Amped Wireless SR300 Users Manual
User’s Guide
High Power Wireless-300N Smart Repeater
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 2
GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 3
Package Contents ........................................................... 3
LED Indicators ................................................................. 4
Back Panel Description ................................................... 5
SETUP GUIDE ............................................................... 6
Find a Setup Location ...................................................... 6
Connect to the Smart Repeater ...................................... 6
Open your Web Browser .............................................. 8
Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard ........................... 9
Scan for a Wireless Network ...................................... 10
Connecting to a Secure Network................................ 11
Repeater Settings (SSID)............................................. 12
Repeater Settings (Security) ....................................... 12
Setup Summary .......................................................... 14
WIRELESS SETTINGS................................................... 16
Home Network Settings ............................................. 16
Extended Network Settings ........................................ 17
Wireless Security ........................................................ 21
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ...................................... 20
Advanced Settings ...................................................... 21
SMART FEATURES ......................................................22
Wireless Settings: Access Schedule ............................ 23
User Access Control:................................................... 24
Wireless Coverage Controls: ...................................... 25
IP SETTINGS ...............................................................26
MANAGEMENT FEATURES .........................................28
Management: System Clock ....................................... 29
Management: Upgrade Firmware .............................. 29
Management: Save and Reload Settings .................... 31
Management: Password Settings ............................... 32
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................33
DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................34
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ...35
WARRANTY INFORMATION ........................................44
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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 Wireless Smart Repeater
Ethernet Cable
Power Supply
Repeater Stand
CD with User’s Guide
Two High Gain 3dBi Antennas
Setup Guide
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LED Indicators
WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup activity. When
the WPS mode is activated the WPS LED
blinks as it awaits a connection.
Wired Connections: Shows the connection
status and data activity of each wired LAN
port.
Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when
wireless data traffic is passing through the
Smart Repeater. When there is a problem
with the Wi-Fi connection this LED will
remain off or blink steadily.
Power: When lit, the power is on.
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Back Panel Description
Antenna Connectors: RJ-SMA antenna
connectors. Compatible with all antennas
with RP-SMA connectors. Upgradable to high
gain antennas for more range.
Reset: Push down once to reboot the Smart
Repeater. Hold down for 5-10 seconds to
reset the device back to factory settings.
WPS: Hold down for 3 seconds to enable
WPS push button configuration.
Wired Connections: RJ-45 ports for connecting to wired computers or network devices. Supports up to 5
connections.
Power: Power adapter port. DC 12V 1A.
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SETUP GUIDE
Find a Setup Location
The location of where you install the Smart Repeater is very important to how it will function. The optimal
setup location should be halfway between your wireless router and your wireless dead zone.
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Connect your PC to the Smart Repeater
a. Connect the power adapter to the power port on the back of the Smart Repeater
b. Connect the two included high gain antennas by screwing them into the antenna connectors
c. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect one end into any LAN port on the Smart Repeater and use
the other end to connect to the network port on your laptop or desktop computer.
Do NOT attempt to connect to the Smart Repeater with a wireless connection at this time.
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Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard
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
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Welcome to the Smart Setup Wizard
When the web menu appears, click Next to continue
to the next page.
The diagram on this page displays the terms used to
describe:
1) The network you are trying to repeat (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
Click SCAN to begin searching for available wireless
networks to repeat.
Highlight your network and click Next to continue.
If you fail to find any wireless networks, the Smart
Repeater may be placed too far from the wireless network
that you are trying to repeat. Move your Smart Repeater
closer to the wireless network that you are trying to
repeat and click SCAN again.
The Scan results page will display information regarding
the name of the network (SSID), the channel which the
wireless network is operating on and the type of network
that it is. AP stands for Access Point and is the standard type of wireless network. The results page will also
display whether or not your network has security and what the signal strength is coming from each specific
network detected.
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Connecting to a Secure Network
If the wireless network you are trying to repeat has
wireless security enabled, you will be prompted to enter
a security key. If you did not select a secure network,
continue to the next step.
Enter the security key in the space provided. You do not
need to select what type of security it is, just simply type
in the key and click Next.
The Smart Setup Wizard will automatically take care of
the rest. If the key you entered is incorrect it will prompt
you to enter the key again. 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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Repeater Settings (SSID)
The default SSID of the Smart Repeater is
“Amped_Wireless”
This SSID for the Extended Network may be changed by
adjusting the name in the field for the Extended
Wireless Network ID.
This ID will be used by wireless users connecting to the
Smart Repeater to identify the Smart Repeater’s
Extended Network.
It is recommended to use the default settings.
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Repeater Settings (Security)
By default, the Extended Network has
security enabled. The WPA security key is
“wireless.” Users trying to connect to the
Smart Repeater wirelessly will be prompted
to enter this key.
It is recommended that you use the default
settings for the wireless security key.
To change the security key, simply retype
your new key in the field and click Next.
Write your security key down somewhere safe for future reference.
No security key is necessary for computers connecting to the Smart Repeater using a wired connection to the
LAN ports.
After clicking Next, the Smart Repeater will reboot and apply your settings. Be patient and do not make any
changes or adjustments to the Smart Repeater at this time.
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Setup Summary
Once the Smart Repeater has rebooted, It will load
the Setup Summary page and provide you with the
details of your setup.
At this time, you may disconnect from the Smart
Repeater start a wireless connection.
If you have any wired devices that you would like to
attach to the Smart Repeater you may do so now as
well.
Enjoy your Extended network.
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If the Home Network connection fails try the following…
a. Check to see that your Home Network security settings are correct.
b. Check that your Home Network router’s DHCP server is enabled.
c. Try changing the channel of the Home Network router to a higher channel number (5-11) and run the
Setup Wizard again.
d. If possible, check the Internet connection for your Home Network wireless router. Connect directly to
your Home Network wireless router. If you are unable to access the internet through the Home
Network wireless router you must first fix this problem. The Smart Repeater will not be able to obtain
internet access through a router that does not have internet access. Once Internet access is restored,
connect to the Smart Repeater again and retry the Smart Setup Wizard.
e. Return to the Smart Setup Wizard and attempt to connect to another Home Network known to have
Internet access.
f. Try to reboot (unplug the power from the Smart Repeater and plug it back in) the Smart 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 Smart Repeater to successfully connect).
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WIRELESS SETTINGS
Home Network Settings
The Home Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings
for your Home Network connection. These settings are for
adjusting the Smart Repeater after you have already gone
through the Smart Setup Wizard and wish to adjust your
current configurations.
Home Network SSID: Manually enter the Identification name
of the 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. 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.
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Extended Network Settings
The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust
settings for your Extended Network.
Band: Allows you to setup access under a specific combination
of Wi-Fi speed standards.
Broadcast SSID: Disabling the broadcasting of your SSID will
make it so outside users cannot see your network when they
scan for wireless networks. Users must manual enter the SSID
to connect.
SSID of Extended Network: This is the name of your Extended
Network.
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Guest Networks: You may add an additional
wireless network to your Extended Network with
different security characteristics.
The Guest Network can have its own security,
band and data rate settings. You may restrict
users for 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 Extended Network
wirelessly.
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Wireless Settings: Security
Wireless security allows you to change the type of
wireless security settings for your Extended Network or
your Home Network. Note: If you adjust the security in
your Home Network and it is incorrect, you 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 adjust the security
settings below.
If you are using the Multiple AP/SSID feature, you will be able to adjust the security settings for your additional
SSIDs here as well.
For more information on the differences between the types of Wi-Fi security available, please check the
Learning Center of the Amped Wireless website: www.ampedwireless.com
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Wireless Settings: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to
make Wi-Fi setup simpler and easier.
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 Smart Repeater
supports all types of WPS setup:
Push button: You may push the WPS
button on the web menu or use the
physical button on the back of the
Smart Repeater.
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Wireless Settings: Advanced Settings
It is recommended that only experts in Wi-Fi
configuration adjust the advanced wireless
settings for the Smart Repeater.
These settings allow you to control the details
of your wireless network configuration.
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SMART FEATURES
The Smart Repeater provides your Extended Network with Smart Features that help to provide convenience
and protection for your Extended Network.
The Smart Features allow you control access to your Extended Network through on/off schedules, specific user
authorizations as well as through the size of your wireless coverage for your Extended Network.
These settings are ONLY for your Extended Network and do not apply to your Home Network.
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Wireless Settings: Access Schedule
You can set a schedule for when
your Wi-Fi is enabled or disabled
(both Home Network and the
Extended Network) through the
Access Schedule feature. To do
so:
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
Enabling Access Schedule will also disable internet access for wired connections.
Note: Make sure you have already configured your Time Zone Settings in order for your schedule to work
correctly. Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the web menu under Management > Time Zone Settings.
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User Access Control:
User Access allows you to deny
access or allow access to specific
users connecting wirelessly to
the Extended 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.
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Wireless Coverage Controls:
Adjust the output power of the Smart Repeater to control the coverage distance of your 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
Home Network will also decrease in range. So be careful and test your signal strength after each adjustment.
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IP SETTINGS
IP Address: The IP address of the
Smart Repeater
Subnet Mask: the subnet of the Smart
Repeater
Default Gateway: The access point to
another network, normally the Smart
Repeater or your router.
DHCP: The Smart Repeater includes a
complex AUTO DHCP feature to help
manage the IP addresses within your
Extended network and with your Home Network. 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 Server. You may also manually control the IP settings of
the Smart Repeater by choosing, Client, Server or Disabled from the DHCP drop down menu. This is only
advanced users.
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DHCP Client Range: The range of IP addresses the Smart Repeater’s DHCP server will assign to users and
devices connecting to the Smart Repeater.
Static DHCP: You may set a static IP address within your DHCP network. The Smart 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 to manually enter your IP settings.
Domain Name: The Domain Name allows you to change the URL which is used to access the Setup Menu for
the Smart Repeater. For example, entering http://setup.ampedwireless.com into your web browser while
connected to the Smart Repeater, will guide you to the Web menu for the Smart 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 Smart Repeater to default
settings by holding down the reset button on the back panel for 5-10 seconds.
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MANAGEMENT FEATURES
The Management features on the Smart Repeater allow you to view the status of your Home Network and
Extended Network.
The Repeater Status page provides full information regarding each connection (Home and Extended), including
the IP address, current connection SSID and current state. This page is often used to check the health of your
Home or Extended Network connection.
The Network Statistics page provides detailed traffic data for each connection type.
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Management: System Clock
Maintain the internal clock for the Smart 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.
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