Amped wireless TAP-EX2 User Manual
User’s Guide
TAP-EX2
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HIGHPOWER
AC750 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 SCREEN) .............................................. 6
Find a Setup Location ................................................................ 6
Navigating the Touch Screen Menu .......................................... 8
Welcome to the Dashboard ...................................................... 9
Select a 2.4GHz Home Network to Extend .............................. 10
Connecting to a Secure Network (2.4GHz) .............................. 11
Select a 5GHz Home Network to Extend ................................ 12
Connecting to a Secure Network (5GHz) ................................. 13
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 14
Applying Settings ..................................................................... 16
Setup Summary ....................................................................... 17
MORE SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN) ....................................... 19
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN) ............................. 20
Home Network Settings .......................................................... 20
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 21
Connected Devices .................................................................. 23
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls .......................................................... 24
Access Schedule ...................................................................... 25
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................... 26
User Access .............................................................................. 27
5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN) ................................ 28
Home Network Settings ........................................................... 28
Extended Network Settings ..................................................... 29
Connected Devices................................................................... 31
Wi-Fi Coverage Controls .......................................................... 32
Access Schedule ....................................................................... 33
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ................................................... 34
User Access .............................................................................. 35
BOOSTBAND TECHNOLOGY (TOUCH) .................................... 36
NETWORK SETTINGS (TOUCH) .............................................. 37
IP Settings ................................................................................ 37
Wired Port Routing .................................................................. 38
MANAGEMENT SETTINGS (TOUCH) ...................................... 39
Screen Settings ........................................................................ 39
Clock / Date ............................................................................. 40
System Details.......................................................................... 41
Statistics ................................................................................... 43
USB Storage ............................................................................. 44
System Logs ............................................................................. 48
Upgrade Firmware ................................................................... 49
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Reset Settings .......................................................................... 50
ACCESSING THE WEB MENU ................................................ 51
SETUP GUIDE (WEB MENU) .................................................. 52
Find a Setup Location .............................................................. 52
Open your Web Browser to Access the Setup Wizard ............. 54
Welcome to the Dashboard .................................................... 55
Scan for a Home Network to Extend ....................................... 56
Connecting to a Secure Network ............................................. 57
Extended Network Settings (SSID and Security) ...................... 58
Setup Summary ....................................................................... 61
5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (WEB MENU) ..................................... 64
Home Network Settings ......................................................... 64
Extended Network Settings .................................................... 65
Security ................................................................................... 67
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS ................................................. 68
User Access ............................................................................ 69
Wireless Coverage Controls .................................................... 70
Access Schedule ..................................................................... 71
Advanced Settings .................................................................. 72
2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (WEB MENU) ................................... 74
Home Network Settings ......................................................... 74
Extended Network Settings .................................................... 75
Security ................................................................................... 77
Wi-Fi Protected Setup – WPS ................................................. 78
User Access ............................................................................ 79
Wireless Coverage Controls .................................................... 80
Access Schedule ...................................................................... 80
Advanced Settings ................................................................... 82
BOOSTBAND™ TECHNOLOGY (WEB MENU) .......................... 84
NETWORK SETTINGS (WEB MENU) ....................................... 85
IP Settings ................................................................................ 85
Wired Port Routing .................................................................. 87
MANAGEMENT FEATURES (WEB MENU) .............................. 88
Device Status ........................................................................... 89
Network Statistics .................................................................... 91
System Clock ............................................................................ 92
System Logs ............................................................................. 93
Upgrade Firmware ................................................................... 94
Save/Reload Settings ............................................................... 96
Password Settings .................................................................... 97
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................. 97
DEFAULT SETTINGS .............................................................. 99
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFORMATION ................ 100
WARRANTY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION .................. 117
LEGAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS ……………………………….… 125
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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 AC750 Wi-Fi Range Extender
Stylus
Detachable High Gain Antenna
Power Adapter
Setup Guide
CD: User’s Guide & Installation Video
Product Stand
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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 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 2.4GHz Home Network to Extend
The Range Extender can extend a single 2.4GHz network, a
single 5GHz network or both (2.4GHz and 5GHz)
simultaneously. The wizard will walk you through the setup of
the 2.4GHz network first, and then the 5GHz network.
Select the Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend. Check that
your Wi-Fi Network has a signal strength of 70% or greater.
If you wish to only extend a 5GHz network and not a 2.4GHz
network, tap Skip to move on to the 5GHz network selection.
Otherwise, tap Next to continue.
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 (2.4GHz)
If the 2.4GHz 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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Select a 5GHz Home Network to Extend (5GHz)
Select the 5GHz Wi-Fi network that you wish to extend. Check
that your Wi-Fi Network has a signal strength of 70% or
greater.
If you have already selected a 2.4GHz network and do not wish
to select a 5GHz network, tap Skip to continue. Otherwise, tap
Next to continue.
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 (5GHz)
If the 5GHz 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 Range Extender features both a 2.4GHz and 5GHz Extended
Network. The wizard will walk you through the setup of your
2.4GHz extended network first, and then the 5GHz extended
network.
The default SSID of the Range Extender’s Extended Network is
“Amped TAPEX_2.4”.
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 and repeat these steps for your 5GHz extended network.
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The default SSID of the Range Extender’s Extended Network is
“Amped_TAPEX2_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.
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.
At this point you can connect your Wi-Fi devices to you
Extended Network using the Wi-Fi network name and
password on the screen.
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
888-573-8820 or 909-217-3168.
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If the Extended 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 5GHz 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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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 web browser: http://setup.ampedwireless.com
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2.4GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN)
2.4GHz 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, http://setup.ampedwireless.com.
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2.4GHz 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, http://setup.ampedwireless.com.
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2.4GHz Wi-Fi Settings (Touch): Guest Network
Guest Networks provide a separate Wi-Fi network, with unique
settings for users to connect to. Select one of the four available Guest
Networks.
Toggle the selected Guest Network to On to enable the Guest
Network.
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, http://setup.ampedwireless.com.
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2.4GHz 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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2.4GHz 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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2.4GHz 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
http://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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2.4GHz 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, http://setup.ampedwireless.com.
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2.4GHz 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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5GHz WI-FI SETTINGS (TOUCH SCREEN)
5GHz 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, http://setup.ampedwireless.com.
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5GHz 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, http://setup.ampedwireless.com.
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