Amped Wireless RE1200EX Users Manual
User’s GuideUser’s Guide
TM
HIGH POWER
PRO WI-FI® RANGE EXTENDER
RE1200EX
AC1200
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ...................................................................... 3
Package Contents ............................................................................. 3
LED Indicators .................................................................................. 4
Inside Panel ...................................................................................... 5
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter .................................................. 6
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 7
SETUP GUIDE ............................................................................. 10
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS .............................................................. 22
Home Network Settings (5.0GHz) ................................................... 22
Extended Network Settings (5.0GHz) .............................................. 23
Security (5.0GHz) ............................................................................ 25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz) ........................................... 26
User Access (5.0GHz) ..................................................................... 27
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ............................................. 28
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ............................................................... 29
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) ........................................................... 30
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS .............................................................. 31
Home Network Settings (2.4GHz) ................................................... 31
Extended Network Settings (2.4GHz) .............................................. 32
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) ........................................... 35
User Access (2.4GHz) ...................................................................... 36
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ............................................. 37
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ............................................................... 38
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ........................................................... 39
BOOSTBAND™ TECHNOLOGY ..................................................... 41
ANTENNA SETTINGS .................................................................. 42
NETWORK SETTINGS.................................................................. 43
IP Settings ....................................................................................... 43
Wired Port Routing ......................................................................... 45
MANAGEMENT FEATURES ......................................................... 46
Device Status .................................................................................. 47
Network Statistics........................................................................... 49
System Clock .................................................................................. 50
System Logs .................................................................................... 51
Upgrade Firmware ......................................................................... 52
Password Settings .......................................................................... 55
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS....................................................... 55
DEFAULT SETTINGS .................................................................... 57
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFO ................................... 58
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION…….……….……….. 73
LEGAL NOTICES, LICENSES AND DISCLAIMERS……..………………….. 82
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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 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: 888-573-8820
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 AC1200 Pro Wi-Fi Range Extender
30 ft Power over Ethernet Cable
Power over Ethernet Adapter
Standard Ethernet Cable
Power Cable
Metal Desktop Stand
Metal Pole Mounting Clamp
Plastic Pole Mounting Tie
Setup Guide
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LED Indicators
a) Power: When lit, the power is on.
b)
c) POE: Shows the connection status of the
Network port on the PoE Adapter
d)
e) LAN: Shows the connection status and data
activity of your local network (network
devices connected to the Pro Range
Extender).
f) 2.4GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when 2.4GHz wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro
Range Extender.
g)
h) 5.0GHz Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when 5.0GHz wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro
Range Extender.
External Antenna: When lit, the external antenna port is active, and the Internal antenna is
bypassed.
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Inside Panel
a) Optional External Antenna Port: RJ-SMA antenna
connector. Compatible with all antennas with RP-SMA
connectors. Upgradable to high gain antennas for more
range. See the External Antenna configuration section for
setup procedures.
b) PoE Port: Power over Ethernet capable RJ-45 port used
to connect the Pro Range Extender to the included PoE
Adapter for power and data connectivity.
c) LAN Port: RJ-45 port used to connect additional network
devices to the Pro Range Extender.
d) Reset Button: Hold down the reset button for over 5 seconds to reset the Pro Range Extender to
default settings.
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Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter
a) Power Adapter Port: Connect the included power adapter to the PoE
adapter port for powering the Pro Range Extender.
b) Extender Port: Connect a PoE cable between the PoE Adapter’s Extender
port and the PoE port on the Pro Range Extender to provide power to the
Pro Range Extender.
c) LAN Port: RJ-45 port used to connect additional network devices to the Pro Range Extender.
d) Power: Power cable port is located on the back of the adapter
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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Desktop Mounting (Indoor)
Wall Mounting
a) Place the stand in an optimum location.
b) Secure the RE1200EX onto the desktop mount
by sliding it down onto the L shaped desktop
mount.
c) Position the cables so that they are neatly
tucked and not obstructing the stand
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a) Place the RE1200EX against the wall, use a
pencil and mark two locations through the
mounting holes on the wall.
b) Remove the RE1200EX and securely drill two
screws where you’ve marked on the wall.
Leave some space between the screw head
and the wall so the AP1200EX can be slide
mounted onto the screws.
c) Mount the RE1200EX onto the secured screws
and adjust the screws if needed to secure the
Range Extender to the wall.
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Pole Mounting
a) Place the RE1200EX against the pole.
b) Use the included hose clamp or plastic tie and
secure it through the smaller hole located on
the bottom of the mounting bracket. Use a
screw driver to tighten the clamp until the
adapter is securely mounted to the pole.
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SETUP GUIDE
Find a Setup Location
The location of where you install the Range Extender is very important to how it will function. The optimal
setup location should be somewhere no more than halfway between your Wi-Fi hotspot/source and your Wi-Fi
dead zone.
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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender
a) Open the lid of the Pro Range Extender and check that the PoE cable is securely fastened to the PoE port
b) Locate the PoE Adapter and connect the 30 ft PoE cable to the EXTENDER port on the PoE adapter
c) Locate the power adapter and connect one end to a power outlet and the other end to the PWR port on the back of
the PoE adapter.
d) Locate the shorter network cable and connect one end to the LAN port on the PoE adapter and the other to your PC
or connect wirelessly to the following Wi-Fi networks: Amped_RE1200EX_2.4 or Amped_RE1200EX_5.0
(For more details on connecting wirelessly see the next page.)
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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender
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Open your Web Browser to Access the Web Menu
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://192.168.1.240
a. Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks
b. Attach an Ethernet cable between the PC and the Range Extender
c. Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.
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Welcome to the Dashboard
The Dashboard will provide you with the current status of the
Range Extender.
Click SCAN to find an available network to extend.
The diagram on this page displays the terms used to describe:
1) The network you are trying to extend (Home Network).
2) The network that is rebroadcasted and extended
(Extended Network).
Study this diagram carefully as the terms used in the following
instructions will refer to these names.
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Scan for a Wireless Network
The Scan result will list all available 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
wireless networks detected by the Range Extender –
including each network name (SSID), the operating channel,
the type of security and the signal strength.
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.
The signal strength indicates the wireless connection between that network and the Range Extender. 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 connections.
If you fail to find any wireless networks, or your signal strength is below 70%, try moving the Range Extender
closer to the wireless network that you are trying to repeat and click SCAN again.
Once you have selected your wireless network(s), click Next to continue. If you are only connecting to one
network, simply select that 2.4 or 5.0GHz network and click Next to continue.
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Connecting to a Secure Network
If the wireless network(s) you are trying to repeat has
wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to enter
a security key. If you are repeating a dual band router,
you will need to enter the security key for both the
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz network. If either network does not
have security, leave this field blank.
After you have entered the security key(s), click Next to
continue.
If you do not know the key to the network you are trying
to repeat, then click Back and select another network.
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Extended Network Settings (SSID and Security)
The default SSID of the Range Extender is “Amped_RE1200EX_2.4”
and “Amped_RE1200EX_5.0”.
If you choose to "Clone" the 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.
Click Next to apply the settings.
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Connect to the new Extended Network
During the countdown process, the Range Extender will reboot
and disconnect the Wi-Fi connection. At this point, you will need
to reconnect your PC or tablet to the new Extended Network.
Follow the instructions on the screen to connect to the Extended
Network.
Once you have connected, click the OK button to complete the
setup process.
If there are problems with your configuration, the Wizard will
inform you to rescan for a network to extend.
If there are no problems, you will see the Setup
Summary on the following page.
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Setup Summary
Congratulations, the Range Extender is now
successfully configured. Your settings are now
saved.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to
attach to the Range Extender, you may do so now
using the LAN ports on the bottom of the Extender
or PoE adapter.
Enjoy your extended network!
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Wired Port Routing
The 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 > Wired Port Routing.
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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 the
instructions 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, move
the Range Extender 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 changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number 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 Range Extender.
f. Try to reboot (unplug the power from the PoE Adapter of the Range Extender and plug it back in) the
Range Extender and check to see if the connection is established (some networks may be very slow
and take longer than the allotted time for the Range Extender to successfully connect).
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5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS
5.0GHz Wi-Fi Settings: Home Network Settings (5.0GHz)
The Home Network Settings (5.0GHz) page allows you to adjust settings
for your 5.0GHz Home Network connection. These settings are for
adjusting the Range Extender’s Home Network connection after you
have already gone through the Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your
current configurations.
Home Network SSID (5.0GHz): Manually enter the Identification name of
the existing 5.0GHz Home Network you wish to connect to.
Channel Number: Enter the channel number of the Home Network. If the channel number does not match, a
connection will not be established.
Channel Width: Wi-Fi operates in two separate channel widths, 20Hz and 40Hz. 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.
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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 a specific combination
of Wi-Fi speed standards.
Broadcast SSID: Selecting Disable Broadcast SSID will hide the
visibility of the Range Extender’s SSID. Users must manually
enter the SSID to connect.
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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.
Active 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 > Security.
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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.
Note: If you adjust the security of your Home Network and
it is incorrect, the Range Extender will no longer have a
successful connection to your Home Network.
Using the drop down menu, you can select which network
you wish to configure and may adjust the security settings
below.
If you are using the Guest Network feature, you will be able 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: www.ampedwireless.com
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5.0GHz 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 Range Extender
supports all types of WPS setup:
Option A: Push button: You may push the WPS button on the web menu.
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 device has a PIN number, then locate the number and enter in the field,
then press Start Pin.
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