User’s Guide High Power Wireless-N 600mW Pro Smart Repeater SR600EX
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 2 GETTING STARTED ................................................................. 3 Package Contents ...................................................................... 3 LED Indicators............................................................................ 3 Inside Panel ...............................................................................
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE GETTING STARTED Package Contents Check to make sure you have all the contents within your package: High Power Wireless-N 600mW Pro Smart Repeater Power over Ethernet Adapter 30 ft Power over Ethernet Cable Standard Ethernet Cable Power Adapter Metal Desktop Stand Metal Pole Mounting Clamp Plastic Pole Mounting Tie CD with User’s Guide Setup Guide 3
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE LED Indicators a) Power: When lit, the power is on. b) Wireless Activity: Blinks rapidly when wireless data traffic is passing through the Pro Smart Repeater. c) LAN: Shows the connection status and data activity of your local network (network devices connected to the Pro Access Point.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Inside Panel a) Optional External Antenna Port: RJ-SMA antenna connector. Compatible with all antennas with RP-SMA connectors. Upgradable to high gain antennas for more range. See the External Antenna configuration section for setup procedures. b) PoE Port: Power over Ethernet capable RJ-45 port used to connect the Pro Smart Repeater to the included PoE Adapter for power and data connectivity.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Power over Ethernet (PoE) Adapter a) Power Adapter Port: Connect the included power adapter to the PoE adapter port for powering the Pro Smart Repeater. b) Repeater Port: Connect a PoE cable between the PoE Adapter’s Repeater port and the PoE port on the Pro Smart Repeater to provide power and data to the Pro Smart Repeater. c) LAN Port: Connects to your PC for setup or other wired networking devices for wired network access.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS Desktop Mounting a) b) Place the stand in an optimum location. Secure the SR600EX onto the desktop mount.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Wall Mounting a) b) c) Place the SR600EX against the wall, use a pencil and mark two locations through the mounting hole on the wall. Remove the SR600EX and securely drill two screws where you’ve marked on the wall. Now, mount the unit onto the secured screws.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Pole Mounting a) b) Place the SR600EX against the pole. Use the included hose clamp and secure it through the smaller hole located on the bottom of the mounting bracket. Use a screw driver to tighten the clamp until the adapter is securely mounted to the pole.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE SETUP GUIDE Find a Setup Location The location of where you install the Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Find the Optimal Position for the Pro Smart Repeater Choose the option below that best fits your installation scenario. For best results, the signal strength between the Pro Smart Repeater and the Home Network / Hot Spot should be greater than 70%.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Connect your PC to the Pro Smart Repeater a) b) c) d) Open the lid of the Pro Smart Repeater and check that the PoE cable is securely fastened to the POE port Locate the PoE Adapter and connect the 30 ft PoE cable to the Repeater port on the PoE adapter Locate the power adapter and connect one end to a power outlet and the other end to the PWR port on the PoE adapter.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Accessing the Smart Setup Wizard a. b. c. d. Disconnect your computer from any wireless networks Open your web browser Type in: http://setup.ampedwireless.com into the web address bar If the web menu fails to open, then type in the following IP address into your web address bar: http://192.168.1.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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 / Wireless Hot Spot) 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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 Pro Smart Repeater may be placed too far from the wireless network that you are trying to repeat. Move your Pro Smart Repeater closer to the wireless network that you are trying to repeat and click SCAN again.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Repeater Settings (SSID) The default SSID of the Pro Smart Repeater is: Amped_Pro_SR 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 Pro Smart Repeater to identify the Pro Smart Repeater’s Extended Network. It is recommended to use the default settings.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Repeater Settings (Security) By default, the Extended Network has security enabled. The WPA security key is “wireless.” Users trying to connect to the Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Setup Summary Once the Pro 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 Pro Smart Repeater start a wireless connection. If you have any wired devices that you would like to attach to the Pro Smart Repeater you may do so now as well. Enjoy your Extended Network.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE If the Home Network / Hot Spot connection fails, then try the following… a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Check that the signal strength between the Pro Smart Repeater and your Home Network/Wireless Hot Spot is above 70%. If it is not, you may need to reposition the Pro Smart Repeater. Check to see that your Home Network / Hot Spot security settings are correct. Check that your Home Network router’s DHCP server is enabled.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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 Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Multiple AP/SSID:: You may add an additional name (SSID) to you Extended Network with different characteristics. The additional AP or SSID can have its own security, band and data rate settings. You may restrict users for the specific SSID or provide access only to some users with lower bandwidth by changing the band. (i.e. only allow 802.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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 Pro Smart Repeater supports all types of WPS setup: Push button: You may push the WPS button on the web menu. The Pro Smart Repeater does not have a physical WPS button.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Antenna Settings The Pro Smart Repeater includes an internal High Power Antenna, however, if you wish to use an external antenna instead of the internal antenna, you may activate the External Antenna port here. The External Antenna Port is a RJ-SMA port and accepts RP-SMA antenna connections. It is compatible with most high gain antennas.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Advanced Settings It is recommended that only experts in Wi-Fi configuration adjust the advanced wireless settings for the Pro Smart Repeater. These settings allow you to control the details of your wireless network configuration.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE SMART FEATURES The Pro 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 to 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. Note: These settings are ONLY for your Extended Network and do not apply to your Home Network.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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. a. b. c. d. Enable Access Schedule Select which days you wish for your WiFi to be available Select the time frame during that day that you wish for Wi-Fi to be available Apply Changes Enabling Access Schedule will also disable Internet access for wired connections.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Wireless Coverage Controls Adjust the output power of the Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE IP SETTINGS IP Address: The IP address of the Pro Smart Repeater Subnet Mask: the subnet of the Pro Smart Repeater Default Gateway: The access point to another network, normally the Pro Smart Repeater or your router. DHCP: The Pro Smart Repeater includes a complex AUTO DHCP feature to help manage the IP addresses within your Extended Network and with your Home Network.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE DHCP Client Range: The range of IP addresses the Pro Smart Repeater’s DHCP server will assign to users and devices connecting to the Pro Smart Repeater. Static DHCP: You may set a static IP address within your DHCP network. The Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE MANAGEMENT FEATURES The Management features on the Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Repeater Status The Pro Smart Repeater Status page provides detailed information regarding the system, wireless network and configurations as well as the current IP settings of the Pro Smart Repeater. This page is often used to check the health of your wireless network and the link to your home router/hot spot network. Home Network / Hot Spot Wireless Settings: This section displays the details of the connection between the Pro Smart Repeater and your Home Network / Hot Spot.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Network Statistics The Network Statistics page provides detailed traffic data for each connection type.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE System Clock Maintain the internal clock for the Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE System Logs Maintain the internal clock for the Pro 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.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Upgrade Firmware The Pro Smart Repeater uses internet software (firmware) to operate. In the event that a new firmware file is available you may update it here. During the upgrade process DO NOT power off the device to avoid damage to the Pro Smart Repeater. To check for new firmware click the Check button. If a new firmware is available you will be given the option to install.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE To manually upgrade your firmware: a. b. c. Download the file from the www.ampedwireless.com/support website and remember the location where you saved it. Firmware files may also be provided by Amped Wireless support representatives. Click Browse and locate the file Click Upload to begin upgrading. Note: Firmware files normally have a .bin file extension.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Save/Reload Settings Saving your current settings allows you to back-up your current settings which may be reloaded at a later time. This feature may be useful for testing new features and settings without having to worry about returning to a stable platform. To save current settings: a. b. Click Save Select a file name and location To load previously saved settings: a. b. c.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Password Settings By default, the Pro Smart Repeater does not require a password to login to the web menu. If you wish to enable a password to protect unauthorized access to the web menu and Smart Setup Wizard, you may enter one here.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Wireless Standard: 802.11b/g/n Frequency Band: 2.4 – 2.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE DEFAULT SETTINGS The default settings for your Pro Smart Repeater are listed here. If for some reason you need to return your Pro Smart Repeater back to default settings, hold down the Reset button on the back panel for 10 seconds. The Pro Smart Repeater will reset back to factory settings as listed below: IP Address: 192.168.1.240 DHCP: Auto Web Menu Access: http://setup.ampedwireless.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT INFORMATION We are here to help. If you have any issues with your Pro Smart Repeater please contact us. To contact Amped Wireless’ Technical Support use one of the following methods: Phone: 888-573-8820 Email: techsupport@ampedwireless.com Web: www.ampedwireless.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Troubleshooting The tips in this guide are listed in order of relevance. Try solution (a) before trying solution (b) etc… I entered setup.ampedwireless.com and it failed to open the Web Menu. a. b. c. d. e. f. Make sure your computer is connected to the Pro Smart Repeater/PoE Adapter using the included Ethernet cable. Make sure your computer is NOT connected to ANY wireless networks. Disconnect your computer from any wireless networks and try to access the web menu again.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE I cannot connect to my Home Network/Hot Spot. I received an Error when running the Smart Setup Wizard. a. b. c. Your Home Network may be secured. Double check that you have the correct security key to connect to the Home Network. Try adjusting the channel number of your Home Network’s router to channel 5 thru 11. Then attempt the Smart Setup Wizard again. Check to see that your Home Network router’s DHCP server is enabled.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE My Pro Smart Repeater was working fine previously but now I can no longer access the Internet through the Pro Smart Repeater. a. b. c. d. e. The connection to your Home Network has been dropped. This can be caused by several events to your home wireless connection. When this occurs you may rescan for another network by accessing http://setup.ampedwireless.com to connect to and repeat or you may try to fix the issues with your Home Network/Hot Spot.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE I have a dual-band router and I cannot repeat it. a. Log into the Web Menu for your dual-band wireless router and adjust the wireless settings. Change the wireless band to 2.4GHz single band mode only. Disable the 5GHz wireless band. I cannot find any wireless networks (Home Networks/Hot Spots) to repeat. a. b. c. The Pro Smart Repeater may be out of range. Move the Pro Smart Repeater closer towards the wireless router and try the Setup Wizard again from the Web Menu.
SR600EX b. c. USER’S GUIDE You may have a DNS issue and the Pro Smart Repeater is not obtaining the IP settings from your Home Network. Try to reboot the Pro Smart Repeater and then accessing a website. If that fails, then reboot the Home Router to see if that fixes it. There may be an IP conflict with your Home Network and your Extended Network. Try to adjust the IP Settings of your Extended Network using IP values that are different from your Home Network.
SR600EX b. USER’S GUIDE The connection to the Home Network may be down. Use an Ethernet cable and connect directly to the Pro Smart Repeater. Access http://setup.ampedwireless.com and run through the Smart Setup Wizard again. After you have successfully reset the Home Network/Hot Spot connection, try connecting wirelessly again. I can no longer access the Web Menu or the Pro Smart Repeater no longer responds. a. Connect to your Pro Smart Repeater and try to access http://setup.ampedwireless.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE The connection to the Home Network/Hot Spot seems slow. File transfers take a long time to transfer. a. b. c. The Pro Smart Repeater may be too far away from your Home Network/Hot Spot. The closer the Pro Smart Repeater is to your Home Network/Hot Spot, the better its connection will be. The Pro Smart Repeater must have a strong signal (70% or greater) in order to repeat the signal with fast speeds and further range.
SR600EX c. d. USER’S GUIDE Check the connections of the Antennas to the Pro Smart Repeater. Tighten them if necessary. Adjust the Antennas of the Pro Smart Repeater in different angles. My Wireless Access Schedule is being erratic and not working at the correct times. a. You need to adjust your Time Zone Settings from the Management Web Menu page. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is not working. There is no connection detected. a.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE WARRANTY & REGULATORY INFORMATION The Amped Wireless (A division of Newo Corporation, Inc.) Limited Warranty Warranty Period: The Amped Wireless Limited Warranty is for one (1) year from the date of purchase for new products. Refurbished products carry the Limited Warranty for thirty (30) days after the date of purchase.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE unenforceable, its remaining provisions shall remain in effect. All costs of shipping the product to Amped Wireless shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Limitations: IN NO EVENT SHALL AMPED WIRELESS’ (NEWO CORPORATION’S) LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, ACCESSORIES OR ITS DOCUMENTATION.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE How to Claim Warranty: In the event that you have a problem with this product, please go to www.ampedwireless.com/support to find help on solving your problem. In the event that you cannot and need to file a warranty claim, please call Amped Wireless’ Customer Service or visit www.ampedwirleess.com/support to fill out a Return Authorization (RMA) form and obtain a Return Authorization (RMA) number.
SR600EX USER’S GUIDE Regulatory Information FCC Statement and Declaration: Amped Wireless declares that this device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Operation of this device is subject to the following two (2) conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
SR600EX - USER’S GUIDE Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution and Safety Notices: Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
