SETUP GUIDE

READ FIRST

Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support

HIGH POWER TOUCH SCREEN WI-FI RANGE EXTENDER

1 LCD Screen:

2 Stylus:

3

4

Antenna

Connector:

Reset:

5 USB Port:

6

7

Wired Ports:

Power (PWR):

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Getting to Know the Range Extender

3.5" LCD touch screen. Displays the user interface for configuring the Range Extender.

Input tool that assists in navigating the LCD touch screen menu.

RJ-SMA antenna connector. Compatible with all antennas that have RP-SMA connectors.

2 Stylus

1

3

4

Button used to reset device. Push down once to reboot, hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset to factory default settings.

USB 2.0 Port used to attach USB storage devices, such as a USB flash drive or external hard drive, for file sharing.

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7

RJ-45 ports for connecting wired computers or network devices.

Power adapter port. DC 12V 1A.

Setting Up Your Range Extender

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Find an Optimal Setup Location Between your Wireless Router and your Wireless Dead Zone

Wi-Fi Range Extender

Wi-Fi Router

Home/Office Network

IMPORTANT:

RECOMMENDED

SIGNAL STRENGTH

>70%

Dead Zone

PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION

WHERE IT CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL

FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER.

This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender will save your settings.

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Power on the Range Extender

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Attach the included antenna.

Attach the Power Adapter to the

Range Extender’s power port and an available power outlet.

The Amped Wireless logo will appear as the unit boots up, then the Dashboard screen will appear.

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Welcome to the Dashboard

The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the Range Extender.

Tap Scan to find available networks to extend.

Note: The Setup Guide will refer to the existing network that you wish to extend as the Home Network. The new, expanded network will be referred to as your

Extended Network.

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Scan for a Home Network to Extend

Select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend.

>70%

Recommended Signal

Select the Wi-Fi network with a signal strength greater than 70% for the most reliable connection.

Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds or dropped connections.

Tap Next to continue.

If you do not see your desired wireless network, move the Range Extender closer to the router and scan again as it may be out of range.

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Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)

If your Home Network has security enabled, you will need to enter the key here.

Tap Next to continue.

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Configure Settings for your Extended Network

The default ID of your Extended Network is:

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If you choose to Clone Settings from your Home

Network, the wizard will copy the SSID and Security

Key of your Home Network. The SSID of the Extended

Network will have a "_RE" at the end of its name. For example: Home_Network_RE

You can also manually enter a new Network ID and

Security Key. The new Security Key must be at least 8 characters long.

Tap Next to apply the settings.

The Setup Wizard will apply your settings. Please be patient. If there are any problems with the connection a prompt will appear letting you know what to fix.

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Setup Summary

At this point you can connect your Wi-Fi devices to your Extended Network using the Wi-Fi network name and password on the screen.

If you haven’t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location, you may do so now. All Range

Extender settings are saved and can be safely powered off for relocation.

You may also attach any wired network devices to the wired ports on the side of the Range Extender.

If you experience any problems during this process, please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:

Phone: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support

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Navigating the Touch Menu

Home Button: Tap the Home icon, found on the bottom of many screens, to return to the Dashboard at any time.

Language Selection: Tap the Globe icon, found on the bottom of the Settings screen, to change the language of the menu.

Back Arrow: Tap the Left Arrow , found on the upper left corner of many screens, to navigate back to the previous page.

Navigation:

Keyboards/Keypads:

Tap the Left or Right Arrow to navigate between multiple pages for one screen. The dots in this example indicate there are 3 pages to see.

Tap on a Blank Field to access a keyboard or keypad for entering in information such as your Network ID and

Security Key.

See back for additional connection instructions and features.

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This is the second page of the Setup Guide. Start on the opposite side first.

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How to Connect to the Range Extender

Windows 7 & Vista

Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless networks (For Vista, click Start > Connect To). Select the Amped TAP-EX network and click Connect.

Windows 8

Swipe in from the right edge to access the charms bar, tap on Settings, select the Wi-Fi icon, and select the Amped TAP-EX network.

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Mac OS X

Click on the Wireless icon to see available wireless networks. Select the Amped TAP-EX ne twork.

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Tap on your Settings icon, select Wi-Fi, and choose the Amped TAP-EX network.

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A. Press the Home button to get to the homepage.

B. Tap the Settings app icon.

C. Tap on Wi-Fi to enter the iPad’s Wi-Fi settings.

D. Toggle the Wi-Fi On/Off selector switch to On .

E. Under "Choose a Network...", select: Amped TAP-EX .

Android Tablet

A. Tap the Apps menu on the tablet screen.

B. Locate and tap the Settings app icon.

C. Under "Wireless & networks," tap Wi-Fi settings .

D. Tap the Wi-Fi box to turn on Wi-Fi and scan.

E. Under "Wi-Fi networks", select: Amped TAP-EX .

Accessing More Settings

Wi-Fi Settings

The Settings menu can be accessed from the Dashboard.

Tap Settings .

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From the Settings menu, tap Wi-Fi

Settings to access additional Wi-Fi features.

The Wi-Fi Settings menu allows you to access a number of settings:

Set up a Guest

Network with an ID and Security Key that’s different from your primary extended network.

Control when your

Extended Network is on or off with Access

Schedule .

Adjust the distance

(output power) of your

Wi-Fi network using

Wireless Coverage settings.

Restrict or allow network access to specific users via their

MAC address with

User Access .

Not all features listed. Access the menu for all settings.

Management Settings

The Settings menu can be accessed from the Dashboard.

Tap Settings .

From the Settings menu, tap Management to access additional device management features.

The Management menu allows you to access a number of settings:

Set the timeout interval for the screen to turn off and set a passcode to re-access the screen using Screen

Settings .

Check for the latest software updates using the Firmware

Update feature.

Not all features listed. Access the menu for all settings.

More Detailed Settings are Available on the Web Menu

Connect your Internet Device to the Range Extender

Set the time and date from the Clock/Date settings. Set the clock to appear on the screen after the

Extender times out.

Share files locally from any USB storage device from the USB

Storage Sharing menu.

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Open your Web Browser & Access the Setup Menu

Enter the setup web address into your browser:

http://setup.ampedwireless.com

If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.1.240

Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.

ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS.

THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE RANGE EXTENDER.

The web menu Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the

Range Extender. The More Settings tab on the left will give you access to more extensive settings.

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...

How to Reset the Range Extender to Default Settings

There are two options to reset the Range Extender back to factory default settings:

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2

Access the physical Reset button on the right panel of the Range Extender.

Hold down the Reset button for five to ten (5-10) seconds. You may need to use a pen tip or pin to access the button. Pressing the Reset Button for less than five (5) seconds will simply reboot the Range Extender while saving your existing settings.

Access the Reset button through the web menu on the left side under

More Settings > Management > Save/Reload Settings . Select Reset

Settings to Default .

Reset Button

If you continue to have issues setting up the Range Extender, give us a call — we’re here to help: 888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168

Visit our website for more support information and answers to frequently asked questions: www.ampedwireless.com/support

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