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1. Key Format Hex 10 characters and it is incorrect you will no longer have a successful Encryption Key connection to your Home Network Using the drop down menu you can select which network you wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below If you are using the Multiple AP SSID feature you will be able to adjust the security settings for your additional SSIDs here as well For more information on the differences between the types of Wi Fi security available please check the Learning Center of the Amped Wireless website www ampedwireless com SUN USER S GUIDE Wireless Settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and easy Some wireless routers and adapters Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup Option A If your wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press the WPS PBC Push Button Configuration button here support this feature with varying names i e one touch setup or WPS Option B If your wireless user asks for the Smart Repeaters PIN number use this number on the user s device 53766960 You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type Option C i your vies user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that of WPS setup you wish to use The Smart Repeater and then cick SSSR supports all types of WPS setup Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or2. Connection State Connected Extended Network Settings SSID Amped_SR Encryption WPA2 IP Address of the Repeater 192 168 2240 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 2240 DHCP Server Auto MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 SUN USER S GUIDE If the Home Office Network connection fails try the following Check to see that your Home Network security settings are correct Check on the SCAN page that your Home Network is showing a signal of 70 or greater If not move the Smart Repeater closer to your Home Network router and try again 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 5 11 and run the Setup Wizard again e If possible check the Internet connection for your Home Network wireless router Connect directly to your Home Network wireless router If you are unable to access the internet through the Home Network wireless router you must first fix this problem The Smart Repeater will not be able to obtain internet access through a router that does not have internet access Once Internet access is restored connect to the Smart Repeater again and retry the Smart Setup Wizard f Return to the Smart Setup Wizard and attempt to connect to another Home Network known to have Internet access g Try to reboot unplug the power from the Smart Repeater and plug it back in the Smart Repeater and check to see if th
3. Once you have it connect to the Smart Repeater using an Ethernet cable Open your web browser and enter the IP address into the address bar SU USER S GUIDE c Reset the Smart Repeater back to default settings and try the Smart Setup Wizard again To reset the Repeater back to default settings push the Reset Button on the back panel down for five 5 to ten 10 seconds then let go After the Smart Repeater has fully reset use an Ethernet cable and connect to the Smart Repeater Login to the Web Menu at http setup ampedwireless com and run through the Wizard 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 Smart Repeater is to your Home Network the better its connection will be The Smart Repeater must have a strong signal in order to repeat the signal with fast speeds and further range Move the Smart Repeater closer to your Home Network and try again b 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 c Your computer may be using an older Wi Fi adapter with lower speed limits 802 11b g SU USER S GUIDE The range from the Smart Repeater seems low a Check to see that your wireless output settings are at 100
4. 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 back to the purchaser will be at the sole 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 Technical Support offerings For questions regarding support please contact techsupport ampedwireless com SU 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 Thi
5. the Smart Repeater Connect the two included high gain antennas by screwing them into the antenna connectors Use the included Ethernet cable to connect one end into any Wired Port on the Smart Repeater and use the other end to connect to the network port on your laptop or desktop computer c Connect the power adapter to the power port on the back of the Smart Repeater Do NOT attempt to connect to the Smart Repeater with a wireless connection at this time SUN USER S GUIDE Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard a Open your web browser b Typein amp AmpedWireless Windows Internet Explorer http setup ampedwireless com GO le np sctupampedwireesscom gt x ain into the web address bar oly Favorites AmpedWirdess vo c Ifthe web menu fails to open type in the following IP address into your web address bar http setup ampedwireless com http 192 168 1 240 NOTE IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU a Disconnect your PC from all wireless networks open your browser and try again b If you continue to have problems accessing the Web Menu disconnect the cable from your computer to the Repeater Connect wirelessly SSID Amped_SR and Password wireless and try again SUN USER S GUIDE Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard When the web menu appears click Next to proceed with the Smart Setup Wizard The diagram on this page disp
6. up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time Select File oo This feature may be useful for testing new features and settings without having to worry about returning to a stable platform 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 Smart Repeater s settings to factory settings by pressing Reset By resetting the Smart Repeater you will lose all previous configurations and will need to run the Smart Setup Wizard again to reconnect to a Home Network SUN USER S GUIDE Management Password Settings By default the Smart Repeater does not require a password to login to the web menu If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Smart Setup Wizard you may enter one here Password Prevent unauthorized access to your Smart Repeater s web based configuration menu by providing a user name and password If no protection is necessary leave these fields blank and you will not be prompted for a login and password when accessing this web menu New Login New Password Confirmed Password SU USER S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard 802 11n 802 11b g Frequency Band 2 4 GHz Wireless Speed 300Mbps Rx 300Mbps Tx Amplifier Dua
7. Go to the Web Menu Wireless Settings and check the Advanced Settings Make sure the output power is at 100 b Your Smart Repeater may be installed in a poor location Avoid setting up your Smart Repeater in areas with high interference such as near fridges microwaves metallic objects and low surfaces Install the Smart Repeater in a higher location if possible c Check the connections of the Antennas to the Smart Repeater Tighten them if necessary d Adjust the Antennas of the Smart Repeater in different angles My Wireless Access Schedule is being erratic and not working at the correct times a You need to adjust your Time Zone Settings from the Management Web Menu page WiFi Protected Setup WPS is not working Push button configuration does not detect the connection a The Smart Repeater 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 SU 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
8. PANYING 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 instructions 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 Customer Service or visit SU USER S GUIDE www ampedwirleess com support to fill out a Return Authorization RMA form and obtain a Return Authorization RMA number A dated proof of
9. age distance of your 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 Home Network will also decrease in range So be careful and test your signal strength after each adjustment J Wireless Coverage Controls 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 SUN USER S GUIDE IP SETTINGS IP Address The IP address of the Smart Repeater IP Address 192 168 1 240 Subnet Mask The subnet of the Smart Repeater Subnet Mask 25525250 Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway The access point to another DHCP Auto E DHCP Client Range 1921681100 1921681200 Show Client network normally the Smart Repeater or your router Static DHCP Set Static DHCP Auto Load Menu Auto DNS Enabled No DHCP The Smart Repeater includes a complex AUTO DHCP feature to help manage the IP addresses within Domain Name ampedwireless your Extended network and with your Home Network 802 14 Spanning Type Disabled Clone MAC Address 000000000000 When connected to a Home Network the Repeater will obtain an IP add
10. amped wi reless gt gt User s Guide High Power Wireless N 600mW Smart Repeater SR10000 SU USER S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ivcscisisccscscicnesstsccvescveveveicnevdveccnoses 2 GETTING STARTED ccsssssccossssccesssscccsssscconsssceens 3 Package Contents c ccccccccssssssceceeeseessseeeeeeeeeeene 3 LED Indicators 5 seems 4 Back Panel Description cceessececeeneeeeesteeeeeeaes 5 SETUP GUIDE eat 6 Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard 9 Scan for a Wireless Network 10 Connecting to a Secure Network 11 Repeater Settings SSID 12 Repeater Settings Security 13 Setup SUMMAFY NU 14 WIRELESS SETTINGS sccssssscccsssscccssscccessscceees 16 Home Network Settings 16 Extended Network Settings cccccssscececeeeeees 17 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 20 Advanced Settings cccccccccccesessssseseeeeesseeseaees 21 SMART FEATURES ssscccsssssccssssscccsssscccnssscccasess 23 Access Schedule ceeececeesseeeceenaeeeceeeeeceesrteceeaees 24 User Access Control 25 Wireless Coverage Controls cccccccseceeeseeeees 26 IP SETTINGS cinema 27 MANAGEMENT FEATURES rss 29 SYSTEM StATUS voces eniri reniei iiaiai 30 STATISTICS deat e e E ete ne ci tn 32 System ClOCk s serena 33 System LOS rss cessent here 34 Upgrade Firmware cccccccccccssssceeceessesssseeeeeeeens 35 Save and Reload Set
11. band wireless router and adjust the wireless settings Change the wireless band to 2 4GHz single band mode only Disable the 5GHz wireless band cannot find any wireless networks Home Networks to repeat a The Smart Repeater may be out of range Move the Smart Repeater closer towards the wireless router and try the Setup Wizard again from the Web Menu b The antenna on your Smart Repeater may be loose Tighten the antenna connection and try again c The wireless Home Network may not be a compatible wireless network 802 11b g n SU 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 Smart Repeater is not obtaining the IP settings from your Home Network Try to reboot the Smart Repeater and then accessing a website If 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 Smart Repeater wirelessly a Power on and off the Smart Re
12. c is passing through the Smart Repeater When there is a problem with the Wi Fi connection this LED will remain off or blink steadily Wired Devices 1 5 Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the back of the High Power Smart Repeater The LED blinks rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup activity When the WPS mode is activated the WPS LED blinks as it awaits a connection SUN USER S GUIDE Back Panel Description Antenna Connectors 1 2 RJ SMA antenna connectors Compatible with all antennas that have RP SMA connectors Upgradable to high gain antennas for more range Reset Push down once to reboot the High Power Repeater Hold down for 5 10 seconds to reset the repeater back to factory settings WPS Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration Wired Devices RJ 45 ports for connecting wired computers or network devices Power Power adapter port DC 12V 1A SUN USER S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Find a Setup Location The location of where you install the Smart Repeater is very important to how it will function The optimal setup location should be somewhere no more than halfway between your wireless router and your wireless dead zone RECOMMENDED ull g SIGNAL STRENGTH ull P OES l dx Re LAAS Smart Repeater Internet Home Office Network L j SUN USER S GUIDE Connect your PC to
13. cast by the repeater to sync the wireless network SU USER S GUIDE Preamble Type Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the repeater and roaming wireless users IAPP Inter Access Point Protocol STBC Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks SUN USER S GUIDE SMART FEATURES The Smart Repeater provides your Extended Network with Smart Features that help to provide convenience and protection for your Extended Network Smart Features allow you to control access to your Extended Network through on off schedules specific user authorizations as well as through the size of your wireless coverage for your Extended Network These settings are ONLY for your Extended Network and do not apply to your Home Network SUN USER S GUIDE Wireless Settings Access Schedule You can set a schedule for when your Wi Fi is enabled or disabled both Home Network and the Extended Network through the Access Schedule feature To do SO a Enable Access Schedule Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Apply Changes M Access Schedule Define a schedule for when Wi Fi is enabled or disabled on the High Power Smart Repeater Please be sure that your time zone settings have been configured before using this feature Note When Wi Fi is disab
14. ce minimale de 20 cm qui s pare l l ment rayonnant de votre corps L metteur ne doit ni tre utilis avec une autre antenne ou un autre metteur ni se trouver leur proximit amped wireless gt gt tech support 888 573 8820 e mail techsupport ampedwireless com web www ampedwireless com Amped Wireless A Division of Newo Corporation Copyright 2011 Amped Wireless Newo Corporation All rights reserved Amped Wireless Newo Corporation the Amped Wireless Logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Newo Corporation
15. ce must always be used with a Listed Computer or device SU 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 transmitter SU 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 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 une distan
16. e caused by several events to your home wireless connection When this occurs you may rescan for another network by accessing http setup ampedwireless com to connect to and repeat or you may try to fix the issues with your Home Network and your home wireless router b Check to see that your home wireless router settings have not changed Any changes to the SSID security or channel number from the original settings will disconnect the Smart Repeater 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 Smart Setup Wizard again from the web 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 c If you cannot access the setup menu check to see that your Smart Repeater is still on Reboot the Smart Repeater by unplugging the power adapter and plugging it back in Check to see if your SU USER S GUIDE connection has been reestablished by viewing a website If you do not have a connection logon to http setup ampedwireless com and configure a new Home Network connection d Check to see that your home wireless router is still on If it has been turned off please turn it back on The Smart Repeater should automatically reconnect to your Home Network within 10 minutes have a dual band router and I cannot repeat it a Log into the Web Menu for your dual
17. e connection is established some networks may be very slow and take longer than the allotted time for the Smart Repeater to successfully connect SUN USER S GUIDE WIRELESS SETTINGS Home Network Settings The Home Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Home Network connection These settings are for adjusting the Smart Repeater after you have already gone through the Smart Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current configurations Home Network SSID Manually enter the Identification name of the 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 SUN USER S GUIDE Extended Network Settings The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Extended Network 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 repeater s SSID Users must manually enter the SSID to connect Extended Wireless Network Settings Disable Wireles
18. find any wireless networks or your signal strength is below 70 the Smart Repeater may be placed too far from the wireless network that you are trying to repeat Move your Smart Repeater closer to the wireless network that you are trying to repeat and click SCAN again The Scan results page will display information regarding the name of the network SSID the channel which the wireless network is operating on and the type of network that it is AP stands for Access Point and is the standard type of wireless network The results page will also display whether or not your network has security and what the signal strength is coming from each specific network detected SUN USER S GUIDE Connecting to a Secure Network If the wireless network you are trying to repeat has wireless security enabled you will be prompted to enter a security key If you did not select a secure network continue to the next step Enter the security key in the space provided You do not need to select what type of security it is just simply type in the key and click Next The Smart Setup Wizard will automatically detect your home network s security settings If you do not know the key to the network you are trying to repeat then click Back and select another network I Security Settings if necessary The Wi Fi network Home Network that you are trying to connect to has security enabled Please enter the security key below If your Home Netwo
19. k Next to confirm your settings and continue The High Power Smart Repeater will reboot and perform a connection test Please do not disconnect the High Power Smart Repeater during reboot the wireless security key To change the security key simply retype your new key in the field and click Next Write your security key down somewhere safe for future reference No security key is necessary for computers connecting to the Smart Repeater using a wired connection to the LAN ports After clicking Next the Smart Repeater will reboot and apply your settings Be patient and do not make any changes or adjustments to the Smart Repeater at this time SUN USER S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Smart Repeater has rebooted it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup At this time you may disconnect from the Smart Repeater and start a wireless connection If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Smart Repeater you may do so now as well Enjoy your Extended network Setup Summary Congratulations the High Power Smart Repeater is now successfully connected to your Home Network You may disconnect from the High Power Smart Repeater and connect wirelessly or attach additional computers and devices to the wired network ports on the back of the High Power Smart Repeater Home Network Settings SSID Network 1 Channel Number 11 Encryption WPA2 BSSID Network 1
20. l 600mW High Power Amplifiers Dual Low Noise Amplifiers Wireless Sensitivity 95dBm Wireless Output Power Up to 28dBm Wireless Security e WEP WPA WPA2 WPA Mixed WPS Wireless Access Control e MAC address filtering Wireless AccessScheduling e Specific day and time Wireless Coverage Control e 15 100 Output Power Antennas e 2 x Detachable High Gain 5dBi Antennas e 2 x Reverse SMA Connector Ports e 5x RJ 45 10 100 LAN ports Mounting e Wall Stand or Desktop Warranty 1 Year Setup Requirements e Wired or wireless PC Mac and an available 802 11b g n wireless network e Google Chrome Internet Explorer 8 0 and up or Safari web browser SU USER S GUIDE DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Smart Repeater are listed here If for some reason you need to return your Smart Repeater back to default settings hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds The Smart Repeater will reset back to factory settings as listed below IP Address 192 168 1 240 Web Menu Access http setup ampedwireless com SSID Amped_SR Security Key WPA2 WPA AES wireless SUN USER S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help If you have any issues with your Smart Repeater please contact us To contact Amped Wireless Technical Support use one of the following methods Phone 888 573 8820 Email techsupport ampedwireless com Web www ampedwireless com s
21. lays the terms used to describe 1 The network you are trying to repeat 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 lt a JJ Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard The Amped Wireless High Power Smart Repeater extends your wireless coverage by repeating the signal from your home or office wireless network The Smart Setup Wizard will guide you through the simple setup of your High Power Smart Repeater Click Next to continue Home Office Network EEE fi i y p Intemet Router Smart Repeater This menu has been designed to work with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above Google Chrome and Apple Safari web browsers Ifyou are using another web browser then it is recommended that you switch to one of the approved web browsers to avoid issues with the web menu features SUN USER S GUIDE Scan for a Wireless Network Click SCAN to begin searching for available wireless networks i ES ARTS to repeat I Scan for Network H ig h ight yourn etwo rk an d C ic k Next to continue Ch ec k th at To set up your High Power Smart Repeater you will need to first scan for an available Wi Fi network Home Office Network to connect to and redistribute within your Extended Network your Wireless Network has a signal strength of 70 or greater If you fail to
22. led wired users will no longer have access to the internet E Enable Access Schedule Wi Fi Enabled Days Everday Sun Mon C Tue Hours of Each Day 24 Hours From 0 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 SUN USER S GUIDE Wireless Settings User Access Control User Access allows you to deny access or allow access User Access Control to specific users connecting wirelessly to the y Allow or deny wireless access to specific users by entering the MAC address of the device below The Extended N etwork Each networki ng device has a MAC address of a networking device is a 12 digit hex number normally found on a label on the bottom oj the device i e 1A2B3C4F5A6D unique address called a MAC address a 12 digit hex number Wireless Access Control Mode Disable MAC Address Comment By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define whether that device is allowed into your mm Current Access Control Table network or not allowed MAC Address Comment Select Delete Selected Delete All SUN USER S GUIDE Wireless Settings Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Smart Repeater to control the cover
23. nnected to the Smart Repeater will guide you to the Web menu for the Smart Repeater 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 Smart Repeater to default settings by holding down the reset button on the back panel for 5 10 seconds SUN USER S GUIDE MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Management features on the Smart Repeater allow you to view the status of your Smart Repeater and adjust other settings such as your System Clock Passwords and Firmware Upgrades among other administrative functions SUN USER S GUIDE Management System Status The System Status provides you with a snapshot Il Smart Repeater Status System Information of your Smart Repeater s current connections and mat ee settings Firmware Version v1 2f Build Time Tue Sep 20 13 56 42 CST 2011 System Information This section provides you Pee fem Le with information on the version and build time of _ Home Network Wireless Settings O 0000 E Band 2 4 GHz B G N your firmware This is used to help our support sia Asad pisii lis department determine what firmware version Channel Number 9 Encryption WPA2 your device is running BSSID 00 e0 4c 81 96 c1 Connection State Connected The Current Date Time is the setting for the Signal Strength 91 system clock If this time is off go t
24. o the System Clock section and configure your system time Home Wireless Network Settings This section displays the current status of the connection between the High Power Smart Repeater and your Home Network 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 SUN USER S GUIDE Connection State The Connection State will say Extended Network Wireless Settings SSID Amped_SR Connected when there are no problems with the Encryption WPA BSSID 00 26 b8 5b 66 cc connection to your Home Network Associated Clients 1 If the Connection State shows Waiting for Keys then the _Smart Repeater IP Settings ___ IP Protocol Fed WPA WPA2 security key you entered is incorrect IP Address 192 168 3 162 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 3 254 If the Connection State shows Scanning the Smart DHCP Sener Auto MAC Address 00 e0 4c 81 96 c1 Repeater 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 Smart Repeater Extended Wireless Network Settings Shows the current settings for your Extended Wireless Network Smart Repeater IP Settings The network IP settings for yo
25. ome Network and try again c Check to see that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled The Smart Repeater needs to obtain an IP from your Home Network router cannot find my Home Network when scanning for wireless networks in the Smart Setup Wizard a The Smart Repeater may be out of range Move the Smart Repeater closer towards the wireless router and try the Setup Wizard again from the Web Menu It is recommended that your Home Network shows a signal strength of 70 or greater in the Smart Setup Wizard SCAN results b The Home Network may be a dual band wireless router The Smart Repeater supports 802 11b g n 2 4GHz routers If your Home Network uses a dual band router it will not work with the Smart Repeater Adjust the dual band router s configuration to disable the 5GHz band c Goto the Smart Features tab in the web menu and access the Wireless Coverage Controls Make sure the setting is at 100 and try again SU USER S GUIDE d Make sure that your Home Network s wireless SSID is broadcasting and not hidden If your Home Network SSID is hidden you will need to manually setup the Smart Repeater through the Wireless Settings gt Home Network Settings menu My Smart Repeater was working fine previously but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Smart Repeater Or had a POWER OUTAGE and now the Smart Repeater no longer works a The connection to your Home Network has been dropped This can b
26. peater and try again b The connection to the Home Network may be down Use an Ethernet cable and connect directly to the Smart Repeater Access http setup ampedwireless com and run through the Smart Setup Wizard again After you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again SU USER S GUIDE could NEVER log onto the Smart Repeater wirelessly a Check that your wireless adapter supports WPA2 wireless security If it does not then you will need to change the wireless security on the Smart Repeater 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 Smart Repeater Access hitp setup ampedwireless com and run through the Smart 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 Smart Repeater no longer responds a Connect to your Smart Repeater 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 Smart Repeater assigned by your home router
27. 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 repair 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 SU USER S GUIDE unenforceable its remaining provisions shall remain in effect All costs of shipping the product to Amped Wireless shall be borne solely by the purchaser 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 ACCOM
28. ress from your Home Networks router and act as a DHCP Client However when there is no connection available the Repeater will act as a DHCP Server You may also manually control the IP settings of the Smart Repeater by choosing Client Server or Disabled from the DHCP drop down menu This is only for advanced users SUN USER S GUIDE DHCP Client Range The range of IP addresses the Smart Repeater s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to the Smart Repeater Static DHCP You may set a static IP address within your DHCP network The Smart Repeater will track the device via its MAC address and assign it a pre defined IP address each time the device logs into the network Obtain IP settings from the Home router or manually enter your IP settings Auto Load Menu Auto DNS When the Smart Repeater 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 Smart Repeater For example entering http setup ampedwireless com into your web browser while co
29. rk does not nave security leave this field blank and click 8 A Ji Me Your Home Office i Wireless Router Home Network Security Key Leave blank for networks without security SUN USER S GUIDE Repeater Settings SSID The default SSID of the Smart Repeater is Amped_SR This SSID for the Extended Network may be changed by adjusting the name in the field for the Extended polos Wireless N etwork ID Configure the settings for your Extended Network This ID will be used by wireless users connecting to the Smart Repeater to identify the Smart Repeater s 1 Extended Network wd It is recommended to use the default settings Extended Network ID The identification name of your Extended wireless network is Amped_SR This is the name that wireless users will use to connect to your network You may change the settings below Extended Wireless Network ID SSID Amped _SR SU USER S GUIDE Repeater Settings Security Extended Network Security Key By default the Extended Network has security enabled The WPA security key is wireless Users wirelessly forthe frst ime to the righ Power Smart Repeater You may change he key below a trying to connect to the Smart Repeater wirelessly will Extended Network Security Key wireless 8 Character Minimum Leave blank for no security be prompted to enter this key It is recommended that you use the default settings for Clic
30. s Connections Band Broadcast SSID Data Rate SSID of Extended Network Channel Number WMM Associated Clients 2 4 GHz B G N Enable Disable Auo Amped_SR same as Home Network Enabled Show Active Clients Guest Network SUN USER S GUIDE Guest Network Click Enable to create a Guest Network Guest Guest Network Networks provide a separate wireless network with Configure the settings for an additional Guest Network The Guest Network may have its own specific SSID and security settings unique settings for users to connect to SSID This is the name of your Guest Network Data Rate You can restrict access to the Guest Network by setting a lower bandwidth by changing the band i e only allow 802 11b access to specific users 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 Wireless Settings gt Security SUN USER S GUIDE Wireless Settings Security Select Wireless Network Wireless security allows you to change the type of oe wireless security settings for your Extended Network or your Home Network Encryption WEP 802 1x Authentication E Authentication Open System Shared Key Auto Note If you adjust the security in your Home Network Key Length 64 bit gt
31. s 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 that interference will not occur in a 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 SU 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 devi
32. th your computer SU USER S GUIDE Management System Logs System Logs are useful for viewing the activity and history of the repeater The System Logs are also used by Amped Wireless techs to help troubleshoot your repeater 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 repeater reboots or is powered off SU USER S GUIDE Management Upgrade Firmware Amped Wireless continuously updates the firmware for all products in an effort to constantly improve our products and their user experiences Check the Downloads page for your product frequently to see if there are any updates The firmware update is downloaded as a zip file from the Support Webpage link on the left 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 a Download the file from the www ampedwireless com support website and remember the location where you Saved it Firmware files may also be provided by Amped Wireless support reps b Click Choose File and locate the file c Click Upload to begin upgrading Note Firmware files normally have a bin file extension SUN USER S GUIDE Management Save and Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back
33. tings ccccccccsssseseeseesseeees 36 Password Settings 37 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ccsssscccossssccessseees 38 DEFAULT SETTINGS sscccsssscccsssscccssscccnssscccasses 39 TROUBLESHOOTING sssscccssssscccsssscccnsssccessssees 40 WARRANTY INFORMATION ssscccsssscccsssscceneees 49 SU 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 SU USER S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package e High Power Smart Repeater e Two Detachable 5dBi High Gain Antennas e RJ 45 Ethernet Cable e Setup Guide e CD User s Manual Installation Video e Vertical Mounting Base SUN USER S GUIDE LED Indicators From Top to Bottom Power Indicates when the High Power Smart Repeater is powered on The LED will stay lit when power adapter is plugged into repeater Wireless Activity Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffi
34. upport SU USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance Try solution a before trying solution b etc entered setup ampedwireless com and it failed to open the Web Menu a Make sure your computer is connected to the Smart Repeater using the included Ethernet cable Do not try to connect with a wireless connection Ensure that the power on the Smart Repeater is on b Make sure your computer is NOT connected to any wireless networks If it is disconnect and try again c Try to use a different web browser We recommend the Google Chrome web browser d Try to open your web browser to the default IP address by putting this number into your web browser instead 192 168 1 240 e Power off unplug the power adapter the Smart Repeater and power it back on Try again f Reset your Smart Repeater to default settings by holding the Reset Button located on the back panel for ten 10 seconds and try again SU USER S GUIDE I cannot connect to my Home Network received an Error when running the Smart 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 Smart Repeater 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 Smart Repeater closer to your H
35. ur High Power Smart Repeater will change as you connect and disconnect from your 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 Smart Repeater will use its own default network IP settings SU USER S GUIDE Management Statistics These statistics show the data activity for each I Network Statistics network connection Connection to Home Network Sent Packets 74730 Connection to Home Network This statistics shows Reread Packie 236540 the data activity for all upload and download data Extended Wireless Network Sent Packets between the Home Network and the Smart d Re peater Extended Wired Network Sent Packets Received Packets Extended Wireless Network These statistics shows all data activity for all users connected wirelessly to the Smart Repeater Extended Wired Network The Wired Connection statistics shows all data activity for all users physically connected to the wired ports on the Smart Repeater SUN USER S GUIDE Management System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Smart Repeater 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 M System Clock Update the System Clock for the High Power Router by clicking the Sync button below Current Time r Day _ vear Minute Sec Sync wi
36. use the physical button on the back of the Smart Repeater SUN USER S GUIDE Wireless Settings Advanced Settings It is recommended that only experts in Wi Fi configuration adjust the advanced wireless settings for the Smart Repeater These settings allow you to control the details of your wireless network configuration Here are a few definitions on some settings Fragment Threshold The Default and Recommended setting is at 2346 meaning the High Power Repeater will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users M Advanced Settings Advanced wireless settings are for technically advanced users It is recommended that these settings not be changed unless it is understood what the effects will be on your local wireless network Fragment Threshold 2346 256 2346 RTS Thresold 2347 0 2347 Beacon Interval 100 20 1024 ms Preamble Type Long Preamble Short Preamble LAPP Enabled Disabled Protection Enabled Disabled Aggregation Enabled Disabled Short GI Enabled Disabled WLAN Partition Enabled Disabled STBC Enabled Disabled 20 40MHz Coexist Enabled Disabled 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 broad
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