.

Why is the WL580E dual band?

With the dual band routers today, it is essential for the WL580E to also have

the capability of repeating either the 2.4GHz or the 5.0GHz band.

Would Repeaters provide less bandwidth?

In concept, a router talks to wireless devices only. This allows routers to

provide FULL bandwidth to all wireless devices involved. With repeaters, the

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communication is two-way; a repeater talks to both the router to repeat its

signal, and a wireless device, where it will relay the signal. This is true to both

2.4GHz and 5.0GHz repeated bands.

How would the SMART LED help me find signal?

The WL580Es SMART LED detects signal quality. The nearer it is to the router,

the stronger the LED bar display will be. Through the SMART LED, you will be

capable of knowing where to place the WL580E by looking at the signal

provided by the router in this area.

How does the WPS button allow faster wireless connectivity?

The WPS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup button allows you to connect your wireless

devices to the WL580E and even connect the WL580E to a wireless router with

a simple press of the WPS button. You may have to, however, check the user

manual of the device you will pair the WL580E with, to know how many

seconds the wireless devices WPS button should be pressed.

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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. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the

equipment OFF and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment or devices

Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receivers

Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment

must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the

antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation

distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating

in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be

provide with antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-

collocation statement.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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Caution!

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

European Regulations The product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European

R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.

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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.

Do not use this product near water sources.

Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.

Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the device.

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