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1. BoostBand Technology will use the faster 5GHz band If the 5GHz band is not available or becomes too weak BoostBand Technology will automatically switch over to the 2 4GHz band While BoostBand Technology is enabled Wi Fi devices will still be able to connect to the Range Extender using 2 4GHz and 5GHz connections WAA USER S GUIDE NETWORK SETTINGS TOUCH Network Settings Touch IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the Range Extender Subnet Mask Subnet Mask The subnet of the Range Extender Gateway Default Gateway The access point to another network DHCP normally the Range Extender or your router DHCP Range DHCP The Range Extender includes a feature to help manage IP Address IP Settings 192 168 3 1 255 255 255 0 TIATA AT 192 168 3 100 192 168 3 200 the IP addresses within your Extended Network and with your Home Network automatically When connected to a Home Network the Range Extender will obtain an IP address from your Home Network s router and act as a DHCP Client However when there is no connection available the Range Extender will act as a DHCP Server You may also manually control the IP settings of the Range Extender by choosing Client Server or Disabled from the DHCP drop down menu This is only for advanced users DHCP Client Range The range of IP addresses the Range Extender s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to the Range Extend
2. W 252 74 USER S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING amp SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help If you have any issues with your Range Extender please contact us To contact Amped Wireless Technical Support use one of the following methods Phone 888 573 8820 or 909 217 3168 Email techsupport ampedwireless com Web www ampedwireless com support W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance Try solution a before trying solution b etc Troubleshooting Home Network Connection Issues I cannot connect to my Home Network received an error when running the Setup Wizard a Your Home Network may be secured Double check that you have the correct security key to connect to the Home Network b Your Range Extender may be located too far from your Home Network Run through the Setup Wizard again On the SCAN page your Home Network should show a signal strength of 70 or greater If it does not move the Range Extender closer to your Home Network and try again c If you are connecting to a dual band router both networks 2 4GHz and 5GHz should have a signal strength of 70 or greater d Check that the antenna is connected securely to the antenna connector e Check to see that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled The Range Extender needs to obtain an IP from your Home Network router W 59 74 USER S GUIDE cannot find my Home Network w
3. Extended SSID WPA password Client 75 192 168 3 50 Extended Wi Fi Network Settings This shows the current settings for lt Extended Network 2 4GHz your 2 4GHz or 5GHz Extended Wi Fi Network The IP settings for your on Range Extender will change as you connect and disconnect from your Security Key Home Network When connected to your Home Network the network IP Addie IP settings will be assigned by your Home Network When not rad connected the Range Extender will use its own default network IP settings MAC Address 255 255 255 0 11 22 33 44 55 66 WAA USER S GUIDE Device Details This section provides you with information on the version and build time of your firmware This is used to help Device Details 3 Firmware Version our support department determine what firmware version your Build Time device is running Current Date Time Uptime The Current Date Time is the setting for the System Clock If this time is off go to the System Clock section and configure your system time WAA USER S GUIDE Management Touch Statistics These statistics show the data activity for your 2 4GHz or 5GHz connections Home Network These statistics show the data activity for all lt JAA ANETES EISS upload and download data between the Home Network and the Range Extender Home Network Sent 888 Received 888 Extended Wi Fi Network These statistics show all data activity donded Network
4. the Range Extender and your PC Try to access http setup ampedwireless com again W 252 74 USER S GUIDE could NEVER log onto the Range Extender wirelessly a Check that your wireless adapter supports WPA2 or WPA wireless security If it does not then you will need to change the wireless security on the Range Extender Go to the Web Menu select Wireless Settings and then Wireless Security Select the Extended Network from the drop down menu and either disable security or downgrade the security to WEP Try connecting again b The connection to the Home Network may be down Use an Ethernet cable and connect directly to the Range Extender Access hitp setup ampedwireless com and run through the Setup Wizard again After you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again I can no longer access the Web Menu or the Range Extender no longer responds a Connect to your Range Extender and try to access http setup ampedwireless com using your web browser b If you are advanced in networking troubleshooting log onto your home router s web interface Look for the DHCP client list and try to find the IP address of your Range Extender assigned by your home router Once you have it connect to the Range Extender using an Ethernet cable Open your web browser and enter the IP address into the address bar c Reset the Range Extender back to default settings and try the Wizard again To res
5. gt E mteiiseupampedwiretesscom 3 gt c Ifthe web menu fails to open type in the We Favorites AmpedWireless f Bra following IP address into your web address Dar ian deel http setup ampedwireless com NOTE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU a Disconnect your PC from all Wi Fi networks b Attach an Ethernet cable between the PC and the Range Extender c Open your web browser and go to http setup ampedwireless com again W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Welcome to the Dashboard The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the Range Extender wireless Click SCAN to find an available network to extend The diagram on this page displays the terms used to describe 1 The network you are trying to extend Home Network 2 The network that is rebroadcasted and extended Extended Network Study this diagram carefully as the terms used in the following instructions will refer to these names W 259 74 USER S GUIDE Scan for a Home Network to Extend The Scan result will list all available 2 4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks wireless detected by the Range Extender including each network name SSID the operating channel the type of security and the signal strength If you are extending a dual band router you will need to select the SSID of your 2 4GHz network and the SSID of your 5GHz network The signal strength indicates the wireless connection b
6. Extender can automatically display the time and date after the timeout time has elapsed instead of turning the screen off WAA USER S GUIDE Management Touch Clock Date Maintain the internal clock for the Range Extender by syncing with the Internet Your clock and date settings need to be accurate in order for Logs and Wi Fi Access Schedules to work correctly If you wish for the Clock to show on your screen when the Range Extender is timed out toggle this to On Be sure to Apply settings to save them Clock Date Sync with Internet SetClock HH MM QQ Set Date MM DD YYYY Show Clock After Timeout on WAA USER S GUIDE Management Touch System Details The Device Status provides you with a snapshot of your Range Extender s current connections and settings Home Wi Fi Network Settings This section displays the current status of the connection between the Range Extender and your 2 4GHz or 5GHz Connection Status Home Network When viewing this section it is important to check that mare your Home Network SSID is correct and the channel number matches Security Key Channel your Home Network s channel number settings Signal Strength MAC Address Connection Status The Connection State will say Connected when there are no problems with the connection to your Home Network 2 4GHz Home Network Connected Home Network SSID WPA password 6 75 11 22 33 44 55 66
7. Guest Network by setting a lower bandwidth by changing the data rate Broadcast SSID Disable to hide your SSID from public view Users will need to manually enter the SSID into their wireless software interface to connect Associated Clients View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Guest Network wirelessly To set security settings for the Guest Network go to 5GHz Wi Fi Settings gt Security WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Security Wireless security allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 5GHz Extended Network Home Network or Guest Networks Note If you adjust the security of your Home Network and it is incorrect the Range Extender will no longer have a successful connection to your Home Network Using the drop down menu you can select which network you Select a Wireless Network wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below Extended Network Amped_REC15A 5 0 7 If you are using the Guest Network feature you will be able to PEN WK TS adjust the security settings for those additional network SSIDs Authentication Mode O Enterprise RADIUS Personal Pre Shared Key WPA Cipher Suite TKIP V AES here as well Pre Shared Kay Forma Pasphiase m Pre Shared Key For more information on the differences between the types of Wi Fi security available please visit the Learning Center on the Amped Wireless website www amp
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9. Setup Summary details and save it for future reference If you haven t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location you may do so All Range Extender settings are saved and can be safely powered off for relocation You may also attach any wired network devices to the wired ports on the side of the Range Extender If you experience any problems during this process please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support at 888 573 8820 W 252 74 USER S GUIDE Wired Port Routing The Setup Wizard automatically selects the Home Network 2 4GHz or 5GHz your wired devices will be routed through to connect to the Internet If you wish to change this setting you may do so from the web menu by accessing Network Settings gt Wired Port Routing wireless POWER RANGE EXTENDER WAA USER S GUIDE If the Home Office Network connection fails try the following The failed connection page will provide you with information on why the connection failed Read the instructions carefully and retry your connection The tips below will help to solve common issues Check to make sure your Home Network security settings are correct On the SCAN page check that your Home Network is showing a signal of 70 or greater If not move the Range Extender closer to your Home Network router and try again If you are connecting to a dual band router ensure that both the 2 4GHz and 5GHz networks show a signal strength of 70
10. This setting must match the Security Type setting of your Home Network router More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu hittp setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Guest Network Guest Networks provide a separate Wi Fi network with unique 2 4GHz Guest Network settings for users to connect to Select one of the four available Guest D Networks Enable Guest Network 1 Gi Toggle the selected Guest Network to On to enable the Guest Quest Network SSID Network Security Key Security Type WPA WPA2 Guest Network SSID This is the Identification name of your new Guest Network Security Key Enter the security key of the Guest Network This is the password that your network devices will use to connect your new Guest Network Security Type Select the encryption method used by the Home Network This setting must match the Security Type setting of your Home Network router More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Connected Devices Connected Devices displays all users currently connected to the Range Extender s Extended Network It provides a list of MAC Addresses for each connected device and the sent and received data for each lt 2 4GHz Connected Devices MAC Address 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 2c 2d 3c 3d 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7d 7e 8g 8h
11. and am within 10 feet of the Range Extender a Step back at least 10 feet from the Range Extender and check your signal again The Range Extender emits high power long range Wi Fi signals that may confuse your wireless adapter signal reading at close range The speed and signal are at 100 however your readout may not be displaying the data correctly b Check that your antenna is fastened tightly to the antenna connector c The wireless channel that your network is running on may be congested Change the wireless channel on your home Router and reconnect the Range Extender The range from the Range Extender seems low a Check to see that your Wi Fi output settings are at 100 From the Dashboard go to Settings then to the Wi Fi Settings menu and access the Wireless Coverage settings Make sure the output power is at 100 W 259 74 USER S GUIDE b Your Range Extender may be installed in a poor location Avoid setting up your Range Extender in areas with high interference such as near fridges microwaves metallic objects and low surfaces Install the Range Extender in a higher location if possible Check the connections of the Antennas to the Range Extender Tighten them if necessary Adjust the Antenna of the Range Extender in different angles The wireless channel that your network is using may be congested Change the channel for your router s 2 4GHz network or 5GHz network The Range Extender should automaticall
12. configure your Range Extender this is the menu you use to do Security Key SO 2 4GHz Home Network Home Network SSID Hide Security Key Gi Home Network SSID Manually enter the Identification name of Channel 10 Security Type WPA WPA2 the Home Network you wish to connect to Security Key Enter the Security Key of the Home Network This is the password that you normally use when connecting directly to your home Wi Fi connection Security Type Select the encryption method used by your Home Network Channel Number Enter the Channel number of the Home Network If the Settings entered here do not match the Settings of your home router a connection between the router and the Range Extender will not be established More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Extended Network Settings The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust lt 9 AGH Extended Network settings for your Extended Network Extended Network SSID This is the Identification name of the Extended Network SSID repeated extended network Security Key Security Key Enter the security key of the Extended Network Hide Security Key QZ This is the password that your network devices will use to Security Type WPA WPA2 connect to the Extended Network Security Type Select the encryption method used by the Home Network
13. on all media However Amped Wireless makes no warranty as to the accuracy of the information including representations and warranties about the accuracy of product specifications marketing material product availability new product launch dates and all other content herein Amped Wireless reserves the right to update and change information without prior notice All information provided is provided AS IS with all faults without warranty of any kind Either expressed or implied Amped Wireless and its suppliers disclaim all warranties expressed or implied including without limitation Amped Wireless and its suppliers shall not be liable for any indirect special consequential or incidental damages including without limitation lost profits or revenues cost of replacement goods loss or W 59 74 USER S GUIDE damage to data arising out of the use or inability to use any Amped Wireless product damages resulting from use of or reliance on information present even with prior notice to Amped Wireless All non Amped Wireless trademarks logos brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Amped Wireless does not claim any relation Mention of non Amped Wireless products and brands are for information purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement or affiliation Product wireless range specifications are based on performance test results Actual performance may vary due to differences in opera
14. or greater c Check that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled d Try changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number and run the Setup Wizard again e Check the internet connection on your Home Network wireless router Connect directly to your router and attempt to access the web If this fails the problem is with your internet connection Contact your broadband provider to fix this issue first before configuring the Range Extender f Try to reboot unplug the power from the Range Extender and plug it back in the Range Extender and check to see if the connection is established some networks may be very slow and take longer than the allotted time for the Range Extender to successfully connect W 259 74 USER S GUIDE 5GHz WI FI SETTINGS 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Home Network Settings 5GHz The Home Network Settings SGHz page allows you to adjust settings wireless for your 5GHz Home Network connection These settings are for adjusting the Range Extender s Home Network connection after you have already gone through the Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current configurations Home Network SSID 5GHz Manually enter the Identification name of the existing 5GHz Home Network you wish to connect to Channel Number Enter the channel number of the Home Network If the channel number does not match a connection will not be established Channel Width Wi Fi operates in two
15. prompted for a login and password when accessing this web menu New Login New Password Confirmed Password W 59 74 USER S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard 802 11a b g n ac Frequency Band 2 4GHz amp 5GHz Wireless Speed 2 4GHz 300Mbps Tx Rx 5GHz 433Mbps Tx Rx Amplifier 2 x 2 4GHz Amplifiers 1 x 5GHz Amplifier 3 x Low Noise Amplifiers Wireless Security e WEP WPA WPA2 WPA Mixed WPS User Access Control e MAC address filtering Wireless Access Scheduling e Specific day and time 2 4GHz or 5GHz Separately Wireless Coverage Control e 15 100 Output Power 2 4GHz or 5GHz Separately Antennas e 1 x Detachable High Gain Antenna e 1 x Internal High Gain Antenna Ports e 3 x RJ 45 10 100M LAN Ports e 1x USB 2 0 Port Mounting e Wall or Desktop Stand Operating Temperature e 0 40 C 32 140 F Warranty 1 Year Setup Requirements e Wireless 802 11a b g n or ac 2 4GHz or 5GHz Network W 59 74 USER S GUIDE DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Range Extender are listed here If for some reason you need to return your Range Extender back to default settings hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds The Range Extender will reset back to factory settings as listed below IP Address 192 168 1 240 Web Menu Access hittp setup ampedwireless com 2 4GHz Extended Network SSID Amped_TAPEX2_2 4 5GHz Extended Network SSID Amped_TAPEX2_5 0
16. separate channel widths 20Hz and 40Hz 40Hz allows for faster speeds Each Channel Width will have a different selection of wireless channels to choose from Select the channel width you wish to use for your network This setting must match that of your Home Network for a successful connection W 59 74 USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Extended Network Settings 5GHz The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust 5 0GHz Extended Wireless Network Settings settings for your Extended Network aT ree eee Band 5 GHz A N AC v Broadcast SSID Enabled v SSID of Extended Network The name used to identify your SSID of Extended Network Amped_TAPEX2 5 0 Channel Number 40 same as Home Network Extended Network This is the name that appears when a user wmm Enabled v scans for available Wi Fi networks Band Allows you to setup access under a specific combination of Wi Fi speed standards Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the Range Extender s SSID Users must manually enter the SSID to connect WAA USER S GUIDE Guest Networks 5GHz Click Enable to create a Guest Network Guest Networks provide a separate wireless network with unique settings for users to connect to Band Restrict the Wi Fi protocol and speed used for the specific Guest Network SSID This is the name of your Guest Network Data Rate Restrict access to the
17. the firmware remember to always save your current settings first by going to Save Reload Settings via the web menu The firmware upgrade process will reset the settings of the Range Extender to default settings More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu hittp setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE Management Touch Reset Settings Reset the Range Extender s settings to factory settings by lt pressing Reset By resetting the Range Extender will lose all previous configurations and will need to run the Setup Wizard eee ee again to configure the Range Extender s Settings Reset Settings to Default NOTE All of your current settings will be lost Reset All Settings WAA USER S GUIDE ACCESSING THE WEB MENU The Range Extender can be configured via the simple to use Touch Screen Menu or via a web browser with the Web Menu The Web Menu features a more advanced more detailed interface with additional configuration options that may not be found on the Touch Screen Menu To access the Web Menu simply connect your computer tablet or smartphone to the Wi Fi network or the wired network port of the Range Extender Open your web browser AmpedWireless Windows Internet Explorer Type http setup ampedwireless com into the web address bar 19 E http setup ampedwireless com A gt x Fe Favorites AmpedWireless D c Ifthe web menu fails to open type in
18. the following IP address into your web address bar http 192 168 1 240 http setup ampedwireless com NOTE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU a Disconnect your PC from all Wi Fi networks b Attach an Ethernet cable between the PC and the Range Extender c Open your web browser and go to http setup ampedwireless com again WAA USER S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE WEB MENU Find a Setup Location The location of where you install _ a the Range Extender is very g H important to how it will function The optimal setup location should _ be somewhere no more than TE g Rf halfway between your Wi Fi router R il b and your Wi Fi dead zone I ss pe Home Office Network Dead Zone THE TONGE RER IN A LOCATION EIVE STRONG SIC WAA USER S GUIDE Connect your PC Tablet or Smartphone to the Range Extender a Attach the included antenna Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender s PWR Port and an available power outlet c The Range Extender should boot up with the Amped Wireless logo and then the Dashboard screen should appear d Connect your PC Tablet or Smartphone to the Range Extender s Wi Fi network Amped_TAPEX2_2 4 or Amped_TAPEX2_5 0 WAA USER S GUIDE Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard Open your web browser Type http setup ampedwireless com into AmpedWireless Windows Internet Explorer the web address bar GO
19. the unit can be safely powered off for relocation Summary Connect to your New Extended Network 2 4GHz SSID JonesHome_2 4_RE Security Key wireless 5 0GHz SSID JonesHome_5 0_RE Security Key wireless Show Connection Details Dashboard Settings You may also attach any wired network devices to the wired ports on the side of the Range Extender at this time If you experience any problems during this process please contact our Amped Wireless Elite Support at 888 573 8820 or 909 217 3168 WAA USER S GUIDE If the Extended Network connection fails try the following The failed connection page will provide you with information on why the connection failed Read the instructions carefully and retry your connection The tips below will help to solve common issues a Check to make sure your Home Network security settings are correct On the SCAN page check that your Home Network is showing a signal of 70 or greater If not move the Range Extender closer to your Home Network router and try again If you are connecting to a dual band router ensure that both the 2 4GHz and 5GHz networks show a signal strength of 70 or greater c Check that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled d Try changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number and run the Setup Wizard again e Check the internet connection on your Home Network wireless router Connect directly to your router and
20. through the Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current configurations Home Network SSID 2 4GHz Manually enter the Identification name of the existing 2 4GHz Home Network you wish to connect to Channel Number Enter the channel number of the Home Network If the channel number does not match a connection will not be established Channel Width Wi Fi operates in two separate channel widths 20Hz and 40Hz 20Hz allows operation on channels 1 11 while 40Hz is 5 11 40Hz allows for faster speeds Select the channel width you wish to use for your network This setting must match that of your Home Network for a successful connection W 259 74 USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Extended Network Settings The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Extended Network SSID of Extended Network The name used to identify your 2 4GHz Extended Wireless Network Settings Disable 2 4GHz Wireless Connections Extended Network This is the name that appears when a user Band 2 4GHz HGN v Broadcast SSID Enabled v scans for available Wi Fi networks SSID of Extended Network Amped_TAPEX2_2 4 Channel Number 11 same as Home Network Band Allows you to setup access under a specific combination gean Associated Clients Show Active Clients j of Wi Fi speed standards Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the Range Extender s SSID Users must manua
21. 00 00 00 00 Select from Connected Devices Current Access List 2 4GHz User Access List Select IP MAC Address Comment 192 168 3 51 comment 01 23 45 67 89 ab 192 168 3 51 comment 01 23 45 67 89 ab 192 168 3 51 comment 01 23 45 67 89 ab Delete WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz WI FI SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Home Network Settings 5 0GHz Home Network Home Network Settings allow you to adjust settings for your Range Extender s connection with your Home Network router Home Network SSID Should you choose to skip the Setup Wizard and manually configure your Range Extender this is the menu you use to do SO Hide Security Key Gi Security Key Home Network SSID Manually enter the Identification name of Chane 10 Security Type WPA WPA2 the Home Network you wish to connect to Security Key Enter the Security Key of the Home Network This is the password that you normally use when connecting directly to your home Wi Fi connection Security Type Select the encryption method used by your Home Network Channel Number Enter the Channel number of the Home Network If the Settings entered here do not match the Settings of your home router a connection between the router and the Range Extender will not be established More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Extended Network S
22. 0GHz Adjust the output power and range of your Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area choose a lower output power percentage For a larger coverage area select a higher output power percentage Wireless Output Power 100 70 50 35 15 W 52 74 USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5GHz wireless I Access Schedule 5 0GHz igh Power Range Extender Please be ing this feature access at a set time based on your predefined schedule This feature is often used for restricting access to all users such as children employees guests during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons sm Sunday Sunday Sunday hour 00 hour o0 hour 0 hour 0c hour 00 hour 00 Enable Access Schedule sae Sunday hour 00 Sunday Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be Sunday Sunday hour 0 hour 00 cnc cn ca coe cn ca ca hour 00 available c Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Apply Changes Enabling Access Schedule will also disable internet access for wired connections on specified days Note Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management gt Time Zone Settings W 59 74 USER S GUID
23. 5 amped wireless User s Guide TAP EX2 HIGHPOWER toucu screen AC750 WI F RANGE EXTENDER W 52 74 USER S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION sssesscsssssssecssssssscsssssssecsesssecsesssnsecsensnsecssssees 3 GETTING STARTED e sssssssssesssssessccssssssscsesssecsssssnsecsensnsecsessens 4 Package Contents Product Description SETUP GUIDE TOUCH SCREEN 0scccsssssssecccessessscceecessessscees 6 Find a Setup Location Navigating the Touch Screen Menu Welcome to the Dashboard Select a 2 4GHz Home Network to Extend sses 10 Connecting to a Secure Network 2 4GHz Select a 5GHz Home Network to Extend Connecting to a Secure Network 5GHz Extended Network Settings c cccccscsscssesseesseesseesseeseeenees 14 Applying Settings Setup Summary 17 MORE SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN ss0eesccssssssseceeeessessscees 19 2 4GHz WI FI SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN sssssssseeseeeeseees 20 Home Network Settings Extended Network Settings Connected DEVICES x sii ses sdiass tives cast sdaevassvasasasteasteasseastaezevdsavanes Wi Fi Coverage Controls Access Schedule Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS User Access os 5GHz WI FI SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN ssssecccsesssessseeeees 28 Home Network Settings Extended Network Settings Connected Devices Wi Fi Coverage Controls cccccsccsseeseeseeeeceeceeeseesseeseeeeeee Access Schedule Wi Fi
24. 9s 9t 0m 0n Data Sent 566298 122682 758631 187394 Data Received 618644 101985 681643 888873 WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Wi Fi Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the 4 2 4GHz Wireless Coverage coverage distance of your Extended Wi Fi Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum Wi Fi coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power your connection to your Home Network will also decrease in range So be careful and test your signal strength after each adjustment uy 9 04 USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Access Schedule You can set a schedule for when your Wi Fi is enabled or disabled lt 2 4GHz Access Schedule both Home Network and the Extended Network through the Access Schedule menu To do so Toggle the Access Schedule to On Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available one day at a time Select the first day and tap Next Set an Access Schedule ton c Then select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available Tap Apply to save your settings Access Schedule d Tap the next day that you wish to schedule and then repeat 24 Hours steps a c From HH MM AM Your Access Schedule will also control the Internet access for wired To HH MM PM connections For more detailed settings access h
25. Click the Start button Click Computer Click Map Network Drive from the top bar Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field AMPED_RE_USB public or Range Extender s LAN IP address public e Ifthe drive fails to open click browse and locate AMPED_RE_USB under Network anov W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Windows XP To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click My Computer c Click on My Network Places and locate the drive named AMPED_RE_USB To Map the network drive a Click the Start button b Right Click My Computer and select Map Network Drive Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field AMPED_RE_USB public or Range Extender s LAN IP address public d If the drive fails to open click browse and locate AMPED_RE_USB under Network W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Mac OS X To access the drive from your Mac desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices you will need to Map your Network Drive Instructions below a Open Finder b Onthe left hand menu under Shared click AMPED _RE_USB To Map the network drive Open Finder From the menu on the top of the desktop select Go Select Connect To Server from the drop down menu Enter the address
26. E 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by I Advanced Settings 5 0GHz technically advanced users It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance Here are a few definitions on some settings Fragment Threshold The Default and Recommended setting is at 2346 meaning the High Power Range Extender will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the system to recover quicker from interference collisions Higher values provide the fastest throughput Beacon Interval Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Range Extender to sync the wireless network Preamble Type Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the Range Extender and roaming wireless users W 259 74 USER S GUIDE IAPP Inter Access Point Protocol STBC Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks W 259 74 USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz WI FI SETTINGS 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Home Network Settings wireless The Home Network Settings 2 4GHz page allows you to adjust settings for your 2 4GHz Home Network connection These settings are for adjusting the Range Extender s Home Network connection after you have already gone
27. Enter Security Key for 5 0GHz Home Network If you did not select a secure network you will not see this JonesHome page al Ogre Enter the security key in the space provided You do not need internet Router Range Extender to select what type of security it is just simply type in the key Security Key and tap Next The Wizard will automatically detect your home network s security settings If you do not know the key to the network you are trying to extend then tap the Back arrow to select another network WAA USER S GUIDE Extended Network Settings The Range Extender features both a 2 4GHz and 5GHz Extended lt 2 4GHz Extended Network Network The wizard will walk you through the setup of your Clone settings 2 4GHz extended network first and then the 5GHz extended from network el g e Internet Router Range Extender The default SSID of the Range Extender s Extended Network is Extended Network SSID JonesHome 24 RE Amped TAPEX_2 4 Extended Network Security PaE If you choose to Clone the settings from your Home Network the wizard will copy the SSID and Security Key of your Home Network The SSID of the Extended Network will have a _RE at the end of its name For example Home_Network_RE You can also manually enter a new network ID and security key The new security key must be at least 8 characters long Tap Next to apply the settings and repeat these steps for your 5GHz extended net
28. Home Network 2 4GHz or 5GHz When viewing this section it is important to check that your Home Network SSID is correct that the channel number matches your Home Network s channel number settings WAA USER S GUIDE Connection State The Connection State will say Connected when there are no problems with the connection to your Home Network If the Connection State shows Waiting for Keys then the WPA WPA2 security key you entered is incorrect If the Connection State shows Scanning the Range Extender may be too far away from your home office router The Signal Strength display can be updated by refreshing the page and is a good tool to use for finding the optimal installation location A signal strength of 70 or greater is recommended for stable operation of the High Power Range Extender Extended Wireless Network Settings Shows the current settings for your Extended Wireless Network 2 4GHz or 5GHz IP Settings The network IP settings for your Range Extender will change as you connect and disconnect from your 2 4 or 5GHz Home Network When connected to your Home Network the network IP settings will be assigned by your Home Network When not connected the High Power Range Extender will use its own default network IP settings These IPs are assigned to the 2 4 and 5GHz networks individually W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Management Network Statistics These statistics show the data activity for each network connect
29. M CHC Sunday hour 0 hour 00 available c Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Apply Changes Enabling Access Schedule will also disable internet access for wired connections on specified days Note Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management gt Time Zone Settings W 59 74 USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by I Advanced Settings 2 4GHz technically advanced users It is not recommended that novice secnnicany aovan users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance Here are a few definitions on some settings Fragment Threshold The Default and Recommended setting is at 2346 meaning the High Power Range Extender will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the system to recover quicker from interference collisions Higher values provide the fastest throughput Beacon Interval Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Range Extender to sync the wireless network Preamble Type Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the Range Extender and roa
30. ND DISCLAIMERS ssssssssssssssssssssssesssssseese 125 W 59 74 USER S GUIDE INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Amped Wireless product At Amped Wireless we strive to provide you with the highest quality products through innovation and advanced technology We pride ourselves on delivering products that outperform the competition and go beyond your expectations If you have any questions please feel free to contact us We d love to hear from you and thank you for your support Email sales ampedwireless com Call 888 573 8830 Web www ampedwireless com W 59 74 USER S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package e High Power Touch Screen AC750 Wi Fi Range Extender e Stylus e Detachable High Gain Antenna Power Adapter e Setup Guide e CD User s Guide amp Installation Video e Product Stand WAA USER S GUIDE Product Description 1 LCD Screen 3 5 LCD touch screen Displays the user interface for configuring the Range Extender as well as the status 2 Stylus Input tool that assists in navigating the LCD touch screen Menu 3 Antenna Connectors ANT RJ SMA antenna connector Compatible with all antennas that have RP SMA connectors 4 Reset Button used to reset device Push down once to reboot hold down for 5 10 seconds to reset to factory default settings 5 USB Port USB 2 0 Port used to attach USB stor
31. Sent 888 for all users connected wirelessly to the Range Extender Received 888 Wired Network The Wired Connection statistics show all data activity for all users physically connected to the wired ports on the Range Extender WAA USER S GUIDE Management Touch USB Storage Share a USB storage device with computers on both the Home USB Storage Network and the Extended Network of the Range Extender Share files locally on Insert a USB storage device such as a flash drive or external hard drive to the USB port on the side of the Range Extender USB Drive Connected and follow the directions below for your operating system The USB Name USBName computer must be connected to your Home Network or Work Group WorkGroupName Extended Network in order to access the storage device You may also want to Map the Network Drive so it shows up as a standard drive on your computer for easier access More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu hittp setup ampedwireless com W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Windows 7 amp Vista To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button Click Computer On the Computer page the drive should appear on the left hand column under Network as AMPED_RE_USB To Map the Network Drive
32. Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum wireless coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power your connection to your 2 4GHz Home Network will also decrease in range It is recommended that you test your signal strength after each adjustment Wireless Coverage Controls 2 4GHz Adjust the output power and range of your Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area choose a lower output power percentage For a larger coverage area select a higher output power percentage Wireless Output Power 100 70 50 35 15 W 59 74 USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Access Schedule Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2 4GHz wireless I Access Schedule 2 4GHz access at a set time based on your predefined schedule This o s enat o sender Please be feature is often used for restricting access to all users such as children employees guests during specific times of the day for Sunday parental control or security reasons Sunday Sunday Sunday Enable Access Schedule 2 4GHz hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 hour 0 Sunday Enable Access Schedule Sunday Sunday hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 mi hour hour 00 hour 00 hour 00 00 hour 00 Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be Sunday hour 00 hour 00 CB E
33. a lal F5A6D specific users connecting to the network Each networking vow siess access to specife users by entering he MAC address or the d device has a unique address called a MAC address a 12 digit freless Access Control Mode Allow Listed hex number MAC Address By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define whether that device is allowed into your network or not allowed A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address located on a label on the actual device For Windows computers with internal networking adapters the MAC Address can be found by viewing the Network Connection Details of the network adapter The MAC Address will be listed as the Physical Address Be sure to enter the MAC Address without any symbols For example a MAC Address of 78 DD 78 AA 78 BB would be entered as 78DD78AA78BB W 59 74 USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the coverage distance of your 5GHz Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum wireless coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power your connection to your 5GHz Home Network will also decrease in range It is recommended that you test your signal strength after each adjustment i Wireless Coverage Controls 5
34. age devices such as a USB flash drive or external hard drive for file sharing 6 Wired Ports RJ 45 ports for connecting wired computers or network devices 7 Power PWR Power adapter port DC 12V 1A WAA USER S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE TOUCH SCREEN Find a Setup Location The location of where you install the Range Extender is important to how it will function The optimal setup location should be somewhere no more than halfway between your Wi Fi router and your Wi Fi dead zone tag E gt na Ai 69 E a Wi Fi Router a Home Office Network Dead Zone PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION i WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL MPORTANTI FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER This can be done before or after setup is complate The Range Extender will save your settings WAA USER S GUIDE Power On the Range Extender a Attach the included antenna b Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender s PWR Port and plug it into an available power outlet c The Amped Wireless logo will appear as the unit boots up then the Dashboard screen will appear WAA USER S GUIDE Navigating the Touch Screen Menu Before we begin here are a few tips on how to navigate the Touch Screen Menu Language Selection Tap the Globe icon found on the bottom of the Settings screen to change the language of the menu Back Arrow Tap the Left Arrow found on the upper left corner of many s
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36. ansmitter W 52 74 USER S GUIDE D claration d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de classe B est conforme aux r glementations RSS 210 et ICES 003 d Industrie Canada Le fonctionnement de cet appareil est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Cet appareil ne peut pas causer de brouillage pr judiciable 2 Cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence re ue y compris les interf rences pouvant provoquer un dysfonctionnement D claration d exposition a la radiation Cet quipement respecte les limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC d finies pour un environnement non contr l Cet quipement doit tre install et mis en marche a une distance minimale de 20 cm qui s pare l ment rayonnant de votre corps L metteur ne doit ni tre utilis avec une autre antenne ou un autre metteur ni se trouver a leur proximit W 59 74 USER S GUIDE LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS Copyright Information and Trademark Usage Guidelines 2014 Amped Wireless Newo Corporation All rights reserved Amped Wireless Newo Corporation and the Amped Wireless logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Newo Corporation All non Amped Wireless trademarks logos brands and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Amped Wireless does not claim any relation Mention of non Amped Wireless products and brands are for information purposes only and does not constitute
37. astest speeds If you choose you may adjust this setting so that all wired traffic is routed through the 2 4GHz Home Network connection instead wireless If the Range Extender is only connected to a single Home Network it will automatically route all wired traffic through the Home Network connection that is active TAP ex2 OWE H RANG R E EXTENDER W 259 74 USER S GUIDE MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Management features on the Range Extender allow you to view the status of your Range Extender and adjust other settings such as your System Clock Passwords and Firmware Upgrades among other administrative functions W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Management Device Status The System Status provides you with a snapshot of your Range Extender s current connections and settings wireless System Information This section provides you with information on the version and build time of your firmware This is used to help our support department determine what firmware version your device is running The Current Date Time will display the current clock settings of the Range Extender If this time is off go to the System Clock section and configure your system time The Wired Ports Routing shows the active Home Network used for transferring data to and from the wired ports Home Wireless Network Settings This section displays the current status of the connection between the High Power Range Extender and your
38. at interference will not occur ina particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver WAA USER S GUIDE Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution and Safety Notices Any changes or modifications including the antennas made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Avoid use of this product near water or during an electrical storm as there may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lighting This product may contain lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling This device must always be used with a Listed Computer or device For product available in the USA Canada market only channel 1 11 can be operated Selection of other channels is not possible This device is restricted to indoor us
39. attempt to access the web If this fails the problem is with your internet connection Contact your broadband provider to fix this issue first before configuring the Range Extender f Try to reboot unplug the power from the Range Extender and plug it back in the Range Extender and check to see if the connection is established some networks may be very slow and take longer than the allotted time for the Range Extender to successfully connect WAA USER S GUIDE MORE SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN The Range Extender s Touch Screen Menu provides a host of features that you can easily configure with the touch of your finger To access the main Settings Menu tap Settings from the Dashboard From there you can access additional Wi Fi Settings or Management Settings 1 00 PM I tC CONNECTED gt gt e e 2 4GHz 5 0GHz 1 Y i Wi Fi Settings Wi Fi Settings Home Network EEA To find a new network press SCAN BoostBand SCAN Technology Network Settings System Status Settings lt ee Note For more advanced features and detailed options please access the web menu through web browser http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz WI FI SETTINGS TOUCH SCREEN 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Home Network Settings Home Network Settings allow you to adjust settings for your Range Extender s connection with your Home Network router Should you choose to skip the Setup Wizard and manually
40. back to the purchaser will be at the sole W 52 74 USER S GUIDE discretion of Amped Wireless and determined based on the details of each RMA case Customers outside of the United States of America are responsible for all shipping and handling costs including custom duties taxes and all other related charges Technical Support The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is not related to the terms conditions and policies of Amped Wireless Elite Support offerings For questions regarding support please contact techsupport ampedwireless com W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Regulatory Information FCC Statement and Declaration Amped Wireless declares that this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations Operation of this device is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 However there is no guarantee th
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42. creens to navigate back to the previous page Home Button Tap the Home icon found on the bottom of many screens to return to the Dashboard at any time lt eee Navigation Button Tap the Left or Right Arrow to navigate between multiple pages for one screen The dots in this example indicate there are 3 pages to see Keyboards Keypads Tap on a Blank Field to access a keyboard or keypad for entering in information such as your Network ID and Security Key WAA USER S GUIDE Welcome to the Dashboard The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the 1 00 PM Range Extender NO CONNECTION Tap SCAN to find an available network to extend one G m During the setup process the wizard will refer to the Home Press SCAN to begin Network and the Extended Network SCAN System Status Settings The Home Network is the network you are trying to extend The Extended Network is the network that is rebroadcasted and extended by the Range Extender WAA USER S GUIDE Select a 2 4GHz Home Network to Extend The Range Extender can extend a single 2 4GHz network a lt Select a 2 4GHz Home Network single 5GHz network or both 2 4GHz and 5GHz i i R jed Signal 9 sca simultaneously The wizard will walk you through the setup of peonimonded Sigiak 170 the 2 4GHz network first and then the 5GHz network ome ans KimNetwork 5 WEP 87 MyWiFi 1 WPA2 68 Select the Wi Fi network that you wish to ext
43. deleted each time the Range Extender reboots or is powered off W 259 74 USER S GUIDE Management Upgrade Firmware Amped Wireless continuously updates the firmware for all products in A TAP EX2 wireless an effort to constantly improve our products and their user experiences Wirt RANGE EXTENDER When connected to an active connection with Internet access the Range Extender can automatically check for new firmware updates that are available by pressing Check Now Follow the prompts to complete the upgrade process Before upgrading the firmware remember to always save your current settings first by going to the Save Reload Settings page The firmware upgrade process will reset the settings of the Range Extender to default settings Manual Firmware Upgrade In the case that the Range Extender does not have access to the Internet you can manually upgrade the firmware by downloading the firmware file from the Amped Wireless Elite Support website The firmware update is downloaded as a zip file and you will need to have an unzipping program to open the file Inside the file will be a text document with details on the current firmware release and instructions on how to upgrade the firmware To manually upgrade your firmware W 5 2 4 USER S GUIDE a Download the file from www ampedwireless com support and remember the location where you saved it Firmware files may also be provided by Amped Wireless Elite Support C
44. der to reconnect to your network and try to access the Internet c The Range Extender automatically reconfigures itself in the event of a channel change on your router However in the case that it does not check to see that your home Wi Fi router settings have not changed Any changes to the SSID security or channel number from the original settings will disconnect the Range Extender s connection to the home network A power outage can cause a change in the channel of your router To solve this simply run the Setup Wizard again from the Touch Screen Menu and reconfigure your Home Network connection You can also set a static channel number on your router to prevent this from happening again in the future d Check to see that your home Wi Fi router is still on If it has been turned off please turn it back on The Range Extender should automatically reconnect to your Home Network within 10 minutes e If the range extender does not automatically reconnect try rebooting the Range Extender by unplugging the power cable and plugging it back in W 59 74 USER S GUIDE have a dual band router and cannot extend it a The Range Extender will repeat the 2 4GHz signal and the 5GHz signal from your router simultaneously Both wireless networks must have a signal strength of 70 or greater with the Range Extender for a reliable connection Make sure that your dual band router is close enough to the Range Extender to receive a strong si
45. e when operated in the 5 725 to 5 85 GHz frequency range FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5 725 to 5 85 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co channel Mobile Satellite systems W 52 74 USER S GUIDE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body The antennas 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 W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 and ICES 003 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation of this device is subject to the following two 2 conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body The transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or tr
46. edwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup easy Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature tne an etn ees wT Faced Sabre tens Foe Start PBC with varying names i e one touch setup or WPS Option B If your wireless user asks for the Range Extender s PIN number use this number on the user s device 888888 You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS Option C If your wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that setup you wish to use The Range Extender supports all types of yore WPS setup and then click Start PIN Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Range Extender Option B PIN Some wireless devices use a PIN number to access wireless network If your wireless device requests for a PIN number then use the PIN code located here Option C Enter PIN Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless network If your wireless device has a PIN number then locate the number and enter in the field then press Start Pin WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings User Access User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to Bl User Access Control 6 0GHz device is a 12 digit hex number normally found on
47. end Check that AI 1 ae ae your Wi Fi Network has a signal strength of 70 or greater If you wish to only extend a 5GHz network and not a 2 4GHz To extend 5 0GHz Wi Fi only press Skip Skip Next network tap Skip to move on to the 5GHz network selection Otherwise tap Next to continue If you fail to find any Wi Fi networks or your signal strength is below 70 the Range Extender may be placed too far from the Wi Fi network that you are trying to extend Move your Range Extender closer to the Wi Fi network that you are trying to extend and tap Rescan to scan again The Scan results page will display information regarding the name of the network SSID the channel which the Wi Fi network is operating on and the security type of the network The results page will also display what the signal strength is of every network detected WAA USER S GUIDE Connecting to a Secure Network 2 4GHz If the 2 4GHz Wi Fi network you are trying to extend has Wi Fi 2 4GHz Security security enabled you will be prompted to enter a Security Key Enter Security Key for 2 4GHz Home Network If you did not select a secure network you will not see this JonesHome page i g Mig Enter the security key in the space provided You do not need Internet Router Range Extender to select what type of security it is just simply type in the key Security Key and tap Next The Wizard will automatically detect your home network s security settin
48. er W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Network Settings Touch Wired Port Routing If the Range Extender is connected to a dual band router the Range Extender will automatically route the traffic from the device connected to the Range Extender s wired port through the 5GHz Home Network to access the web with the fastest speeds If you choose you may adjust this setting so that all wired traffic is routed through the 2 4GHz Home Network connection instead If the Range Extender is only connected to a single Home Network it will automatically route all wired traffic through the Home Network connection that is active WAA USER S GUIDE MANAGEMENT SETTINGS TOUCH Management Touch Screen Settings Manage the behavior and security of the LCD screen Timeout When the touch screen is inactive past the duration Screen Settings of the Timeout time in seconds it will turn off to conserve power Timeout Seconds 60 Lock Passcode Gi Lock Passcode You can turn on a screen that has turned off Show Clock simply by touching the screen The Lock Passcode is a 4 digit After Timeout security code used to secure access to the screen If the Passcode is incorrect the Touch Screen Menu will not appear Note If you forget your passcode simply reset the Range Extender back to default settings by holding down the reset button on the right panel of the Range Extender for 5 10 seconds Show Clock After Timeout The Range
49. es If your claim exceeds 10 000 the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules If your claim against Amped Wireless is for less than 10 000 Amped Wireless will pay all arbitration fees If your claim against Amped Wireless is for 10 000 or more you are responsible for paying your own portion of the fees set forth in the AAA s fee schedule for consumer disputes and Amped Wireless will pay all remaining arbitration fees If you believe you cannot afford the AAA s fee you may apply to the AAA for a waiver W 59 74 USER S GUIDE As an exception to this arbitration agreement Amped Wireless is happy to give you the right to pursue in small claims court any claim that is within that court s jurisdiction as long as you proceed only on an individual basis We would hope that our customer service agents could resolve any disputes you have with us without resorting to arbitration Before initiating any arbitration proceeding you agree to first discuss the matter informally with Amped Wireless for at least 30 days To do that please send your full name and contact information your concern and your proposed solution by mail to us at 13089 Peyton Dr C307 Chino Hills CA 91709 Attn Legal Department This Agreement and the rights of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California exclusive of conflict or choice of law rules The parties acknowledge that t
50. et the Range Extender back to default settings push the Reset Button on the side panel for five 5 to ten 10 seconds then W 259 74 USER S GUIDE let go After the Range Extender has fully reset use an Ethernet cable not included and connect to the Range Extender Login to the Web Menu at hitp setup ampedwireless com and run through the Wizard W 259 74 USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting USB Storage amp Other Miscellaneous Issues cannot access my USB storage device after plug it into the Range Extender Follow the instructions below for your operating system Windows 7 amp Vista To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button Click Computer On the Computer page the drive should appear on the left hand column under Network as AMPED_RE_USB To Map the Network Drive Click the Start button Click Computer Click Map Network Drive from the top bar Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field AMPED_RE_USB or shared disk IP address e Ifthe drive fails to open click browse and locate AMPED_RE_USB under Network qoo W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Windows XP To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Wi
51. ettings The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust 4 5 0GHz Extended Network settings for your Extended Network Extended Network SSID Extended Network SSID This is the Identification name of the repeated extended network Security Key Hide Security Key QZ Security Type WPA WPA2 Security Key Enter the security key of the Extended Network This is the password that your network devices will use to connect to the Extended Network Security Type Select the encryption method used by the Home Network This setting must match the Security Type setting of your Home Network router More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu hittp setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Guest Network Guest Networks provide a separate Wi Fi network with unique 5 0GHz Guest Network settings for users to connect to Select one of the four available ap Guest Networks Enable Guest Network 1 Gu Toggle the selected Guest Network to On to enable the Guest Guest Network SSID Network Security Key Security Type WPA WPA2 Guest Network SSID This is the Identification name of your new Guest Network Security Key Enter the security key of the Guest Network This is the password that your network devices will use to connect your new Guest Network Security Type Select the encryption method used by the Home Network This setting must match the Secu
52. etween that network and the Range Extender It is important to choose networks that are greater than 70 A wireless network with a signal strength of less than 70 may create a poor connection which results in slower throughput and frequent dropped connections If you fail to find any wireless networks or your signal strength is below 70 try moving the Range Extender closer to the wireless network that you are trying to repeat and click SCAN again Once you have selected your wireless network s click Next to continue If you are only connecting to one network simply select that 2 4 or 5GHz network and click Next to continue W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Connecting to a Secure Network If the wireless network s you are trying to repeat has wireless security wireless POWER M F RANGE EXTENDER enabled you will be prompted to enter a security key If you are repeating a dual band router you will need to enter the security key for both the 2 4GHz and 5GHz network If either network does not have security leave the field blank After you have entered the security key s click Next to continue If you do not know the key to the network you are trying to repeat then click Back and select another network W 259 74 USER S GUIDE Extended Network Settings SSID and Security The default SSID of the Range Extender is Amped_TAPEX2_2 4 and PEE Amped_TAPEX2_5 0 If you choose to Clone the
53. f that fails then reboot the Home Router to see if that fixes it c There may be an IP conflict with your Home Network and your Extended Network Try to adjust the IP Settings of your Extended Network using IP values that are different from your Home Network I can no longer connect to the Range Extender wirelessly a Power on and off the Range Extender and try again b The connection to the Home Network may be down Run through the Setup Wizard again After you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again The connection to the Home Network seems slow File transfers take a long time to transfer a You may be too far away from your Home Network The closer the Range Extender is to your Home Network the better its connection will be The Range Extender must have a strong signal in order to WAA USER S GUIDE extend the signal with fast speeds and further range Move the Range Extender closer to your Home Network and try again b Check that the antenna is connected securely to the antenna connector c You may be downloading from the Internet and not within your Home Network or Extended Network Files transferred through the Internet are limited by your ISP speed and the data download speeds from the website that you are downloading from d Your computer may be using an older Wi Fi adapter with lower speed limits and range capabilities 802 11b g n Network devices connected to the w
54. gnal b Check to make sure that you have the correct security key for both the 2 4GHz and 5GHz network of your dual band router These keys may sometimes be different from each other c Check that the antenna is connected securely to the antenna connector d Ensure that your dual band router does not have any security features enabled such as MAC address filtering If it does disable it and try again cannot find any Wi Fi networks Home Networks to extend a The Range Extender may be out of range Move the Range Extender closer towards the Wi Fi router and try the Setup Wizard again from the Touch Screen Menu b The antenna on your Range Extender may be loose Tighten the antenna connection and try again c Check that the antenna is connected securely to the antenna connector d The wireless Home Network may not be a compatible wireless network 802 11a b g n ac W 259 74 USER S GUIDE lam connected to a Home Network however I do not have Internet Access a The Home Network itself may not have Internet access Check to see that you have internet access by connecting directly to the Home Network first If you are able to go online then this is not a problem If you cannot go online then the Home Network s Internet connection must first be resolved b You may have a DNS issue and the Range Extender is not obtaining the IP settings from your Home Network Try to reboot the Range Extender and then access a website I
55. gs If you do not know the key to the network you are trying to extend then tap the Back arrow to select another network WAA USER S GUIDE Select a 5GHz Home Network to Extend 5GHz Select the 5GHz Wi Fi network that you wish to extend Check lt Select a 5 0GHz Home Network that your Wi Fi Network has a signal strength of 70 or Re ded Signal o e greater ecommended Signa gt 70 st Network by Signal JonesHome 8 WPA 98 If you have already selected a 2 4GHz network and do not wish KimNetwork 6 WEP 87 MyWiFi WPA2 68 Amped_246 4 WPS 56 to select a 5GHz network tap Skip to continue Otherwise tap Next to continue To extend 2 4GHz Wi Fi only press Skip Skip Next If you fail to find any Wi Fi networks or your signal strength is below 70 the Range Extender may be placed too far from the Wi Fi network that you are trying to extend Move your Range Extender closer to the Wi Fi network that you are trying to extend and tap Rescan to scan again The Scan results page will display information regarding the name of the network SSID the channel which the Wi Fi network is operating on and the security type of the network The results page will also display what the signal strength is of every network detected WAA USER S GUIDE Connecting to a Secure Network 5GHz If the SGHz Wi Fi network you are trying to extend has Wi Fi 5 0GHz Security security enabled you will be prompted to enter a Security Key
56. hall also have exclusive authority to the extent permitted by law to decide the arbitrability of any claim or dispute between you and Amped Wireless Because we prefer to resolve our issues with you directly you agree to arbitrate with Amped Wireless only in your individual capacity not as a representative or member of a class As such your claims may not be joined with any other claims and there shall be no authority for any dispute to be arbitrated on a class action basis or brought by a purported class representative W 252 74 USER S GUIDE It is important that you understand that the arbitrator s decision will be binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction If the arbitrator rules against Amped Wireless in addition to accepting whatever responsibility is ordered by the arbitrator we will reimburse your reasonable attorneys fees and costs It s important to us that we address any issues you might have promptly To help us do that you agree to begin any arbitration within one year after your claim arose otherwise your claim is waived Unless you and Amped Wireless agree otherwise any arbitration hearings will take place in the county where you reside If your claim is for 10 000 or less you may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator through a telephonic hearing or by an in person hearing as established by the AAA Rul
57. hen scanning for Wi Fi networks in the Setup Wizard a The Range Extender may be out of range Move the Range Extender closer to the Wi Fi router and try the Setup Wizard again from the Touch Screen Menu It is recommended that your Home Network shows a signal strength of 70 or greater in the Wizard SCAN results b From the touch screen Dashboard go to Settings then the Wi Fi Settings menu to access Wireless Coverage settings Make sure the setting is at 100 and try again c Make sure that your Home Network s Wi Fi SSID is broadcasting and not hidden If your Home Network SSID is hidden you will need to manually setup the Range Extender through the Wi Fi Settings gt Home Network Settings menu My Range Extender was working fine previously but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Range Extender Or had a POWER OUTAGE and now the Range Extender no longer works The Range Extender should automatically heal itself and reconnect to your wireless network However in the event that it does not and you are not able to access the Internet or your home network please try the following options W 252 74 USER S GUIDE a The connection to your Home Network has been dropped This can be caused by several events to your home Wi Fi connection When this occurs simply run the Setup Wizard again from the Touch Screen Menu and reconfigure the Range Extender b Reboot the Range Extender wait 3 minutes for the Range Exten
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59. ion wireless POWER F RANGE EXTENDER Connection to Home Network This statistics shows the data activity for all upload and download data between the Home Network and the Range Extender Extended Wireless Network These statistics shows all data activity for all users connected wirelessly to the Range Extender Extended Wired Network The Wired Connection statistics shows all data activity for all users physically connected to the wired ports on the Range Extender WAA USER S GUIDE Management System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Range Extender by syncing with your computer s time Your system clock settings need to be accurate in order for logs and wireless access schedules to work correctly ff System Clock Maintain the system clock settings by syncing the system time with the time on your computer The Range Extender s clock is used to make sure your Access Schedules and logs function correctly and on time Current Time Month Day Hour Minute Sync with your computer Sync APPLY REFRESH W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Management System Logs System Logs are useful for viewing the activity and history of the Range Extender The System Logs are also used by Amped Wireless Elite Support Concierges to help troubleshoot your Range Extender when needed It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubleshooting is required All log entries are
60. ions W 259 74 USER S GUIDE NETWORK SETTINGS Network Settings IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the Range Extender as Subnet Mask The subnet of the Range Extender Subnet Mask 265285 2660 Default Gateway 0 000 DHCP gt Default Gateway The access point to another network DHCP Chet Range ESTERS ETERS normally the Range Extender or your router Sane DHCP Bases Otic Auto Load Menu Auto DNS DHCP The Range Extender includes a feature to help manage the IP addresses within your Extended Network and with your 802 14 Spanning Type Disabled Clone MAC Address 1000000000000 Domain Name ampedwireless Home Network automatically When connected to a Home Network the Range Extender will obtain an IP address from your Home Network s router and act as a DHCP Client However when there is no connection available the Range Extender will act as a DHCP Server You may also manually control the IP settings of the Range Extender by choosing Client Server or Disabled from the DHCP drop down menu This is only for advanced users WAA USER S GUIDE DHCP Client Range The range of IP addresses the Range Extender s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to the Range Extender Static DHCP You may set a static IP address within your DHCP network The Range Extender will track the device via its MAC address and assign it a pre defined IP address each time the device l
61. ir or replace a product i e discontinued product Amped Wireless will offer a credit toward the purchase of a similar product of equal or lesser value direct from Amped Wireless Any repaired or replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or thirty 30 days whichever is longer Amped Wireless reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued product Amped Wireless reserves the right to revise or make changes to this product its documentation packaging specifications hardware and software without notice If any portion of the Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is found to be unenforceable its remaining provisions shall remain in effect All costs of shipping the product to Amped Wireless shall be borne solely by the purchaser W 252 74 USER S GUIDE Limitations IN NO EVENT SHALL AMPED WIRELESS NEWO CORPORATION S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE ACCESSORIES OR ITS DOCUMENTATION The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty does not apply if a the product assembly has been opened or damaged b the product or its software or firmware has been altered or modified c the product has not been used and installed in accordance to Amped Wireless i
62. ired ports of the Range Extender do not have Internet access a The Wired Port Routing on the Range Extender may not be defined correctly While connected to the Range Extender open your web browser and access http setup ampedwireless com From the web menu go to More Settings gt Network Settings gt Wired Port Configuration Check that the wired port is routed through an active Home Network connection If the Range Extender is connected to a 2 4GHz network only adjust the routing so that all wired ports traffic routes through the 2 4GHz Home Network W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting Touch Screen Issues forgot the touch screen passcode for the Range Extender and can no longer access the Touch Screen Menu a Once you have exhausted all attempts at recovering your passcode reset the Range Extender to default settings by holding the reset button located on the right side of the Range Extender for 5 to 10 seconds The Range Extender will reboot and erase all current settings You will need to reconfigure the Range Extender The touch screen turns off too quickly a From the Dashboard screen tap on Settings Tap on Management Settings and then Screen Settings This screen will allow you to adjust the timeout time for the screen to turn off when there is an interval of no activity W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting Wireless Issues am only getting 3 or 4 wireless signal bars on my wireless computer
63. less will not support or warrant any product in which you have or have attempted to modify the Software provided by Amped Wireless You may not lease sublicense resell redistribute or otherwise transfer the Software without written consent from Amped Wireless The Software is provided to you as is with all faults and without warranties of any kind In particular Amped Wireless does not guarantee that the Software will be error free or that the Software will be free from system threats or attacks from viruses Amped Wireless does not warrant that the Software will meet your expectations or that the software will be suitable for your particular situation Amped Wireless warrants that any media such as an included CD on which the Software is provided to be free from defects If you have an eligible warranty claim for defective media Amped Wireless will replace the Software media W 52 74 USER S GUIDE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BACK UP YOUR SYSTEM INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY DATA THAT YOU MAY USE OR POSSESS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ANY MATERIAL INFORMATION OR DATA DOWNLOADED OR OTHERWISE OBTAINED IS ACCESSED AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION AND RISK AND YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR PRODUCT OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL INFORMATION OR DATA AMPED WIRELESS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE PURCHASER S COMPUTER SYSTEM OR DATA All title and copy
64. lly enter the SSID to connect WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Guest Networks Click Enable to create a Guest Network Guest Networks provide a separate wireless network with unique settings for users to connect to Band Restrict the Wi Fi protocol and speed used for the specific Guest Network SSID This is the name of your Guest Network Data Rate Restrict access to the Guest Network by setting a lower bandwidth by changing the data rate Broadcast SSID Disable to hide your SSID from public view Users will need to manually enter the SSID into their wireless software interface to connect Associated Clients View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Guest Network wirelessly To set security settings for the Guest Network go to 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings gt Security WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Security Wireless security allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 2 4GHz Extended Network Home Network or Guest Networks Note If you adjust the security of your Home Network and it is incorrect the Range Extender will no longer have a successful connection to your Home Network Using the drop down menu you can select which network you Select a Wireless Network wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below E x If you are using the Guest Network feature you will be able to Encryption wa v adjust the securi
65. ming wireless users W 259 74 USER S GUIDE IAPP Inter Access Point Protocol STBC Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks WAA USER S GUIDE BOOSTBAND TECHNOLOGY BoostBand Technology is a feature that increases the overall speed and performance of the Range Extender by streamlining dual band network traffic through a single Wi Fi frequency band between the Router and Range Extender Doing so optimizes network traffic through the fastest available frequency band BoostBand Technology can only be enabled when the Range Extender is connected to a dual band connection By default BoostBand Technology will use the faster 5GHz band If the E BOOSTBAND TECHNOLOGY BoostBand Technology increases the overall speed and performance of the Range Extender by streamlining dual band network traffic through a single Wi Fi frequency band between the Router and the Range Extender BoostBand Technology can only be enabled when the Range Extender is connected to a dual band BoostBand Technology Enable Disable APPLY connection mE e _ BOOSTBAND a gt g ui Range Extender internet Router f2acewn Soc wn 5GHz band is not available or becomes too weak BoostBand Technology will automatically switch over to the 2 4GHz band While BoostBand Technology is enabled Wi Fi devices will still be able to connect to the Range Extender using 2 4GHz and 5GHz connect
66. n Set an Access Schedule on Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available one day at a time Select the first day and tap Next c Then select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available Tap Apply to save your settings lt 5 0GHz Access Schedule d Tap the next day that you wish to schedule and then repeat i di steps a c From HH MM Your Access Schedule will also control the Internet access for wired i To HH MM connections For more detailed settings access http setup ampedwireless com Note Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the Settings menu under Management gt Clock Date WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS lt 5 0GHz Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and easy Some Wi Fi routers and adapters support this feature If your Wi Fi device has WPS PBC z press the START button below and the with varying names i e One Touch Setup or WPS WPS button on your Wi Fi Device You may enable WPS setup here by tapping Start WPS PBC Follow the steps on the Range Extender to complete WPS setup More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch User Access U
67. n locate the number and enter in the field then press Start Pin uy 9 04 USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings User Access User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to Il User Access Control 2 4GHz specific users connecting to the network Each networking Allow or deny wireless access to specific users by entering the MAC address of the device below The MAC address of a networking device is a 12 digit hex number normally found on a label on the bottom of device has a unique address called a MAC address a 12 digit e i hex number Wireless Access Control Mode Aow Listed E MAC Address Comment By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define reser whether that device is allowed into your network or not allowed A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address located on a label on the actual device For Windows computers with internal networking adapters the MAC Address can be found by viewing the Network Connection Details of the network adapter The MAC Address will be listed as the Physical Address Be sure to enter the MAC Address without any symbols For example a MAC Address of 78 DD 78 AA 78 BB would be entered as 78DD78AA78BB WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the coverage distance of your 2 4GHz Extended
68. ndows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click My Computer c Click on My Network Places and locate the drive named AMPED_RE_USB To Map the network drive a Click the Start button b Right click My Computer and select Map Network Drive c Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field AMPED_RE_USB or shareddisk IP address d Ifthe drive fails to open click browse and locate AMPED_RE_USB under Network Mac OS X To access the drive from your Mac desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Open Finder b Onthe left hand menu under Shared click Amped USB W 52 74 USER S GUIDE To Map the network drive a Open Finder b From the menu on the top of the desktop select Go c Select Connect To Server from the drop down menu d Enter the address of the network drive AMPED _RE_USB or shared disk IP address then click Connect The Range Extender freezes or cannot access the web when a USB storage device is connected a Remove the USB storage device from the Range Extender and reboot it by unplugging the power adapter Once rebooted try inserting the USB storage device again b Make sure your USB storage device is not corrupted and is working properly and try again Additional USB Storage troubleshooting tips ma
69. nstructions d the product has been subjected to misuse or negligence Amped Wireless does not guarantee the continued availability of a third party s service for which this product s use or operation may require The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty does not protect against acts of God vandalism theft normal wear and tear obsolescence and environmental damages such as but not limited to weather and electrical disturbances The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is the sole warranty for this product There are no other warranties expressed or except required by law implied including the implied warranty or condition of quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose How to Claim Warranty In the event that you have a problem with this product please go to www ampedwireless com support to find help on solving your problem In the event that you cannot and need to file a warranty claim please call Amped Wireless Elite Support or visit http www ampedwireless com support center html rma to obtain a Support Ticket Number obtained from Technical Support Reps fill out a Return Authorization RMA form and obtain a Return Authorization RMA number A dated proof of original purchase and the RMA number is required to process warranty claims You are responsible for properly packaging and shipping the product at your cost and risk to Amped Wireless The bearer of cost related to shipping repaired or replaced product
70. of the network drive smb AMPED_RE_USB public or smb Range Extender s LAN ip address public e Then click Connect anov If the network drive does not appear on your Mac desktop follow these steps a Open Finder b Select Preferences from the drop down menu c Check show Connected Servers d The drive should now appear on your desktop W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Management Touch System Logs System Logs are useful for viewing the activity and history of the Range Extender The System Logs are also used by Amped Wireless techs to help troubleshoot your Range Extender when needed It is recommended that you enable all logs in the event that troubleshooting is required All log entries are deleted each time the Range Extender reboots or is powered off More detailed log information can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE Management Touch Upgrade Firmware Amped Wireless continuously updates the firmware for all Firmware Update products in an effort to constantly improve our products and F Check for new software updates their user experiences When connected to an active F Current Version v1 0 connection with Internet access the Range Extender can Dat ale automatically check for new firmware updates that are available by tapping Check for Updates Follow the prompts to Check for Updates complete the upgrade process Before upgrading
71. ogs into the network Obtain IP settings from the Home router or manually enter your IP settings Auto Load Menu Auto DNS When the Range Extender loses connection to your Home Network it will automatically redirect your web browser to the web menu To turn this feature off you can disable Auto DNS Note Disabling Auto DNS will require that you access the web menu using the IP address of this device It is recommended that you note your IP address before changing this mode If you are no longer able to access the web menu you will need to perform a hardware reset Domain Name The Domain Name allows you to change the URL which is used to access the Setup Menu for the Range Extender For example entering http setup ampedwireless com into your web browser while connected to the Range Extender will guide you to the Web menu for the Range Extender By changing the Domain Name you will change the URL entered to access the Web menu If you forget the Domain Name you entered and can no longer access the Web menu then you will need to reset your Range Extender to default settings by holding down the reset button on the back panel for 5 10 seconds W 252 74 USER S GUIDE Network Settings Wired Port Routing If the Range Extender is connected to a dual band router the Range Extender will automatically route the traffic from the device connected to the Range Extender s wired port through the 5GHz Home Network to access the web with the f
72. oncierges b Click Choose File and locate the file c Click Upload to begin upgrading Note Firmware files normally have a bin file extension WAA USER S GUIDE Management Save Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back up your current I SavelReload Settings settings which may be reloaded at a later time This feature may be useful for testing new features and settings without having to worry about returning to a stable platform Reset Settings to Default Resat To save current settings To load previously saved settings a Click Save a Click Browse b Select a file name and location b Locate the previously saved settings file c Click Upload to restore the settings to the saved file You may also reset the Range Extender s settings to factory settings by pressing Reset By resetting the Range Extender you will lose all previous configurations and will need to run the Setup Wizard again to reconnect to a Home Network WAA USER S GUIDE Management Password Settings By default the Range Extender does not require a password to log on to the web menu If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Setup Wizard you may enter one here J Password Prevent unauthorized access to your Range Extender s web based configuration menu by providing a login and password If no protection is necessary leave these fields blank and you will not be
73. rights in and to the Software and any copies thereof are owned by Amped Wireless or its partners suppliers All title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through use of the Software is the property of the respective content owner and may be protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties This license grants you no rights to use such content You may not delete any copyright trademark or other proprietary notices from the Software or documentation W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Dispute Resolution Arbitration This section describes how you agree to resolve any disputes with Amped Wireless regarding these Terms of Use or your purchase of any product from Amped Wireless and your use of that product You and Amped Wireless agree to the following resolution process To begin with you agree that any claim that you might have against us regarding these Terms of Use or your purchase of any Amped Wireless product or use of that product must be resolved through binding arbitration before the American Arbitration Association using its Commercial Arbitration Rules The arbitrator shall have exclusive authority to the extent permitted by law to resolve all disputes arising out of or relating to the interpretation applicability enforceability or formation of our agreement including but not limited to any claim that all or part of this agreement is void or voidable The arbitrator s
74. rity Type setting of your Home Network router More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Connected Devices Connected Devices displays all users currently connected to the Range Extender s Extended Network It provides a list of MAC Addresses for each connected device and the sent and received data for each lt 5 0GHz Connected Devices MAC Address 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 2c 2d 3c 3d 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7d 7e 8g 8h 9s 9t 0m 0n Data Sent 566298 122682 758631 187394 Data Received 618644 101985 681643 888873 uy 9 04 USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Wi Fi Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the lt 5 0GHz Wireless Coverage coverage distance of your Extended Wi Fi Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum Wi Fi coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power your connection to your Home Network will also decrease in range So be careful and test your signal strength after each adjustment WAA USER S GUIDE 5GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Access Schedule You can set a schedule for when your Wi Fi is enabled or disabled lt 5 0GHz Access Schedule both Home Network and the Extended Network through the Access Schedule menu To do so Toggle the Access Schedule to O
75. ser Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users that are connecting wirelessly to the Extended Network Each Wi Fi device has a unique address called a MAC address a 12 digit hex number By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define whether that device is allowed to connect to your network or not allowed Tap Select from Connected Devices to conveniently alter the access of devices that are already connected to the Extended Network 5 0GHz User Access MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 Select from Connected Devices Current Access List lt 5 0GHz User Access List Select IP MAC Address Comment 192 168 3 51 comment 01 23 45 67 89 ab 192 168 3 51 comment 01 23 45 67 89 ab 192 168 3 51 comment 01 23 45 67 89 ab Delete WAA USER S GUIDE BOOSTBAND TECHNOLOGY TOUCH BoostBand Technology Touch Screen Settings BoostBand Technology is a feature that increases the overall lt BoostBand Technology speed and performance of the Range Extender by streamlining dual band network traffic through a single Wi Fi frequency Increase overall speed and performance by streamlining dual band network traffic band between the Router and Range Extender Doing so through a single Wi Fi frequency optimizes network traffic through the fastest available frequency band cx BoostBand Technology can only be enabled when the Range Extender is connected to a dual band connection By default
76. settings from your Home Network the wizard will copy the SSID and security key of your Home Network The SSID of the Extended Network will have a _RE at the end of its name For example Home_Network_RE You can also manually enter a new network ID and security key The new security key must be at least 8 characters long Click Next to apply the settings W 59 74 USER S GUIDE Connection Check DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE wiretess POWER FI RANGE EXTENDER Allow the countdown to complete and the Wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step Do NOT close this page W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Connect to the new Extended Network During the countdown process the Range Extender will reboot and disconnect the Wi Fi connection At this point you will need to reconnect your PC or tablet to the new Extended Network Follow the instructions on the screen to connect to the Extended Network wireless Once you have connected click the check box to confirm The Next button will appear allowing you to complete the setup process If there are problems with your configuration the Wizard will inform you to rescan for a network to extend If there are no problems you will see the Setup Summary on the following page W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Setup Summary Congratulations the Range Extender is now successfully configured wireless Your settings are now saved Print the
77. ting environments building materials and wireless obstructions Performance may increase or decrease over the stated specification Wireless coverage claims are used only as a reference and are not guaranteed as each wireless network is uniquely different Maximum wireless signal rates are derived from IEEE 802 11 standard specifications Actual data throughput may vary as a result of network conditions and environmental factors Wi Fi Range Extenders may not work with non standard Wi Fi routers or routers with altered firmware or proprietary firmware such as those from third party sources or some Internet service providers May not work with routers that do not comply with IEEE or Wi Fi standards W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Software Licenses Disclaimers This product contains Software including firmware licensed to you the purchaser by Amped Wireless This also includes Software downloaded from an authorized website such as www ampedwireless com or from an authorized application market such as Google Play or Apple s App Store This license allows you to operate the Software in the manner described in the user s manual for the purchased product You can make as many copies of the Software as needed for your personal use Modifying of or tampering of the Software including but not limited to any Open Source Software is solely at your own risk Amped Wireless is not responsible for any such modification or tampering Amped Wire
78. ttp setup ampedwireless com Note Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the Settings menu under Management gt Clock Date WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and easy Some Wi Fi routers and adapters support this feature with varying names i e One Touch Setup or WPS You may enable WPS setup here by tapping Start WPS PBC Follow the steps on the Range Extender to complete WPS setup More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu http setup ampedwireless com lt 2 4GHz Wi Fi Protected Setup lf your Wi Fi device has WPS PBC press the START button below and the WPS button on your Wi Fi Device Start WPS PBC WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Touch User Access User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users that are connecting wirelessly to the Extended Network Each Wi Fi device has a unique address called a MAC address a 12 digit hex number By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define whether that device is allowed to connect to your network or not allowed Tap Select from Connected Devices to conveniently alter the access of devices that are already connected to the Extended Network 2 4GHz User Access MAC Address 00
79. ty settings for those additional network SSIDs oe eee Pre Shared Key Format Passphrase M here as well Pre Shared Key For more information on the differences between the types of Wi Fi security available please visit the Learning Center on the Amped Wireless website www ampedwireless com WAA USER S GUIDE 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and N nable Wi Fi Protectes etup easy Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature Rpt an ete eaten nT p tens Re with varying names i e one touch setup or WPS E Option B If your wireless user asks for the Range Extender s PIN number use this number on the user s device 88888888 You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of WPS Option C If your wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that setup you wish to use The Range Extender supports all types of yore WPS setup and then dlick Stat PIN Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Range Extender Option B PIN Some wireless devices use a PIN number to access wireless network If your wireless device requests for a PIN number then use the PIN code located here Option C Enter PIN Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless network If your wireless device has a PIN number the
80. work WAA USER S GUIDE The default SSID of the Range Extender s Extended Network is lt Amped_TAPEX2_5 0 5 0GHz Extended Network Clone settings from your If you choose to Clone the settings from your Home Network i i g e eivor the wizard will copy the SSID and Security Key of your Home s Internet Router Range Extender Network Extended Network SSID JonesHome_5 0_RE The SSID of the Extended Network will have a _RE at the end Extended Network Security wireless of its name For example Home_Network_RE You can also manually enter a new network ID and security key The new security key must be at least 8 characters long Tap Next to apply the settings WAA USER S GUIDE Applying Settings DO NOT LEAVE THIS SCREEN Allow the progress bar to complete and the Wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step Apply Settings SETUP STATUS Checking Home Network SSID Checking Home Network Security Key Obtaining IP Address Rebooting Setup Complete WAA USER S GUIDE Setup Summary Congratulations the Range Extender is now successfully configured Your settings are now saved At this point you can connect your Wi Fi devices to you Extended Network using the Wi Fi network name and password on the screen If you haven t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location you may do so now All Range Extender settings are saved and
81. y be available online at the Amped Wireless Elite Support Center Please check the Elite Support Center for the latest updates and features for USB Storage support My Wi Fi Access Schedule is being erratic and not working at the correct times a You need to adjust your Clock Date settings from the Management Settings screen W 52 74 USER S GUIDE Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is not working Push button configuration does not detect the connection a The Range Extender supports WPS connections however some companies may use proprietary code for their own push button configurations Try connecting using the Windows wireless utility or Mac wireless utility instead W 259 74 USER S GUIDE WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION The Amped Wireless A division of Newo Corporation Inc Limited Warranty Warranty Period The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is for one 1 year from the date of purchase for new products Refurbished products carry the Limited Warranty for thirty 30 days after the date of purchase Guarantee Amped Wireless warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware of this Amped Wireless product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship Conditions The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is for repair or replacement only at the sole discretion of Amped Wireless Amped Wireless does not issue any refunds for purchased product In the event that Amped Wireless is unable to repa
82. y reconnect to your networks new settings however if it does not simply reconfigure the Range Extender to your network The network adapter that you are using may have poor range older technology with slower speeds or may need a driver update Your computer may be using an older Wi Fi adapter with lower speed limits and range capabilities 802 11b g n To achieve 802 11ac Wi Fi speeds for your extended network it is necessary to extend an 802 11ac Wi Fi router Check that your home router is an 802 11ac router Extending a router with slower Wi Fi speeds such as 802 11b g n will result in slower Wi Fi speeds for your extended network W 259 74 USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting Web Menu Access Issues entered http setup ampedwireless com and it failed to open the Web Menu a Make sure your computer is connected to the Range Extender s Wi Fi network Amped_TAPEX2_2 4 or Amped_TAPEX2_5 0 b Try to use a different web browser We recommend the Google Chrome web browser c Try to open your web browser to the default IP address by putting this number into your web browser instead 192 168 1 240 Power off unplug from the power outlet the Range Extender and power it back on Try again e Reset your Range Extender to default settings by holding the Reset Button located on the top panel for ten 10 seconds and try again f If steps a thru e fail disconnect your PC from all Wi Fi networks Attach an Ethernet cable between

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