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Amped wireless APA20 User Manual

User’s Guide
High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Access Point
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 3
Package Contents ...................................................................... 3
LED Indicators............................................................................ 4
Back Panel Description .............................................................. 5
PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE ............................................... 6
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS ........................................................ 10
Accessing the Settings Menu ................................................... 10
Welcome to the Dashboard .................................................... 12
Set the System Clock ............................................................... 13
Wireless Settings ..................................................................... 14
Setup Summary ....................................................................... 16
5.0GHz WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................. 17
Basic Settings........................................................................... 17
Basic Settings: Guest Networks ............................................... 19
Security Settings ...................................................................... 20
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS .................................................. 21
User Access ............................................................................. 22
Wireless Coverage Controls..................................................... 23
Access Schedule ...................................................................... 24
Advanced Settings ................................................................... 25
2.4GHz WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................. 26
Basic Settings ........................................................................... 26
Basic Settings: Guest Networks ................................................ 28
Security Settings ...................................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS ................................................... 30
User Access .............................................................................. 31
Wireless Coverage Controls ..................................................... 32
Access Schedule ....................................................................... 33
Advanced Settings.................................................................... 34
NETWORK SETTINGS ............................................................ 35
USB STORAGE ...................................................................... 37
USB Storage: Local Sharing ...................................................... 37
MANAGEMENT FEATURES ................................................... 41
System Clock ............................................................................ 42
System Logs ............................................................................. 43
Upgrade Firmware ................................................................... 44
Save/Reload Settings ............................................................... 45
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 47
DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................. 48
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION .............. 49
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .................... 60
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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
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GETTING STARTED
Package Contents
Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package:
High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Access Point Three Detachable High Gain Antennas Power Adapter (100-240v) RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Setup Guide CD: User’s Guide Desktop Stand / Cable Organizer
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LED Indicators
Power: Indicates when the Access Point is powered on. The LED will remain on.
5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or
received over the wireless network.
2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is transmitted or received over the wireless network.
Gigabit Wired Ports 1-4: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired port on the back of the Access Point. The LED blinks rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received.
Network Connection: Indicates when the Access Point is connected to an available network switch or a router’s LAN port.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port.
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity. When the WPS mode is activated the WPS LED
blinks as it awaits a connection.
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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors (1-3): RJ-SMA antenna connectors. Attach the included high gain antennas to these connectors according to their respective numbers. (Mismatching the antennas with the wrong antenna connector port will negatively impact wireless performance.)
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 Access Point. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the Access Point 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.
Network: Gigabit RJ-45 port for connecting to an available port on your network.
Power: Power adapter port. Output: 12V 1.5A, Input: 100-240v.
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PLUG AND PLAY SETUP GUIDE
Attach the Antennas to their Specific Connectors on the Access Point
Attach the three included Antennas to their corresponding numbers:
a) Antenna 1 (5.0GHz only) to Antenna Port 1 b) Antenna 2 (2.4 and 5.0GHz) to Antenna Port 2 c) Antenna 3 (2.4GHz only) to Antenna Port 3
Attaching the Antennas incorrectly may cause the Access Point to not perform optimally
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Connect the Access Point to your Router
a) Plug in the Power Adapter b) Using the included RJ-45 Ethernet cable, attach one end to the Access Point’s NETWORK port and the other to
your router’s network port (or any available port on a network switch)
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Connect your PC to the Access Point
Connecting Wirelessly:
With your PC or Mac, scan for available wireless networks and locate the wireless networks for the Access Point:
By default the Access Point will have SSIDs with the names:
Amped_APA20_2.4 and Amped_APA20_5.0
The default WPA security key is: wireless
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Wired Connections:
Attach any wired devices to the Access Point using Ethernet cables.
Your Plug and Play setup is now complete. You may now use the Access Point to access your network.
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ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
Accessing the Settings Menu
To access the settings menu for additional changes to the configuration of your Access Point, you will need to access the settings menu. The settings menu will allow you to change all features and settings for the Access Point. To access the settings menu follow the instructions below:
a) Scan for available wireless networks on your PC and connect to one of the following networks:
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Open your Web Browser
a. Open your web browser b. Type in: http://setup.ampedwireless.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://192.168.80.240
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Welcome to the Dashboard
The Dashboard provides you with a quick glance at your system status.
Click on Basic Setup to confgure:
1) System Clock
2) Wireless Network SSID
3) Wireless Network Security Key
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Set the System Clock
The System Clock is used for system logs and setting schedules for Internet access. Click Sync to synchronize the System Clock with the time on your computer.
Click Next to Continue.
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Wireless Settings
The default SSID of the Access Point is
“Amped_APA20_2.4” and “Amped_APA20_5.0”
To change it, enter a new name in the SSID field. Users connecting wirelessly to the Access Point will use this ID to identify your wireless network.
Depending on the capabilities of your wireless adapter, you may connect to either the 2.4 or 5.0GHz wireless networks.
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The default Security Key (WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode) of your wireless network(s) is: wireless
To change it, enter a new key in the Security Key field. The key must be a minimum of 8 characters.
No security key is necessary for computers connecting to the Point using a wired connection to the LAN ports.
Click Next to complete the setup process. The Access Point will reboot and apply your settings. Be patient and do not make any changes or adjustments to the Access Point at this time.
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Setup Summary
Once the Access Point has rebooted, it will load the Setup Summary page and provide you with the details of your setup.
Print the Setup Summary details and save it for future reference.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Access Point you may do so now as well.
Enjoy your Amped Wireless network.
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5.0GHz WIRELESS SETTINGS
5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings
The Basic Settings page allows you to adjust settings for your
5.0GHz local wireless network.
Disable 5.0GHz Wireless Connections: Disabling will turn off all
5.0GHz Wi-Fi activity. Users will no longer be able to connect wirelessly to your 5.0GHz network.
Band: Select the compatible Wi-Fi standard and speed for your wireless network.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the visibility of the Access Point’s 5.0GHz network SSID. Users must manually enter the SSID to connect.
Data Rate: Sets the maximum wireless data rate that your network will operate on.
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Wireless Network ID (SSID): The name of your 5.0GHz wireless network.
Channel Number: Wi-Fi networks operate on specific wireless channels. Some network channels may have more interference than others. If your performance is unstable, try a different channel number. If you are using a repeater with this network, it is recommended you set a static channel, instead of using "Auto".
WMM: Prioritizes multimedia data over the wireless network.
Associated Clients: Shows the active users connected wirelessly to your 5.0GHz network.
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5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Basic Settings: Guest Networks
Guest Networks: You may add additional names (SSID) to your Wireless Network with different characteristics for each SSID.
Each additional Network or SSID can have its own security, band and data rate settings. You may restrict users to specific SSIDs or provide access only to some users with 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 network wirelessly.
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5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Security Settings
The Security page allows you to change the type of wireless security settings for your 5.0GHz wireless network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network you wish to configure and may adjust the security settings below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able to adjust the security settings for your additional SSIDs as well. (For 2.4GHz Guest Networks, view the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings menu.)
Encryption Types:
WEP is rated as a low level encryption and is compatible with all wireless devices and operating systems.
Using WEP may slow down your wireless performance.
WPA is a medium level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems. WPA2 is a high level encryption and is supported by most wireless devices and operating systems. WPA Mixed Mode allows the use of both WPA and WPA2 at the same time.
If you are not sure which encryption type to use, we recommend you choose WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode.
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