Amped wireless Tap-ex User Manual
User’s Guide
TAP-EX
TM
HIGHPOWER
WI-FI® RANGE EXTENDER
TOUCH SCREEN
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 3
GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 4
Package Contents ...................................................................... 4
Product Description ................................................................... 5
SETUP GUIDE (TOUCH) ........................................................... 6
Find a Setup Location ................................................................ 6
Navigating the Touch Screen Menu .......................................... 8
Welcome to the Dashboard ...................................................... 9
Select a Home Network to Extend........................................... 10
Connecting to a Secure Network ............................................. 11
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 12
Setup Summary ....................................................................... 14
MORE SETTINGS (TOUCH) .................................................... 16
Home Network Settings .......................................................... 17
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 18
Guest Networks. ...................................................................... 19
Connected Devices .................................................................. 20
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls .......................................................... 21
Access Schedule ...................................................................... 22
User Access ............................................................................. 24
MANAGEMENT SETTINGS (TOUCH) ...................................... 25
Screen Settings ........................................................................ 25
Clock / Date ............................................................................. 26
System Details ......................................................................... 27
Statistics ................................................................................... 29
USB Storage ............................................................................. 30
System Logs ............................................................................. 34
Upgrade Firmware ................................................................... 35
ACCESSING THE WEB MENU ................................................. 36
SETUP GUIDE (WEB MENU) .................................................. 37
Find a Setup Location ............................................................... 37
Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender ................... 38
Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard ............. 39
Welcome to the Dashboard ..................................................... 40
Scan for a Home Network to Extend ........................................ 41
Connecting to a Secure Network ............................................. 42
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 43
Setup Summary ........................................................................ 46
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WI-FI SETTINGS (WEB MENU) .............................................. 48
Home Network Settings .......................................................... 48
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 49
Security ................................................................................... 51
User Access ............................................................................. 53
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls ......................................................... 54
Access Schedule ...................................................................... 55
Advanced Settings .................................................................. 56
NETWORK SETTINGS (WEB MENU)....................................... 58
USB STORAGE (WEB MENU) ................................................ 60
MANAGEMENT FEATURES (WEB MENU) .............................. 64
Device Status ........................................................................... 65
Statistics .................................................................................. 67
System Clock ............................................................................ 68
System Logs ............................................................................. 69
Upgrade Firmware ................................................................... 70
Save and Reload Settings ......................................................... 72
Password Settings .................................................................... 73
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 74
DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................. 75
TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT INFORMATION .............. 76
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .................... 92
LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS………………………………………99
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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 Touch Screen Wi-Fi Range Extender
Detachable High Gain Antenna
Stylus
Setup Guide
CD: User’s Manual & Installation Video
Product Stand
Power Adapter
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Product Description
1. LCD Screen: 3.5” LCD touch screen. Displays the
user interface for configuring the Range Extender
as well as the status.
2. Stylus: Input tool that assists in navigating the LCD
touch screen Menu.
3. Antenna Connectors (ANT): RJ-SMA antenna
connector. Compatible with all antennas that have
RP-SMA connectors.
4. Reset: Button used to reset device. Push down
once to reboot, hold down for 5-10 seconds to
reset to factory default settings.
5. USB Port: USB 2.0 Port used to attach USB storage
devices, such as a USB flash drive or external hard
drive, for file sharing.
6. Wired Ports: RJ-45 ports for connecting wired
computers or network devices.
7. Power (PWR): Power adapter port. DC 12V 1A.
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SETUP GUIDE (TOUCH SCREEN)
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 router and your Wi-Fi dead
zone.
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Power On the Range Extender
a. Attach the included antenna.
b. Attach the Power Adapter to the Range Extender’s PWR Port and plug it into an available power
outlet.
c. The Amped Wireless logo will appear as the unit boots up, then the Dashboard screen will appear.
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Navigating the Touch Screen Menu
Before we begin, here are a few tips on how to navigate the Touch Screen Menu:
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.
Home Button: Tap the Home icon, found on the bottom of many screens, to return to the
Dashboard at any time.
Navigation Button: 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.
Keyboards/Keypads: Tap on a Blank Field to access a keyboard or keypad for entering in
information such as your Network ID and Security Key.
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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 an available network to extend.
During the setup process, the wizard will refer to the
Home Network and the Extended Network:
The Home Network is the network you are trying to
extend.
The Extended Network is the network that is rebroadcasted and extended by the Range Extender.
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Select a Home Network to Extend
Select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend and tap Next
to continue. Check that your Wi-Fi Network has a signal
strength of 70% or greater.
If you fail to find any Wi-Fi networks, or your signal strength is
below 70%, the Range Extender may be placed too far from the
Wi-Fi network that you are trying to extend. Move your Range
Extender closer to the Wi-Fi network that you are trying to
extend and tap Rescan to scan again.
The Scan results page will display information regarding the name of the network (SSID), the channel which the
Wi-Fi network is operating on and the security type of the network. The results page will also display what the
signal strength is of every network detected.
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Connecting to a Secure Network
If the Wi-Fi network you are trying to extend has Wi-Fi security
enabled, you will be prompted to enter a Security Key. If you
did not select a secure network, you will not see this page.
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 tap Next.
The Wizard will automatically detect your home network’s
security settings. If you do not know the key to the network you are trying to extend, then tap the Back arrow
to select another network.
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Extended Network Settings
The default SSID of the Range Extender’s Extended Network
is “Amped TAP-EX”.
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.
Tap Next to apply the settings.
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Applying Settings
DO NOT LEAVE THIS SCREEN.
Allow the progress bar to complete and the Wizard will
automatically redirect you to the next step.
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Setup Summary
Congratulations, the Range Extender is now successfully
configured! Your settings are now saved.
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 the unit 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 at this
time.
If you experience any problems during this process please contact our Amped Wireless Elite Support at 888573-8820 or 909-217-3168.
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If the Extended Network connection fails try the following…
a. Check to see that your Home Network security settings are correct.
b. Check on the SCAN screen 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.
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 (5-11) and run the
Wizard again.
e. If possible, check the Internet connection for your Home Network Wi-Fi router. Connect directly to
your Home Network Wi-Fi router. If you are unable to access the internet through the Home Network
Wi-Fi router, you must first fix this problem. The Range Extender will not be able to obtain internet
access through a router that does not have internet access. Once Internet access is restored on your
Home Network Wi-Fi router, connect to the Range Extender again and retry the Wizard.
f. Return to the Wizard and attempt to connect to another Home Network known to have Internet
access.
g. Reboot (unplug the power adapter of the Range Extender from the power outlet 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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MORE SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN)
The Range Extender’s Touch Screen Menu provides a host of features that you can easily configure with the
touch of your finger. To access the main Settings Menu tap Settings from the Dashboard. From there you can
access additional Wi-Fi Settings or Management Settings.
Note: For more advanced features and detailed options please access the web menu through your web
browser, setup.ampedwireless.com.
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WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN)
Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Home Network Settings
Home Network Settings allow you to adjust settings for your Range
Extender’s connection with your Home Network router. Should you
choose to skip the Setup Wizard and manually configure your Range
Extender, this is the menu you use to do so.
Home Network SSID: Manually enter the Identification name of the
Home Network you wish to connect to.
Security Key: Enter the Security Key of the Home Network. This is the
password that you normally use when connecting directly to your home Wi-Fi connection.
Security Type: Select the encryption method used by your Home Network.
Channel Number: Enter the Channel number of the Home Network.
If the Settings entered here do not match the Settings of your home router, a connection between the router
and the Range Extender will not be established.
More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu, setup.ampedwireless.com.
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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Extended Network Settings
The Extended Network Settings page allows you to adjust settings for
your Extended Network.
Extended Network SSID: This is the Identification name of the
repeated/extended network.
Security Key: Enter the security key of the Extended Network. This is
the password that your network devices will use to connect to the
Extended Network.
Security Type: Select the encryption method used by the Home Network. This setting must match the Security
Type setting of your Home Network router.
More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu, setup.ampedwireless.com.
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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Guest Network
Toggle Guest Networks to On to create a Guest Network. Guest
Networks provide a separate Wi-Fi network, with unique settings for
users to connect to.
Guest Network SSID: This is the Identification name of your new Guest
Network.
Security Key: Enter the security key of the Guest Network. This is the
password that your network devices will use to connect your new Guest Network.
Security Type: Select the encryption method used by the Home Network. This setting must match the Security
Type setting of your Home Network router.
More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu, setup.ampedwireless.com.
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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Connected Devices
Connected Devices displays all users currently connected to the
Range Extender’s Extended Network. It provides a list of MAC
Addresses for each connected device and the sent and received data
for each.
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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Wi-Fi Coverage Controls
Adjust the output power of the Range Extender to control the
coverage distance of your Extended Wi-Fi Network. For a smaller
coverage area you can select a lower output power. For the maximum
Wi-Fi 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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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): 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 menu. To do so:
a. Toggle the Access Schedule to On.
b. Select which days you wish for your Wi-Fi to be available, one
day at a time. Select the first day and tap Next.
c. Then select the time frame during that day that you wish for
Wi-Fi to be available. Tap Apply to save your settings.
d. Tap the next day that you wish to schedule and then repeat
steps a-c.
Your Access Schedule will also control the Internet access for wired
connections. For more detailed settings, access
setup.ampedwireless.com.
Note: Make sure you have already configured your System Clock in order for your schedule to work correctly.
Time Zone Settings can be adjusted from the Settings menu under Management > Clock / Date
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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
WPS is a Wi-Fi feature created to make Wi-Fi setup simple and easy.
Some Wi-Fi routers and adapters support this feature with varying
names (i.e. One Touch Setup or WPS).
You may enable WPS setup here by tapping Start WPS PBC.
Follow the steps on the Range Extender to complete WPS setup.
More detailed settings can be found by accessing the web menu, setup.ampedwireless.com.
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Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): User Access
User Access allows you to deny access or allow access to specific users
that are connecting wirelessly to the Extended Network. Each Wi-Fi
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 to connect to your network or not allowed.
Tap Select from Connected Devices to conveniently alter the access of
devices that are already connected to the Extended Network.
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MANAGEMENT SETTINGS (TOUCH)
Management (Touch): Screen Settings
Manage the behavior and security of the LCD screen:
Timeout: When the touch screen is inactive past the duration of the
Timeout time (in seconds), it will turn off to conserve power.
Lock Passcode: You can turn on a screen that has turned off simply by
touching the screen. The Lock Passcode is a 4 digit security code used
to secure access to the screen. If the Passcode is incorrect, the Touch
Screen Menu will not appear. (Note: If you forget your passcode,
simply reset the Range Extender back to default settings by holding down the reset button on the right panel
of the Range Extender for 5-10 seconds)
Show Clock After Timeout: The Range Extender can automatically display the time and date after the timeout
time has elapsed instead of turning the screen off.
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Management (Touch): Clock / Date
Maintain the internal clock for the Range Extender by syncing with the
Your clock and date settings need to be accurate in order for Logs and
Wi-Fi Access Schedules to work correctly.
If you wish for the Clock to show on your screen when the Range
Extender is timed-out, toggle this to On.
Be sure to Apply settings to save them.
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Management (Touch): System Details
The Device Status provides you with a snapshot of your Range Extender’s
current connections and settings.
Home Wi-Fi Network Settings: This section displays the current status of the
connection between the Range Extender and your Home Network. When
viewing this section, it is important to check that your Home Network SSID is
correct and the channel number matches your Home Network's channel
number settings.
Connection Status: The Connection State will say "Connected" when there
are no problems with the connection to your Home Network.
Extended Wi-Fi Network Settings: This shows the current settings for your
Extended Wi-Fi Network. The IP settings for your Range Extender will change
as you connect and disconnect from your Home Network. When connected to your Home Network, the
network IP settings will be assigned by your Home Network. When not connected, the Range Extender will use
its own default network IP settings.
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Device Details: This section provides you with information on the version
and build time of your firmware. This is used to help our support
department determine what firmware version your device is running.
The Current Date / Time is the setting for the System Clock. If this time is
off, go to the System Clock section and configure your system time.
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Management (Touch): Statistics
These statistics show the data activity for each network connection.
Home Network: These statistics show the data activity for all upload and
download data between the Home Network and the Range Extender.
Extended Wi-Fi Network: These statistics show all data activity for all
users connected wirelessly to the Range Extender.
Wired Network: The Wired Connection statistics show all data activity for all users physically connected to the
wired ports on the Range Extender.
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