Amped Wireless REC10 Users Guide
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1. close this page The Range Extender will reoct during this Bme and you may be logged off the current Wi Fi network his is normal Oo NOT adjust any s0Bng and wait for he Countdown You will be redirect to the final step when the countdown completes It you are not automabcally recirected click Ry aroa tine e arie ane me course HA 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 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 I Connect to your Extended Network Go to your Wi Fi Connection manager and connect to one of your Extended Networks below Extended Wi Fi Network SSID Extended Network ID Security Key perating system t Confirm that you are now connected to your Extended Network Once you have confirmed the Next button will appear below for y using tne settings HA USER S GUIDE Setup Summary Congratulations the Range Extender is now successfully J Setup Sum2. communications However there is no guarantee that 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 HSM 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 HAS USER S GUIDE Industry Canada Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with RSS 210 and ICES 0
3. connect to the Range Extender again and retry the Wizard f Return to the Wizard and attempt to connect to another Home Network known to have Internet access g Try to reboot unplug the Range Extender from the power outlet 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 HA USER S GUIDE WI FI 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 Range Extender after you have already gone through the 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 I Home Network Settings Manually configure the settings for your Home Network connection Channel Number Enter the channel number of the Home RS Network If the channel number does not match a 1 wor ET Channel Width Wi Fi operates in two separate channel Home Wireless Connection 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 ae This setting must match that of your Home Network for a connection will not be established If you are manually seting your Home Netwo et
4. 02 14 Spanning Type Clone MAC Address EE q i W CE 192 168 1 240 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 Auto z 192 168 1 100 192 168 1 200 Show Client Set Static DHCP Enabled Disabled ampedwireless Disabled 000000000000 HSM 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 logs 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
5. 03 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 HAS 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 distance 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 trouv
6. 240 Study this diagram carefully as the terms used in the Gateway IP 0000 DHCP Mode Auto followi ng in structions will refer to these names For additional features and settings click tap on More Settings from the left side menu HAS USER S GUIDE Scan for a Home Network to Extend Highlight and select the Wi Fi network that you wish to extend and click Next to continue Check that your Wi Fi Network has a signal strength of 70 or greater 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 click RESCAN Jj Selecta Network to Extend Select your network and cick Next below Home Network SSID Network 1 Network 2 3 8 G N WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Network 3 t WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Network 4 1 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Network 5 Network 6 Network 7 Network 8 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 network The results page will also display what the signal strength is coming from each specific network detected HAS USER S GUIDE Connecting to a Secure Network If the Wi Fi network you are trying to extend has Wi Fi J Security Settings if necessary security enabled you wi
7. Avoid setting up your Range Extender in areas with high interference such as near refrigerators microwaves metallic objects and low surfaces Install the Range Extender in a higher location if possible c Check the connections of the Antennas to the Range Extender Tighten them if necessary d Adjust the Antennas of the Range Extender in different angles My Wi Fi 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 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 Wi Fi utility or Mac Wi Fi utility instead HSM 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
8. Fi security allows you to change the type of Wi Fi ea ae security settings for your Extended Network or your En Network RE El Home Network Encryption WPA Mix d Authentication Mode Enterprise RADIUS Personal Pro Shared Key WPA Cipher Suite TKIP AES WPA2 Cipher Suite TKIP AES Pre Shared Key Format Passphrase connection to your Home Network Pre snored Key Note If you adjust the security in your Home Network and it is incorrect you will no longer have a successful 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 visit the Learning Center of the Amped Wireless website www ampedwireless com HA USER S GUIDE Wi Fi Settings 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 selecting the type of WPS setup you wish to use The Range Extender supports all types of WPS setup Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Range Extender D Wi Fi Prote
9. 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 HSM USER S GUIDE IP SETTINGS IP Address The IP address of the Range Extender Subnet Mask The subnet of the Range Extender Default Gateway The access point to another network normally the Range Extender or your router DHCP The Range Extender includes a complex AUTO DHCP feature to help manage the IP addresses within your Extended network and with your Home Network 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 M Extended Network IP Settings LAN Adjust the IP Settings for the Range Extender as well as the DHCP server for the Extended Network IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP DHCP Client Range Static DHCP Auto Load Menu Auto DNS Domain Name 8
10. Range Extender cannot connect to your Home Network until all settings have been set and applied successful connection HSM 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 M Extended Network Settings Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the Range Extender s SSID Users must manually enter the SSID to connect ns Band 24 GHz B G N E Broadcast SSID Enable Disable Data Rate Auto x SSID of Extended Network Home_Network_RE Guestnetwork Channel Number same as Home Network WMM Enabled Associated Clients Show Active Clients HSM USER S GUIDE Guest Network Click Enable to create a Guest Network Guest Guest Networks Networks provide a separate Wi Fi network with 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 Wi Fi Settings gt Security HSM USER S GUIDE Wi Fi Settings Security Wi
11. amped wi reless gt gt User s Guide High Power GOOmW Compact Wi Fi Range Extender REC10 HSM USER S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 00ssccssccccscssssssccccccssssssssscccsssssssesssoons 2 GETTING STARTED 3 Package Contents pa fe oe LED Indicators ss niacin AR eas Back Panel Description 5 SETUP GUIDE 22 cccccccoonsssseccccccssssscessccconsssscssscooseanaes 6 Welcome to the Dashboard 9 Scan for a Home Network 10 Connecting to a Secure Network 11 Range Extender Settings Connect to the New Extended Network Setup SUMMARY net cl a unreerretnisiqnere 15 WI FI SETTINGS csscccssssssssssccccccnssssssccccssssssssecosssses 17 Home Network Settings 17 Extended Network Settings 18 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 21 Advanced Settings sisssesirsss ssrmneenene 22 SMART FEATURES 0ssssssccccsssssssscecccessssssssscccssssssseees 24 Access Sch dule s nn een 25 User Access Control 26 Wi Fi Coverage Controls cscccssessressseecseessresseesenes 27 IP SETTINGS 00ssscsscccccsssssssccccccssssssssscccssssssssesseosssenes 28 MANAGEMENT FEATURES sssasasseennnnseseoosessseseoessnssseo 30 SyStem Status is riens Mii sia dress 31 Statistics System Clock System Logs Upgrade Firmware c cccscecessseeeeseeeeseneeesseneeensneeeees Save an
12. ck 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 Wizard again to reconnect to a Home Network HSM USER S GUIDE Management Password Settings By default the Range Extender 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 Wizard you may enter one here Password Prevent unauthonzed access to your Range Extenders web based configuration menu by providing a user name and password if no protection is necessary leave these fields biank and you will not be prompted for a login and password when accessing thts web menu New Logn New Password Confirmed Password HSM USER S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wi Fi Standard 802 11n 802 11b g Frequency Band 2 4 GHz Wi Fi Speed 300Mbps Rx 300Mbps Tx Amplifier Dual 600mW High Power Amplifiers Dual Low Noise Amplifiers Wi Fi Sensitivity 95dBm Wi Fi Output Power Up to 28dBm Wi Fi Security e WEP WPA WPA2 WPA Mixed WPS Wi Fi Access Control e MAC address filtering Wi Fi Access Scheduling e Specific day and time Wi Fi Coverage Control e 15 100 Output P
13. ck that your Wi Fi adapter supports WPA2 Wi Fi security If it does not then you will need to change the Wi Fi security on the Range Extender Go to the Web Menu select Wi Fi Settings and then Wi Fi 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 http setup ampedwireless com and run through the Wizard again After you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again c If you have previously connected to the Range Extender or a device with the same network name SSID the password might be saved in your devices Wi Fi profile Delete the Wi Fi profile and try again Refer to your device Manufacturers guide on how to delete the Wi Fi profile 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 HSM USER S GUIDE router Once you have it connect to the Range Extender using an Ethernet cable Open your web browser and enter the IP address into th
14. cted Setup WPS WPS provides hassle free setup for wireless users connecting to the Range Extender Use one of the following WPS processes to configure WPS ES lt O el OY ae Internet 1 Disable Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 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 hare Catanrec Option B It your wireless usor asks for the Range Extender s PIN number use this number on the user s device 00000000 Option C If your wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that number here and then click Start PIN HA USER S GUIDE Wi Fi Settings Advanced Settings It is recommended that only experts in Wi Fi J Advanced Settings configuration adjust the advanced Wi Fi settings for the Ra nge Extender ee te dr fi on t cu z dy lei a AG USES It is recommended that these settings not li be on your local wireless network These settings allow you to control the details of your Wi Fi network configuration ne Preamble Type Here are a few definitions on some settings Fragment Threshold The Default and Recommended WLAN ie STEC setting is at 2346 meaning the Range Extender will 20 40MHz Coexist never fragment any frames that it sends to Wi Fi users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the system to recover quicker f
15. ction to Home Network This statistics shows the data activity for all upload and download data Extended Wireless Network between the Home Network and the Range Extender Extended Wired Network Extended Wi Fi 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 HSM 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 Wi Fi access schedules to work correctly J 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 11 Day Year Minute j Sec Sync with your computer syne HAS 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 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
16. d Reload Settings Password Settings oies aannaaien TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sssccsssseecssssssessssseeseeee 39 DEFAULT SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING 00ccssseeccssssscssssssecsssscesssessesesess WARRANTY INFORMATION PR REGULATORY INFORMATION 0 ssessssssceeseessecsssesseesesees 53 HSM 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 HAS USER S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package e High Power 600mW Compact Wi Fi Range Extender e Detachable 2dBi High Gain Antennas e Setup Guide e CD User s Manual Installation Video HAS USER S GUIDE LED Indicators ao se From Top to Bottom Power Logo LED Indicates when the Range Extender is powered on The LED will stay lit when the Range Extender is plugged into a power outlet When the WPS or Reset buttons are pressed the LED will begin to blink Wired Po
17. e a different web browser We recommend the Google Chrome web browser 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 the Range Extender 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 back 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 the Range Extender and your PC Try to access http setup ampedwireless com again HAS USER S GUIDE I cannot connect to my Home Network received an error when running the 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 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 cannot find my Home Network when scanning for Wi Fi networks in the Wizard a The Range Extender may be out of range Move the Range Extender closer towards the Wi Fi router and try the Wizard aga
18. e address bar c Reset the Range Extender back to default settings and try the Wizard again To reset the Range Extender 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 Range Extender has fully reset use an Ethernet cable and connect to the Range Extender 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 Range Extender is to your Home Network the better its connection will be The Range Extender must have a strong signal in order to extend the signal with fast speeds and further range Move the Range Extender 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 HSM USER S GUIDE The range from the Range Extender seems low a Check to see that your Wi Fi output settings are at 100 Go to the Web Menu Wi Fi Settings and check the Advanced Settings Make sure the output power is at 100 b Your Range Extender may be installed in a poor location
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20. in from the Web Menu It is recommended that your Home Network shows a signal strength of 70 or greater in the Wizard SCAN results b The Home Network may be a dual band Wi Fi router The Range Extender supports 802 11b g n 2 4GHz routers If your Home Network uses a dual band router it will not work with the Range Extender 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 Wi Fi Coverage Controls Make sure the setting is at 100 and try again HSM USER S GUIDE d 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 can no longer access the Internet through the Range Extender Or had a POWER OUTAGE and now the Range Extender no longer works 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 Wizard again from the web menu and reconfigure the Range Extender b 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 f
21. ings HSM 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 Extended Network Wireless Settings SSID Home Security Key BSSID B 7b8c 0c b911 Associated Chents 1 Range Extender IP Settings Address 1 Subnet Mask D faut Gateway DHCP Server Auto MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 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 Range Extender Extended Wi Fi Network Settings Shows the current settings for your Extended Wi Fi Network Range Extender IP Settings The network IP settings for your Range Extender 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 Range Extender will use its own default network IP settings HAS USER S GUIDE Management Statistics These statistics show the data activity for each M Network Statistics network connection Connection to Home Network Conne
22. is powered off HA 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 Concierges b Click Choose File and locate the file c Click Upload to begin upgrading Note Firmware files normally have a bin file extension HAS USER S GUIDE Management Save and Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back up I SaverReload Settings your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time This feature may be useful for testing new needed you may aso reset your Range Extender wacky defaut pelnos gt T Tons E features and settings without having to worry about Sove Settings to File Sma returning to a stable platform To save current settings To load previously saved settings a Cli
23. ll be prompted to enter a security key If you did not select a secure network you will not see this page 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 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 click Back and select another network HSM USER S GUIDE Extended Network Settings The default SSID of the Range Extender is Amped_REC10 If you choose to Clone the settings from your Home Network the wizard will copy the SSID and security Ea Near Settings key of your Home Network a ___ x LL LL J The SSID of the Extended Network will have a _RE at the end of its name For example Home_Network_RE w You can also manually enter a new network ID and Copy settings trom your Home Network or manvaty configure them below LGione Settings security key The new security key must be at least 8 PPR ee MEE ROR a characters long Amped RECO Click Next to apply the settings HSM USER S GUIDE Connection Check DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE I Connection Check The wizard is applying your settings and connecting to ihe Home Network Allow the countdown to complete and the Wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step The connection check will Complete in 30 seconds Do NOT
24. mary configured Your settings are now saved Congratulations the Range Extender is now successfully connected to your Home Networ If you haven t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location you may do so now All Range ES Extender settings are saved and can be safely powered off for relocation You may also attach any wired network devices to the wired port on the bottom of the Range Extender Extended Network Settings If you experience any problems during this process please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support at 888 573 8820 HSM 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 Range Extender 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 Wizard again e If possible check the Internet connection for your Home Network Wi Fi router Connect directly to your Home Network Wi Fi router If you are unable to access the internet through the Home Network Wi Fi router you must first fix this problem The Range Extender will not be able to obtain internet access through a router that does not have internet access Once Internet access is restored
25. 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 AK 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 HAS USER S GUIDE Management Device Status The Device Status provides you with a snapshot of your Range Extender s current connections and settings J Device Status System Information 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 is the setting for the system clock If this time is off go to the System Clock section and configure your system time Home Wi Fi Network Settings This section displays the current status of the connection between the Range Extender and your Home Network When viewing this section it is important to check that your Home Network SSID is correct and the channel number matches your Home Network s channel number sett
26. mped 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 HA 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
27. nder may be loose Tighten the antenna connection and try again c The Wi Fi Home Network may not be a compatible Wi Fi network 802 11b g n HSM USER S GUIDE I am connected to a Home Network however 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 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 Range Extender wirelessly a Power on and off the Range Extender and try again b The connection to the Home Network may be down Use an Ethernet cable and connect directly to the Range Extender Access http setup ampedwireless com and run through the Wizard again After you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again HSM USER S GUIDE could NEVER log onto the Range Extender Wirelessly a Che
28. ou 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 HAS USER S GUIDE Wi Fi Settings User Access Control User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting wirelessly to the Extended Network Each networking 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 into your network or not allowed J User Access Control Allow or deny wireless access to Specific users by entering the MAC aadress of the device below The MAC address of a networking device is a 12 digit nex number normally found on a label on the bottom of the device e g 1A2B3C4F5A6D Wireless Access Control Mode Disable MAC Address Comment HSM USER S GUIDE Wi Fi Settings Wi Fi Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the 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
29. ower Antennas e 1 x Detachable High Gain 2dBi Antennas e 1x Reverse SMA Connector e 1x Internal High Gain Antenna Ports e 1x RJ 45 10 100 LAN ports Warranty 1 Year Setup Requirements e Wired or Wi Fi enabled PC Mac Tablet or Smartphone and an available 802 11b g n Wi Fi network e Google Chrome Internet Explorer 8 0 and up or Safari web browser HAS 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 http setup ampedwireless com SSID Amped_REC10 HAS USER S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING AND 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 Email techsupport ampedwireless com Web www ampedwireless com support HAS USER S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance Try solution a before trying solution b etc 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_REC10 Try to us
30. r outlet c Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender s Wi Fi network Amped_REC10 KM USER S GUIDE Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard a Open your web browser Type in http setup ampedwireless com into AmpedWireless Windows Internet Explorer the web address bar GB Oe E hupi setupampedwireiesscom amp gt x c Ifthe web menu fails to open type in the ge Favorites AmpedWireless D 0 following IP address into your web address i AT bar CH ee 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 HSM USER S GUIDE Welcome to the Dashboard The Dashboard will provide you with the current status I Welcome to the Dashboard __ e of the Range Extender Click SCAN to find an available network to extend pael o The diagram on this page displays the terms used to CONNECTED describe 2 To connect to a new network click Scan 1 The network you are trying to extend Home k System Status Network C Hi Ni E ded Ni rk Detail 2 The network that is rebroadcasted and ee i aay a ET extended Extended Network Wireless SSID Not Available Security Key Security Key se Channel 6 Signal Strength 0 IP Address 192 168 1
31. rom 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 Wi Fi network HAS USER S GUIDE Preamble Type Defines the length of the Cyclic Redundancy Check for communication between the Range Extender and roaming Wi Fi users IAPP Inter Access Point Protocol STBC Space Time Block Coding improves reception by coding the data stream in blocks HAS USER S GUIDE SMART FEATURES The Range Extender 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 Wi Fi coverage controls for your Extended Network These settings are ONLY for your Extended Network and do not apply to your Home Network HA USER S GUIDE Wi Fi 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 WILMA UNGNMENE s N S men Wie I Access Schedule so Enable Access Schedule WiFi Enabled Days a Enable Access Schedule Fr Sun Ci Mon Hours of Each Day Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to be available c Select the time frame during that day that y
32. rom 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 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 web menu check to see that your Range Extender is still on Reboot the Range Extender by unplugging the Range Extender and plugging it back in Check to see if your AK 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 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 have a dual band router and I cannot extend it a Log into the Web Menu for your dual band Wi Fi router and adjust the Wi Fi settings Change the Wi Fi band to 2 4GHz single band mode only The Range Extender will not be able to extend the 5GHz band 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 Web Menu b The antenna on your Range Exte
33. rt LED Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the bottom of the Range Extender The LED blinks rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received HA USER S GUIDE Top and Bottom Panel Description Top Antenna Connector RJ SMA antenna connector Compatible with all antennas that have RP SMA connectors Upgradable to a high gain antenna for more range Bottom Reset Push down once to reboot the Range Extender Hold down for 5 10 seconds aa to reset the Range Extender back to factory settings WPS Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration Wired RJ 45 port for connecting wired computers or network devices KM USER S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Find a Setup Location The location of where you install the Range Extender is very 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 RECOMMENDED SIGNAL STRENGTH PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION IMPORTANT all WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER Ths can be done before or after setup is complete The Range Lxtender mi save your settings HSM USER S GUIDE Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender L ge mg a Connect the included high gain antenna by screwing it into the antenna connector b Plug the Range Extender into an available powe
34. 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 HA 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 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 prod
35. uct 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 HA USER S GUIDE www ampedwireless com support to 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 A
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