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1. Ifyou are manually setting your Home Network connection you will need to enter the security setting in the Security page for your Home Network After clicking Apply on this page click Reboot Channel Number Enter the channel number of the Home Network If the s2 ppiea me high Power Dual Band Range Edon der I Repeater cannot connectto your P e Home Network until all settings have been set and applied channel number does not match a connection will not be established Channel Width Wi Fi operates in two separate channel widths 20Hz and 40Hz 40Hz allows for faster speeds Each Channel Width will have a different selection of wireless channels to choose from Select the channel width you wish to use for your network This setting must match that of your Home Network for a successful connection 15 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings Extended Network Settings 5 0GHz The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your Extended Network SSID of Extended Network The name used to identify your Extended Network This is the name that appears when a user scans for available Wi Fi networks Band Allows you to setup access under 5 0GHz Extended Wireless Network Settings a specific combination of W1 Fi speed Disable 5 0GHz Wireless m Connections standards Band 5 GHz A N Y Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID Enable Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visi
2. b b E Guest Network 4 Km ELB ETE 17 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings Security 5 0GHz Wireless security allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 5 0GHz Extended Network Home Network or Guest Networks BEE Main Loopcomm Rep_5 0GHz v boer Note If you adjust the security of your Home Network and it is incorrect the Dual Band Repeater will no longer have a successful connection to your Home Network Roger WPA Mied 7 Using the drop down menu you can select which network you ae oa iii wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below WPA2 Cipher Suite ia Pre Shared Key Format Passphrase v If you are using the Guest Network feature you will be able Pre Shared Key eeeeceeeeeeee to adjust the security settings for those additional network SSIDs here as well For more information on the differences between the types of Wi Fi security available please visit the Learning Center on the Amped Wireless website http www loopcomm com 18 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 OGHz Wi Fi Settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 5 0GHz WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and easy Some wireless 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 Dual Band Repeater supports all
3. Adjust the output power of the Dual Band Repeater to control the coverage distance of your 2 4GHz 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 2 4GHz Home Network will also decrease in range It is recommended that you test your signal strength after each adjustment HB Wireless Coverage Controls 2 4GHz Adjust the output power and range of your Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area choose a lower output power percentage For a larger coverage area select a higher output power percentage Wireless Output Power 100 O70 O s50 O35 O15 REN EZE 30 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Access Schedule 2 4GHz BB Access Schedule 2 4GHz Access Schedules will enable or disable your 2 4GHz Define a schedule for when Wi Fi is enabled or disabled on the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater Please be sure that your time zone settings have been configured before using wireless access at a set time based on your predefined his feature schedule This feature is often used for restricting Note When Wi Fi is disabled wired users will no longer have access to the Internet access to all users such as children employees ica n guests during specific times of t
4. GSn 44 LP 9778SR User Manual 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 Elite Support Concierges 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 45 LP 9778SR User Manual E Upgrade Firmware Management Upgrade Firmware The High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater uses software firmware to operate In the event that a new firmware file is available you may update it here During the upgrade process DO S g NOT power off the device to avoid damage to the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater 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 Select File a 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 Current Firmware Version v2 5 2 01 Build Time Thu Sep 20 16 29 49 CST 2012 To manually upgrade your firmware a Down
5. cc cccccessseceesssececeesseeeeeesseaes 30 Access Schedule 2 4GHZ cccccessscscescessssssseceeesceesessseesseseenseessuaees 31 Advanced Settings 2 AGHZ 5 siuivesscsvnsssnnsdvssnnesdensseniensvonsiinteanaduiveennny 32 USB STORAGE vsscsvectosvevexscssniseaieninsionsentsecseucousttenieenndvorsseuean anaes 33 Local SANE E 33 NETWORK ENEE 37 IP SettiNpS conciernen ieri a sliced iia EAG 37 Wired Port Routing ccccccccessssscececeeeceeseeaeseceeeseseeseseeeeeesesessaaees 39 MANAGEMENT FEATURES scsicsicsossenesicetesseevessnsedssteovecsesevseteateensesnes 40 Repeater Status cic ciccessesseeadencsce geed Edge eege Dee 41 Network Statistics cccccccscceceecessssseeeeeeeesesssesseeseeeessesseeaeeeeeeseesees 43 System lgl ie E 44 eu Be 45 Upgrade URW ANE oasis egeeee Eege EE Een Ehe 46 Save Rel ad SettihgS EE 47 PaSSWOrd Set 48 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS sccvscssssscves ccssvnsessensecesvonvessoserictestatsvesnes 49 DEFAULT SET TINGS eege 50 TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION Aussen 51 LP 9778SR User Manual GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package e High Power Wireless N 600mW Gigabit Dual Band Repeater e Two Detachable 5dBi High Gain Antennas e Power Adapter 100 240v e RJ 45 Ethernet Cable e Setup Guide e CD User s Guide Installation Video e Stand for Vertical Mounting LP 9778SR User Manual LED Indicators N Power Indic
6. 5 0GHz Enable Day o Sunday v ihour min hour min Sunday 0 hour 00 min hour G0 min Sunday v hour loo imin hour min Sunday v hour loo min hour min Sunday v ihour m imin hour min Sunday v hour ov imin hour min Sunday v houn 00 min houn 00 min Sunday V hour 00 min houn min Sunday V houn 00 min hour min Sunday V houn 00 min houn min 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 22 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings Advanced Settings 5 0GHz Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance Here are a few definitions on some settings Fragment Threshold The Default and Recommended setting is at 2346 meaning the High Power Repeater will never fragment any frames that it sends to wireless users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the system to recover quicker from interference collisions Higher values provide the fastest
7. By default the Dual Band Repeater does not require a password to log on to the web menu If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Smart Setup Wizard you may enter one here E Password Prevent unauthorized access to your High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater s web based configuration menu by providing a login and password If no protection is necessary leave these fields blank and you will not be prompted for a login and password when accessing this web menu Newton NewPasswort Confirmed Password O 48 LP 9778SR User Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard 802 11a b g n Frequency Band 2 4GHz 5 0GHz Wireless Speed 2 4GHz 300Mbps Tx Rx 5 0GHz 300Mbps Tx Rx Amplifier Dual 2 4GHz 600mW Amplifiers Dual 5 0GHz Amplifiers Dual Low Noise Amplifier Wireless Sensitivity 94dBm Max Wireless Output Power 29dBm Max Wireless Security e WEP WPA WPA2 WPA Mixed WPS Processor Clock Speed 620MHz User Access Control e MAC address filtering Wireless Access Scheduling e Specific day and time 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz Separately Wireless Coverage Control e 15 100 Output Power 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz Separately Antennas e 2 x Detachable High Gain Dual Band 5dBi Antennas e 2 x Reverse SMA Connector Ports e 5 x RJ 45 10 100 1000M LAN ports Local Ports e USB 2 0 Port for Storage Devices Mounting e Wall Stand or Desktop Warranty 1 Year Se
8. again Additional USB Storage troubleshooting tips may be available online at the Amped Wireless Elite Support Center Please check the Elite Support Center for the latest updates and features for USB Storage support My 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 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is not working Push button configuration does not detect the connection a The Dual Band 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 62
9. network Each networking device has a unique address called a MAC Bl User Access Control 6 0GH2 address a 12 digit hex number Allow or deny wireless access to specific users by entering the MAC address of the device below The By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define MAC address of a networking device is a 12 digit hex number normally found on a label on the bottom oy ofthe device e g 1A2B3C4F5A6D whether that device is allowed into your network or not allowed Wireless Access Control Mode Disable v A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical MAC Address Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address Comment located on a label on the actual device For Windows computers with internal networking adapters the MAC Address can be found by viewing the Network Current Access Control Table Connection Details of the network adapter The MAC Address Miata ennei will be listed as the Physical Address Delete Selected elete Be sure to enter the MAC Address without any symbols For example a MAC Address of 78 DD 78 AA 78 BB would be entered as 78DD78AA78BB 20 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 OGHz Wi Fi Settings Wireless Coverage Controls 5 0GHz Adjust the output power of the Dual Band Repeater to control the coverage distance of your 5 0GHz Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area you can select a lower output power For the maximum wi
10. signal strength of 70 or greater d Check to see that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled The Dual Band Repeater needs to obtain an IP from your Home Network router I cannot find my Home Network when scanning for wireless networks in the Smart Setup Wizard a The Dual Band Repeater may be out of range Move the Dual Band 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 Go to the Wireless Settings tab in the web menu and access the Wireless Coverage Controls for your specific wireless network 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz Make sure the setting is at 100 and try again c 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 Dual Band Repeater through the Wireless Settings gt Home Network Settings menu 54 LP 9778SR User Manual My Dual Band Repeater was working fine previously but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Dual Band Repeater Or I had a POWER OUTAGE and now the Dual Band Repeater no longer works The Dual Band Repeater should automatically heal itself and reconnect to your wireless network However in the event that it does not and you are not able to access the Internet or your home network please try the following options a Reb
11. to the LAN ports Click Next to complete the setup process The Dual Band Repeater will reboot and apply your settings Be patient and do not make any changes or adjustments to the Dual Band Repeater at this time 11 LP 9778SR User Manual Setup Summary Once the Dual Band Repeater has rebooted it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup Congratulations the Dual Band Repeater is now successfully configured Your settings are now saved Print the Setup Summary details and save it for future reference At this time you may disconnect from the Dual Band Repeater and start a wireless connection If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Dual Band Repeater you may do so now If you haven t already positioned your Dual Band Repeater in an optimal location you may do so All Repeater settings are saved and can be safely powered off for relocation Enjoy your Extended network MIT a Bu Rach 12 LP 9778SR User Manual Wired Port Routing The Smart Setup wizard automatically selects the Home Network 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz your wired devices will be routed through to connect to the Internet If you wish to change this setting you may do so from the web menu by accessing Network Settings gt Wired Port Routing Extended Network Wired Port Routing The wired ports on the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater will be routed through the fol
12. types of WPS setup Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Dual Band Repeater Option B PIN Some wireless devices use a PIN number to access wireless network If your wireless device requests for a PIN number then use the PIN code located here RB Wi Fi Protected Setup 5 0GHz WPS provides hassle free setup for wireless users connecting to the High Power Dual Band Range Extenders Repeater Use one of the following WPS processes to configure WPS ee eee OD SY Va ni Zeck ch S e an O Disable Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup Option If your wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press the WPS PBC Push Button Configuration button here StartPac Option B If your wireless user asks forthe High Power Range Extender Repeaters PIN number use this number on the user s device 10015315 Option C If your wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that number here and then click Cam Option C Enter PIN Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless network If your wireless device has a PIN number then locate the number and enter in the field then press Start Pin 19 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings User Access 5 0GHz User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting to the
13. Fi protocol and speed used for the specific Guest Network Guest Network ze en ep Ae S a a Guest Network 2 4 GHz B Guest Network 3 Hz B G N Loopcon p2 e i Enable P 7 SSID This is the name of your Guest Network Guest Network 4 egen ess Ee E Data Rate Restrict access to the Guest Network by setting a lower bandwidth by changing the data rate Broadcast SSID Disable to hide your SSID from public view Users will need to manually enter the SSID into their wireless software interface to connect Access Restrict access for Guest networks to allow Internet only connections and protect your local network Associated Clients View all computers and network devices that are connected to your Guest Network wirelessly To set security settings for the Guest Network go to 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings gt Security Configure the security settings for your 2 4GHz wireless networks Home Extended or Guest BS 2 AM al 26 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Security 2 4GHz Wireless security allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 2 4GHz Extended Network Home Network or Guest Networks Note If you adjust the security of your Home Network and it is incorrect the Dual Band Repeater will no longer have a successful connection to your Home Network Using the drop down menu you can select which network you wish to confi
14. User s Guide High Power Wireless N 600mW Gigabit Dual Band Repeater LP 9778SR User Manual CONTENTS GETTING STORTE I ue akgee ee eege ee e ee ek ebe ebe ee eege ee ee Det Kabes en 1 Package CONTENT Sores nosnico ENEE ed e 1 CED lte ege 2 Back Panel Description 3 SETUP Eege 4 Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard cssscecssseeesessseeeesssteeeeeeees 7 Scan for a Wireless Network 8 Connecting to a Secure Network 9 Extended Network Settings SSID and Security 10 Setup SUMIMANY GEET 12 5 0GHz WI FI SETTINGS cssscossccssccesccesscssscesscsscessconsconsssesssesscess 15 Network Settings 5 0GHZ ege gebudd 15 Extended Network Settings 5 OGHZ c scccccsssceeesseceseesssseeeessaaes 16 Security ER ite istadces i duacdatieuidasidevsadacuaneadeudiodetGeatenians 18 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS IS OGHzl 19 User Access 5 0GHZ iernii a aaa 20 Wireless Coverage Controls GOGHz 21 Access Schedule 5 0GH2 sis swiscetsracccvessectaaracsaersoeasaMaveanedtaveaiaulavaaaes 22 Advanced Settings TE EA RE 23 2 4GHZ WI FI SETTINGS wivsssiscieccccsssescussccssteascecsteusecascdivecsnsossscenvccans 24 Home Network Settings 3 AGHz 24 Extended Network Settings 2 4GHZ cc ccccssssecessesseseeesseeeeeesaes 25 TE TS E 27 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS D AGHz 28 User Access 2 4GHZ ccccccccccccccccscsssececeseecceesssseseeeseuesesseeeaeeseeesensees 29 Wireless Coverage Controls 2 4GHZ
15. ask Default Gateway 192 168 88 105 255 255 255 0 4 1 192 168 838 253 LP 9778SR User Manual 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 Dual Band 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 Dual Band Repeater Extended Wireless Network Settings Shows the current settings for your Extended Wireless Network 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz IP Settings The network IP settings for your High Power Dual Band Repeater will change as you connect and disconnect from your 2 4 or 5 0GHz 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 Dual Band Repeater will use its own default network IP settings These IPs are assigned to the 2 4 and 5 0GHz networks individually 42 LP 9778SR User Manual Management Network Statistics These statistics show the data activity for each network connection Connection to Home Network This statistics shows the data activity for all upload and
16. ates when the Dual Band Repeater is powered on The LED will remain on 5 0GHz Wireless Activity Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the 5 0GHz wireless network 2 4GHz Wireless Activity Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the2 4GHz wireless network Gigabit Wired Ports 1 5 Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the back of the Dual Band Repeater The LED blinks rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received USB Connection Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port for local sharing WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup activity When the WPS mode is activated the WPS LED blinks as it awaits a connection LP 9778SR User Manual Back Panel Description Antenna Connectors 1 2 RJ SMA antenna connectors Attach the included high gain dual band antennas to these connectors USB Port Attach USB storage devices such as USB flash drives and external hard drives for file sharing Reset Push down once to reboot the Dual Band Repeater Hold down for 5 10 seconds to reset the Dual Band Repeater back to factory settings WPS Hold down for 3 seconds to enable WPS push button configuration Wired Devices Gigabit RJ 45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices Power Power adapter port Output 12V 1A Input 100 240v LP 9778SR User Manual SETUP GUIDE Find a Setup Location The l
17. bility E Rep 5 0GHz of the repeater s SSID Users must SSID of Extended Network manually enter the SSID to connect Channel Number same as Horne Network WMM Enabled ze Associated Clients Show Active Clients 16 LP 9778SR User Manual Guest Networks 5 0GHz Click Enable to create a Guest Network Guest Networks provide a separate wireless network with unique settings for users to connect to Band Restrict the Wi Fi protocol and speed used for the specific Guest Network SSID This is the name of your Guest Network Data Rate Restrict access to the Guest Network by setting a lower bandwidth by changing the data rate Broadcast SSID Disable to hide your SSID from public view Users will need to manually enter the SSID into their wireless software interface to connect Access Restrict access for Guest networks to allow Internet only connections and protect your local network 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 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings gt Security Guest Networks Configure the settings for additional Guest Networks Each Guest Network may have its own specific settings Data Rate Broadcast SSID Active Client List Guest Network 1 o Guest Network 2 Guest Network 3
18. download data between the Home Network and the Dual Band Repeater Extended Wireless Network These statistics shows all data activity for all users connected wirelessly to the Dual Band Repeater Extended Wired Network The Wired Connection statistics shows all data activity for all users physically connected to the wired ports on the Dual Band Repeater E Network Statistics E 5 0GHz Wireless Network Connection to 5 0GHz Home Network Sent Packets Received Packets 0 0 5 0GHz Extended Wireless Network IB 2 4GHz Wireless Network Sent Packets Received Packets 1122 6055 Connection to Sent Packets 3118 2 4GHz Home Network Received Packets 3633 2 4GHz Extended Sent Packets 5257 Wireless Network Extended Wired Network Received Packets Sent Packets Received Packets 188671 5490 5760 43 LP 9778SR User Manual Management System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Dual Band 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 BW System Clock Maintain the system clock settings by syncing the system time with the time on your computer The High Power Range Extender Repeater s clock is used to make sure your Access Schedules and logs function correctly and on time Current Time SS H C 8 E Sat Hour Minute I Sec Sync with your computer
19. ernet cable Do not try to connect with a wireless connection Ensure that the power on the Dual Band 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 Power off unplug the power adapter the Dual Band Repeater and power it back on Try again e Reset your Dual Band Repeater to default settings by holding the Reset Button located on the back panel for ten 10 seconds and try again 52 LP 9778SR User Manual I could NEVER log on to the Dual Band Repeater wirelessly a Check that your wireless adapter supports WPA2 or WPA wireless security If it does not then you will need to change the wireless security on the Dual Band 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 Dual Band Repeater Access http 192 168 1 250 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 Dual Band Repeater no longer responds a Connect to your Dual Band Repeater and try to access http 192 168 1 250 using
20. etwork simply select that 2 4 or 5 0GHz network WEEN and click Next to continue DO LP 9778SR User Manual Connecting to a Secure Network i 2 4GHz Home Network Security Settings if necessary If the Wi Fi network Home Network that you are trying to connect to has security If the wireless network s you are trying to repeat enabled then enter the security key below If your Home Network does not have security has wireless security enabled you will be prompted oi this field blank and click Next to enter a security key If you are repeating a dual band router you will need to enter the security key a for both the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz network If either network gt H does not have security leave the field blank gt After you have entered the security key s click Q Next to continue Ze If you do not know the key to the network you are Umane ga BS trying to repeat then click Back and select another network H 2 4GHz Wireless Network Security Selected Network Loopcom Home Network Security Key Leave blank for networks without security LP 9778SR User Manual Extended Network Settings SSID and Security The default SSID of the Dual Band Repeater is Loopcomm Rep 2 4GHz or Loopcomm Rep 5 0GHz To change it enter a new name in the SSID field Users connecting wirelessly to the Dual Band Repeater will use this ID to identify your Extended Network Configure the settings for your Exte
21. ging the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number 5 11 and run the Setup Wizard again e Check the internet connection on your Home Network wireless router Connect directly to your router and attempt to access the web If this fails the problem is with your internet connection Contact your broadband provider to fix this issue first before configuring the repeater f Try to reboot unplug the power from the Dual Band Repeater and plug it back in the Dual Band Repeater and check to see if the connection is established some networks may be very slow and take longer than the allotted time for the Dual Band Repeater to successfully connect 14 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 0GHz WI FI SETTINGS BR Home Network Settings 5 0GHz Manually configure the settings for your Home Network connection EH The Home Network Settings 5 0GHz page allows you to adjust settings D d for your 5 0GHz Home Network connection These settings are for adjusting the Dual Band Repeater s Home Network connection after you have already gone through the Smart Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current configurations _Home Wireless Connection Home Network SSID 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings Home Network Settings 5 0GHz internet Router Channel Width 40MHz ze Home Network SSID 5 0GHz Manually enter the Identification name of Control sideband imei the existing 5 0GHz Home Network you wish to connect to eee ene
22. gure and may adjust the security settings below If you are using the Guest Network feature you will be able to adjust the security settings for those additional network SSIDs here as well 27 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS 2 4GHz WPS is a Wi Fi feature created to make Wi Fi setup simple and easy Some wireless routers and adapters support this feature with varying names i e one touch setup Cl Disable Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS or WPS Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup You may enable WPS setup here by selecting the type of Option A Ifyour wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup button click or press WPS setup you wish to use The Dual Band Repeater supports A EE all types of WPS setup Option B Ifyour wireless user asks for the High Power Range Extender Repeater s PIN number use this number on the user s device 10015315 Option A Push button You may push the WPS button on the web menu or use the physical button on the back of the Option C Ifyour wireless user has a Wi Fi Protected Setup PIN number enter that number here Dual Band Repeater Jana then click smmm Option B PIN Some wireless devices use a PIN number to access wireless network If your wireless device requests for a PIN number then use the PIN code located here Option C Enter PIN Some wireless devices require that you use a PIN number to add them to the wireless network If your wireless de
23. he day for parental Enable Day o l Sunday v hour min hour 00 min control or security reasons Sunday al 0 v moun loo tmin loo vl inoun 00 vl imin Sunday Y hour min hour 00 mim Sunday Vv 0 hour min hour 00 min a Enable Access Schedule Sunday SW 00 chour 00 m min 00 hour 00 min Sunday Y hour min hour 00 min b Select which days you wish for your Wi Fi to Sie v hour 7 min houn 7 min S Sunday e hour min hour 00 mim be available Suday ze hour min 00 hour 00 min c Select the time frame during that day that Siy Y hour L22 x mir hour L20 x min you wish for Wi Fi to be available d Apply Changes f RESET 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 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Advanced Settings 2 4GHz Advanced Wireless Settings should only be adjusted by technically advanced users It is not recommended that novice users adjust these settings to avoid degrading wireless performance Here are a few definitions on some settings Fragment Threshold The Default and Recommended setting is at 2346 meaning the High Power Repeater will never fragment an
24. ked device list USB Device Name LOOPCOMM_REP_USB Work Group WORKGROUP Shared Disk IP Address 192 168 88 105 For Mapping the Network Drive RER EE Server You may also manually control the IP settings of the Dual Band Repeater by choosing Client Server or Disabled from the DHCP drop down menu This is only for advanced users 37 LP 9778SR User Manual DHCP Client Range The range of IP addresses the Dual Band Repeater s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to the Dual Band Repeater Static DHCP You may set a static IP address within your DHCP network The Dual Band 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 Dual Band 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 Dual Band Repeater For example en
25. l Band Range Extender Repeater you will need to first soan f an available Wi Fi network Home Office Network to connect to and redistribute within you Scan result will list all available 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz wireless networks SES detected by the Dual Band Repeater including each network name SSID the operating channel the type of security and the signal strength NU If you are extending a dual band router you will need to select the SSID of your 2 4GHz network and the SSID of your 5 0GHz network berg Sen ipeni is a a Eegen The signal strength indicates the wireless connection between that network and SE the Dual Band Repeater It is important to choose networks that are greater than 70 A wireless network with a signal strength of less than 70 may create a poor connection which results in slower throughput and frequent dropped BR 5 0GHz Home Network AGHz Home Network N na RTK Iin AP D 15 connections O mars w H Q rmen yoo O WANP 7T2052 s mm EE O a pple_ese_roukr_2 46 tt NPA O mmaa Ve AE coring ezi 1 wea 68 If you fail to find any wireless networks or your signal strength is below 70 mena f O ves uv ms 5 try moving the Dual Band Repeater closer to the wireless network that you are a ap os e EE trying to repeat and click SCAN again wem e wm 5 emm rauer 2 Nw D Once you have selected your wireless network s click Next to continue If you e m are only connecting to one n
26. load the file from the www loopcomm 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 46 LP 9778SR User Manual Management Save Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time This feature may be useful for testing new features and settings without having to worry about returning Save your current High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater configurations to a file or reload to a stable platform Eiandet Repeater te factory desiit setings ee Dual BanciHangs Save Settings to File EN DW save Reload Settings Load Settings from File Il eise Upload Reset Settings to Default 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 Dual Band Repeater s settings to factory settings by pressing Reset By resetting the Dual Band Repeater you will lose all previous configurations and will need to run the Smart Setup Wizard again to reconnect to a Home Network 47 LP 9778SR User Manual Management Password Settings
27. lowing Home Network connection for web access Extended Network Wired Port Routing 2 4GHz Home Netwouk EN Choose a selection from the menu to see the corresponding diagram 4 kal E di a Internet Network If you have configured the Dual Band Range Extender Repeater to connect to a single band Home Network or if a connection is dropped form a dual band Home Network connection the Dual Band Range Extender Repeater will automatically default this setting to the Home Network connection that is active For example ifthe Dual Band Range Extender Repeater is connected to a 2 4GHz Home Network only it will automatically route all wired connects through the 2 4GHz Home Network connection 13 LP 9778SR User Manual If the Home Office Network connection fails try the following The failed connection page will provide you with information on why the connection failed Read theinstructions carefully and retry your connection The tips below will help to solve common issues a Check to make sure your Home Network security settings are correct b On the SCAN page check that your Home Network is showing a signal of 70 or greater If not movethe Dual Band Repeater closer to your Home Network router and try again If you are connecting to a dual band router ensure that both the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz networks show a signal strength of 70 or greater c Check that your Home Network router s DHCP server is enabled d Try chan
28. nded Networks here 99 Depending on the capabilities of your wireless adapter you may connect to either the 2 4 or 5 0GHz Extended Networks Bi Extended Network Settings Configure the Settings for your Extended Network s a SSID Loopcomm_Rep_5 OCH Password copcomymet Extended Network Names The Identifcation name of your Extended wireless network is Loopcomm_Rep_2 4GHz or Loopcomm_Rep_5 0GHz This is the name that wireless users will use to connect to your repeated network You may change the settings below 5 0GHz Wireless Extended 2 4GHz Wireless Extended Network Network Extended Network ID SSID Loopcomm_Rep_5 0GHz Extended Network ID SSID Loopcomm_Rep_2 4GHz 10 LP 9778SR User Manual The default Security Key WPA WPA2 Mixed Extended Network Security Keys Mode Your Extended network is secured with the security key wireless You must enter this of your Extended Network s is loopcommwifi key when connecting wirelessly for the first time You may change the key below To change it enter a new key in the S ecurity Key Extended Network Security Key Extended Network Security Key 3 e loopcommwifi loopcommwifi field 8 Character Minimum 8 Character Minimum The key must be a minimum of 8 characters Leave blank for no security Leave blank for no security No security key is necessary for computers connecting to the Dual Band Repeater using a wired connection
29. nnas of the Dual Band Repeater in different angles e The wireless channel that your network is using may be congested Change the channel for your router s 2 4GHz network or 5 0GHz network The Dual Band Repeater should automatically reconnect to your networks new settings however if it does not simply reconfigure the Repeater to your network f The network adapter that you are using may have poor range older technology with slower speeds or may need a driver update 59 LP 9778SR User Manual Troubleshooting USB Storage and Web Menu Feature Issues I cannot access my USB storage device after I plug it into the router Follow the instructions below for your operating system Windows 7 and Vista To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click Computer c On the Computer page the drive should appear on the left hand column under Network as Loopcomm REP USB To Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click Computer c Click Map Network Drive from the top bar d Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field shared disk IP address e If the drive fails to open click browse and locate Loopcomm REP USB under Network 60 LP 9778SR User Manual Windows XP To access the drive from your Windows desktop No
30. nter the Identification name of the existing 2 4GHz Home Network you wish to connect to Channel Number Enter the channel number of the Home Network If the channel number does not match a connection will not be established HB Home Network Settings 2 4GHz Manually configure the settings for your Home Network connection ep ven TS gen Home Wireless Connection 2 4GHz Network Home Network SSID erg ed 2 4G Channel Width 20MHz Control Sideband Channel Number 1 wi Must be same as your Home Network router If you are manually setting your Home Network connection you will need to enter the security setting in the Security page for your Home Network After clicking Apply on this page click Reboot Later and go to the Security page to set your security settings Click Reboot Now after all settings are applied The High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater cannot connect to your Home Network until all settings have been set and applied 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 24 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Extended Network Settings 2 4GHz I Home Network Settings 2 4GHz Manually configure the settings for
31. ocal network of the High Power Dual Band Repeater Insert a USB storage device such as a flash drive or external hard drive to the USB port on the back of the Dual Band Repeater and follow the directions below for your operating system The computer must be connected to your Home Network or Extended Network to access the storage device You may also want to Map the Network Drive so it shows up as a standard drive on your computer for easier access H USB Storage Local Sharing Share a USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or external hard drive locally among networked computers Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the back panel of the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater Local Network Sharing USB Drive Not Connected REFRESH Partition File System or Map your Network Drive Drive for it to appear in your computer s networked device list USB Device Name LOOPCOMM_REP_USB Work Group WORKGROUP Shared Disk IP Address 192 168 88 105 For Mapping the Network Drive Rm EE 33 LP 9778SR User Manual Windows 7 and Vista To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click Computer c On the Computer page the drive should appear on the left hand column under Netwo
32. ocation of where you install the Dual Band 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 SIGNAL STRENGTH all oO 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz if avatlable Dual Band Range Extender aks ay e WR Connect up to SB GIGABIT Wereiess Routerg 0 e LP 9778SR User Manual Connect your PC to the Dual Band Repeater a Attach the antennas of the High Power Repeater to the antenna ports labeled 1 and 2 b Connect the included grey network cable to an available port on your computer c Attach the power adapter to the Dual Band Repeater s PWR port and a power outlet Do NOT attempt to connect to the Dual Band Repeater with a wireless connection at this time LP 9778SR User Manual Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard a Open your web browser b Type in http setup loopcomm com into the web address bar c If the web menu fails to open type in the following IP address into your web address bar http 192 168 1 250 _ Loopcomm Repeater a E http setup loopcomm com w Favorites 13 Suggested Sites g Web Slice Gallery v 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 you
33. ome Network connection If the Dual Band Repeater is connected to a 2 4GHz network only adjust the routing so that all wired ports traffic routes through the 2 4GHz Home Network 58 LP 9778SR User Manual Troubleshooting Wireless Issues I am only getting 3 or 4 wireless signal bars on my wireless computer and I am within 10 feet of the wireless router a Step back at least 10 feet from the Dual Band Repeater and check your signal again The Dual Band Repeater emits high power long range W1 Fi signals that may confuse your wireless adapter signal reading at close range The speed and signal are at 100 however your readout may not be displaying the data correctly b The wireless channel that your network is running on may be congested Change the wireless channel on your home Router and reconnect the Dual Band Repeater The range from the Dual Band Repeater seems low or the speed is slow a Check to see that your wireless output settings are at 100 Go to the Web Menu Wireless Settings and check the Advanced Settings Make sure the output power is at 100 b Your Dual Band Repeater may be installed in a poor location Avoid setting up your Dual Band Repeater in areas with high interference such as near fridges microwaves metallic objects and low surfaces Install the Dual Band Repeater in a higher location if possible c Check the connections of the Antennas to the Dual Band Repeater Tighten them if necessary d Adjust the Ante
34. ome Network may be down Use an Ethernet cable and connect directly to the Dual Band Repeater Access http setup loopcomm com and run through the Smart Setup Wizard again After you have successfully reset the Home Network connection try connecting wirelessly again The connection to the Home Network seems slow File transfers take a long time to transfer a You may be too far away from your Home Network The closer the Dual Band Repeater is to your Home Network the better its connection will be The Dual Band Repeater must have a strong signal in order to repeat the signal with fast speeds and further range Move the Dual Band Repeater closer to your Home Network and try again 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 Your computer may be using an older Wi Fi adapter with lower speed limits and range capabilities 802 1 1b g Network devices connected to the wired ports of the Repeater do not have Internet access a The Wired Port Routing on the Dual Band Repeater may not be defined correctly While connected to the Dual Band Repeater open your web browser and access http setup loopcomm com From the web menu go to More Settings gt Network Settings gt Wired Port Configuration Check that your wired ports are routed through an active H
35. oot the Dual Band Repeater wait 3 minutes for the Dual Band Repeater to reconnect to your network and try to access the Internet b The connection to your Home Network may have been dropped or the router settings may have changed Changes to the router could be a result of several events such as a power outage When this occurs connect to the Dual Band Repeater and access the setup menu using the web address http setup loopcomm com Run the Smart Setup Wizard to reconnect the Repeater to your network The Dual Band Repeater may be too far from your home router and not maintaining a signal strength of above 70 Check the signal strength between the router and the Dual Band Repeater through the web menu left side More Settings gt Management gt Repeater Status The Signal Strength readout will be under the Home Wireless Network Settings section This Signal Strength must be above 70 If it is below move the Dual Band Repeater closer to your router or reposition the Dual Band Repeater d Rescan for another network by accessing http setup loopcomm com to connect to and repeat or you may try to fix the issues with your Home Network and your home wireless router 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 Dual Band Repeater s connection to the home network To solve this simply run the Smart Setup Wizard again f
36. r computer to the Repeater Connect wirelessly SSID Loopcomm_Rep2 4GHz or Loopcomm_Rep_5 0Ghz and Password wireless and try again LP 9778SR User Manual 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 displays 1 Home Office Network The existing network you are trying to repeat 2 2 4GHz 5 0GHz Extended Network The extended network amplified and rebroadcasted network The terms above are used throughout the installation process to describe your Home Network and the Extended Network WELCOME FINISH H Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard The Loopcomm Wireless High Power Range Extender Repeater extends your wireless coverage by repeating the signal from your home or office wireless network Home Network The Smart Setup Wizard will guide you through the simple setup of your High Power Range Extender Repeater Click Next to continue Du Internet Router This menu has been designed to work with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 or above Google Chrome and Apple Safari web browsers If you are using another web browser then itis recommended that you switch to one of the approved web browsers to avoid issues with the web menu features LP 9778SR User Manual Scan for a Wireless Network il Scan for Network Click SCAN to begin searching for available wireless networks to repeat The To set up the High Power Dua
37. reless coverage select the 100 selection Note that if you select a lower output power your connection to your 5 0GHz Home Network will also decrease in range It is recommended that you test your signal strength after each adjustment RB Wireless Coverage Controls 5 0GHz Adjust the output power and range of your Extended Wireless Network For a smaller coverage area choose a lower output power percentage For a larger coverage area select a higher output power percentage Wireless Output Power 100 O70 Os50 O35 O15 SR 21 LP 9778SR User Manual 5 0GHz Wi Fi Settings Access Schedule 5 0GHz Access Schedules will enable or disable your 5 0GHz wireless access at a set time based on your predefined schedule This feature is often used for restricting access to all users such as children employees guests during specific times of the day for parental control or security reasons a Enable Access Schedule b 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 BR Access Schedule 5 0GHz Define a schedule for when Wi Fi is enabled or disabled on the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater Please be sure that your time zone settings have been configured before using this feature Note When Wi Fi is disabled wired users will no longer have access to the Internet Cl Enable Access Schedule
38. rk as Loopcomm REP USB To Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click Computer c Click Map Network Drive from the top bar d Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field repeater s LAN IP address public e If the drive fails to open click browse and locate Loopcomm REP USB under Network 34 LP 9778SR User Manual Windows XP To access the drive from your Windows desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click My Computer c Click on My Network Places and locate the drive named Loopcomm REP USB To Map the network drive a Click the Start button b Right Click My Computer and select Map Network Drive c Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field repeater s LAN IP address public d If the drive fails to open click browse and locate Loopcomm REP USB under Network 35 LP 9778SR User Manual Mac OS X To access the drive from your Mac desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices you will need to Map your Network Drive Instructions below a Open Finder b On the left hand menu under Shared click Loopcomm_ REP USB To Map the network drive a Open Finder b From the menu on the top of the desktop select Go c Select Connect To Server from the drop down menu d En
39. rom 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 O CH 55 LP 9778SR User Manual f If you cannot access the setup menu check to see that your Dual Band Repeater is still on Reboot the Dual Band Repeater by unplugging the power adapter and plugging it back in Check to see if your connection has been reestablished by viewing a website If you do not have a connection logon to http setup loopcomm com and configure a new Home Network connection g Check to see that your home wireless router is still on If it has been turned off please turn it back on The Dual Band Repeater should automatically reconnect to your Home Network within 10 minutes 56 LP 9778SR User Manual I have a dual band router and I cannot repeat a network or both networks a The Dual Band Repeater will repeat the 2 4GHz signal and the 5 0GHz signal from your router simultaneously Both wireless networks must have a signal strength of 70 or greater with the Dual Band Repeater for a reliable connection Make sure that your dual band router is close enough to the Dual Band Repeater to receive a strong signal Check to make sure that you have the correct security key for both the 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz network of your dual band router These keys may sometimes be different from each other Ensure that your dual band router does not have any sec
40. te If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Click the Start button b Click My Computer c Click on My Network Places and locate the drive named Loopcomm_REP_USB To Map the network drive a Click the Start button b Right click My Computer and select Map Network Drive c Select a drive letter any then enter in the folder field shareddisk IP address d If the drive fails to open click browse and locate Loopcomm REP USB under Network Mac OS X To access the drive from your Mac desktop Note If the USB drive does not appear automatically under your Networked devices Windows 7 Vista or Mac OS X you will need to Map the Network Drive a Open Finder b On the left hand menu under Shared click Loopcomm USB 61 LP 9778SR User Manual To Map the network drive a Open Finder b From the menu on the top of the desktop select Go c Select Connect To Server from the drop down menu d Enter the address of the network drive shared disk IP address then click Connect The Dual Band Repeater freezes or I cannot access the web when a USB storage device is connected a Remove the USB storage device from the Dual Band Repeater and reboot it by unplugging the power adapter Once rebooted try inserting the USB storage device again b Make sure your USB storage device is not corrupted and is working properly and try
41. ter the address of the network drive smb repeater s LAN ip address public Then click Connect If the network drive does not appear on your Mac desktop follow these steps a Open Finder b Select Preferences from the drop down menu c Check show Connected Servers d The drive should now appear on your desktop 36 LP 9778SR User Manual NETWORK SETTINGS Network Settings IP Settings IP Address The IP address of the Dual Band Repeater Subnet Mask The subnet of the Dual Band Repeater Default Gateway The access point to another network normally the Dual Band Repeater or your router DHCP The Dual Band Repeater includes a feature to help manage the IP addresses within your Extended network and with your Home Network automatically When connected to a Home Network the Repeater 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 Repeater will act as a DHCP H USB Storage Local Sharing Share a USB storage device such as a USB flash drive or external hard drive locally among networked computers Insert your USB storage device into the USB port on the back panel of the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater Local Network Sharing USB Drive Not Connected REFRESH Partition File System How to Acces s or Map your Network Drive Note You may need to lap your Network Drive for it to appear in your computer s networ
42. tering http 192 168 1 254 into your web browser while connected to the Dual Band Repeater will guide you to the Web menu for the Dual Band 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 Dual Band Repeater to default settings by holding down the reset button on the back panel for 5 10 seconds 38 LP 9778SR User Manual Network Settings Wired Port Routing If the Dual Band Repeater is connected to a dual band router the Dual Band Repeater will automatically route the traffic from all devices connected to the Repeater s wired ports through the 5 0GHz Home Network to access the web with the fastest speeds If you choose you may adjust this setting so that all wired traffic is routed through the 2 4GHz Home Network connection instead If the Dual Band Repeater is only connected to a single Home Network it will automatically route all wired traffic through the Home Network connection that is active E Extended Network Wired Port Routing The wired ports on the High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater will be routed through the following Home Network connection for web access Extended Network Wired Port Routing 2 4GHz Home Network 7 Choose a selection from the menu to see the corresponding diagram ud 1 kal Kall qm If you have configured the D
43. throughput RB Advanced Settings 5 0GHz 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 Threshold 2347 0 2347 Beacon Interval 100 20 1024 ms IAPP Enabled Disabled Protection Enabled Disabled Aggregation Enabled Disabled ShortGlt Enabled O Disabled WLAN Partition Enabled Disabled STBC Enabled Disabled TX Beamforming Enabled Disabled appty 3 Beacon Interval Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the repeater to sync the wireless network 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 23 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz WI FI SETTINGS 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Home Network Settings 2 4GHz The Home Network Settings 2 4GHz page allows you to adjust settings for your 2 4GHz Home Network connection These settings are for adjusting the Dual Band Repeater s Home Network connection after you have already gone through the Smart Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your current configurations Home Network SSID 2 4GHz Manually e
44. tup Requirements e Wired or wireless PC Mac and an available 802 11a b g or n wireless network e Google Chrome Internet Explorer 8 0 and up or Safari web browser 49 LP 9778SR User Manual DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Dual Band Repeater are listed here If for some reason you need to return your Dual Band Repeater back to default settings hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds The Dual Band Repeater will reset back to factory settings as listed below IP Address 192 168 1 250 Web Menu Access http setup loopcomm com 2 4GHz Extended Network SSID Amped_Rep_ 2 4GHz Wireless Security Key WPA WPA2 Mixed Mode loopcommwifi 5 0GHz Extended Network SSID Amped_ Rep_5 0GHz Wireless Security Key WPA WPA2 Mixed Mode loopcommwifi 50 LP 9778SR User Manual TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help If you have any issues with your Dual Band Repeater please contact us To contact Amped Wireless Elite Support use one of the following methods Phone Email techsupport loopcomm com Web www loopcomm com support 51 LP 9778SR User Manual Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance Try solution a before trying solution b etc Troubleshooting Web Menu Access Issues I entered http 192 168 1 250 and it failed to open the Web Menu a Make sure your computer is connected to the Dual Band Repeater using the included Eth
45. ual Band Range Extender Repeater to connectto a single band Home Network or H a connection is dropped form a dual band Home Network connection the Dual Band Range Extender Repeater will automatically default this setting to the Home Network connection that is active For example ifthe Dual Band Range Extender Repeater is connected to a 2 4GHz Home Network only it will automatically route all wired connects through the 2 4GHz Home Network connection 39 LP 9778SR User Manual MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Management features on the Dual Band Repeater allow you to view the status of your Dual Band Repeater and adjust other settings such as your System Clock Passwords and Firmware Upgrades among other administrative functions 40 LP 9778SR User Manual Management Repeater Status The System Status provides you with a snapshot of your Dual Band Repeater s current connections and settings System Information This section provides you with information on the version and build time of your firmware This is used to help our support department determine what firmware version your device is running The Current Date Time will display the current clock settings of the Dual Band Repeater If this time is off go to the System Clock section and configure your system time The Wired Ports Routing shows the active Home Network used for transferring data to and from the wired ports Home Wireless Network Settings This section displa
46. urity features enabled such as Mac address filtering If it does disable it and try again I cannot find any wireless networks Home Networks to repeat a The Dual Band Repeater may be out of range Move the Dual Band Repeater closer towards the wireless router and try the Setup Wizard again from the Web Menu The antenna on your Dual Band Repeater may be loose Tighten the antenna connection and try again The wireless Home Network may not be a compatible wireless network 802 1 1a b g n I am 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 You may have a DNS issue and the Dual Band Repeater is not obtaining the IP settings from your Home Network Try to reboot the Dual Band Repeater If that fails then reboot the Home Router to see if that fixes it 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 57 LP 9778SR User Manual I can no longer connect to the Dual Band Repeater wirelessly a b Power on and off the Dual Band Repeater and try again The connection to the H
47. vice has a PIN number then locate the number and enter in the field then press Start Pin 28 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings User Access 2 4GHz User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users connecting to the network Each networking device has a unique address called a MAC address a 12 digit hex number i User Access Control 2 4GHz Allow or deny wireless access to specific users by entering the MAC address of the device below The MAC address of a networking device is a 12 digit hex number normally found on a label on the bottom By inputting the MAC address into the field you can define of the device e g IADESCAESAED whether that device is allowed into your network or not allowed Wireless Access Control Mode Disable ze MAC Address Comment A MAC Address may sometimes be referred to as a Physical Address Most networking devices have their MAC Address located on a label on the actual device Current Access Control Table For Windows computers with internal networking adapters the MAC Address can be found by viewing the Network Connection Details of the network adapter The MAC Address will be listed as the Physical Address Be sure to enter the MAC Address without any symbols For example a MAC Address of 78 DD 78 AA 78 BB would be entered as 783DD78AA78BB 29 LP 9778SR User Manual 2 4GHz Wi Fi Settings Wireless Coverage Controls 2 4GHz
48. y frames that it sends to wireless users RTS Threshold Adjusts the size of RTS data packets Lower values reduce throughput but allow the system to recover quicker from interference collisions Higher values provide the fastest throughput Beacon Interval Indicates the frequency interval of the beacon A beacon is a packet broadcast by the repeater to sync the wireless network BB Advanced Settings 2 4GHz 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 RTS Threshold Beacon Interval Preamble Type IAPP Protection Aggregation Short Gl WLAN Partition STBC 20 40MHz Coexist 2346 256 2346 2347 0 2347 100 20 1024 ms Long Preamble Short Preamble Enabled O Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled O Enabled O Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled O O Disabled Disabled APPLY SE 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 32 LP 9778SR User Manual USB STORAGE USB Storage Local Sharing Share a USB storage device with computers on the l
49. your Home Network connection The Extended Network Settings page allows you to Pen adjust settings for your Extended Network ON SSID of Extended Network The name used to identify ben mom SR your Extended Network This is the name that appears when a user scans for available Wi Fi networks _Home Wireless Connection 2 4GHz Network Home Network SSID jerry_test 2 4G Channel Width 20MHz ze Control Sideband Uppe Band Allows you to setup access under a specific EEN combination of Wi Fi speed standards If you are manually setting your Home Network connection you will need to enter the security setting in the Security page for your Home Network After clicking Apply on this page click Reboot Later and go to the Security page to set your security settings Click Reboot Now after all settings are applied The High Power Dual Band Range Extender Repeater cannot connect to your Home Network until all settings have been set and applied Broadcast SSID Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visi manually enter the SSID to connect presen 25 LP 9778SR User Manual Guest Networks 2 4GHz Click Enable to create a Guest Network Guest Networks provide a separate wireless network with unique settings for users to connect to Suest Networks Configure the settings for additional Guest Networks Each Guest Network may have its own specific settings Band Restrict the Wi
50. 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 Dual Band Repeater assigned by your home router Once you have it connect to the Dual Band Repeater using an Ethernet cable Open your web browser and enter the IP address into the address bar c Reset the Dual Band 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 Dual Band Repeater has fully reset use an Ethernet cable and connect to the Dual Band Repeater Login to the Web Menu at http setup loopcomm com and run through the Wizard 53 LP 9778SR User Manual Troubleshooting Home Network Connection Issues I cannot connect to my Home Network I 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 Dual Band 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 Dual Band Repeater closer to your Home Network and try again c If you are connecting to a dual band router both networks 2 4GHz and 5 0GHz should have a
51. ys the current status of the connection between the High Power Dual Band Repeater and your Home Network 2 4GHz or 5 0GHz 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 i High Power Dual Band Range System Information Firmware Version Build Time Current Date Time Wired Ports Routing Extender Repeater Status Iday 23h 50m 13s v2 6 2 01 Thu Sep 20 16 29 49 CST 2012 9 22 2012 16 19 44 5 0GHz Home Network a 5 0GHz Home Network Wireless Settings WANP 7205 2 Encryption BSSID Connection State Signal Strength Disabled 00 00 00 00 00 00 No Connection 0 i 5 0GHz Extended Network Wireless Settings Band SSID Channel Number Encryption BSsID Fssociated Clients 5 GHz AN Loopcomm_Rep_5 0GHz2 36 WPAZ Mixed Det de BI Opel D RB 5 0GHz Network IP Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 192 168 1 250 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 IB 2 4GHz Home Network Wireless Settings jery _test 2 46 Encryption BSSID Connection State Signal Strength Disabled 00 00 00 00 00 00 No Connection 0 E 2 4GHz Extended Network Wireless Settings Band El Channel Number Encryption BSSID Fesociated Clients 2 4 GHz B G N Loopcomm_Rep_2 4GHz 1 WEG Mixed 00 e0 4 81 96 d1 D BB 2 4GHz Network IP Settings IP Address Subnet M

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