Setup guide

v040214
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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. You may connect to either
the 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz Extended Network. Follow
the instructions on the screen to connect.
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
setup wizard will inform you to rescan for a network
to extend.
If there are no problems, you will see the Setup
Summary page below.
— READ FIRST —
SETUP GUIDE
High Power Compact AC Wi-Fi Range Extender
GOT QUESTIONS?
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
?
Scan for a Home Network to Extend
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Highlight and select the wireless network(s)
that you wish to repeat. If you have a dual band
router, select BOTH the 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
network names.
Click Next to continue.
If you do not see your desired wireless network,
move the Range Extender closer to the router and
scan again as it may be out of range.
Recommended Signal
Select the wireless network with a
signal strength greater than 70% for
the most reliable connection.
>70%
Poor signal connections may cause slow speeds
or dropped connections.
REC15A
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Open your web browser
Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Safari or Internet Explorer (8.0 and up). Do not use Firefox.
http://setup.ampedwireless.com
If the URL fails to open, then try: http://192.168.1.240
Enter the setup web address into your browser:
ACCESSING THE WEB MENU DOES NOT REQUIRE INTERNET ACCESS. THE MENU IS SERVED FROM THE RANGE EXTENDER.
Attention Windows Users:
A prompt may appear asking: "Do you want to set up your network?"
If so, select "Connect to the network without setting it up"
or "No, just connect".
- or -
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Connect your PC or Tablet to the Range Extender
Attach the included antenna.
Plug the Range Extender into
a power outlet.
Connect to the Range Extender's
Wi-Fi network: Amped_REC15A_2.4
or Amped_REC15A_5.0
Amped_REC15A_5.0
Amped_REC15A_2.4
Find an optimal setup location between your wireless router
and your wireless dead zone
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Internet
Home/Office Network
Dead Zone
Wireless Router
>70%
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
(if available)
IMPORTANT:
PLACE THE RANGE EXTENDER IN A LOCATION WHERE IT
CAN RECEIVE A STRONG SIGNAL FROM YOUR WIRELESS ROUTER.
This can be done before or after setup is complete. The Range Extender will save your settings.
If you are connecting to a dual band router, both 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz connections should be greater than 70%.
>70%
RECOMMENDED
SIGNAL STRENGTH
2.4GHz and 5.0GHz
(if available)
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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 available networks to extend.
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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
can be safely powered off for relocation.
You may also attach any wired network devices
to the wired port on the bottom of the Range
Extender.
If you experience any problems during this process,
please contact Amped Wireless Elite Support:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.ampedwireless.com/support
IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE WEB MENU...
a) Disconnect your PC from all Wi-Fi networks.
b) Attach an Ethernet cable (not included) between the PC and the Range Extender.
c) Open your web browser and go to http://setup.ampedwireless.com again.
If your wireless home network(s) has security
enabled, you will need to enter the security
key here. If you selected a dual band network
to repeat, you will need to enter both security
keys here.
If your wireless home network(s) does not have
security enabled, leave the security field blank.
Click Next to continue.
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Home Network Security Settings (if necessary)
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Configure Settings for your Extended Networks
The IDs of your Extended Networks are:
Amped_REC15A_2.4 and Amped_REC15A_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.
DO NOT LEAVE OR REFRESH THIS PAGE
Allow the countdown to complete and the wizard
will automatically redirect you to the next step.