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Amped wireless REA20 User Manual

User’s Guide
High Power 700mW Dual Band AC Wi-Fi Range Extender
REA20
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 3
LED Indicators............................................................................ 4
Back Panel Description .............................................................. 5
SETUP GUIDE ......................................................................... 6
Welcome to the Dashboard .................................................... 10
Scan for a Wireless Network ................................................... 11
Connecting to a Secure Network ............................................. 12
Extended Network Settings (SSID and Security) ...................... 13
Connect to the new Extended Network .................................. 15
Setup Summary ....................................................................... 16
5.0GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................ 19
Home Network Settings (5.0GHz) ............................................ 19
Extended Network Settings (5.0GHz) ...................................... 20
Security (5.0GHz) ..................................................................... 22
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (5.0GHz).................................... 23
User Access (5.0GHz) ............................................................... 24
Wireless Coverage Controls (5.0GHz) ...................................... 25
Access Schedule (5.0GHz) ........................................................ 26
Advanced Settings (5.0GHz) .................................................... 27
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS ........................................................ 29
Home Network Settings (2.4GHz) ............................................ 29
Extended Network Settings (2.4GHz) ...................................... 30
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS (2.4GHz) .................................... 33
User Access (2.4GHz) ............................................................... 34
Wireless Coverage Controls (2.4GHz) ...................................... 35
Access Schedule (2.4GHz) ........................................................ 36
Advanced Settings (2.4GHz) ..................................................... 37
USB STORAGE ...................................................................... 39
Local Sharing ........................................................................... 39
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
Save/Reload Settings ............................................................... 53
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 54
DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................. 56
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION .............. 57
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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: 888-573-8830
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 Range Extender Three Detachable 5dBi High Gain Antennas Desktop Stand / Cable Organizer Power Adapter Setup Guide CD: User’s Guide, Installation Video, Setup Guide, Wi-Fi Analytics Android App
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LED Indicators
(From bottom to top)
Power: Indicates when the Range Extender is powered on. The LED will remain on.
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity. When the WPS mode is activated the Power LED
blinks as it awaits a connection.
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 1-5: Indicates when a networking device is connected to a wired
port on the back of the Range Extender. The LED will blink rapidly when wired data traffic is transmitted or received.
USB Connection: Indicates when a USB storage device is connected to the USB port.
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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 Range Extender. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to reset the Range Extender 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.
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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 wireless router and your wireless dead zone.
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Attach the Antennas to their Specific Connectors on the Range Extender
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 Range Extender to not perform optimally
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Connect your PC to the Range Extender
a) Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender’s PWR Port and an available power outlet. b) Connect to the Range Extender's Wi-Fi network: Amped_REA20_2.4 or Amped_REA20_5.0
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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 the 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_Rep_2.4GHz” and “Amped_Rep_5.0GHz”
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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Connection Check
DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE
Allow the countdown to complete and the Wizard will automatically redirect you to the next step.
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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 check box to confirm. The
Next button will appear allowing you to complete the setup
process.
If there are problems with your configuration, the Wizard will inform you to rescan for a network to extend.
If there are no problems, you will see the Setup Summary on the following page.
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Setup Summary
Congratulations, the Range Extender is now successfully configured. Your settings are now saved.
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 Range Extender, you may do so now.
If you haven’t already positioned your Range Extender in an optimal location, you may do so. All Range Extender settings are saved and can be safely powered off for relocation.
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 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.
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 > 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 or use the physical button on the
back of the Range Extender.
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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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 network. Each networking device has a unique address called a MAC address (a 12 digit hex number).
By inputting the MAC address into the field, you can define whether that device is allowed into your network or not allowed.
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.
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 78DD78AA78BB.
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